Alaskan Air Command

About this Unit

The Alaskan Air Command (AAC) was established on 18 December 1945 as a major command of the United States Air Force, tasked with the air defense of Alaska and the northern approaches to North America during the early Cold War. Throughout its existence, the AAC operated a network of radar sites, interceptor squadrons, and early warning systems to monitor and defend against potential Soviet incursions. The command played a vital role during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War, participating in exercises and maintaining readiness in the challenging Arctic environment. In 1990, the Alaskan Air Command was inactivated and its responsibilities were assumed by the newly formed Eleventh Air Force under Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).