6th Air Defense Artillery (United States)

6th Air Defense Artillery (United States)

The 6th U.S. Coast Artillery was stationed at Fort Winfield Scott during World War II to guard minefields and the anti-submarine net that spanned the Golden Gate. The unit disbanded September 15, 1945, and was later reactivated as the 6th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.under TRADOC, it is the unit at the heart of the US Army ADA school.

The unit motto is "Heart of the Branch". This is in reference to the unit's role in Air Defense AIT. The regimental motto in Latin is: Certo Dirigo Ictu (I Aim With a Sure Blow)


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