All phones services on Fort Detrick have been restored. If any unit is still experiencing disruptions please report it to the law enforcement duty desk as 301-619-7114.
A disruption to phone service is currently affecting Fort Detrick. Phone and network service remains degraded. We are working to restore. If you have an emergency, utilize your cell phone to call 911. For non-emergency police assistance call 301-619-7114.
Fort Detrick is conducting an installation wide exercise on April 29. First responders will be visible at various locations throughout the installation. There is no need to be alarmed and there should be little disruption to normal operations.
Due to impending severe weather, Fort Detrick Garrison is authorizing an early release today for employees starting at 12 PM,with final departure no later than 1 PM. This includes Forest Glen Annex.
Installation Status for Monday Feb. 23, 2026
Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Annex is OPEN Monday Feb 23,2026 and operating under a 2 hour(s) delayed arrival.
Fort Detrick and Forest Glen CDC/SAC opens at 8 am.
Forest Glen Annex employees follow OPM
Due to the impending weather, beginning at 6 am on Sun. Feb 22, Nallin Farm Gate will close. Veterans Gate will operate 24 hours per day until the Installation resumes normal operations. Old Farm Gate will continue normal operations.
We are closely monitoring the weather conditions throughout the weekend to assess any potential impacts to the installation for Monday, February 23, 2026.
Should there be any changes to installation operations, updates will be shared promptly on social media and My Army Post App
Due to the Government shutdown, this site will not be updated until an appropriation or continuing resolution is enacted. Fort Detrick employees should stay in touch with their leadership and monitor www.opm.govdaily for further updates.
Ft. Detrick will be on a 2-hour delayed arrival Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Non-Emergency employees reporting to the office should plan their commute to arrive no later than 2 hours after the employees’ normal reporting time.
Operational Status For Tues. Jan. 27, 2026
Fort Detrick will OPEN at 10 am on Tues. Jan. 27, 2026. Consult with your agency for final guidance about options for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
All gates will resume normal operational hours beginning at 6 am.
Installation Status For Monday. Jan. 26, 2026
Fort Detrick is CLOSED on Monday, 26 January 2026. All activities are cancelled and Odom Fitness Center will be closed. Veterans Gate will remain open 24/7, all other gates are closed.
All MWR activities are cancelled on Sunday 25 January 2026. The Odom fitness center will not operate 24/7 and will be locked at 4 pm today. Pet kennel will remain open for scheduled boarding.
Fort Detrick is closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Emergency employees are expected to report to their worksites on time unless otherwise directed by their agencies. All Sunday activities are canceled. Veterans gate will remain open 24/7and all other gates are closed.
Normal gate operations will resume once the installation resumes normal operations. Monitor all ALERT! Messages, My Army Post App, official Social Media, and the Fort Detrick website for updates on installation operating conditions.
Due to anticipated severe weather and the ongoing road construction on Amber Drive, Veterans Gate will be the only access control point open at Fort Detrick beginning at 0600 AM on Saturday, 24 January. The gate will operate 24 hours per day until further notice.