 In 1957, the airport was dedicated as Kingsley Field in honor of Lieutenant David Kingsley, who earned the Medal of Honor during World War II.The 827th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (later 827th Radar Squadron) was activated at Kingsley Field in 1957.While the administrative and support sections of the squadron were located on the airfield, the squadrons operational element and radars were located nearby at what was named Keno Air Force Station in February 1959.