734th ac&w sq

The 734th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (AC&W Sq) was activated by the United States Air Force during the early years of the Cold War. Established in 1950, the squadron was responsible for operating radar sites to provide early warning and airspace surveillance against potential Soviet bomber attacks. The unit was stationed at various locations, including Cold Bay Air Force Station in Alaska, where it contributed to the air defense network of the Alaskan Air Command. The 734th AC&W Squadron was inactivated in 1963 as advancements in radar technology and changes in defense strategy led to the reorganization of air defense units.