MDAA Alerts More

November 19, 2024

NATO IAMD-London Conference

In support of one of our key mission sets – advocating for the effective deployment of Missile Defense capabilities to

November 12, 2024

Air and Missile Defense Technology Conference

MDAA will be in London this week for the 8th Air and Missile Defense Technology Conference. The conference will provide

November 8, 2024

Shaping NATO’s Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine

Dear Members and Friends, The Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA) is honored to serve as the Chair of the 8th

November 6, 2024

Critical Inflection Point

As a measure of respect to the Office of the President of the United States, MDAA congratulates the next United


Defenders of the Year

LTC Bryan Tillirson ADA JADOC Officer of the Year 

LTC Tillirson was assigned as the Deputy Commanding Officer of Task Force (TF) Bulldog while serving in the 678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard. His expert management of personnel in the command staff was instrumental to the success of the mobilization of Task Force Bulldog to the National Capital Region (NCR).

Mr. Robert Campbell ADA Civilian of the Year 

Mr. Robert Campbell is the Airspace Security Coordinator, assigned to the Command and Coordination Bureau of the United State Capitol Police (USCP).  Command and Coordination Bureau provides an enhanced capability to develop, coordinate and execute contingency plans, prepare and direct special events, respond to incidents and emergencies, and manage multi-agency responses to evolving situations within

MAJ Abby Schroll ADA 1-174 ADA BN Officer of the Year 

MAJ Schroll is currently assigned as the Executive Officer for the 1-174 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG). MAJ Schroll played an instrumental role in setting the conditions for the battalion’s successful pre-mobilization training and deployment to the National Capital Region (NCR). MAJ Schroll worked tirelessly with mission partners, to include

MSgt Kendrick Wilburn ADA Airforce Personnel 

Master Sergeant Wilburn is currently assigned as the 1C571D Battle Management Operations/Capabilities and Requirements, NCOIC. Master Sergeant Wilburn has displayed unparalleled leadership and expertise, orchestrating two AFNORTH and ACC technical refresh conferences with exceptional coordination across four working groups. His efforts in capturing operation and maintenance priorities streamlined decision-making, resulting in a $16 million-dollar camera

SPC John Muthig ADA Avenger Team Personnel 

SPC John Muthig is currently assigned as the Gunner for Avenger Team 10, 3rd Squad, Shooter Battery, 1st Platoon, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery Regiment.  SPC Muthig’s knowledge, understanding, and operation of the Avenger Weapon System has propelled his team’s success throughout the pre-mobilization and mobilization periods.  His alertness and agility during crew drills, along with

SGT Derek Sortor ADA Avenger Team Personnel 

SGT Derek Sortor is currently assigned as the Team Chief for Avenger Team 10, 3rd Squad, Shooter Battery, 1st Platoon, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery Regiment.  SGT Sortor’s knowledge and expertise in his role has directly magnified the success of his team during pre-mobilization training, the unit’s Culminating Training Event & Crew Validation, and overall mission

SSG Joshua Patch ADA Avenger Team Personnel 

SSG Joshua Patch is currently assigned as the NCOIC of Avenger Team 10, 3rd Squad, Shooter Battery, 1st Platoon, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery Regiment.  His team was nominated for the MDAA award by his Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant.  Team 10 has consistently hovered at, or around, the top teams within the Platoon for this

SPC Ashley Grooms ADA Top NASAMS Team Personnel 

SPC Ashley Grooms is currently assigned as Crewmember 2 of NASAMs Team 12, 3rd Squad, Shooter Battery, 2nd Platoon, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery Regiment (ADAR).  SPC Grooms does an outstanding job on her familiarization brief of the shelter and equipment on her assigned NASAMs site.  Her dedication to the mission is a direct reflection to

SPC Braden Rogers ADA Top NASAMS Team Personnel 

SPC Braden Rogers is currently assigned as the Crewmember #1 of NASAMs Team 12, 3rd Squad, Shooter Battery, 2nd Platoon, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery Regiment.  SPC Rogers has been identified, by both Battalion and Task Force personnel, as giving an extremely accurate brief of the NASAMs Launcher System.  His expertise and professionalism have helped his

SSG Brayden Beam ADA Top NASAMS Team Personnel 

SSG Brayden Beam is currently assigned as the NCOIC of NASAMs Team 12, 3rd Squad, Shooter Battery, 2nd Platoon, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery Regiment.  His team was nominated for the MDAA award by his Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant.  SSG Beam has been an integral piece to the success of the unit’s current mission.  His

SPC Austin Hatcher ADA JADOC Floor Personnel 

SPC Hatcher is currently assigned as a Forward Area Air Defense Air Battle Management Operations Center Operator (FAAD AO) for HHB, 1-174th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Battalion. Ever the team player, SPC Hatcher has voluntarily covered numerous shifts for other FAAD AOs that have had to leave for family emergencies and other emergent matters. SPC

SPC Adrianna Santellanes-Cortina ADA JADOC Floor Personnel 

SPC Santellanes is currently assigned as a Forward Area Air Defense Army Airspace Command and Control (FAAD A2C2), with HHB Battery, 1-174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Throughout training in preparation for deployment to the National Capital Region, SPC Santellanes displayed enthusiasm and motivation enhancing her understanding and knowledge as an Air Battle Manager. She conducted

SSG Sidney Hacker ADA JADOC Floor Personnel 

SSG Hacker is currently assigned as a Tactical Control Assistant (TCA), HHB Battery, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment. SSG Hacker trained and certified during Exercise American Shield (EAS), and Culminating Training Event (CTE) as a member of a Minimum Deployment Package (MDP) team, a Forward Area Air Defense Army Airspace Command and Control (FAAD

1LT Jack Vantress ADA JADOC Floor Personnel 

1LT Vantress is currently assigned as a Tactical Control Officer (TCO) for the HHB Battery at the Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC) in support of Operation: Noble Eagle (ONE). For additional duty, 1LT Vantress is serving as the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the M4 Zero Range at Fort Walker, Virginia, and is the schedule manager

1LT Michael Powell ADA JADOC Floor Personnel 

1LT Powell is currently assigned as an Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO) for the H.Q. Battery, 1-174th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Battalion. For additional duty, 1LT Powell has been selected as the Officer-in-Charge of the M4 range at A.P. Hill, Virginia, and the EST range at Fort Meade, Maryland. 1LT Powell was coined

SPC Ethan Gutierrez ADA Support Personnel 

SPC Guitierez is currently assigned to Minimum Deployment Package Maintenance Section. SPC Guitierez consistently volunteered and came in on off days to help HHB 91B Wheel Maintenance Section with troubleshooting and repair of Non-Mission Capable Vehicles for Minimum Deployment Package and Shooter Platoons maintaining a high Operational Readiness Rate and contributing to the overall success

SGT Angel Rojas ADA Support Personnel 

SGT Angel Rojas is currently serving as a Senior Operator in the Minimal Deployment Package (MDP) platoon within Headquarters, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment. SGT Rojas consistently demonstrates exceptional skill and has consistently proven to be one of the top Air Defense Battle Management Systems Operators (14G) in the battalion, surpassing standard expectations with

SGT Abraham Peediakal ADA Support Personnel 

SGT Peediakal is currently assigned as an Avenger Repair Sergeant (94T) with 1st Battalion 174th Air Defense Artillery regiment. SGT Peediakal provides direct maintenance support to missile systems inside the National Capital Region. He is responsible for the correct and safe repair of multiple systems in the NCR. SGT Peediakal is ever hungry for knowledge.

SSG Jose Galvan ADA Support Personnel 

SSG Jose Galvan is currently assigned as the Battalion S6 (Signal) Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) with the 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment. SSG Galvan has performed well above his current pay grade from Exercise America’s Shield through the entire mobilization for Operation Noble Eagle. In addition to his duties as the