FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Fully vaccinated people can now take of their masks at Fort Campbell facilities. But there are a few exceptions.

According to a news release Monday morning, masks are still required in these buildings, regardless of vaccine status:

  • Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), to include Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, health clinics, and dental clinics.
  • COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites.
  • DoDEA facilities.
  • Child development centers, school age centers and teen centers.

“In concert with the new DoD policy for mask wear, personnel who are not fully vaccinated must continue to follow all applicable DoD mask guidance,” the release said. “For unvaccinated soldiers, there is no change to mask policy on post. Fort Campbell and DoD policy still require mask wear for unvaccinated personnel both outdoors when unable to physically distance and indoors.”

The release said Fort Campbell expects all personnel to abide by local guidelines when off post.

“When not on Fort Campbell, all soldiers, DoD personnel and dependents, regardless of vaccination status, will continue to abide by state and local regulations, including local business and workplace guidance,” the release said.

“Fort Campbell and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our soldiers, Army civilians, family members, and the local community,” said Maj. Gen. JP McGee, commanding general. “We will continue to take prudent measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 and will continually assess our COVID policies to ensure we are protecting our people and maintaining our readiness.”

For more, visit the FAQ page at https://home.army.mil/campbell/index.php/covid-19/covid-19-faq.

You can read the full policy at: https://home.army.mil/campbell/index.php/covid-19.