10th AAMDC

10th AAMDC leadership to discuss cutting-edge air defense capabilities at AUSA 2024

The 2024 Association of the United States Army annual meeting is from Oct. 13-16, 2024, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command is ready to demonstrate its role as a leader in air defense for Europe and Africa. This year's AUSA meeting in Washington, D.C., will bring together military professionals, defense industry leaders, and key partners from across the globe to discuss the future of warfare and defense technology.

US Army’s newest air defense artillery brigade gets a new boss in Europe

In a ceremonious change of command on August 1, 2024, U.S. Army Col. Bruce Bredlow handed over the reins of the 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade (ADA BDE) to U.S. Army Col. Hailey Bairu. This event marks a new chapter for the brigade, which remains steadfast in its commitment to prioritizing its people—Soldiers, Civilians, and Families. The brigade's mission is built on a supportive framework that ensures both mission success and the personal growth of its members.

King takes over US Army’s air and missile defense command in Europe

Brig. Gen. Curtis King took over from Brig. Gen. Maurice Barnett as the head of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command at a ceremony at Sembach Kaserne. The command’s role “is more important than ever, given the return of large-scale ground combat to the Continent,” commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa Gen. Darryl Williams said.

10th AAMDC discusses integrated air and missile defense at EUROSATORY 2024

PARIS — EUROSATORY 2024, held from June 17 to 21, is the largest ever defense show and expo in Europe. The event, covering 102,000 square meters, featured over 62,000 visitors from more than 145 countries. Exhibits on the floor of EUROSATORY showcased platforms, technologies, and systems addressing some of the most challenging problems faced by the U.S., its Allies, and partner nations. This year’s exhibit also reflected feedback from the last two years of the war in Ukraine.

10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Chief Warrant Officer Change of Charter Ceremony

10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Chief Warrant Officer Araceli Rial relinquished the responsibility of command chief warrant officer to Chief Warrant Officer 5 David Miller on May 23, 2024, in Sembach, Germany.

1-62 Air Defense Artillery Battalion to transfer authority of the US Patriot mission to 5-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion.

POLAND — The 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment will transfer authority of the U.S. Patriot mission in Eastern Europe to the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment on June 17, 2024. The 5-7 ADA rotation signals the U.S. and NATO’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the security and defense posture in Eastern Europe.

U.S. Army Warrant Officer Honored as European Missile Defender of the Year in Warsaw

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sanjeev "Jay" Sivasankaran was recognized as the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance’s U.S. Army European Missile Defender of the Year at the 2024 European Missile Defender of the Year conference in Warsaw on May 9. The event, now in its seventh year, recognized air and missile defenders from multiple countries and services, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, and Ukraine.

Integration and innovation discussed at 2024 Fires Symposium

Key leaders from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command and 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade attended the 2024 Fires Symposium from May 6-8, 2024, to discuss challenges, opportunities, innovations and integration in air defense and field artillery with leaders from around the world. During the symposium, Brig. Gen. Maurice Barnett, commanding general of the 10th AAMDC, and Col. Ro Clemente, G3 operations officer of the 10th AAMDC, led a panel that focused on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine through the lens of air defense, integrated air and missile defense, and how to build and communicate expertise to U.S., ally and partner leaders at echelon.

Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, conducted live-fire exercises with NATO allies as part of Saber Strike 2024.

5-4 ADA Conducts Saber Strike 2024 Fire Support Coordination Exercise

From April 21 to 22, the 5-4 ADA, alongside the Romanian “Sky Defenders” air defense unit, engaged aerial targets side by side. The fire support coordination exercise, a live-fire exercise, was designed to incorporate direct fire, indirect fire, air defense, and attack aviation, involving multiple NATO allies and partners. This exercise developed integrated air and missile defense and provided an opportunity to showcase the U.S. Army’s newest air defense platform, the M-SHORAD, with its multiple capabilities to support maneuver forces.

10th AAMDC conducts Operation Shield 2024

From April 6-13, Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, participated in Operation Shield 2024. Operation Shield 24 aimed at enhancing combined air defense capabilities and bolstering NATO combat power through integrated air defense live-fire engagements.

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10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command hosts Air and Missile Defense high-level talks with Ally and partner nations

SEMBACH, Germany — 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command hosted NATO Allies and partners for discussion on integrated air and missile defense and lessons learned from the Ukraine Conflict on April 9, 2024. Overall, 10 countries participated in the high-level talks. The United States, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Romania, Greece, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Austria and Germany all provided subject matter experts on air defense to foster discussion and build relationships. Of the 10 nations attending, five provided general officers for the talks, including the United States, Austria, Italy, France, and Romania.

The unit, part of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, was the first in the U.S. Army to field and test four prototype Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) systems. It provides short-range air defense to protect forces against fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aerial system threats.

“This deployment was the first step toward reintroducing integrated maneuver short-range air defense. Our Soldiers, NCOs, and officers have all developed immensely,” said U.S. Army Capt. Michael Archer, Alpha Battery 5-4 commander. “Alpha Battery stepped up to the challenge and achieved greatness throughout the first operational deployment of the M-SHORAD.

Integrating SHORAD into Army maneuver operations is a deliberate process that involves building credible capabilities and conducting joint training and operations with maneuver forces. This deployment has yielded lessons and recommendations for system and operational improvements. During the deployment, Soldiers collaborated with NATO and other partner nations.

With a significant presence across the Eastern Flank, Alpha Battery has played a crucial role in defending infrastructure and supporting U.S. and NATO forces.

“At each location, our forces defend key infrastructure, support U.S. and NATO units, and provide base defense,” Archer said. “The air defense mission here encompasses many different tasks in support of U.S. and NATO goals.”

Alpha Battery, 5-4 Air Defense Artillery Battalion redeploys from NATO’s Eastern Flank

ANSBACH, Germany — Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, is set to host a redeployment ceremony in Ansbach, Germany, at 11 a.m. on Feb. 26, 2024.

5-4 Air Defense Artillery to participate in DEFENDER 2024

ANSBACH, Germany — Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, is set to participate in DEFENDER 24's Exercise Saber Strike in Poland. Scheduled to occur April 8 - 30, 2024, Bravo Battery will provide six Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Strykers and over 40 Soldiers to support U.S. Army and NATO forces with short-range air defense during live-fire exercises as part of DEFENDER 24's Exercise Saber Strike in Poland.

10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command: Our Mission

Sept. 15, 2024 | 1:34

The 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command coordinates, executes, and sustains combined and joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense operations to defend the Combined Forces Commander’s critical assets, enable freedom of maneuver, and integrate Air Missile Defense capabilities within the United States European Command and United States Africa Command Area Of Responsibilities, and is prepared to conduct operations across the spectrum of competition and conflict (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

Eat a M.R.E with Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Robinson

Sept. 2, 2024 | 3:17

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Charles Robinson, 52D ADA Brigade command sergeant major, eats a M.R.E while answering questions during a site visit Aug. 27 in Ansbach, Germany. In this episode, Robinson explains why he joined the military, his advice to young soldiers, his motto, and his experience as the command sergeant major for U.S. Army's only active duty air defense artillery brigade in Europe (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Training

Aug. 21, 2024 | 1:09

U.S. Army Sgt. Bryan Kladnik, assigned to Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, 52d ADA Brigade participates in a training exercise at Grafenwoehr training area, Germany, Aug. 14, 2024. U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, simulated an opposing force for an attack on a patrol base. This exercise enabled the unit to practice engagements using Stinger missiles mounted to the Avenger weapon system and to track the helicopters in the air with the Sentinel radar. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger)

Meet the 10th AAMDC Command Chief Warrant Officer

Aug. 8, 2024 | 2:53

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 David Miller, 10th AAMDC Command Chief Warrant Officer, sends a message to the force Aug 8 in Sembach, Germany. "I would encourage each and every one of you, it doesn’t matter how young or how old you are, you can always make an impact and make a difference" (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

52D ADA BDE Welcomes New Commander

Aug. 8, 2024 | 1:00

Meet our new Brigade Commander, Col. Hailey Bairu!
Col. Bairu is thrilled to lead the 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade and is committed to positively impacting our Soldiers and community. Watch the video to hear his inspiring message to the 52dbest Soldiers!

U.S. Army Col. Lisa Bartel Retirement Video

Aug. 6, 2024 | 9:30

U.S. Army leaders gathered to honor Col. Lisa Bartel, 10th AAMDC deputy commanding officer, in honor of her retirement Aug. 1 in Sembach, Germany. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Maurice Barnett, Command Sgt. Maj. Kellen Rowley, Command Sgt. Maj. Giancarlo Macri, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Araceli Rial, Col. Rosanna Clemente, Col. Lourdes Costas, Capt. Leara Shumate, and 1st Lt. Chance Jones shared their experiences and conveyed heartfelt messages in tribute to Col. Bartel's 34 years of dedicated service (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

249th Army Chaplain Corps Birthday Feature

July 26, 2024 | 1:57

U.S. Army Col. David Kelley, 10th AAMDC Chaplain, conducts a trivia with Master Sgt. Joseph Cavanagh, 10th AAMDC Senior Religious Affairs NCO, in honor of the Army Chaplain Corps' 249th Birthday Jul. 26 in Sembach, Germany. On July 29th, the Army Chaplain Corps is celebrating their 249th birthday. Happy birthday from Team 10 (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).

Eat a M.R.E with U.S. Army Col. Bruce Bredlow

July 22, 2024 | 2:56

U.S. Army Col. Bruce Bredlow, 52D Air Defense Artillery Brigade commander, and Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid, 10th AAMDC Public Affairs NCOIC, eats an M.R.E while answering questions July 18 in Sembach, Germany. This series will involve soldiers of every rank as we share meals, reflections and experiences with members of team 10 (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

10th AAMDC celebrates 100th Birthday!

July 1, 2024 | 2:22

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Curtis W. King, commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Kellen C. Rowley, command sergeant major of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, deliver remarks to the unit's Soldiers during its 100th birthday celebration July 1 at Sembach, Germany. The 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command celebrates its 100th birthday this year. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

Introducing our new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Curtis King

June 21, 2024 | 1:31

U.S. Army Brig. Gen Curtis King, 10th AAMDC commanding general, shares a message to the Team 10 family June 21 in Sembach, Germany. King thanks soldiers and their families for all their hard work and resilience while supporting the mission on the Eastern Flank (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

Eat a M.R.E with U.S. Army Capt. Vanessa McFarland

June 13, 2024 | 1:57

U.S. Army Capt. Vanessa McFarland, Echo Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Commander, and Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid, 10th AAMDC Public Affairs NCOIC, eats an M.R.E while answering questions June 9 during a convoy live fire exercise in Grafenwöhr, Germany. This series will involve soldiers of every rank as we share meals, reflections and experiences with members of team 10 (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

10th AAMDC Honors D-Day 80 in Normandy

June 6, 2024 | 1:35

U.S. Army Col. Lisa Bartel, Deputy Commanding Officer of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, delivers remarks at a D-Day 80 observance on June 3 in Houesville, France. This observance marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. Bartel honored the four U.S. soldiers who were killed and the local citizens of Houesville who decorated their graves in honor of their sacrifice. (U.S. Army video by Capt. Alexander Watkins).

Eat a M.R.E with U.S. Army Spc. Donovan Murphy

April 22, 2024 | 2:31

U.S. Army Spc. Donovan Murphy, Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery air defender, and Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid, 10th AAMDC Public Affairs NCOIC, eats an M.R.E while answering questions during Saber Striker 2024, April 21 in Poland. This new series will involve soldiers of every rank as we share meals, reflections and experiences with members of team 10 (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

Meet Maj. Benjamin Johnson, 10th AAMDC MPEP exchange officer

April 5, 2024 | 0:48

United Kingdom Army Maj. Benjamin Johnston, 10th AAMDC SO2 G5 Plans Officer, shares his experience and the importance of our mission April 5 in Sembach, Germany. Johnston, from the United Kingdom's 7th Air Defence Group, is the G5 Plans Officer through our Military Personnel Exchange Program. The program builds interoperability with our Allies, Partners and NATO entities. Working the in G5, he works to build the vision and strategy for 10th AAMDC for 2030 and beyond. Integrated air and missile defense requires working with our Allies and Partners closely. Maj. Johnston serves as an integral member of Team 10 and we are lucky to have the U.K.’s best serving alongside us, making us truly stronger together.

Women's History Month Feature: 1st Lt. Karla E. Jimenez Gracia

March 28, 2024 | 0:25

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Karla E. Jimenez Gracia, 5th battalion, 7th air defense artillery human resources OIC, shares why she continues to serve in honor of women's history month Mar. 19 in Baumholder, Germany. Women have played vital roles in our Army since the Revolutionary War. Today women serve in every career field in the Army, and are critical members of the Army team. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

Staff Sgt. Alex Martes-Munoz Reenlistment

March 28, 2024 | 0:39

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alex Martes-Munoz, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Human Resources NCOIC, raised his right hand and committed to serving another three years Mar. 19 in Baumholder, Germany. A reenlistment ceremony is a special day in a soldier's career, as it marks the day they choose to continue serving our country (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe, You Are My Hero

Feb. 20, 2024 | 2:18

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Latoya Jennings, 10th AAMDC G-1 Plans officer, shares the story of Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe in honor of black history month Feb. 9 in Sembach, Germany. During Black History Month, Team 10 reflects on the contributions of Black Americans to the history of our nation and defense of our country. Alwyn Crendall Cashe was a United States Army senior non-commissioned officer who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in Iraq

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