COLORADO SPRINGS — Peterson and Schriever are ramping up requirements to get on base after the explosion in Las Vegas and the terrorist attack in New Orleans.
Normally, to get on base, you show a valid government-issued ID, along with security checks at the base's gate.
But Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases are implementing new access security measures, and now the Trusted Traveler program is suspended until further notice, restricting military members who are not assigned to those bases from accessing them without approval.
Representatives at Peterson and Schriever say this is being done following the attack in New Orleans and the Las Vegas explosion. Investigators say one was executed by an Army veteran, the other an active-duty Army master sergeant.
How will the changes impact those who need to access the base?
A Fort Carson official tells us, quote:
"Fort Carson requires individuals who wish to come on post to obtain an installation guest pass. While we take the safety and security of our soldiers, families, and civilians seriously, we are unable to publicly discuss our force protection posture."
Peterson Space Force Base released a statement about its changes, saying in part:
"Out of an abundance of caution, the Trusted Traveler program has been suspended at Peterson SFB and Schriever SFB until further notice."
We also reached out to the Air Force.
Hours after the two bases announced new security measures, U.S. Air Force Academy sent a release saying they will also temporarily adjust access starting Saturday, stating anyone wanting to visit their installation must obtain a base pass.
We will continue to follow this story and update the article as we learn more.
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