CLEAR SPACE FORCE STATION, Alaska -- U.S. Space Force Col. Eamon Murray, Space Base Delta 2 commander, visited Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, on August 26, 2025, to assess ongoing and future operations support and infrastructure projects critical to the installation's mission. The visit underscored SBD 2's commitment to supporting its geographically separated unit and the vital role of the missile warning and tracking and space surveillance missions executed around the clock, and every day of the year by Mission Delta 4 as well as their contribution to the missile defense mission.
Murray, accompanied by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler Hughes, SBD 2 director of mission support, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Johnson, SBD 2 senior enlisted airman, met with key leaders from the 13th Space Warning Squadron, including U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. David Kim, the 13 SWS commander. The team of SBD 2 leadership received briefings on the state of the installation and toured several key project sites.
The primary focus of the trip was to evaluate progress on several significant upgrades designed to further the mission of Clear SFS and improve the quality of life for the Guardians and Airmen who are carrying out the mission.
“These members are separated from their families and stationed in one of the most remote locations in the country,” Murray said. “Despite that, they show up every day and execute a no-fail mission with precision and pride. Our goal is to strengthen their effectiveness while improving their living conditions.”
The current ongoing projects to continue mission success include:
- New dormitories that are set to be completed in December 2025, with furniture installation in February 2026. The facility will accommodate the growing mission of the Long-Range Discrimination Radar and the upcoming Alaska Air National Guard mission transfer.
- A power resiliency project is currently in the testing phase. This program will enhance the reliability of the power grid at Clear SFS.
- Replacing fire and water wells will decrease Clear's environmental impact on the local area. The award for this project is slated for October 2025.
“These infrastructure improvements are essential to sustaining Clear’s national security mission,” Murray said. “We’re committed to delivering the resources and support needed to maintain a safe, reliable and effective operating environment for our Guardians and Airmen.”
Murray concluded the visit by recognizing the dedication of Clear’s personnel.
“The Guardians and Airmen at Clear are in the fight every day,” he said. “Their work is indispensable to our national defense, and we will continue to support them in every way possible.”