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230126-F-UN299-119

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Myles Moore, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA), performs the U.S. National Anthem on the violin during the 4-3 ADA transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 26, 2023. The 4-3 ADA transferred responsibility of the MIM-104 Patriot missile systems at Al Dhafra AB to the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment before returning to garrison at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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230126-F-UN299-118

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Paul Mendoza, Commander of the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA), and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brooke Martin, 4-3 ADA command sergeant major, case the 4-3 ADA flag during a transfer of authority on Jan. 26, 2023, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA transferred responsibility of the MIM-104 Patriot missile systems at Al Dhafra AB to the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment before returning to garrison at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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230126-F-UN299-117

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Paul Mendoza, Commander of the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA), gives remarks at the 4-3 ADA Regiment Transfer of Authority to the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-43 ADA) on Jan. 26, 2023, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA redeployed to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, following transferring command of the MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems at Al Dhafra AB to the 2-43 ADA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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230126-F-UN299-115

U.S. Army Maj. Earl Bright, 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA) operations officer and commander of troops, salutes with the 4-3 ADA as the Star-Spangled Banner is performed at the 4-3 ADA Transfer of Authority, Jan. 26, 2023. The 4-3 ADA completed the Transfer of Authority with the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-43 ADA) taking charge of the Patriot Battery defense system at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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230126-F-UN299-116

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kurt Pryor, Commander of the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-43 ADA), gives remarks at the Transfer of Authority of 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA) as the 2-43 ADA resumes the 4-3 ADA’s responsibilities on Jan. 26, 2023, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 2-43 ADA arrived at Al Dhafra AB on Jan. 6, 2023, from Ft. Bliss, Texas, and will operate and maintain the Patriot Battery systems at Al Dhafra AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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U.S. Army Specialist named Top Performer by 380th AEW 5/6 Council

Spc. Noah Mangas, an air defense enhanced early warning system operator assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, poses for a photo in front of an M901 Patriot Launching station August 25, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Mangas was recognized by the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's 5/6 Council as the Top Performer for July.
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U.S. Army Specialist named Top Performer by 380th AEW 5/6 Council

Spc. Noah Mangas, an air defense enhanced early warning system operator assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, poses for a photo in front of an M901 Patriot Launching station August 25, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Mangas was recognized by the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's 5/6 Council as the Top Performer for July.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

(From left) As Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Pvt. Frank Gomez steadies a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister, while Spc. Michael Cook directs a soldier operating a guided missile transporter during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews consist of five person teams, and are expected to safely move four missile segment enhancement canisters off, and four more back on within a one-hour time limit.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Spc. Michael Cook oversees his fellow Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, as Pvt. Frank Gomez and Spa. John Mahler steady a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews, also known as “hot crews” deal with three specific types of missiles: the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3), the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), and Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (GEM-T).
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Patriot missile reload crewmen assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment work as a five person team to reload an M902 Patriot training launcher during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The mission of the 4-3 ADA is to neutralize aerial threats from enemies and provide air and missile defense for critical assists.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Patriot missile reload crewmen assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment climb on top of an M902 Patriot training launcher during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews consist of five person teams, and are expected to safely move four missile segment enhancement canisters off and four more back on within a one hour time limit.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Spc. Jeremy Sanchez works with his fellow Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, to secure a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews, also known as “hot crews” deal with three specific types of missiles: the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3), the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), and Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (GEM-T).
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

1st Lt. Washington Le, an air and missile defense officer assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, greets Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, July 28,2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, partnering with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Sgt. Steve Page, a missile and air defense operator assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, guides Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, into an Engagement Control Station July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The ECS is the unit's primary command and control system, managing radar and launchers on site.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

U.S. Army Central's Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, meets with 1st Lt. Victor Castagno, an air and missile defense officer assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, in partnership with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, meets with Lt. Col. Paul J. Mendoza, the commander of the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, in partnership with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Spc. Malik Jenkins, a joint warning system operator, briefs Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, on Battery Command Post operations July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The BCP provides early warning capabilities and operators monitor the system 24/7 to ensure all threats are identified.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, meets with the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment July 28,2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, in partnership with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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4-3 ADA Changes Commanders at ADAB

U.S. Soldiers with the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment honor guard present the colors during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Command of the 4-3 ADA changed hands from Lt. Col. Craig Cotner to Lt. Col. Paul Mendoza.
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4-3 ADA Changes Commanders at ADAB

Lt. Col. Paul Mendoza, the new commander of the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, looks over the 4-3 formation during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA is the oldest Air Defense Battalion in the active U.S. Army and was originally constituted on May 9, 1794.
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