685th ACW squadron

The 685th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (ACW Squadron) was a United States Air Force unit activated during the early years of the Cold War. Established in 1953, the squadron was tasked with operating radar sites for air defense, providing early warning and ground-controlled interception against potential aerial threats. The 685th ACW Squadron was assigned to various Air Defense Command sectors and played a crucial role in the continental air defense network. The unit was inactivated in 1963 as part of a broader reorganization and modernization of air defense systems.