666th Rar Sq (ADC)

The 666th Radar Squadron (Air Defense Command), or 666th Rar Sq (ADC), was a United States Air Force radar unit activated during the Cold War era. Established in the early 1950s, the squadron was responsible for operating long-range radar sites as part of the nation's air defense network, primarily tasked with detecting and tracking potential enemy aircraft. The 666th played a crucial role in the Air Defense Command’s mission by providing early warning and coordinating with interceptor aircraft units. The squadron was inactivated in the late 1970s as advancements in technology and changes in strategic defense priorities led to a reorganization of the air defense system.