8th Space Warning Squadron

The United States Air Force's 8th Space Warning Squadron (8 SWS) is an Air Force Reserve missile warning unit located at Buckley AFB, Colorado. 8 SWS works alongside its active duty counterpart, the 2d Space Warning Squadron, on the DSP and SBIRS programs.

Major command

 * Air Force Reserves (???- ???)
 * Air Force Space Command

Wing/Group

 * 310th Space Wing (???-Present)

Previous designations

 * 8th Space Warning Squadron (30 July 1999–Present)
 * 8th Space Operations Squadron (22 August 1997-1 October 1998)
 * 8th Space Warning and Surveillance Squadron (???)
 * 8th Space Warning Squadron (15 May 1992-30 September 1995)
 * 8th Missile Warning Squadron (26 March 1986-15 May 1992)

Bases stationed

 * Buckley AFB, Colorado
 * Schriever AFB, Colorado (1997–1999)
 * Eldorado AFS, Texas (1986–1995)

Equipment Operated

 * Space-based Infrared Satellite System (???-Present)
 * DSP (1997–Present)
 * AN/FPS-115 PAVE PAWS (1986–1995)

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