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10/01/2025

During the government shutdown, we are taking a pause on social media activity. Please join us again once the government reopens.

The most recent government appropriations expired at 11:59p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status, without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be furloughed.

03/05/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the U.S. Army has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed, are in a process of being removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels. Content will be archived in accordance with DA PAM 25–403.

The U.S. Army remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values.

02/28/2025

06/18/2024

The newest ADA weapon system has a name.

The U.S. Army has named its newest integrated air defense system after Sgt. Mitchell W. Stout, the only Air Defense Artillery Soldier to receive the Medal of Honor.

Formerly known as Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense, the SGT STOUT will protect maneuvering forces by defeating, destroying or neutralizing unmanned aircraft systems, rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, rockets, artillery and mortars.

More details go to: https://www.army.mil/article/277091

Our newest integrated air defense system has a new name.

Unveiled at the Army Festival, it recognizes the only Air Defense Artillery Soldier to receive the Medal of Honor. Learn about the system and its namesake in the comments.

06/15/2024

13-16 June, 1944, 80 years ago and a week after the Normandy invasion:

On 13 June, 1944, Germany successfully launched the first of its vengeance weapons, the V1.

Operation Eisbär, the missile attacks on London, commenced on 12 June. However, the four launch battalions could only operate from the Pas-de-Calais area, amounting to only 72 launchers. They had been supplied with missiles, Walter catapults, fuel, and other associated equipment since D-Day. None of the nine missiles launched on the 12th reached England, while only four did so on the 13th.

The next attempt to start the attack occurred on the night of 15/16 June, 80 years ago today, when 144 missiles reached England, of which 73 struck London, while 53 struck Portsmouth and Southampton.

Upon impact, the V1 would leave a crater 60 to 100 feet wide.

06/14/2024

06/14/2024

06/14/2024

Happy 249th Birthday Army!!!

This We'll Defend.

06/06/2024

Marvin Gilmore, an air defender from Battery A, 458th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, made the trip to Normandy, France, to visit where he fought 80 years ago.

06/06/2024

What was it like on D-Day?