37th Air Defense Missile Squadron

The 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron was an integral unit of the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. Activated in 1960, the squadron was stationed at Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan, and operated the BOMARC surface-to-air missile system. Its primary mission was to provide air defense for the upper Midwest region against potential Soviet bomber attacks. The unit remained active until 1972, when advances in technology and shifting defense priorities led to its inactivation.