Battery c, 8 th misled battalion, 1 st artillery, 30 th artillery brigade

**Battery C, 8th Missile Battalion, 1st Artillery, 30th Artillery Brigade** was activated during the Cold War as part of the United States Army’s efforts to bolster air defense capabilities in response to evolving aerial threats. Equipped primarily with surface-to-air missile systems, the unit played a crucial role in providing missile defense coverage for key strategic locations in the United States and allied territories. Throughout its service, Battery C participated in numerous training exercises and readiness drills, ensuring operational effectiveness and rapid response capability. The unit was eventually deactivated as missile technology and defense strategies evolved, but its legacy remains an important chapter in the history of American air defense artillery.