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United States of America is known for having the greatest fighting force in the world. We’ve shown our dominance centuries back when United States fought Great Britain for independence (1775–1783), even to the monumental American Civil War in (1861–1865), and the triumph collaboration during World War II (1941–1945). Remaining to be the world's sole superpower from the late 20th century to present day. Major acknowledgment to having the greatest fighting forces goes to our weapons systems as well as the man power we have to orchestrate the systems and defend our great country. Air Defense Artillery (ADA) branch specializes in anti-aircraft weapons, such as surface to air missiles. A few of the following systems are the very backbone to our defense in present day; Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD), Avenger air defense system which fires the FIM-92 stinger missile, as well as the Patriot missile system. …show more content…

August 8th 1990, 82nd Airborne Division deployed under operation “Desert Shield” with the 11th ADA BDE (fort Bliss, Texas) known as the “Scud Busters” shortly following. Along with 6 batteries of 2nd battalion of 7th ADA to protect the coastal areas of Saudi Arabia. The 11th ADA BDE intercepted an enemy missile becoming the first brigade in world history to accomplish this task using the patriot missile system, which in turned changed the need and history of Air Defense Artillery. The Patriot missile system batteries were activated several times in the Iraq war and were used extensively in the Gulf War, which protected the coalitions from air and missile threats. On February 26th 1991 President George Bush Sr. commenced a large ground attack and directed to use all forces to eject Iraq from Kuwait. February 28th 1991 ceased fire was officially called once Baghdad agreed to US

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