801st Radar Squadron

The 801st Radar Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force tasked with air defense operations during the Cold War. Activated in 1955, the squadron operated and maintained long-range radar systems at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, as part of the Air Defense Command's network to detect and track potential airborne threats. The unit played a critical role in monitoring North American airspace, contributing to the nation's early warning capabilities against Soviet bombers. The 801st Radar Squadron was inactivated in 1968 as advancements in technology and changes in strategic defense requirements led to a reorganization of air defense assets.