13th Air Defense Artillery Group (U.S. Army) Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

The 13th Air Defense Artillery Group (ADA) is a key unit of the United States Army responsible for air defense operations. Originally formed during World War II, the group has since evolved to provide integrated air and missile defense capabilities to combatant commands. Its primary mission involves the operation and maintenance of advanced air defense systems, including the Patriot Missile System and the Avenger Air Defense System, to protect military forces and critical infrastructure against aerial threats. The 13th ADA Group is stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, and falls under the operational control of Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC). Throughout its history, the unit has been deployed in various conflicts, including Vietnam War, Gulf War, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.