Clear Space Force Station Maintains Missile Defense, Adds ‘Domain Awareness’ Role

June 23, 2021

WJCT:


The commander of Clear Space Force Station says a new sign outside the main gate may be the only change the public will notice since the name of the facility formerly known as Clear Air Force Station was changed last week. But Lt. Col. Bill Hassey says the insignia of the newest branch of the military that’s emblazoned on the sign symbolizes a change in culture that’s under way at the installation.

Lt. Col. Bill Hassey says the mission of Clear Space Force Station remains the same as when it was an Air Force installation: scanning the horizon for incoming enemy missiles and if detected alerting the operators of the nation’s missile-defense system…



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