Security tightened at military bases following New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks
Story by Nicholas Slayton • 16h
U.S. military bases across North America are initiating heightened security measures, including suspending the Trusted Traveler Program, following violent attacks this week in New Orleans and Las Vegas.
The order from U.S. Northern Command, which multiple installations announced on Friday, Jan. 3, directs bases to initiate a full identification check at all entry points onto bases. Anyone 18 years and older must present their IDs to security at gates. The military’s Trusted Traveler Program is suspended until further notice, per the bases.
“Due to the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, U.S. Northern Command directed increased force protection measures at installations, facilities, and units within the USNORTHCOM Area of Responsibility, which includes the continental United States and Alaska. This is a prudent measure to ensure the safety and security of our installations and personnel,” Northern Command said in a statement to the San Antonio Express-News and News 4 San Antonio in Texas. “This may have the potential to cause delays for personnel or visitors entering installations.”
Northern Command did not immediately respond to questions from Task & Purpose about the decision.
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