History
The squadron was an operational and later replacement training unit from, 1942–1944. It went on to fly combat missions in the Western Pacific from, c. 6 April–14 August 1945.
The 961st flew radar surveillance missions along East Coast of the United States from, 18 December 1954–31 December 1969. The squadron assisted with the coverage of salvage operations of downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007, 1 –10 September 1983. It has served as the airborne command and control for the commander, United States Pacific Command and supported US forces counter air interdiction, close air support, search and rescue, reconnaissance, and airlift operations since 1980.
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