2d Missile Battalion (NIKE-AJAX) 106th Arty NYARNG

The 2d Missile Battalion (NIKE-AJAX), 106th Artillery, New York Army National Guard (NYARNG), was activated during the Cold War era to provide air defense for the New York metropolitan area. Equipped with the NIKE-AJAX surface-to-air missile system, the battalion was responsible for protecting key urban and industrial sites from potential Soviet bomber attacks. Operating several launch sites around New York, the 2d Missile Battalion trained continuously with active-duty Army counterparts to maintain readiness. The unit was eventually deactivated as advancements in missile technology and shifting strategic needs led to the replacement of the NIKE-AJAX system with more advanced air defense platforms.