43rd US AD DET USAREUR

The 43rd U.S. Army Artillery Detachment (43rd US AD) was a specialized unit assigned to the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) during the Cold War. Established in the late 1950s, the 43rd US AD was responsible for the custodial care and operational readiness of nuclear warheads assigned to NATO allied forces in West Germany. The unit worked closely with German Bundeswehr artillery units, providing technical expertise and security for the deployment of nuclear-capable weapons systems. The 43rd US AD remained active through the 1980s, playing a critical role in NATO's deterrence posture until the withdrawal and deactivation of U.S. nuclear forces from Europe at the end of the Cold War.