3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (U.S. Army) Tumbler 20oz

The 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (3 AD ARTY) is a U.S. Army unit responsible for air defense operations. Established on July 1, 1963, the regiment was created through the consolidation of various air defense artillery units. The 3 AD ARTY falls under the operational control of the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Branch. Their mission involves employing a variety of air defense systems to detect, track, and engage hostile aircraft, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles that pose a threat to friendly forces or critical infrastructure. The regiment is equipped with advanced surface-to-air missile systems such as the Patriot and Avenger. The 3 AD ARTY is organized into three battalions: the 1st Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery; the 2nd Battalion, 6th Air Defense Artillery; and the 3rd Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery. These units are stationed at various locations across the United States and can be deployed worldwide as part of a larger force to defend against airborne threats in a variety of operational environments. Throughout its history, the 3 AD ARTY has participated in numerous operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The regiment's dedication to protecting friendly forces and critical assets from airborne threats remains essential to U.S. military operations worldwide.