Maintenance was critical to keep missiles and warheads ready. This battery was in “hot status” rotation with the other three batteries of the 2^nd Battalion in south Florida, with one always ready to aim their missiles at a moment’s notice. When a dignitary was in town, such as the US President, all four Batteries were on hot status.

Soldiers had to constantly test and maintain equipment.Though they had little downtime on duty, soldiers still enjoyed pursuits beyond their day-to-day jobs. This painting of a missile is original artwork, showing the pride soldiers took in being responsible for this technological marvel on the front line of the Cold War.