9th air div.geiger fld. spokane wash.

The 9th Air Division was an important United States Air Force command headquartered at Geiger Field, Spokane, Washington. Activated in 1949 during the early years of the Cold War, the division was tasked with the air defense of the Pacific Northwest, overseeing fighter-interceptor squadrons and radar units. Its mission included the coordination of air defense operations and the integration of new technologies to counter potential Soviet air threats. The 9th Air Division operated at Geiger Field until its inactivation in 1958, leaving a legacy of vigilance and modernization in continental air defense.