694th AC&W Radar Squadron

The 694th Aircraft Control and Warning (AC&W) Radar Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated during the early years of the Cold War. Established in 1956, the squadron was responsible for operating radar sites crucial to the air defense network, providing early warning and tracking of potential airborne threats. Stationed at Lewistown Air Force Station in Montana, the 694th played a key role in monitoring North American airspace as part of the Air Defense Command. The unit was inactivated in 1968 as technological advancements and changes in defense strategies led to a restructuring of U.S. air defense forces.