The 528th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (AC&W) was a United States Air Force unit activated during the early years of the Cold War. Organized in 1950, it was responsible for the operation of radar sites and the detection, tracking, and identification of aircraft within its assigned airspace. The squadron played a vital role in the continental air defense network, helping to guard against potential Soviet bomber incursions during a period of heightened tension. The 528th AC&W Squadron was inactivated in 1963 as advances in radar technology and changes in defense strategies led to a reorganization of air defense assets.
