Florida National Guard Soldiers from the 265th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) fires a Man-portable Air Defense System, (ManPAD) during a live-fire exercise at a drone July 16, over the desert training area of Ft. Bliss, Tx. The ManPad is a shoulder-fired launcher that fires the Stinger missile at low-flying aircraft. The 265th ADA and the 188th ADA, from the North Dakota National Guard, spent several days preparing for the live firing and being evaluated and certified as part of preparation for an upcoming deployment. Soldiers The 263rd Army Air Missile Defense Company, National Guard, serve
Florida National Guard Soldiers from the 265th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) fires a Man-portable Air Defense System, (ManPAD) during a live-fire exercise at a drone July 16, over the desert training area of Ft. Bliss, Tx. The ManPad is a shoulder-fired launcher that fires the Stinger missile at low-flying aircraft. The 265th ADA and the 188th ADA, from the North Dakota National Guard, spent several days preparing for the live firing and being evaluated and certified as part of preparation for an upcoming deployment. Soldiers The 263rd Army Air Missile Defense Company, National Guard, serves as the training, validation and certification authority and ensures incoming air defense battalions are ready and capable of completing their mission while deployed to the National Capitol Region. (Photo by Sgt. Brad Mincey, 108th Public Affairs Detachment/Released)
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