Q&A

Can civilians enter Fort Bliss?

Can civilians enter Fort Bliss?

Fort Bliss requires civilian visitors to obtain a Visitor’s Pass to obtain access to the military base by presenting a valid U.S. Government Issued ID (driver’s license, passport, State ID, etc.) DOD ID card holders escorting visitors assume responsibility for the escorted visitors.

What restaurants are on Fort Bliss?

Restaurants in Fort Bliss

  • Dunkin’ Donuts. Address: 1310 Cassidy Rd Bldg 1310, Fort Bliss, TX 79916.
  • Popeye’s. Location #1 Address: 196 Cassidy Rd, Fort Bliss, TX 79906.
  • Subway. Location #1 Address: Marshall Cassidy Shoppette, Cassidy Rd, Fort Bliss, TX 79906.
  • Burger King.
  • Arby’s.
  • Einstein Bros.
  • Muscle Maker Grill.
  • Denny’s.

What happened at Fort Bliss?

A Fort Bliss noncommissioned officer was shot and killed late Sunday night by his 13-year-old stepson after the soldier allegedly assaulted the teenager’s mother, according to El Paso detectives.

What army units are at Fort Bliss?

Units / Tenants

  • 1st Armored Division.
  • 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command.
  • CONUS Replacement Center.
  • Joint Modernization Command.
  • 93rd Military Police Battalion.
  • Mobilization Brigade.
  • 407th AFSBn.

How many gates does Fort Bliss have?

fifteen traffic
Ft. Bliss has fifteen traffic gates, one that is strictly pedestrian and one that is both. The Main MSG Pena, Cassidy, Fred Wilson, CSM Barreras and McGregor Front Gates are all open 24 hours. The Buffalo Soldier, Chaffee and Old Ironsides Gates are all open 0500-2100, 7 days a week; Chaffee is even open on holidays.

Is Fort Bliss safe?

Fort Bliss is in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning 94% of cities are safer and 6% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Fort Bliss’s proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Fort Bliss is 82.86 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

What state is Fort Bliss in?

Texas
Fort Bliss/State

Located in El Paso, TX, Fort Bliss is home to the 1st Armored Division, which returned to US soil in 2011, after 40 years in Germany. Fort Bliss is comprised of approximately 1.12 million acres of land in Texas and New Mexico. The Main Cantonment Area of Fort Bliss is located adjacent to El Paso, Texas.

Is Fort Bliss bigger than Fort Hood?

When it comes to land mass, Fort Hoods 212,500 acres is dwarfed by Fort Bliss near El Paso, which is the Army Training and Doctrine Commands largest installation at 1.1 million acres, and the second largest in the Army. Even Fort Stewart, Ga., edges Fort Hood with 280,000 acres.

Which is bigger Fort Hood or Fort Bliss?

When it comes to land mass, Fort Hoods 212,500 acres is dwarfed by Fort Bliss near El Paso, which is the Army Training and Doctrine Commands largest installation at 1.1 million acres, and the second largest in the Army. The White Sands Missile Range next to Fort Bliss is the largest.

Is Fort Bliss the biggest army base?

Bliss has an area of about 1,700 square miles (4,400 km2); it is the largest installation in FORSCOM (United States Army Forces Command) and second-largest in the Army overall (the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range).

Why is Fort Bliss so big?

Bliss has an area of about 1,700 square miles (4,400 km2); it is the largest installation in FORSCOM (United States Army Forces Command) and second-largest in the Army overall (the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range)….

Fort Bliss
Past commanders John J. Pershing

What is the coldest month in El Paso?

January
El Paso’s coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 32.9°F. In June, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 95.3°F.

What to know about Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss?

Before your visit, learn more about our latest policies and requirements. Freedom Crossing! Enjoy! Please take the proper precaution when attending events. As a reminder, Freedom Crossing has hand sanitizing stations located throughout the mall for your convenience. Need Help Getting On Base? No problem!

Is there an open air shopping center at Fort Bliss?

The heart of the Fort Bliss community, Freedom Crossing is the first-ever open-air shopping center on a U.S. military installation. Sit by the outdoor fireplace, play in the interactive fountain, and enjoy our children’s play area.

What do you need to know about Freedom Crossing?

Freedom Crossing cares about your well-being and safety. Before your visit, learn more about our latest policies and requirements. Freedom Crossing! Enjoy! Please take the proper precaution when attending events. As a reminder, Freedom Crossing has hand sanitizing stations located throughout the mall for your convenience.

Are there hand sanitizing stations at Freedom Crossing?

Freedom Crossing! Enjoy! Please take the proper precaution when attending events. As a reminder, Freedom Crossing has hand sanitizing stations located throughout the mall for your convenience. Need Help Getting On Base? No problem! View our detailed step-by-step instructions