1st Stinger Battery

The 1st Stinger Battery is a United States Marine Corps air defense unit specializing in the operation of the FIM-92 Stinger, a man-portable surface-to-air missile system. Activated in the 1980s, the battery was formed to provide close-range air defense for Marine air-ground task forces, particularly against low-flying aircraft and helicopters. The unit has participated in numerous training exercises and deployments, supporting operations such as Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom by enhancing the Corps' protection against aerial threats. Over the years, the 1st Stinger Battery has adapted to evolving air defense technologies and continues to play a vital role in safeguarding Marine forces in expeditionary environments.