2:44th ADA

The 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-44th ADA) traces its lineage to the original 44th Coast Artillery, activated in 1918. Throughout its history, the unit has served in key conflicts, including World War II and Vietnam, providing critical air defense and anti-aircraft artillery support. In recent decades, 2-44th ADA has deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, adapting to evolving threats such as aerial, missile, and unmanned systems. Today, the battalion remains a vital component of the U.S. Army’s air and missile defense capability, stationed under the 108th ADA Brigade at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.