Wake Loran

**Wake LORAN** refers to the United States Coast Guard LORAN (Long Range Navigation) Station established on Wake Island during the Cold War. Activated in 1958, the station was part of the Pacific LORAN chain, providing vital radio navigation signals to military and civilian ships and aircraft across the vast Pacific Ocean. Crewed primarily by Coast Guard personnel, Wake LORAN played a crucial role in supporting U.S. military operations, including air and sea logistics during the Vietnam War. The station was decommissioned in 1978 as advances in navigation technology reduced the reliance on LORAN systems.