FORT CAMPBELL — People who are fully vaccinated are exempt from wearing a mask indoors or outdoors at Fort Campbell facilities, according to a release. The change is effective immediately; however, a few exceptions are in place.
What You Need To Know
- Fort Campbell updated its mask guidance
- Fully vaccinated people are exempt from wearing a mask indoors or outdoors at Fort Campbell facilities
- The change is effective immediately with a few exceptions in place
- Masks still required at Military Treatment Facilities, COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites, child development centers and more
In the following Fort Campbell facilities, masks are required despite vaccine status:
- All Military Treatment Facilities, including Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, health clinics and dental clinics
- COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites
- All Department of Defense Education Activity facilities
- All child development centers, school-age centers and teen centers
Personnel who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to follow all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) mask guidance, said the release.
Fort Campbell said there is no change to mask policy on post for unvaccinated soldiers. Fort Campbell and DoD policy still require masks for unvaccinated personnel both outdoors when unable to physically distance and indoors.
According to the release, when not on Fort Campbell, all soldiers, DoD personnel and dependents, regardless of vaccination status, will continue to follow state and local regulations, including local business and workplace guidance
“Fort Campbell and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our Soldiers, Army Civilians, family members, and the local community,” said Maj. Gen. JP McGee, commanding general. “We will continue to take prudent measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 and will continually assess our COVID policies to ensure we are protecting our people and maintaining our readiness.”