3:43 ADA

• Unit Designation: 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (3-43 ADA) is a key air defense unit in the U.S. Army, specializing in the operation of the Patriot missile system. • Historic Lineage: The 43rd Artillery Regiment traces its origins to 1918, originally constituted as a coastal artillery unit, giving it over a century of military history. • Persian Gulf War: 3-43 ADA played a critical role during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, notably engaging and intercepting Iraqi Scud missiles targeting coalition forces and cities in Saudi Arabia and Israel. • Patriot Missile System: The battalion was one of the first units to field and operationally deploy the Patriot missile system, a cornerstone of U.S. and allied air and missile defense. • Forward Deployments: 3-43 ADA has deployed multiple times to the Middle East, providing air defense coverage in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other strategic locations. • 9/11 and Homeland Defense: Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the unit participated in Operation Noble Eagle, providing air defense for critical U.S. infrastructure. • Unit Motto: The battalion's motto is “Quisquam Usquam” (“Anytime, Anywhere”), reflecting its rapid deployability and readiness to defend. • Current Location: 3-43 ADA is currently assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, based at Fort Bliss, Texas, a major hub for air and missile defense training and operations. • International Cooperation: The unit frequently trains and operates alongside allied nations, supporting exercises and missile defense integration with partners such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. • Awards and Honors: 3-43 ADA has earned numerous unit citations and commendations for its performance, including the Valorous Unit Award for its actions during Operation Desert Storm.