David Baines

The 549th Military Police Company (MP Co.), known as the “Dragon Fighters,” was originally constituted on 15 July 1942 and activated at Fort Ontario, New York. During World War II, the unit provided critical military police support in the European Theater, contributing to law enforcement, security, and prisoner-of-war operations. Over the decades, the 549th MP Co. has deployed to various locations, including Panama during Operation Just Cause, the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, in support of both combat and peacekeeping missions. Today, the unit remains an integral part of the 385th Military Police Battalion, stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, continuing its legacy of discipline, protection, and service.

The 552nd Military Police (MP) Company was first activated during World War II, providing essential law enforcement and security services for U.S. Army operations in the European Theater. Over the decades, the unit has been stationed at various locations, including Fort Richardson, Alaska, where it played a vital role in supporting both installation security and rapid deployment missions. The 552nd MP Company has deployed in support of major operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, contributing to force protection, detainee operations, and convoy security. Known for its adaptability and professionalism, the unit has earned commendations for its service in both peacetime and combat environments.

The 690th Military Police Company (690th MP Co.) is a unit within the United States Army Reserve, originally activated to provide military police support during both peacetime and conflict. Over its history, the 690th has participated in a variety of missions, including law enforcement, force protection, and detainee operations, both stateside and overseas. The company has deployed in support of operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom, where its soldiers conducted critical convoy security and base defense missions. The 690th MP Co. continues to serve as a vital component of military policing, upholding discipline and security wherever assigned.

The 101st Military Police Company (101st MP Co) has a storied history supporting the U.S. Army’s operations since its activation. Historically aligned with the 101st Airborne Division, the unit has provided critical law enforcement, security, and battlefield circulation control during major conflicts, including Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism. The company has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning commendations for its professionalism and adaptability in both combat and peacekeeping missions. Through decades of service, the 101st MP Co has demonstrated unwavering commitment to safeguarding soldiers and upholding military law and order.

The 53rd Infantry Brigade is a formation of the British Army with roots tracing back to World War I, where it was originally part of the 18th (Eastern) Division and saw action on the Western Front. Reformed for World War II, the brigade participated in the Normandy landings in June 1944 and played a significant role in the liberation of northwestern Europe. After the war, the unit underwent several reorganizations, serving in various capacities within the Territorial Army. Today, the 53rd Infantry Brigade continues its legacy as part of the British Army Reserve, focusing on training and support roles within the United Kingdom.

The 795th Military Police Battalion was constituted on 24 June 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 11 July 1942 at Camp Blanding, Florida. During World War II, the battalion provided critical military police support in the European Theater, including operations in Normandy and Northern France. After the war, the unit was inactivated and later reactivated multiple times, adapting to changing military police missions. Today, the 795th Military Police Battalion is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where it conducts training for new military police soldiers, upholding its legacy of discipline and service.

The 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment (2/112th IN) is a unit of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard with a lineage dating back to the American Civil War. It has served under various designations and participated in major conflicts, including World Wars I and II, where it saw combat in the European Theater. In recent decades, 2/112th Infantry has deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, playing a key role in security and stability missions. Today, it remains an integral part of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, continuing its tradition of service both at home and abroad.

The 146th Signal Battalion is a unit of the Florida Army National Guard with a distinguished history in military communications. Originally constituted in 1940 as the 2nd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery, it was later reorganized and redesignated as the 146th Signal Battalion in 2006. The battalion has served in various capacities, providing vital communications support during both domestic emergencies and overseas deployments, including operations in Southwest Asia. With its headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, the 146th Signal Battalion continues to play a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable communications for military operations.