HHB 5:52nd ADA

**HHB 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery (HHB 5-52 ADA)** has a storied legacy within the U.S. Army’s air defense community. Originally constituted during World War II, the 52nd ADA lineage has participated in major conflicts, providing critical air defense support from the European Theater to modern operations. Reactivated and redesignated multiple times, 5-52 ADA became a key Patriot missile battalion, notably serving with distinction during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, where it provided vital protection against ballistic missile threats. Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, HHB 5-52 ADA continues to maintain readiness in support of U.S. and allied airspace defense.