US Army

On Oct. 17, Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment will activate at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy.

Charlie Battery 1-57 will bolster Air Defense Artillery capabilities, operating in direct support of the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne). Their mission is to eliminate, neutralize, or deter low-altitude aerial threats, encompassing unmanned aerial systems, rotary wing, and fixed-wing aircraft. These capabilities play a crucial role in safeguarding the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s ground forces during their operations.

Click here to read more