I want to pass something along that I got from Ft. Myer. And I want to preface this with pointing out that, while I’ve been known to somehow avoid seeing “Closed” and other similar signs elsewhere, bypassing security to get onto a military installation is a *serious* offense. As in Federal. So folks, go through the right gates the right way (not the Wright way). I supply the emphasis below:
Safety Issue at Wright Gate
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Wright Gate, located at North Meade Street and Marshall Drive in Arlington will remain closed through about April 18 in order to repair the damage to the gate that occurred during last year’s record snowfall. Since the closure, personnel on foot (both military and civilian) and bicyclists have been seen getting around the gate by illegal means to either leave or gain entry onto the installation. Such actions are extremely unsafe due to the construction and are in violation of the installation’s security policy. Personnel are reminded that the gate is closed not only to vehicles, but to all pedestrian and bicycle traffic as well – both military and civilian.
Military Police have stepped up patrols in the area and send notice that gaining access onto the installation by any means other than the designated gates is prohibited. Violators will be cited with trespassing and prosecuted.
Options to enter and leave Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall while Wright Gate is closed:
•Hatfield Gate at South 2nd Street at Washington Boulevard, Arlington (Fort Myer’s Main Gate, open 24/7)
•Henderson Hall’s Annex Gate near the Navy Annex at Southgate Road, Arlington (open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday)
•Henderson Hall’s Main Gate, off of Southgate Road and Orme Street, Arlington (open 24/7)
•Fort Myer’s Henry Gate, at Arlington Boulevard and Pershing Drive, Arlington, will be open for outbound vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week during the Wright Gate shutdown. Henry Gate accommodates pedestrian in-and-out traffic as do all open gates.
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