BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Barksdale Air Force Base will no longer operate only for official business and will implement changes to the installation policy guidance that reinstates weekend access for military retirees. The following preventative actions, which align with BAFB’s Public Health Emergency Declaration, will become effective at 8 a.m. on May, 16 to August 6, 2020, or until such time the installation commander determines public health data indicates the risk for sustained community transmission has been mitigated, whichever may occur first.
The Base Exchange and Commissary will have a single point of entry and is open to all beneficiaries with Base Exchange and DECA privileges with the following caveats:
- Commissary access for all retirees will be weekends only (Saturday and Sunday)
- All patrons will wear face masks while in the Base Exchange and Commissary facilities
- The number of patrons in the Base Exchange and Commissary facilities at one time will not exceed 25 percent capacity
All Barksdale AFB residents (Hunt housing, BAFB Billeting, FAMCAMP, or dorm residents) and BAFB Active Duty and Reserve members on Title 10 orders residing on or off-base are ordered to comply with the following outdoor guidelines:
- Remain within one hour of your primary residence at all times
- Limit outdoor activities to fewer than 25 people and practice physical distancing of 6 feet or more if leaving your home
- Avoid activities requiring the contact of shared objects and surfaces with persons who do not live at the residence
- Refrain from going inside off-base restaurants, stores or businesses to the max extent possible and instead, utilize drive-thru, curbside pick-up, and home delivery options
- Wear a face covering whenever in public if you are unable to maintain 6 feet distance between yourself and persons who do not live in your residence
- Limit in-person shopping to the BAFB Commissary and AAFES facilities
- Limit take-out food orders to options on BAFB.
Dorm residents should contact their immediate supervisor or command team for specific guidance related to do their dormitory. These restrictions do not apply to seeking medical treatment for you or your family.
We understand that these restrictions may cause some hardships on our Airmen, families, and local communities. We encourage everyone to lean on their command teams for support and guidance during this challenging time. For more information, call the 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office at 318-456-1015 or email 2BW.PA@us.af.mil.