Fourteenth Aerospace Force HQ

The Fourteenth Aerospace Force Headquarters (14th AF HQ) was established as a key command unit within the United States Air Force, primarily tasked with overseeing aerospace defense operations. Activated on 1 July 1968 at Ent Air Force Base, Colorado, it played a crucial role in the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), managing missile warning, space surveillance, and satellite tracking during the Cold War. The unit coordinated with both U.S. and Canadian defense organizations to monitor and protect North American airspace against potential threats. The Fourteenth Aerospace Force HQ was inactivated on 1 October 1976, with its missions and responsibilities transferred to other commands as part of a broader restructuring of Air Force space operations.