7th Missile Warning Squadron

The 7th Missile Warning Squadron (7th MWS) was activated in 1979 as part of the United States Air Force’s missile warning network. Stationed at Beale Air Force Base, California, the squadron was responsible for operating the PAVE PAWS radar system to detect and track sea-launched and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Throughout the Cold War and into the 21st century, the 7th MWS played a vital role in North American aerospace defense, providing early warning information to NORAD and US Strategic Command. In 2007, the squadron was inactivated as advancements in missile warning technology led to organizational changes within Air Force Space Command.