2:43rd ADA

The 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-43rd ADA) boasts a distinguished history within the U.S. Army's air defense community. Originally constituted in 1918 as part of the Coast Artillery Corps, the unit has undergone several redesignations and reorganizations, ultimately becoming a key Patriot missile battalion. The 2-43rd ADA has participated in multiple operations, including Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing vital air and missile defense for coalition forces. Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, the battalion remains an integral component of the Army's modern air defense capabilities.