5th Bn 7th ADA

The 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-7 ADA) traces its lineage to the original 7th Regiment of Artillery, constituted in 1898. Reactivated and redesignated multiple times throughout the 20th century, the battalion became a key component of U.S. Army air defense in Europe during the Cold War. Currently based in Germany, 5-7 ADA operates the Patriot missile system, providing critical air and missile defense for U.S. and NATO forces. The unit has participated in numerous operations and exercises, maintaining readiness and enhancing allied air defense capabilities across the European theater.