2:263 ADA

The 2nd Battalion, 263rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-263 ADA) is a unit of the South Carolina Army National Guard with a lineage tracing back to coastal artillery formations in the early 20th century. Historically, the unit’s mission has focused on air defense operations, evolving from heavy antiaircraft artillery to operating modern systems like the Avenger and Stinger missiles. The 2-263 ADA has supported both state and federal missions, including homeland defense and overseas deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The unit continues to play a vital role in protecting U.S. airspace and supporting joint force operations.