There are no Space Force personnel at Clear. Officials say for now Air Force military and civilian personnel will continue to operate the installation.
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Recent missile launch alerts direct Fort Greely residents, workers to take shelter
Fort Greely’s missile defense complex has declared five “shelter in place” alerts over the past two weeks. The alerts coincided with recent North Korean missile tests.
Missile Defense Agency makes test launch calendar classified
The government will no longer post a public calendar of upcoming missile tests under a new Missile Defense Agency policy.
Narrow Cape missile launch scheduled for this weekend
Pilots and mariners have received alerts to watch out for a missile launch at the Narrow Cape launch facility this weekend. A Coast Guard legal notice to mariners warns vessels to steer clear of the waters around the area between 7 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 29. The notice also lists two alternative…
Kodiak Pacific Spaceport Complex participates in missile defense test
Kodiak Island’s rocket launch facility was one of the players in a missile defense test this week. The Alaska Aerospace Corporation is in a multi-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency for a maximum of $80.4 million, according to Alaska Aerospace CEO Craig Campbell.
Kodiak to host test for Israeli interceptor missile
Israel is working on a better missile to counter the threat of an Iranian launch. But Israel lives in a crowded neighborhood, so the plan is to test the interceptor in Kodiak.
GAO: Rush imperils missile defense
A new report raises doubts about whether the missile defense system housed largely at Fort Greely can protect the U.S. from a North Korean attack.
Missile defense budget shows continued Alaska role
The Pentagon is asking Congress for money to overhaul the missile defense system. The budget request shows Alaska is likely to remain a key part of the system.
Military explains missile defense failure
The new director of the Missile Defense Agency Vice Admiral James Syring called the test an overall failure.