MAIN GATE: remains open to all traffic.

SOUTH GATE: As of March 21, 2020, closed to all traffic until further notice. 

ID CARDS & ACCESS PASSES: Open by appointment only, the DEERS office ID card office is open Tuesday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make an appointment online or by calling (586) 239-4044.

BASE PASSES: Open by appointment only the Visitor Center Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make an appointment to obtain a base pass for official business only, by calling at (586) 239-4159.

COMMISSARY: All Commissary customers must have a valid Military ID Card, authorizing shopping there-- visitors are not allowed.
Open to eligible servicemembers and veterans Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
**The first hour the Commissary is open daily, is dedicated to high-risk individuals, allowing them to shop in a less-crowded environment.

BASE EXCHANGE: Open to eligible servicemembers and veterans, hours are as follows: Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m
Alterations Shop- Closed Monday, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Closed Sunday
Barber Shop- Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Closed Sunday
Spiros Restaurant- Open only for carry-out only by calling (586) 239-6062, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Closed Saturday and Sunday

MULLIGANS RESTAURANT: Closed until further notice.

BREATHE AND PRACTICE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

• Inhale for five counts, hold for one count, then exhale for 10 counts
  • The slow exhale tricks our brains into relaxing the body
• Tense a group of muscles as you inhale, relax them as you exhale
• Work throughout your body in order (example- top to bottom, bottom to top, etc.)

USE GROUNDING ACTIVITIES DURING TIMES TO CALM YOURSELF DURING OF HEIGHTENED ANXIETY OR A PANIC ATTACK

Notice:

• Five things you can see
• Four things you can feel
• Three things you can hear
• Two things you can smell
• One thing you can taste

BE PRODUCTIVE- USE ACTIVITY AS A DISTRACTION

• Do an activity that gives you satisfaction
  • Examples include- cleaning, organize items for donation, learn a craft, read, walk, weed or rake, make a list of people to check in with and then follow through

KEEP ON A SCHEDULE TO HELP FEEL MORE IN CONTROL

• Schedule activities that are:
  • Solitary, such as reading, crafting, baking, self-care and educational, etc.
  • Social, such as calling loved ones, checking in on social media, etc.
  • Necessary, such as personal hygiene and taking care of your home.
  • Physical, exercise, specifically walking when you can’t do much else
• Schedule time away from your phone, social media and/or news programs
• Eat at regular meal times

DISENGAGE WHEN NEEDED

• Don’t stay on news or social media sites for excessive amounts of time
• Avoid too much stimulation without adequate rest
• Take breaks as needed and switch between activities

   

REMEMBER WHAT IS YOURS TO CONTROL

• Remind yourself of what you are doing to help contain the spread of COVID-19 with positive affirmations such as:
  • “I am staying home, I am washing my hands and keeping an appropriate distance from others.”
  • “I am not putting myself or those around me in danger.”
  • “I am trusting the experts to do their jobs. EVERYONE wants this to be controlled and eradicated soon.”
  • "I do not have to spend time dwelling on what is not mine to control."

Appointments can be scheduled with the 127th Wing agencies as follows:

127th Comptroller Flight
(586) 239-5561
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

127th Communications Flight
(586) 239-5267
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

127th Medical Group
(586) 239-4972
Appt Hours: Weds, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Psychological Health
(586) 239-2510 / (586) 764-7233

Public Affairs
(586) 239-5576, Option 7
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.