Alpha,battery 7th bn hawk 2d arty

Alpha Battery, 7th Battalion, HAWK, 2d Artillery was a unit of the U.S. Army specializing in air defense during the Cold War era. Equipped with the HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) missile system, the battery provided medium-range, surface-to-air missile coverage against enemy aircraft and missiles. The battalion was often deployed to Europe, particularly Germany, as part of NATO’s forward defense strategy, protecting key assets and supporting allied operations. Known for its high readiness and technical proficiency, Alpha Battery played a vital role in deterring aerial threats throughout its active service.