Barry D 4th Mel Bn 562nd Arty Gp USARADCOM

**Barry D 4th Mel Bn, 562nd Arty Gp, USARADCOM** was a subordinate unit within the United States Army Reserve Air Defense Command (USARADCOM) during the Cold War era. As part of the 562nd Artillery Group, the 4th MEL (Missile Equipment Logistics) Battalion was responsible for the maintenance, logistics, and support of missile systems, ensuring operational readiness of surface-to-air missile batteries. Stationed in Barry, the unit played a key role in sustaining the Army's air defense capabilities, particularly in support of the Nike missile program. Its highly trained personnel contributed to national defense efforts by maintaining and supplying critical missile equipment until air defense priorities shifted and units were reorganized or inactivated in the late 1970s.