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Carlisle Barracks Garrison Commander USAG Carlisle Barracks provides integrated base support to Army University, the Army War College, and surrounding military communities to enhance readiness.

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Our Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation team has organized several upcoming opportunities across t...
10/02/2026

Our Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation team has organized several upcoming opportunities across the installation for our Soldiers, Families, and Civilian Workforce to connect and participate.

The Fall Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

From hidden treasures to unexpected gems, you never know what you'll uncover until you stop by. Carlisle Barracks residents will sell from their yards and driveways, while non-resident participants will set up in front of the Carlisle Barracks Outdoor Recreation building. Vendors must be registered by Oct. 10.

Learn more at: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/calendar/event/fall-yard-sale/7451871/114040.

Intramural Volleyball kicks off its season starting Monday, Oct. 19.

Think you've got what it takes to dominate the court? Gather your squad and sign up for Intramural Volleyball, where competition meets camaraderie. Open to Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, DoW Civilians, and Contractors (ages 19+). Register your team by Oct. 2.

Register here: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/calendar/event/intramural-volleyball/7122596/107011.

Trunk or Treat returns to the Tiki Bar on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Bring your family and friends for a favorite fall event on post featuring creatively decorated trunks, Halloween costumes, candy, music, food, drinks, and trunk contests. Enjoy ghosts and goblins, princesses, and fairies as we celebrate the season together. Trunk registration is due by Oct. 20.

Learn more at: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/calendar/event/trunk-or-treat/7448777/113088.

The Guided Horseback Gettysburg Tour, hosted by Leisure Travel Services, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

LTS invites you to join a small-group guided tour that blends history, adventure, and the breathtaking landscape of one of America's most significant battlegrounds. Seats are limited, and registration closes on Oct. 9.

Reserve your spot here: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/calendar/event/guided-horseback-gettysburg-tour/7371933/112073.

Invest in your resilience, strengthen the team, and take full advantage of the resources available to you across the installation.
We look forward to seeing you out there.

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Messaging of MWR programs and events that include recognition of commercial sponsors does not imply federal endorsement of the sponsor or their products/services.

View all upcoming MWR programs at: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Upcoming Access Control Point MaintenanceCarlisle Barracks community,Please plan for scheduled mainten...
10/02/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Upcoming Access Control Point Maintenance

Carlisle Barracks community,

Please plan for scheduled maintenance at the Access Control Points over the coming weeks, which may cause minimal traffic delays during evening and overnight hours.

Preventive maintenance is scheduled to begin this Friday, Oct. 2, no earlier than 6 p.m., and will continue into Saturday, Oct. 3, depending on Friday evening’s progress.

Additionally, contractors will return to complete work from Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Thursday, Oct. 15, with work beginning each evening no earlier than 6 p.m.

All gates will remain operational throughout both maintenance periods, but expect intermittent lane adjustments and brief slowdowns.

Please slow down when approaching the gates, stay alert for work crews and equipment, and follow gate personnel directions.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we keep our installation secure and our access control systems running smoothly.

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10/01/2026

Traffic Update: Wright Avenue Reopened

Carlisle Barracks Community,

Please be aware that Wright Avenue is currently open to all vehicular traffic.

Looking Ahead: A future closure will be required to complete the remaining project work. However, the exact dates are currently unconfirmed.

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to improve our installation infrastructure!

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Carlisle Barracks Community,Please be advised of a temporary road closure on Wright Avenue in support of the ongoing Alu...
09/23/2026

Carlisle Barracks Community,

Please be advised of a temporary road closure on Wright Avenue in support of the ongoing Alumni Hall and Memorial Park Construction Project.

• The Change: A section of Wright Avenue will be closed to most vehicular traffic for utility access and stormwater pipe installation. A detour will be in place (see the below map for details).
• The Schedule: The closure will be in effect daily from Monday, September 28, through Friday, October 2, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• Detour in Effect: Please follow the marked detour signs during closure hours.
• Evening & Overnight Access: The road will reopen to all traffic at the end of each workday after 4 p.m. The construction team will install steel plates over the excavation so traffic can pass safely.
• Accessible & Pedestrian Access: Wright Avenue will remain open for accessible parking and all pedestrian traffic during the closure.
• Flaggers On-Site: Two flaggers will be stationed on Wright Avenue to direct traffic safely through the area.
• Brooke Avenue: Brooke Avenue will remain completely open as usual.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve our community infrastructure. Please drive safely through the area and follow all posted traffic signs and directions when traveling on Carlisle Barracks.

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Carlisle Barracks commands high standards, physical readiness, and an unyielding commitment to the Warrior Ethos.More th...
09/22/2026

Carlisle Barracks commands high standards, physical readiness, and an unyielding commitment to the Warrior Ethos.

More than 850 warriors, Gold Star families, Soldiers, Veterans, and Community Members, stepped onto the rugged ground of Fort Indiantown Gap on Saturday, September 19, 2026 for the 15th Annual March for the Fallen. This wasn’t a race. It wasn’t a competition. It was a living memorial, a deliberate act of remembrance for those who gave their last full measure of devotion.

Carlisle Barracks’ Command Team, the Garrison Commander, Command Sergeant Major, HHD Commander, and First Sergeant, stood shoulder to shoulder with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, embracing the miles, the weight, and the hardship that symbolize the cost of freedom.

The Garrison Commander, Command Sergeant Major, First Sergeant completed the full 28 mile route, a test of endurance, resilience, and lethality that reflects the Warrior Ethos: I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.

The HHD Commander and his young son completed the 5K run/walk, proving that honoring the fallen is a family commitment, passed from one generation to the next.

Major General John R. Pippy, the 55th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania and commander of nearly 18,000 Soldiers and Airmen of the Pennsylvania National Guard, kicked off the 15th Annual March for the Fallen, setting the tone for a day grounded in honor, grit, and remembrance. The terrain demanded respect, asphalt roads, steep climbs, and rugged mountain trails across the training grounds of Fort Indiantown Gap. The course climbed from 500 feet to more than 1,239 feet along Second Mountain of the Appalachian Range. The elevation alone reminded every participant that honoring the fallen requires effort worthy of their sacrifice.

March for the Fallen is more than an event. It is a promise. A promise that this Army remembers its heroes. A promise that we honor our Gold Star families. A promise that we will continue building resilient, disciplined, lethal Soldiers who understand the weight of service.

Freedom is not free, and we, the living, carry the responsibility forward.

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Reminder, Oktoberfest is tonight, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. Due to forecast weather, the celebration wi...
09/17/2026

Reminder, Oktoberfest is tonight, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m.

Due to forecast weather, the celebration will be held inside the Letort View Conference Center. If the weather clears and conditions allow, MWR may move back outside to the Tiki Bar.

Stop by and enjoy traditional German food, music, and games as we bring the community together to celebrate the season.

We look forward to seeing you out there.

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Messaging of MWR programs and events that include recognition of commercial sponsors does not imply federal endorsement of the sponsor or their products/services.

View all upcoming MWR programs at: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/

The Carlisle Barracks Garrison Command Team led from the front, joining the Soldiers of the Headquarters and Headquarter...
09/11/2026

The Carlisle Barracks Garrison Command Team led from the front, joining the Soldiers of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment to execute a rigorous Combat Water Survival Training event from Sept. 8 through Sept. 10, 2026. Under the leadership of the Garrison Command Team, this demanding training directly reinforced Carlisle Barracks' commitment to elite physical standards, raw warrior toughness, and immediate warfighting readiness.

As the home of the Army University and the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks is foundational to preparing our military's strategic leaders and support elements for the harsh realities of combat.

CWST is not a familiarization exercise. It is an uncompromising, high-standard evaluation requiring Soldiers to execute controlled deep-water entries in full combat gear, master load-bearing water movement with rucksacks, and perform critical gear recovery under intense physical stress. By enforcing these Special Forces-inspired survival benchmarks, the Garrison ensured every individual Soldier, regardless of role, remains a lethal combat asset.

A formidable deterrent relies on disciplined, highly trained Soldiers ready to fight and win in any environment. Incorporating Special Forces-aligned waterborne fundamentals and emphasizing calm-water proficiency, equipment control, buddy teamwork, and adaptive problem-solving under physical stress, this event demonstrated the core of our Warrior Ethos.

The HHD Soldiers proved the SOF ethos that "calm is contagious" in high-stress environments and lived the warrior imperative to never quit. The U.S. Army reestablishes deterrence by training our conventional forces to meet the highest benchmarks, preparing every Soldier for the complex, unforgiving demands of the modern battlefield.

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Carlisle Barracks Team,Mission readiness starts with a strong, connected, and resilient community. Taking time to rechar...
09/10/2026

Carlisle Barracks Team,

Mission readiness starts with a strong, connected, and resilient community. Taking time to recharge, build unit cohesion, and support our military families keeps our force prepared and focused.

Our Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers teams have organized several upcoming opportunities across the installation for our Soldiers, civilian workforce, and families to connect.

Oktoberfest at the Tiki Bar kicks off Thursday, Sept. 17, from 4 to 9 p.m. Enjoy traditional German food, music, and games as we bring the community together to celebrate the season. Learn more at: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/calendar/event/oktoberfest-tiki/7402475/113087

BOSS Movie Night at Reynolds Theater will feature Superman on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Our BOSS program is bringing personnel and families together for an evening highlighting classic themes of courage, resilience, and service. More details at: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/calendar/event/movie-night-superman/7426673/113142

The Central PA Brewery Excursion, hosted by Leisure Travel Services, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This trip offers a behind-the-scenes look at regional craft traditions throughout Harrisburg and Hershey. Seats are limited, and registration closes on October 2. Reserve your spot here: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/calendar/event/brewery-excursion/7370009/112033

1757 Bar & Grille Daily Specials continue throughout the week with dedicated daily features: Burger Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, Wing Wednesdays, Flatbread Thursdays, and Fish Fry Fridays. Support our on-post dining facility and connect with colleagues over lunch or dinner. Menu details at: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/happenings/1757-bar-and-grille-featured-specials

Invest in your resilience, strengthen the team, and take full advantage of the resources available to you across the installation.

We look forward to seeing you out there.

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Messaging of MWR programs and events that include recognition of commercial sponsors does not imply federal endorsement of the sponsor or their products/services.

View all upcoming MWR programs at: https://carlisle.armymwr.com/

The Army is launching a service-wide Total Force Resilience Campaign this September to bolster personal and installation...
09/09/2026

The Army is launching a service-wide Total Force Resilience Campaign this September to bolster personal and installation readiness, and strengthen our warfighting posture.

For helpful resources and hazard sheets, navigate through the Ready Army at: https://www.army.mil/ready

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Carlisle Barracks Community,On Sept. 14, 2026, the Directorate of Public Works, in coordination with Directorate of Emer...
09/04/2026

Carlisle Barracks Community,

On Sept. 14, 2026, the Directorate of Public Works, in coordination with Directorate of Emergency Service and the Installation Safety Office, will begin construction on the outbound lane of the Claremont Gate. This project will improve outbound traffic flow and the overall Carlisle experience.

The project is expected to be completed in mid-December.

During the 4 to 6 weeks of construction, the Claremont outbound lane will be completely closed. To support daily commutes and defile operations, please adhere to the following temporary gate schedule:

Claremont Gate:
• Inbound: Open 24/7
• Outbound: Open Monday – Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. ONLY.

• Note: Outbound traffic during these hours will be routed through a single open lane using a contracted Flagger Force. Expect minor delays.

• Outside of these hours, the Claremont Gate is closed to all outbound traffic.

Ashburn Gate (Primary Exit):
• Inbound: Open Monday – Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
• Outbound: Open 24/7

Safety & Pedestrian Access:
Traffic light patterns and pedestrian access routes near Delaney Road will be modified during construction. Please expect minor delays at the gates, exercise extreme caution, reduce your speed, and follow all directions from the Flagger Force and posted signage in the construction zone.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to upgrade our installation's infrastructure.

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Carlisle, PA
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