5th 44th ADA

The 5th Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-44 ADA) traces its lineage to the original 44th Coast Artillery, organized in 1918. Reactivated and redesignated several times, the battalion became known for its service providing air defense with both Nike and HAWK missile systems during the Cold War. In recent decades, 5-44 ADA has served as a key Avenger and Stinger missile unit, supporting operations in the Middle East and strengthening U.S. Army air defense capabilities. The battalion is currently assigned to the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, continuing its mission to protect critical assets and forces from aerial threats.