WPAFB suspends Trusted Traveler Program after events in New Orleans, Las Vegas

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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has suspended its Trusted Traveler Program to ensure the safety and security of personnel, visitors and facilities as of Friday.

This decision comes as a safety measure following recent events in New Orleans and Las Vegas, according to a statement from Wright-Patterson AFB.

“Under the updated procedures, all vehicle occupants must present a valid DoD identification (e.g., Common Access Card, Registered Real ID, VA Benefits Card, Visitor’s Pass, Etc.) at the gate,” WPAFB said. “Those without valid identification will need to visit the 88th Security Forces Pass and Registration Office to be vetted and issued a base visitor’s pass.”

All occupants of a vehicle are encouraged to have their identification cards or passes ready for inspection to minimize potential delays at the gates.

The Pass and Registration Office is located at 4185 Logistics Avenue, Bldg. 286, in Area A. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After-hours passes may be obtained at the gate.

The base said the Trusted Traveler Program allowed uniformed service members, their dependents (over age 16), DoD employees and retired uniformed service members and spouses with valid DoD identification cards to vouch for vehicle occupants entering the installation.

For more information on obtaining a visitor’s pass, visit: 88 ABW Pass & Registration Office.

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