Wake Island is a possession of the United States under the control of the Department of the Interior. It is a U.S. Army launch support facility operated under a caretaker permit from the U.S. Air force and administered by the U.S. Army Strategic and Missile Defense Command Huntsville. Additional use is allowed on a case by case basis to support U.S. interests. The launch facilities and all associated support on-island are maintained by USASMDC. RTS maintains and operates the launch facilities and provides instrumentation, communications, flight and ground safety, meteorology, launch program security, and other technical support. |
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Logistics Support Transportation
Services Marine Aviation Personnel
Support There is no civilian or off-base medical care on Wake Island. A dispensary directed by one full time physician and one medical technician are available. One dining facility supports the island with three meals daily and box lunches as required. |
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Army Airfield (PWAK) Restricted prior Permission Request (PPR) required. Bird hazard in vicinity of Airfield.
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