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About BTRY A 1 BN 1 ADA USAREUR

Battery A, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery (BTRY A, 1-1 ADA), part of US Army Europe (USAREUR), traces its lineage to the earliest American air defense units, with roots dating back to the Coast Artillery Corps of World War I. The unit has served in multiple configurations and locations, adapting from coastal defense to modern air and missile defense roles. During the Cold War, BTRY A, 1-1 ADA was stationed in Germany, providing critical protection against aerial threats as part of NATO defenses. Today, it remains a vital element of USAREUR’s integrated air defense, maintaining readiness to counter contemporary missile and air attacks in support of European security.

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About BTRY A 1 BN 1 ADA USAREUR

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Historical Facts

• Origins in World War I: Battery A, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) traces its lineage back to the 1st Regiment of Artillery, organized in 1821, serving in numerous campaigns since. • Distinguished Unit: The unit has participated in major conflicts including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, both World Wars, and the Cold War under various designations. • Cold War Service in Europe: As part of USAREUR (United States Army Europe), Battery A played a key role in NATO's air defense network during the tense standoffs with the Warsaw Pact. • Patriot Missile Deployment: The unit was one of the first to field the Patriot missile system in Europe, providing cutting-edge air and missile defense. • Operation Desert Storm: Elements of 1-1 ADA, including Battery A, deployed to the Middle East in 1991, successfully intercepting multiple Iraqi Scud missiles and earning the Valorous Unit Award. • International Exercises: Battery A regularly participated in multinational exercises with NATO allies, strengthening interoperability and readiness. • Unit Motto: “First to Fire” is the proud motto of the 1st Battalion, 1st ADA, reflecting their readiness and historical legacy. • Recent Deployments: In the 2000s and 2010s, the unit deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing critical air defense. • Historic Locations: Stationed at various key sites in Germany, such as Grafenwöhr and Ansbach, Battery A helped protect vital US and NATO assets. • Heraldry and Insignia: The unit’s distinctive insignia features a missile and a flaming torch, symbolizing both modern air defense capability and historical artillery roots.