Headquarters Alaskan Air Command

Headquarters Alaskan Air Command was established on 18 December 1945 to oversee United States Air Force operations in Alaska, succeeding the Eleventh Air Force after World War II. Its mission was to provide air defense for the region, safeguard the northern approaches to North America during the early years of the Cold War, and manage air operations in the harsh Arctic environment. Throughout the decades, the command played a crucial role in monitoring Soviet activity and maintaining readiness during periods of heightened tension. In 1990, Alaskan Air Command was redesignated as the Eleventh Air Force, continuing its legacy within the United States Pacific Air Forces.