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5:62 ADA

U.S. Army

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.

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Unit Background: The 5th Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-62 ADA) is part of the U.S. Army’s air defense artillery branch, with a lineage dating back to World War I.
World War I Origins: The 62nd Artillery (Coast Artillery Corps) was constituted in December 1917 and organized at Fort Winfield Scott, California, initially serving coastal defense roles.
World War II Service: Elements of the 62nd served in the European Theater, providing anti-aircraft fire and protecting Allied forces from enemy air attacks.
Cold War Role: The 5-62 ADA was activated during the Cold War and assigned to various air defense missions, including the defense of critical U.S. and NATO assets in Europe.
Hawk Missile System: Throughout much of the Cold War, the 5-62 ADA operated the MIM-23 HAWK missile system, a medium-range surface-to-air missile designed to counter low- to medium-altitude threats.
Desert Storm Deployment: Elements of the 5-62 ADA deployed during Operation Desert Storm in 1990–1991, providing air defense coverage for coalition forces in the Persian Gulf.
Transition to Patriot: In the late 1990s and 2000s, the battalion transitioned to the more advanced MIM-104 Patriot missile system, enhancing its capability to counter ballistic missile threats.
Global War on Terror: The 5-62 ADA has participated in multiple rotations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, defending critical assets and forward operating bases.
Unit Motto: Their motto, “First Line of Defense”, underscores their primary mission of air and missile defense for U.S. and allied forces.
Modern Operations: Today, the 5-62 ADA continues to provide advanced air and missile defense capabilities, training with allied partner nations and participating in joint readiness exercises worldwide.

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Cam Longoria

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Terry Isherwood

U.S. Army · 1968 - 1969

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Kenneth Vaughan

U.S. Army · 1987 - 1991

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David Corey

U.S. Army · 1985 - 1988

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About 5:62 ADA

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Unit Background: The 5th Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-62 ADA) is part of the U.S. Army’s air defense artillery branch, with a lineage dating back to World War I.
World War I Origins: The 62nd Artillery (Coast Artillery Corps) was constituted in December 1917 and organized at Fort Winfield Scott, California, initially serving coastal defense roles.
World War II Service: Elements of the 62nd served in the European Theater, providing anti-aircraft fire and protecting Allied forces from enemy air attacks.
Cold War Role: The 5-62 ADA was activated during the Cold War and assigned to various air defense missions, including the defense of critical U.S. and NATO assets in Europe.
Hawk Missile System: Throughout much of the Cold War, the 5-62 ADA operated the MIM-23 HAWK missile system, a medium-range surface-to-air missile designed to counter low- to medium-altitude threats.
Desert Storm Deployment: Elements of the 5-62 ADA deployed during Operation Desert Storm in 1990–1991, providing air defense coverage for coalition forces in the Persian Gulf.
Transition to Patriot: In the late 1990s and 2000s, the battalion transitioned to the more advanced MIM-104 Patriot missile system, enhancing its capability to counter ballistic missile threats.
Global War on Terror: The 5-62 ADA has participated in multiple rotations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, defending critical assets and forward operating bases.
Unit Motto: Their motto, “First Line of Defense”, underscores their primary mission of air and missile defense for U.S. and allied forces.
Modern Operations: Today, the 5-62 ADA continues to provide advanced air and missile defense capabilities, training with allied partner nations and participating in joint readiness exercises worldwide.