615th ACW

The 615th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (615th AC&W Sq) was activated in 1948 as part of the United States Air Force's early Cold War air defense network. Stationed at several sites, including Colville Air Force Station in Washington, the unit was responsible for operating radar systems to detect and track potential aerial threats to North American airspace. The 615th played a vital role in the Air Defense Command’s mission, providing early warning and ground-controlled interception guidance during a period of heightened tensions with the Soviet Union. The squadron was inactivated in 1960 as technological advancements and restructuring led to the consolidation of air defense assets.