Alpha Battery 5-52, 11th Brigade

Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (A/5-52 ADA), part of the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, has a distinguished history in U.S. Army air defense. The unit was activated to provide critical Patriot missile defense capabilities, protecting allied forces from aerial threats. Alpha Battery gained significant recognition during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, where it played a key role in intercepting enemy missiles and safeguarding coalition assets. Throughout its service, A/5-52 ADA has exemplified excellence in air defense operations and continues to uphold its mission of protecting the skies.