1 St Missle Battalion 57 Th Artillery

The 1st Missile Battalion, 57th Artillery was a key U.S. Army air defense unit during the Cold War. Activated in the late 1950s, the battalion was equipped with Nike Hercules surface-to-air missiles designed to defend against enemy aircraft and ballistic missiles. The unit was stationed in Germany as part of NATO’s forward defense, providing a crucial shield for allied forces in Europe. The 1st Missile Battalion, 57th Artillery, was inactivated in the early 1970s as missile defense technology and strategic priorities evolved.