636th Radar Squadron

The 636th Radar Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated during the Cold War era as part of the nation’s air defense network. Established in 1947, the squadron was tasked with operating ground radar sites to detect and track potential enemy aircraft, contributing to continental air defense. The unit played a significant role in supporting the Air Defense Command, particularly during periods of heightened alert. The 636th Radar Squadron was inactivated in 1963 as advances in technology and changes in defense strategies led to the reorganization of radar units across the country.