213th Space Warning Squadron
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| 213th Space Warning Squadron | |
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 213th Space Warning Squadron emblem |
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| Active | 2006-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Air National Guard |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Space Communications |
| Part of | Attached to 168th Air Refueling Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Clear Air Force Station, Anderson, Alaska, USA |
213th Space Warning Squadron (213 SWS) of the Alaska Air National Guard provides early Warning of Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBMs) and Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBMs) to the Missile Correlation Center (MCC) at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The squadron is a geographically separated unit of the 168th Air Refueling Wing.
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History [edit]
In 21 May 2004 the squadron took over the operations of Clear Air Force Station.[1] The 213th Space Warning Squadron was activated on 30 August 2006.[2] Nearly 100 Guardsmen assigned to the 213 Space Warning Squadron perform the daily missile warning and space surveillance mission at Clear Air Force Station near Anderson, Alaska.[3]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Susan Rosenfeld Ph.D; Charles J. Gross Ph.D (2007). Air National Guard at 60: A History. Defense Dept., Air National Guard. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-16-079501-5. Retrieved 31 Jan 2012.
- ^ Clear Air Force Station, Alaska
- ^ State of Alaska FY2013 Governor’s Operating Budget
Further reading [edit]
- 213th Space Warning Squadron
- 21st Space Wing
- Commander visits Space Warning Squadron at Clear Air Force Station
- Alaska ANG squadron celebrates 50 years
- Space Operations: Using the Stars to Serve the Community
External links [edit]
- 168th Air Refueling Wing (official site)
- Alaska Air National Guard
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