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Some of you may not have access as early as Monday.

In compliance with the Real ID Act that was passed by congress, Air Force bases across the county will no longer accept state-issued identification cards or driver's licenses for civilian admission onto base. This includes Barksdale Air Force Base. According to the US Air Force, this will improve the reliability of a state-issued ID card and prevent fraudulent forms of ID used to gain access.

Changes will begin on August 15.

While not all states are compliant with the Real ID Act yet, Air Force installments across the country will deny access to those who only have state-issued IDs from Minnesota, Missouri and Washington beginning this Monday. A US or foreign government form of ID must be presented and will be accepted following a background check.

The state of Louisiana will become compliant on October 10, 2016. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Louisiana is one of several states who received an extension.

Those who have been a Defense Department ID will still be accepted as normal. Defense Department card holders may still escort a guest on base pending approval.

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