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The 692nd Radar Squadron was a United States Air Force General Surveillance Radar unit based at Baudette Air Force Station near Baudette, Minnesota. Activated in 1958 during the Cold War, the squadron was part of the Air Defense Command's efforts to provide early warning and airspace surveillance against potential Soviet bomber incursions over North America. The 692nd operated a variety of radar systems, including the AN/FPS-20 and later models, integrating its operations into the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) network. The squadron was inactivated on July 1, 1963, as advancements in radar technology and changes in strategic defense requirements led to the closure of several radar sites across the country.