26th Air Division

The 26th Air Division was an important air defense unit of the United States Air Force, first activated in 1948. Throughout the Cold War, its primary mission was to oversee and coordinate the air defense of key regions, including the northeastern United States, against potential aerial threats. The division managed radar stations, interceptor squadrons, and command centers, playing a crucial role in the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) system during the 1950s and 1960s. After multiple reassignments and realignments, the 26th Air Division was inactivated in 1990 as part of post-Cold War restructuring.