179th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (U.S. Army) Black Coffee Mug

The 179th Air Defense Artillery Regiment is a unit of the United States Army under the jurisdiction of the Army National Guard. Its primary role is the defense of friendly forces and critical infrastructure against airborne threats, employing various air defense systems such as the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile System and the AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar system. The regiment is organized into multiple batteries and companies, each specialized in different aspects of air defense operations, and its soldiers are trained to detect, track, engage, and destroy enemy aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The 179th ADA Regiment has a long history of service, having been activated during World War II, and continues to provide essential protection in today's complex and evolving threat environments.