37th ADMS

The 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron (37th ADMS) was a United States Air Force unit responsible for the operation of surface-to-air missile systems during the Cold War. Activated in 1960 at Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan, the squadron was equipped with BOMARC missiles to provide air defense coverage for the Great Lakes region against potential Soviet bomber attacks. The unit operated as part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) structure, integrating its operations with other air defense assets. The 37th ADMS was inactivated in 1972 as advancements in missile technology and changes in strategic threats led to the phasing out of the BOMARC program.