3d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion
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The 3d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (3d LAAD) is an air defense unit of the United States Marine Corps currently responsible for providing short range air defense. The battalion falls under the command of Marine Air Control Group 38 (MACG-38) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) and is currently based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
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3d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion | |
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Active | 8 March 1982 - present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Role | Air defense |
Part of | Marine Air Control Group 38 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
Nickname(s) | 3rd LAAD |
Motto(s) | "Feel the Sting" |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Jason Yurisic |
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