570th USAAG.4th USAFAD

The 570th United States Army Artillery Group (USAAG), in conjunction with the 4th United States Air Force Artillery Detachment (USAFAD), was an American military unit stationed in West Germany during the Cold War. Tasked with the custody, maintenance, and potential release of nuclear warheads, the 570th USAAG supported NATO by working closely with allied artillery units, including the Belgian and German forces. The 4th USAFAD provided specialized personnel and technical oversight for the deployment and security of these nuclear assets. Both units played a crucial role in the deterrence strategy of NATO, ensuring rapid response capabilities in the event of a Warsaw Pact threat.