679th Radar

The 679th Radar Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated during the early years of the Cold War. Initially established in 1951, the squadron operated as part of the nation's Air Defense Command, providing ground-based radar surveillance to detect and track potential airborne threats. Stationed at various locations, including Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, the 679th played a crucial role in the continental air defense network, integrating with the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) system during its later years. The unit was inactivated in 1981 as advances in technology and changes in defense strategy led to the restructuring of air defense forces.