864Th ACW SQuadron

The 864th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (AC&W Squadron) was activated in 1955 as part of the United States Air Force's effort to strengthen continental air defense during the Cold War. Stationed at Yuma Air Force Station, Arizona, the unit was tasked with operating radar systems to detect and track potential enemy aircraft approaching North America. Throughout its service, the 864th AC&W Squadron played a crucial role in the Air Defense Command’s radar network, providing early warning and interception guidance. The squadron was inactivated in 1963 as advances in technology and changes in defense strategy led to the consolidation of air defense assets.