Additional base access restriction measures begin March 28 Published March 27, 2020 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – As Sheppard AFB continues to fight an invisible enemy, a new set of base access restriction measures will begin effective March 28, 2020. In addition to other access restrictions in place, the 82nd Security Forces Squadron will implement the following: 100-percent ID checks; Veterans Health Identification Cardholders are only authorized base access for medical appointments and must report to the Visitor’s Center to receive a temporary pass before the appointment; Suspension of the ability of Airmen-in-Training to obtain passes for family or friends; New pass requests permitted only for official business. New pass requests will be submitted through a sponsoring Group Commander for validation; Exceptions to base access restriction measures include: Army-Air Force Exchange Services; Commissary; Commercial deliveries; Household goods deliveries; Contractors listed on the Trusted Agent Letter; Passes already issued are still valid; Military retirees and dependents are authorized base access. Continue to visit www.sheppard.af.mil/Coronavirus/ or follow us on Facebook for more information.