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678th Air Defense Group
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The 678th Air Defense Group is a disbanded United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the 20th Air Division of Air Defense Command (ADC) at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The group was formed in 1970 when ADC expanded its radar units that operated Back-Up Interceptor Control sites from squadron sized units to groups. From 1977 until it was inactivated in 1983 the 678th was responsible for operating the Southern Air Defense System.
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678th Air Defense Group | |
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Active | 1970–1983 |
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Role | Air Defense |
Part of | Aerospace Defense Command (1970–1979) Tactical Air Command (ADTAC) (1979–1983) |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
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Subdued Patch with 678th Air Defense Group emblem | ![]() |
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