657th Radar Squadron

The 657th Radar Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated in 1949 as part of the nation’s expanding air defense network during the early Cold War. Stationed at Houma Air Force Station, Louisiana, the squadron operated ground-based radar systems to detect, track, and identify potential airborne threats approaching the Gulf Coast region. As part of the Air Defense Command, the 657th played a pivotal role in continental air surveillance and coordination with interceptor aircraft. The unit remained in service until its inactivation in 1970, reflecting changes in national defense priorities and advances in radar and missile technology.