5:62 ADA

The 5th Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-62 ADA) traces its lineage to the formation of the 62nd Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps in 1917, serving in World War I and later reorganized for various air defense roles. The unit saw significant action during World War II, providing anti-aircraft support in the European Theater. In the Cold War era, 5-62 ADA was reactivated and equipped with modern air defense systems, such as the HAWK and later the Patriot missile systems, serving as a vital component of U.S. Army air defense forces. Today, 5-62 ADA continues its mission, supporting homeland defense and overseas operations with advanced air and missile defense capabilities.