461st ADA

The 461st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) traces its origins to World War II, where it was initially constituted as part of the U.S. Army’s growing anti-aircraft artillery force. Activated in 1943, the unit served with distinction in the European Theater, providing vital air defense coverage for Allied ground operations. After the war, the 461st underwent several redesignations and periods of inactivation and reactivation as air defense technology evolved during the Cold War. Today, the 461st ADA continues its legacy by protecting critical assets and supporting U.S. and allied forces with modern air and missile defense capabilities.