Airmen Secure Alaska Radar Site
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A detachment of 10 Airmen from the 173rd Civil Engineer Squadron completed a 13-day deployment to repair critical utility infrastructure at a remote early-warning radar site in Alaska. The mission saved the Air Force over $1.6 million. The radar site is crucial for early warning capabilities.
Why it matters
The successful repair of the radar site ensures the continued operation of a critical early-warning system, enhancing national security and defense capabilities. The mission demonstrates the importance of maintaining remote infrastructure for defense purposes.
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