611th AC&W

The 611th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (AC&W) was activated in 1950 as part of the United States Air Force’s efforts to establish an early warning radar network during the Cold War. Stationed primarily in Alaska, the unit was responsible for operating radar sites that monitored airspace for potential Soviet incursions. Its mission was critical in providing early detection and tracking of unidentified aircraft approaching North American airspace. The 611th AC&W Squadron played a vital role in continental air defense until it was inactivated in the late 20th century as technological advancements rendered many of its functions obsolete.