25th Air Defense Squadron

The 25th Air Defense Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated during the Cold War era to provide air defense for critical regions of North America. Initially activated in 1966 at McChord Air Force Base, Washington, the squadron was responsible for the command and control of interceptor aircraft and surface-to-air missile sites under the Air Defense Command. Its mission included monitoring and identifying all air traffic within its assigned sector, ensuring quick response to potential threats during a period of heightened tension with the Soviet Union. The 25th Air Defense Squadron was inactivated in 1983 as advancements in technology and changes in strategic priorities led to the restructuring of continental air defense forces.