Miles City Air Force Station

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Miles City Air Force Station was a radar station located in the badlands near Miles City, Montana. It was one of eight radar stations established by the United States Air Force in Montana in the years following the Korean War, in order to protect American air space and prevent a surprise communist attack. The station was home to the 902nd AC&W (Aircraft Control and Warning) Squadron and was operational from 1954 to 1968. [1]

The Miles City Air Force Station was equipped with the military's most modern radar technology, which was used to track both friendly and enemy aircraft. The complex consisted of three radar domes, as well as a range of administrative, support, and recreational facilities. It was a self-contained community, with quarters for single and married airmen, as well as a number of other buildings for communications, supplies, and other purposes. [1]

Despite being located in a remote area, the Miles City Air Force Station played a vital role in the Cold War. However, the station was eventually closed in 1968, as the Air Force changed its priorities. The station was known for its harsh climate, with hot summers and brutally cold winters, as well as the presence of rattlesnakes and Black Widow spiders. [1]

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  1. 1 2 3 "The Miles City Air Force Station" . Retrieved December 25, 2022.
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