1:265th ADA

The 1st Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (1-265th ADA) is a Florida Army National Guard unit with a distinguished history of service. Originally organized in 1924 as a coastal artillery unit, it has evolved through various redesignations, eventually becoming an air defense artillery battalion. The 1-265th ADA has provided air defense support during numerous state and federal missions, including homeland security and disaster response operations. The unit continues to serve as a vital component of the nation’s air defense network, demonstrating readiness and professionalism in both domestic and overseas deployments.