38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

38th ADA Brigade ADAFCO crews certified on Table VIII during Resilient Shield 26 at Yokota AB. They trained with 7AF and JASDF partners through simulated air battles to strengthen joint IAMD across the Indo‑Pacific. One team, one fight.

Kuleana in Action 🌺⚔️ 94th AAMDC commander and CSM visited 38th ADA Brigade HQ during battlefield circulation, joining our semi‑annual training brief on readiness and future training. The CG also coined several Soldiers for excellence.

38th ADA Brigade Soldiers battled through an intense, fast‑moving USAG‑J Commander’s Cup final, earning second place. They left everything on the court and showed the same grit and teamwork they bring to the mission every day. Proud of this team.

Han pulled up in an RX‑7. We pull up in a fully PMCS’d HMMWV. Different movie, same energy. Leaks checked, fluids topped, readiness maxed. Motorpool Monday hits harder when your ride is mission‑ready.

Task Force Talon and the Guam National Guard completed critical C‑sUAS training at Fort Sill, strengthening our ability to detect, disrupt, and defeat emerging drone threats. Defending Guam is defending the homeland. 🇺🇸 #38thADA #TaskForceTalon war.gov/News/News-Stor…

CW2 William Reynolds was promoted last week at Sagami General Depot! MAJ Ella Ellis, our Brigade XO, presided over the ceremony. As the brigade’s Data Operations Warrant, CW2 Reynolds continues to elevate our mission every day. @94thArmyAMDC @USARPAC @USARJ_PAO @USForcesJapan

🎥 2025 Year in Review 🥳 Our Soldiers and Civilians strengthened Indo‑Pacific security, built partnerships, and supported communities across the region. Grateful for the team and ready for the year ahead. @94thArmyAMDC @USARPAC @INDOPACOM @USARJ_PAO @USForcesJapan

Happy Holidays from the 38th ADA! Proud of our team’s dedication across the Indo‑Pacific. One Team, One Fight. 🎅🏻🎄🎁

Season’s Greetings from the 38th ADA Brigade! Grateful for our Soldiers, proud of our mission, and ready for the year ahead.

Honoring excellence at the 🇯🇵🎖️ Japan Missile Defender of the Year Ceremony at Yokota AB! Proudly celebrating Col. Scott, CW2 Lewis & SGT Alvarado of the 38th ADA BDE for their dedication to Indo-Pacific defense. 👏 #MDOY #38thADABDE #ArmyStrong

🎥🏈🦃 Turkey Bowl 2025! Juniors (E-6↓) vs Seniors (E-7↑) in a clash of grit & tradition. 🔥 Juniors extend their streak with a 26–13 win! 💪 Relive the highlights & camaraderie in the reel. ➡️ Watch now! #38thADABrigade #TurkeyBowl #ArmyStrong

🇺🇸🇯🇵 Operation Shining Star 26 brought together #38thADA, JASDF, and U.S. partners for a bilateral Patriot live-fire on Nov. 1, 2025. The exercise strengthened tactics, comms, and interoperability—underscoring the U.S.-Japan alliance and regional security. #AlliesInDefense

🇺🇸🇯🇵 On Nov. 1, 2025, #38thADA Brigade joined JASDF & U.S. partners for Operation Shining Star 26, a bilateral Patriot live-fire. The exercise sharpened tactics, comms & interoperability—reinforcing the U.S.-Japan alliance & regional security. #StrongerTogether

Turkeybowl 2025 🏈🌶️ Juniors (E‑6 & below) beat Seniors for the 3rd straight year! 1SG Tejada won the chili cook‑off, and HHB bid farewell to WO1 Zmyewski with a gift from CPT Mali. #38thADABrigade #ArmyStrong

The 38th ADA Brigade command team joined the 14th MDB for Thanksgiving lunch, serving Soldiers and families. COL Joseph Scott also promoted 2LT Rebecca Tidwell to 1LT—congratulations on this milestone! 🦃🎖️ #38thADA #ArmyFamily

🦃 On Monday, HHB served Thanksgiving lunch at Brigade HQ, bringing Soldiers & Civilians together in gratitude—and celebrated an early birthday for COL Joseph C. Scott. 🇺🇸 #ReadyReliableAlwaysDefending

🦃🍂 This Thanksgiving, the 38th ADA Brigade gives thanks for our Soldiers, Civilians, and Families whose dedication keeps us strong. May your holiday be filled with gratitude, fellowship, and joy. 🇺🇸 #ReadyReliableAlwaysDefending

On 9 October 2025, 14 Soldiers from Kyogamisaki Communications Site, Okinawa, and mainland Japan proudly graduated from the United States Army Japan Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (EOLC) Class 25-04. @38thADA @USFJ_J @USForcesJapan @USARPAC @INDOPACOM @DeptofWar @USArmy

On 23 Oct at Camp Fuji 🇯🇵, Soldiers of the 38th ADA Brigade honed marksmanship skills during an M4 range. Precision, discipline, and readiness remain at the core of their mission. 💪🔫 #StrongAndReady #USArmy #38thADABDE

🎥 Alpha Battery is HOME! 🇺🇸 After months in CENTCOM, 1-1 ADA BN returns with honor—earning the combat patch as a symbol of sacrifice & resilience. Mission complete, welcome back warriors! 🎖️👏 #WelcomeHome #CombatPatch #ArmyTeam