Fort Meade Outlines Changes Due to Furloughs

Several departments at Fort Meade will have reduced hours and services as a result of the upcoming furlought period, according to the latest edition of Meade Week.  

The weekly video from the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office reported that the Office of Family Morale Welfare and Recreation will close Army Community Services will close on Fridays. Also, the commissary will be closed on Mondays, and some legal services could be cut. 

Fort Meade said police and fire services will not be reduced as a result of the furloughs. 

Thousands of civilian defense workers received details on furloughs this week. The Pentagon announced 11 days of furloughs, beginning once a week on July 8. 

Ironically, the furloughs will give a boost to the number of local concerts by the U.S. Army Field Band. Normally, the band goes on an extensive summer tour around the country, but that's likely to be cut in favor of more concerts closer to home, Meade Week reported.

To see the full Meade Week video and past editions, go to Fort Meade's YouTube channel.