2:62nd ADA

The 2nd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2/62nd ADA) traces its lineage to the 62nd Coast Artillery, which was constituted in 1917 and served in both World Wars. During the Cold War, the unit was reorganized as 2/62nd ADA and became an integral part of the U.S. Army’s air defense forces, equipped with missile systems such as Nike Hercules and later, Patriot. The battalion provided critical air defense coverage for key installations in Europe and the United States, adapting to evolving aerial threats throughout its service. Although the 2/62nd ADA has undergone periods of inactivation and reactivation, its legacy remains as a vital component in protecting U.S. and allied forces from aerial attack.