746th AC&W

The 746th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (746th AC&W) was activated by the United States Air Force in 1951 during the early years of the Cold War. Stationed primarily at Denali Air Force Station in Alaska, its mission was to provide radar surveillance and air defense for the North American continent against potential Soviet bomber attacks. The squadron operated radar systems to detect, track, and identify aircraft, relaying critical information to command centers for interception missions. The 746th AC&W Squadron was inactivated in 1983 as advancements in technology and shifting strategic priorities led to the consolidation of air defense operations.