509th ADM

The 509th Army Defense Missile (ADM) Battalion was an air defense unit of the United States Army, activated during the height of the Cold War. Tasked with operating surface-to-air missile systems, the battalion was responsible for protecting key military and strategic installations from potential aerial threats. Throughout its service, the 509th ADM trained extensively in missile operations, participating in numerous exercises to maintain readiness against potential Soviet bomber or missile attacks. The unit was eventually inactivated as advancements in air defense technology and changing military strategies led to a reorganization of U.S. air defense forces.