Battery A 4th BN 44th Arty

Battery A, 4th Battalion, 44th Artillery (A/4-44 Arty), traces its lineage to service in the United States Army’s air defense artillery branch. Activated during the Cold War era, the unit was equipped with the M163 Vulcan Air Defense System and later the MIM-72 Chaparral missile system, providing mobile air defense for ground forces. During the Vietnam War, Battery A served with distinction, offering critical anti-aircraft and ground support to U.S. and allied units. Throughout its service, the battery exemplified adaptability and readiness, playing a key role in protecting troops from aerial threats until its deactivation as air defense needs evolved.