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A Nostalgic Return to the Open Skies Project: Revisiting Calumet AFS
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点评：Returning to what is now the Open Skies Project, the former site of the 665th Radar Squadron in Calumet, Michigan, brought back a flood of memories from my time stationed there as a Cold War AC&W search radar maintenance technician. From 1983 to 1985, my family and I called this base home, and seeing it today reimagined as a public site was both humbling and heartwarming.
Walking through the familiar terrain, I could still picture the towering radar domes and the hum of technology that defined those tense years of Cold War vigilance. The base was a critical part of the Air Defense Command network, responsible for keeping watch over the northern approaches, and I felt a deep sense of pride knowing the important role we played in safeguarding our skies. The meticulous upkeep of the grounds and the preservation of key buildings speak to the dedication of those who have transformed the site while maintaining its historical essence.
What impressed me most was how the Open Skies Project has managed to balance historical preservation with community engagement. The informative exhibits and displays on Cold War radar operations offer a glimpse into the life we led—24/7 shifts, working to maintain the reliability of the FPS-26 height finder radar and the FPS-90 search radar in an era of high alert. For visitors unfamiliar with this chapter of history, the project does an excellent job of conveying the intensity and significance of that period.
Seeing my family explore the site brought back personal memories—of the tight-knit community that existed here, and the shared experiences we had while stationed in this remote yet beautiful part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. My children grew up playing on these grounds, and while the radar operations may be long gone, the spirit of camaraderie and resilience lives on through the project’s thoughtful preservation.
Visiting Calumet AFS today gave me a deep sense of nostalgia and pride. It’s a reminder of the dedication of the men and women who served there, and the sacrifices we made during a time of global tension. The Open Skies Project has done a wonderful job of honoring that legacy, while also breathing new life into a historic site that deserves to be remembered.
For anyone with an interest in military history, or for those who served during the Cold War, I highly recommend a visit. It’s a meaningful tribute to the past and a testament to the future.
Walking through the familiar terrain, I could still picture the towering radar domes and the hum of technology that defined those tense years of Cold War vigilance. The base was a critical part of the Air Defense Command network, responsible for keeping watch over the northern approaches, and I felt a deep sense of pride knowing the important role we played in safeguarding our skies. The meticulous upkeep of the grounds and the preservation of key buildings speak to the dedication of those who have transformed the site while maintaining its historical essence.
What impressed me most was how the Open Skies Project has managed to balance historical preservation with community engagement. The informative exhibits and displays on Cold War radar operations offer a glimpse into the life we led—24/7 shifts, working to maintain the reliability of the FPS-26 height finder radar and the FPS-90 search radar in an era of high alert. For visitors unfamiliar with this chapter of history, the project does an excellent job of conveying the intensity and significance of that period.
Seeing my family explore the site brought back personal memories—of the tight-knit community that existed here, and the shared experiences we had while stationed in this remote yet beautiful part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. My children grew up playing on these grounds, and while the radar operations may be long gone, the spirit of camaraderie and resilience lives on through the project’s thoughtful preservation.
Visiting Calumet AFS today gave me a deep sense of nostalgia and pride. It’s a reminder of the dedication of the men and women who served there, and the sacrifices we made during a time of global tension. The Open Skies Project has done a wonderful job of honoring that legacy, while also breathing new life into a historic site that deserves to be remembered.
For anyone with an interest in military history, or for those who served during the Cold War, I highly recommend a visit. It’s a meaningful tribute to the past and a testament to the future.
翻译：回到现在的开放天空项目，密歇根州卡卢梅特第 665 雷达中队的旧址，让我回想起我作为冷战时期 AC&W 搜索雷达维护技术员驻扎在那里的时光。从 1983 年到 1985 年，我和我的家人把这个基地称为家，今天看到它被重新设计成一个公共场所，既令人谦卑又令人心旷神怡。
走在熟悉的地形上，我仍然可以想象到高耸的雷达圆顶和技术的嗡嗡声，它们定义了冷战警惕的紧张岁月。该基地是防空司令部网络的重要组成部分，负责监视北方进近，我深感自豪，因为我们在保护天空方面发挥了重要作用。对场地的精心维护和主要建筑的保存，体现了那些在保留其历史精髓的同时改造该基地的人的奉献精神。
最让我印象深刻的是开放天空项目如何设法平衡历史保护与社区参与。关于冷战雷达操作的展览和展示信息丰富，让我们得以一窥当时我们的生活——24/7 轮班，在高度戒备的时代努力保持 FPS-26 测高雷达和 FPS-90 搜索雷达的可靠性。对于不熟悉这段历史的游客来说，该项目很好地传达了那段时期的紧张和重要性。
看到我的家人探索这个遗址，让我回想起了个人记忆——这里曾经是一个紧密团结的社区，我们驻扎在密歇根州上半岛这个偏远而美丽的地方时有过共同的经历。我的孩子们从小就在这片土地上玩耍，虽然雷达操作可能早已不复存在，但通过该项目的精心保护，这种友爱和坚韧的精神得以延续。
今天参观卡卢梅特空军基地让我深感怀旧和自豪。它让我想起了在那里服役的男男女女的奉献精神，以及我们在全球紧张时期做出的牺牲。开放天空计划在纪念这一遗产方面做得非常出色，同时也为这个值得铭记的历史遗址注入了新的活力。
对于任何对军事历史感兴趣的人，或者那些在冷战期间服役的人，我强烈建议参观一下。这是对过去的有意义的致敬，也是对未来的见证。
走在熟悉的地形上，我仍然可以想象到高耸的雷达圆顶和技术的嗡嗡声，它们定义了冷战警惕的紧张岁月。该基地是防空司令部网络的重要组成部分，负责监视北方进近，我深感自豪，因为我们在保护天空方面发挥了重要作用。对场地的精心维护和主要建筑的保存，体现了那些在保留其历史精髓的同时改造该基地的人的奉献精神。
最让我印象深刻的是开放天空项目如何设法平衡历史保护与社区参与。关于冷战雷达操作的展览和展示信息丰富，让我们得以一窥当时我们的生活——24/7 轮班，在高度戒备的时代努力保持 FPS-26 测高雷达和 FPS-90 搜索雷达的可靠性。对于不熟悉这段历史的游客来说，该项目很好地传达了那段时期的紧张和重要性。
看到我的家人探索这个遗址，让我回想起了个人记忆——这里曾经是一个紧密团结的社区，我们驻扎在密歇根州上半岛这个偏远而美丽的地方时有过共同的经历。我的孩子们从小就在这片土地上玩耍，虽然雷达操作可能早已不复存在，但通过该项目的精心保护，这种友爱和坚韧的精神得以延续。
今天参观卡卢梅特空军基地让我深感怀旧和自豪。它让我想起了在那里服役的男男女女的奉献精神，以及我们在全球紧张时期做出的牺牲。开放天空计划在纪念这一遗产方面做得非常出色，同时也为这个值得铭记的历史遗址注入了新的活力。
对于任何对军事历史感兴趣的人，或者那些在冷战期间服役的人，我强烈建议参观一下。这是对过去的有意义的致敬，也是对未来的见证。
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