COVID-19 safety measures increase at Fort Carson
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and last updated 2021-08-02 18:42:56-04
As of Saturday, July 31, all service members, federal employees, on-site contractor employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask while inside Fort Carson facilities.
The new safety measures apply to all DoD facilities including the Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever SFB, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station and U.S. Air Force Academy.
Visitations are limited and visitors will need to apply online for a pass.
Ivy Warrior Restaurants are changing their hours of operation as follows:
Monday - Friday 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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