Edward Dow

The Ground Electronics Division/AFRS (Air Force Radar Stations) was a specialized unit within the United States Air Force responsible for the operation and maintenance of ground-based radar installations during the Cold War era. Established in the late 1940s, the division played a critical role in the early warning and air defense network, monitoring North American airspace for potential Soviet bomber incursions. Personnel in the Ground Electronics Division managed, repaired, and upgraded radar and communications equipment at remote and strategically vital radar stations across the continental United States and Alaska. Their work ensured the continuous operation of the Air Defense Command’s radar lines, contributing significantly to national security throughout the 1950s and 1960s.