1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment (U.S. Army) Color Changing Coffee Mug

The 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment (1st ADAR) is a component of the United States Army's air defense artillery branch, primarily tasked with protecting ground forces and critical infrastructure against aerial threats. Established on June 10, 1953, following the consolidation of various air defense units, the regiment comprises active duty and National Guard units stationed across the United States. The 1st ADAR is part of the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery and falls under the operational control of the Army Service Component Command (USARNORTH) when deployed in North America or under the U.S. Northern Command during homeland defense missions. The regiment's primary weapons systems include the Patriot Missile System, the AN/TPY-2 Radar, and the Avenger Air Defense System. The 1st ADAR has seen action in various conflicts, including Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq.