The 1st Battalion, 65th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (1-65th ADA) traces its lineage to the 65th Coast Artillery, constituted in 1918. During World War II, elements of the regiment served in the Pacific Theater, providing vital anti-aircraft defense for Allied forces. Reactivated and reorganized over the decades, the 1-65th ADA has been equipped with modern air defense systems, including the Patriot missile. Today, the battalion continues to serve as a key component of U.S. Army air defense, ready to deploy worldwide in support of national security objectives.
