798AC&W & 931AC&W

**798th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron (798 AC&W):** The 798th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron was activated in the early 1950s as part of the United States Air Force’s expanding radar defense network during the Cold War. Stationed at Belleville Air Force Station, Illinois, the unit’s primary mission was to provide early warning and ground-controlled interception against potential Soviet bomber attacks over the central United States. The squadron operated radar systems to track aircraft and coordinate with interceptor units. The 798th AC&W Squadron was inactivated in the early 1960s as advancements in air defense technology and changes in strategic priorities led to the consolidation of radar operations. **931st Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron (931 AC&W):** The 931st Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron was established in the 1950s to bolster North American air defense in response to the growing threat of long-range Soviet bombers. Initially stationed at Cut Bank Air Force Station, Montana, the squadron was responsible for operating radar equipment to detect, identify, and track aircraft approaching North American airspace. Working in coordination with other AC&W units, the 931st played a crucial role in the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) system. The unit was eventually inactivated in the 1960s as part of a broader realignment of U.S. air defense assets.