FORT CAMPBELL, Ky (CLARKSVILLENOW) – In a statement released to the public Saturday, January 4 Fort Campbell Garrison Command has announced additional security measures for those visiting the base.
Officials say that the decision was made “due to heightened tensions in the Middle East”, but that Fort Campbell has not received any specified or credible threats.
“There are no specified or credible threats against this installation, its Soldiers, or our units,” Garrison Command said in a statement. “These measures are taken out of an abundance of caution and will be in effect until the Fort Campbell leadership deems it appropriate to go back to normal gate operations.”
Those visiting Fort Campbell should prepare for longer than normal wait times. Those with a valid military ID may continue to enter through open military gates as per normal operations.
Guests to Fort Campbell without a military ID are required to stop at either Gate 4 (TC Freeman Gate) or Gate 7 at the Visitor Center. Visitors must provide officials a valid vehicle registration, proof of current vehicle insurance, and valid driver’s license. Each individual age 18 and over in the vehicle must also obtain a visitor’s pass. Only vehicles with a valid visitor pass may be granted access to Fort Campbell.
For more information on visiting Fort Campbell, visit their website.