Change of Command

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Change of Command

Contents
MPRA
THE DRAGOON
FALL 2014 • Vol. 26 No. 1
President
CSM (R) Dorsey Newcomb
Vice President
COL (R) Anthony Zabek
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2014 WINNER
MP WEEK
Living
Life
With such a serious life-changing
injury, it would be easy to understand if Bryan Anderson sunk into a
depression or developed a negative
attitude, but he did just the opposite.
to the Fullest
Letters
03 President’s Note
10 From the Commandant
11 From the Command Sergeant Major
12 From the Chief Warrant Officer
MP Happenings
13
Fort Drum MP Platoon Returns
from Afghanistan, Inactivation of
the 793rd
14 PMG Change of Command
16 2014 Drill Sergeant of the Year
18 89th MP BDE Celebration
19 Soldiers of the 89th MP BDE
Participate in Presentation
Recognition
Municipal Police Academy
20 CID Agent Receives National
22 Guardsman Graduate Reserve
41 372nd MP BN Awards Banquet
42 Army’s Op Rising Star to Perform
MPRA ONLINE
www.MPRAonline.org
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Around the World
26 Living Life to the Fullest
29 MP Support to SHAPE
30 Opportunities for MP Veterans
40 Mobilization and Deployment,
DPTMS Fort Bliss
Tomorrow’s MP
31 MP’s Learn New Techniques
32 Education Alliance Helps MPRA
RCSM (R) James Barrett
BG (R) Stephen Curry
BG (R) Rodney Johnson
RCSM (R) Charles Kirkland
National Board of Directors
COL (R) Orv Butts
RCSM (R) Jeff Butler
CSM (R) Tony McGee
SGM (R) Don Rose
CSM (R) Mike True
COL Gregg Thompson
COL (R) Charles Williams
Executive Director
Mr. Rick Harne
Executive Assistant
Ms. Beth Bellerby
Museum Representative
Mr. James Rogers
Gift Shop Manager
Mrs. Corina O’Barr
Creative Director
Mrs. Stacie L. Marshall
Members and Their Families
MP History
33 The Electric Chair from the USDB
34 MP History in Photos
35 Crossing Guards
34 793rd and 95th MP BN
Senior Advisory Council
Lineage and Honors
MPRA Highlights
06 Meet the Gift Shop Associates
38 Are you ready to renew?
39 Memorial Grove Brick Order Form
On the cover: Waynesville High School Choir in
support of the Memorial Grove Dedication 2014.
Military Police
Regimental Assocation
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FROM THE
EDITOR
T
he MPRA Dragoon features
information
from the MPRA
Community, news
from the Home of
the Regiment at Fort
Leonard Wood, historical accounts,
and stories from all components
(Active Duty, National Guard and
Reserve), as well as Retired Military
Police from around the world. The
overall goal of the Dragoon is to be
current on the HOOAH events taking
place within our ranks and, in turn, be
a direct reflection of the Regiment as
a whole. We encourage articles and
photographs by and about Soldiers of
all ranks, Military Spouses and Families, DA Civilians, and other Friends of
the Regiment. Articles and photograph submissions should be Military
Police-related and may include human
interest, military operations and
exercises, history, personal viewpoints
and other areas of general interest.
All articles accepted for publication
are subject to editing. We welcome
your ideas and suggestions for future
publications and we look forward to
hearing from you! The MPRA Dragoon
would like to thank those who have
contributed to the success of this
publication. We are unable to do this
without your assistance, contributions,
and continued support.
Respectfully,
Beth Bellerby
[email protected]
MISSION
Promote the history and preserve the
traditions of the Military Police Corps
Regiment while supporting Military
Police Leadership, Soldiers and
families Army wide.
VISION
The premier Military Police
professional organization which is fully
aligned with the Army and Military
Police Corps visions and recognized
as relevant by Military Police Leaders,
Soldiers and families throughout the
Regiment.
VALUES
Mutual Respect
Pride in Heritage
Responsible Service
Always Relevant
President’s
A
LETTERS
NOTE
s your newly elected President
of the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA) I would
like to thank our National Board of Directors for their confidence in me to serve in
this role for the next two years. I would also
like to thank our Association’s Board of Senior Advisors and the senior leadership of
the Military Police Regiment for their continued support and commitment to this
great professional organization. On behalf
of the nearly 6,000 MPRA members, our
National Board and our Senior Advisors
I congratulate and thank our immediate
past President Sergeant Major (R) Don Rose
for his many years of service to the MPRA.
His leadership and dedication have been
instrumental in the tremendous success of
the orgaanization. We are grateful that Don
will continue to remain actively involved in
the MPRA as a member of our Board of Directors. I would also like to extend a special
thanks to our paid staff for their professionalism and commitment to the MPRA here
at the home of our Regiment. I am proud
of our Association’s accomplishments
and recognize that we owe a great debt of
gratitude to those who have volunteered in
support of the MPRA over the years. Those
volunteers include our Board of Directors
and our Senior Advisors among many others who willingly and routinely invest their
personal time and energy on to support the
Soldiers, Families and Leaders of our Regiment through the MPRA.
As we move in to the next of chapter of
our Association’s history we will remain
committed to our mission of promoting
the history and preserving the traditions
of the Military Police Corps Regiment
while supporting Military Police Leadership, Soldiers and families Army wide. We
will be guided by our vision of being the
premier Military Police professional organization which is fully aligned with the
Army and Military Police Corps visions
and recognized as relevant by Military
Police Leaders, Soldiers and Families
throughout the Regiment.
We will work aggressively during the
coming year(s) through four strategic
lines of efforts identified as Marketing,
Capital Projects, Soldier Programs and
Governance. We will pursue specific goals
under each of these lines of effort that
include improving brand recognition of
the MPRA; achieving a membership level
of 10,000; establishing linkage with other
Law Enforcement professional organizations; completing the capitalization of the
Memorial Grove; increasing scholarship
offerings; improving member benefits and
creating a regional organizational structure just to name a few.
We always welcome your feedback on
how we can continue to remain relevant
as a national organization in support of
our Regiment. We want you as Leaders,
Soldiers and Family members to remain
or become active members in the MPRA.
We hope you will do so because you
proudly recognize that our organization exists to give back to our Regiment
in many ways to include through our
Scholarship Program, our Benevolent
Fund Program, our world class Memorial
Grove project which will culminate in
the celebration of our 75th Anniversary
and the publication of our quarterly
Dragoon magazine. The future of our
organization and the strength of our
programs are driven by our membership
and therefore I respectfully challenge
you to help us grow our membership. As
you read through this issue of the Dragoon please remember that we appreciate input from the field on this publication and all of our programs. We look
forward to hearing from you.
Dorsey L. Newcomb
Command Sergeant Major (Retired),
President, MPRA National Board of Directors
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FROM THE COMMANDANT
Fall [Change] is in the Air:
Learn, Adapt and Innovate!
T
he MP Regimental Week is over — and what a phenomenal
week it was! It was a week that honored and celebrated the
sacrifice and service of the men and women of our Corp (past
and present) — appropriately ending with a focus on the future of our
Regiment, that being those young troops who currently stand in the
ranks of our basic enlisted and officer training schools. And as usual,
MPRA did a wonderful job supporting MP Regimental Week, making it an experience rich and memorable for all. I can’t thank MPRA
enough for all they do and continue to do for our Soldiers and their
Families, we are most fortunate to have such selfless leaders continue
to give back to the Army and the Corps that they love.
The end of MP Regimental Week marks the time of year when
leaves are falling, days are shorter, and morning PT is a little more
brisk than usual! Planning is actively underway inside the schoolhouse and the 14th MP Brigade to adapt our training preparations to
meet the changing weather conditions; and to ensure all students fully meet all the training and certification requirements before the start
of the holidays. It’s also the time of year when we begin to reflect on
our achievements and our shortfalls, thinking about lessons learned,
and to prepare for the challenges which lie ahead... what challenges?
“Our challenge will be
our ability [and our
willingness frankly]
to make the changes
necessary to refine
and improve on these
needed strengths
and capabilities, and
work at all levels to
incorporate this into
the Army fight.”
Last month the Army released the US Army Operating Concept
(Win in a Complex World), where the future operating environment,
enemy, conditions, and coalitions have been described as “unknown”
or “unknowable”, and constantly changing.1 The operating concept
went on to explain in order to fight and win in this complex environment, we will have to build institutions, forces, and individuals that
are innovative in thought and action — adaptable to the “unknowable” conditions in which they find themselves. Military Police, by
our very nature, are the ideal force [type] to operate in such a complex
environment. Our challenge will be our ability [and our willingness frankly] to make the changes necessary to refine and improve
on these needed strengths and capabilities, and work at all levels to
incorporate this into the Army fight.
Like the fall season, institutional change is suddenly upon us. But
it is nothing that should alarm us; for what has made us the force of
choice has been our innate ability to learn, adapt, and innovate in
whatever conditions. The Army knows it can continue to count on us
to be a lead player in the new operating concept; and can continue to
count on us to do our critical part in preserving the fighting force.
Happy Fall... and Happy Holidays to come!
BG Mark Spindler, Chief, Military Police Corps Regiment & Commandant,
U.S. Army Military Police School
FROM THE REGIMENTAL COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
Our MP Corps Regiment
W
hat a great year for our Military Police Corps Regiment, we have
much to be proud of. My message for this issue is simply a message of “Thanks.” Thank you for what you have done, thank you
for what you do every day, and thank you for what you have committed
to do in the future. Being a Military Police Soldier is a choice to serve
a cause greater than yourselves and I personally believe that you are
shining examples of American character.
Collectively, we have dramatically increased our recognition as
Police professionals. We have educated the Army and our civilian
partners (both nationally and internationally) about the robust capabilities the Military Police offer the Army, the Joint Force and our allied
partners. To add credibility to this recognition, the United States Army
Military Police School (USAMPS) has received Army and federal level
accreditations. Additionally, we have sustained our reputation as professional Soldiers and demonstrated our tactical prowess in combat.
It is imperative that we continue to get our story out and I ask that you
take every opportunity to educate your communities about our talented
professionals and the high quality training our military police Soldiers
and Civilians receive. We should sustain our partnerships with our sister
services, local, state, federal law enforcement partners and seek opportu-
“We should
sustain our
partnerships
with our sister
services,
local, state,
federal law
enforcement
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and seek
opportunities
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a strong
network of
professional
enhancing
relationships.”
nities to build a strong network of professional enhancing relationships. Together, we can
exploit every opportunity to gain recognition for our exceptional Soldiers and civilian
military police. Remember, it is through these professional partnerships and recognition
that we sustain our status as recognized Army Police Professionals.
Your support is crucial to the improvement of our programs. Please provide constructive feedback about our institutional training, develop comprehensive organizational
training programs and encourage targeted professional self development. As your Soldiers perform their daily missions, look for opportunities to use standardized equipment
and provide your emerging requirements back to USAMPS for equipment improvement
and development. Additionally, please take the time to review our updated doctrine
and implement where appropriate to educate our Army and Joint Forces on the deployment and use of MP Forces. Our partners in industry continue to provide support to the
success of our Military Police Corps Regiment. I have been impressed by the innovative
ideas, novel solutions, and the quest for continuous product improvements demonstrated by the talented employees of these great organizations.
I am often asked, “How are today’s MP Soldiers doing?” I proudly say without hesitation that you are well trained, well equipped and well led. You have displayed not only
mental and physical toughness, but most importantly, courage under fire. You have
transformed our Military Police Corps into the most professional, agile, and deployable
force the Army has ever known. Your daily sacrifices do not go unnoticed and are greatly
appreciated. Your efforts continue to preserve this fighting force and make our Army
strong.
I am proud to serve with you as we continue to develop the men and women of our
Regiment into highly capable military police Soldiers and noncommissioned, warrant,
and commissioned officers.
“Assist, Protect, Defend”
CSM John McNeirney, Regimental Command Sergeant Major
FROM THE REGIMENTAL CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
Truly Great Military Police
Soldiers and Veterans
I
have a simple message of thanks. I want to thank every civilian, Soldier, and Family member who made this year a success
and Regimental Week the best ever. I know that lots of planning and effort is required to execute a week of events flawlessly with
precision and expertise.
That is exactly what was done. We started the week honoring the
memory of our Fallen Military Police Heroes in MP Memorial Grove
who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we might live free.
We then honored those who have significantly impacted the MP
Regiment by inducting them into the MP Hall of Fame. They all have
had Hall of Fame careers.
What great accomplishments and personal sacrifices these folks
have made for the Military Police Corps Regiment and the United
States Army. While talking to these folks (all retired) about their accomplishments, it amazed me that they did not do it for the recognition
or the award. They would say it was because “it needed to be done”, “I
was just doing my job” or “I was just following orders.” The inductees
were sterling examples of character, commitment, competence, personal courage, and selfless service. Truly great military police Soldiers
and veterans.
“I challenge all to seek
out a veteran, shake
their hand, and thank
them for their service
and sacrifice.”
With that in mind as we move closer to Veterans Day, I challenge
all to seek out a veteran, shake their hand, and thank them for their
service and sacrifice. It took the service and sacrifice of veterans to
earn and preserve freedom and our way of life. It will take the service
and sacrifice of future generations to maintain our ability to live free.
Freedom is not free.
“Of The Troops and For the Troops”
“Assist, Protect, Defend”
“Do What Has to be Done”
“Preserve the Force”
CW5 Leroy Shamburger
Regimental Chief Warrant Officer
MP HAPPENINGS
Fort Drum Military
Police Platoon Returns
from Afghanistan
Deployment
F
ORT DRUM — Holding his infant son Linus for the first time, Spc.
Charles Bandy said he had few words to describe the joy he felt
Monday morning.
For the last nine months, Spc. Bandy has served in Afghanistan, and
missed the birth of his and wife Courtney’s first child. Seeing pictures
and video just wasn’t the same as holding him and giving him his
bottle, he said.
“I have a lot of catching up to do, a lot of making up to do,” he said.
Spc. Bandy was one of 47 Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 23rd
Military Police Company, 10th Sustainment Brigade that were
welcomed home from their deployment with a ceremony at Monti
Physical Fitness Center. The group was one of the first from the
brigade to return to post.
While in Afghanistan, the platoon was split out among eight
different locations, aiding with customs checks for supplies exiting
the country. During its time, the company inspected about 6,000
containers heading back to America.
Among the people that showed up Monday was the family of Spc.
Alonte M. Echols, who drove overnight from the Milwaukee, Wis.,
area to surprise him.
“It’s very tough,” said Alexander Echols, Spc. Echols’ father. “There’s a
lot of worry.”
Marching in with his platoon, Spc. Echols said he found them in the
audience, a few rows off of the gym floor. “I saw them in the crowd,
and I started trembling,” he said.
Standing with his family after the ceremony, Spc. Echols said he was
looking forward to spending time with them and catching up for lost
time. “You miss the simple things, the little things,” he said.
Now home, Soldiers seemed enthusiastic about enjoying the things
they couldn’t find while they were away.
For Sgt. Julio E. Hernandez and his fiancee Sgt. Emily Harris, it was
Krispy Kreme donuts.
Fortunately, Sgt. Harris’ dad Roger and brother Cameron told her
they had brought some with them from Louisville, Ky.
Inactivation of 793rd
Marks End of an Era
A
NCHORAGE (August 28, 2014) — After nearly 72
years of consecutive service, the 793rd Military Police
Battalion will be inactivated on Thursday.
Thursday’s ceremony is part of a continued trend
throughout the Army, which earlier this year announced
the decline and reorganization of its active component
force structure to 490,000, an overall reduction of 80,000
Soldiers.
Since 1942, the 793rd has conducted security operations
on the famous Red Ball Express during World War II,
evacuated thousands of refugees from Iraq to Saudi Arabia
during Operation Desert Storm, and deployed to Iraq and
Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
According to a Tuesday press release from U.S. Army Alaska
spokesperson John Pennell, Of the battalion’s sub-units,
Headquarters Detachment, 793rd MP Battalion; the 164th
Military Police Company and the 472rd Military Police
Company will officially inactivate Sept. 15.
This is the third unit from the 793rd to be inactivated this
year. In July, 545th MP and the 28th MP Detachment were
transferred.
“In the Army, if we ever need them we can reach out and
pull those units back,” Pennell said. “The Soldiers themselves
will either transfer to other positions where the Army needs
them around the military, some of them will stay here in
Alaska and just move to different units, and some of the
Soldiers will end their service with the military.”
Two ceremonies will be held Thursday. The first will be a
memorial ceremony starting at 9 a.m. to honor seven 793rd
Soldiers who gave their lives during the Global War on
Terrorism. The second ceremony, an inactivation ceremony,
will take place at 1 p.m.
Editor’s note: An initial reference to the 80,000 Soldiers
in the Army force reduction as “Alaskan-based” has been
corrected.
BY BLAKE ESSIG, AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION,
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MULTIMEDIA REPORTER
“They know me so well,” Sgt. Harris said.
Video from the ceremony can be seen at http://wdt.me/23rd-return.
BY GORDON BLOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Change of
Brig. Gen. Mark S. Inch Assumes Responsibility as the Provost Marshal
General of the Army, Takes Command of Army Criminal Investigation
Command, Army Corrections Command
QUANTICO, VA, September 15, 2014 – During a
formal ceremony on September 12, at Joint Base
Myer-Henderson Hall’s Summerall Parade Field,
Brig. Gen. Mark S. Inch assumed responsibility
as the Provost Marshal General (PMG) of the U.S.
Army and took command of the U.S. Army Criminal
Investigation Command, commonly referred to as
CID, and the Army Corrections Command (ACC).
Brigadier General Inch is the 15th Provost
Marshal General to hold the position since it was
established in September 1941, the 12th commander of CID since it was first established as
a major command on Sept. 17, 1971, and the 4th
commander of the ACC since its establishment on
Oct. 2, 2007. Brigadier General Inch replaces Maj.
Gen. David E. Quantock who served in the position
since September 2011.
The Director of the U.S. Army Staff,
Lt. Gen. William T. Grisoli, hosted
the ceremony and thanked Maj. Gen.
Quantock for his leadership and
significant contributions during his
tenure as the PMG and Commanding
General of CID and the ACC.
“Dave has been a super cop…because he fully understands the military police community,” Grisoli said.
“He’s always aware of the situation
around him no matter how difficult
the task.”
Lieutenant General Grisoli then
stressed his confidence in Brig. Gen.
Inch as he assumes the position as the
Army’s top law enforcement professional.
“Mark, your reputation precedes you,” Grisoli
said. “I know you’ll do the right thing and lead this
element to the next level.”
“We are real proud to have you be able to take
this on,” he added.
Major General Quantock, in his last official act
as the PMG addressed the law enforcement professionals he has led over the past three years.
“Three years ago I had three priorities, support the current fight, assist and protect, and forge
the future,” Quantock said. “These great Soldiers,
these great civilians did exactly that.”
“They made me so proud each and every day to
be a part of their team,” he said.
While praising his replacement, Maj. Gen.
Quantock also noted there was no finer officer
than Brig. Gen Inch to lead the Army law enforcement community into the future.
Brigadier General Inch relinquished his position
as the commander, Combined Joint Interagency
Task Force 435, Operation Enduri ng Freedom,
Afghanistan, to assume the role as the PMG and
the Commanding General of ACC and CID, as CID
enters its 43rd year as the Army’s premier investigative agency.
“The accomplishments of these Soldiers before
us and MP Soldiers and law enforcement civilian
professionals across the globe under Maj. Gen.
Quantock’s leadership have been truly remarkable,” Inch said. “I am humbled and honored to
assume the duty as Provost Marshal General and
the Commanding General of the Criminal Investigation Command and the Army Corrections
Command.”
Following the change of command ceremony,
Brig. Gen. Inch took the oath and assumed the
responsibilities of the Office of the Provost Marshal General. Throughout its long history, the
PMG position was routinely reestablished during
major combat, but discontinued shortly after the
conflicts ended. The position was reestablished by
former Secretary of the Army Thomas White at the
onset of the global war on terrorism in 2003.
Looking to the future Brig. Gen. Inch stressed
his top priorities as the PMG and the Commanding
General of CID and ACC.
“I commit our formations to providing profes-
Command
sional policing investigations, corrections, and
security maneuver support, across the full range of
military operations in order to enable protection and
promote rule of law,” Inch said. “We will fulfill our
critical role to win in a complex world and meet the
needs of our nation.”
“We will continue to be recognized at the premiere
military police force in the world, meeting nationally
recognized accreditations and certification standards
of our institutions and personnel,” he said.
Brigadier General Inch was commissioned a
Second Lieutenant and awarded a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Biblical Archaeology in 1982 from Wheaton College, IL. He holds a Masters Degree in Geography with a Concentration in Middle East/Africa
from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters
of Military Arts and Science Degree from the School
of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS). His military
education includes the Military Police Officer Basic
and Advance Courses, the Command and General
Staff College, the Joint and Combined Warfighting
School and the Senior Service College Fellowship –
Advanced Operational Arts Studies. He completed
professional certification with the American Correctional Association (ACA) and was the first member
to earn the Certified Corrections Executive (CCE)
designation with Honor.
His principal staff assignments have been as Deputy Provost Marshal (UNITED NATIONS OPERATION SOMALIA II, MOGADISHU); Battalion S-3 and
XO, 759th MP Battalion, Fort Carson, CO; Deputy
Provost Marshal, United States Forces Japan, Yokota
Air Base; Chief, Corrections and Internment Branch,
Operations, Readiness and Mobilization Directorate,
G-3 and later Office of the Provost Marshal General,
Washington, DC; Director, Detainee Operations,
Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, (OPERATION
ENDURING FREEDOM, AFGHANISTAN); Chief of
Staff, Task Force 134,
Detainee Operations
(OPERATION IRAQI
FREEDOM, IRAQ).
He commanded
the 194th MP Company, Heilbronn, FRG; Area Confinement facility, Fort Ord, CA;
705th MP Battalion, United
States Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS;
Commandant/Commander,
United States Disciplinary
Barracks, Fort Leavenworth,
KS; Deputy Provost Marshal
General/Commander, Army
Corrections Command, Washington, DC; Commandant,
United States Army Military
Police School, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO; Commander,
Combined Joint Interagency
Task Force 435, (OPERATION
ENDURING FREEDOM, AFGHANISTAN).
Brigadier General Inch’s
awards include the Defense
Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Bronze
Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal
with two oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service
Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the
Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster,
a series of Unit, Campaign and Service medals, and
the Army Staff Identification Badge.
By CID Public Affairs
Top right: Maj. Gen. David S. Quantock, Lt. Gen. William T.
Grisoli, and BG Mark S. Inch, salute during the change of
command ceremony Sept. 12, 2014, at Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall’s Summerall Parade Field.
Bottom right: Lieutenant General William T. Grisoli, left,
the director of the U.S. Army Staff, swears in Brigadier
General Mark S. Inch as the 15th Provost Marshal General
of the U.S. Army.
Bottom left: Brigadier General Mark S. Inch accepts the
CID colors from Lt. Gen. William T. Grisoli, the director of the U.S. Army Staff. Photos by Mr. Jeffrey Castro
(USACIDC).
Military Police Soldier Wins
2014 Army Drill Sergeant
of the Year Competition
F
ORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Sept. 22, 2014)
— A Fort Leonard Wood Soldier is the Training and Doctrine Command’s 2014 Drill
Sergeant of the Year.
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miller, 787th Military
Police Battalion, 14th Military Police Brigade,
was declared the winner, Sept. 11, at the Drill Sergeant,
Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year
event held at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
Miller, who also took home the 1st Sgt. Tobias Meister
Award for achieving the highest score on the Army Physical
Fitness Test during the competition, talked about the emotions he felt when he heard his name called.
“I knew it was a tight race from the very beginning,” he
said. “Really, to hear my name called was overwhelming. I
was filled with emotions, a lot of pride, honor.”
“This competition was truly the most difficult, most
challenging, the best competition that I’ve ever been a part
of. So for that, I’d like to thank Drill Sergeant [David] Stover
(2013 Drill Sergeant of the Year) and Drill Sergeant [Ryan]
McCaffrey (2013 Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year)
and their team for really putting together a tough, awesome competition,” Miller added.
As a winner, Miller will now move into a new job at the
strategic level at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a special perk of winning this special competition.
Miller said he was looking forward to his new role.
“As we move forward, as we progress, as our Army
evolves, I just want to make sure our Soldiers, our NCOs,
our officers are getting the very best training,” he said. “I
want to make sure that we continue to develop the absolute greatest training for our Soldiers.”
The 2014 Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year is Staff
Sgt. Christopher Croslin, with the 95th Training Division,
U.S. Army Reserve, at Norman, Oklahoma.
The 2014 Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year is Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Russell, with
1st Battalion, 78th Field Artillery Regiment, at Fort Sill,
Oklahoma.
During the five-mile ruck march on the first day of
competition, Miller, Russell and Croslin were ahead of
the pack. As they walked, they began to talk and realized
they were each from different components, and, if things
worked out, they could be the three winners.
“All three of us kicked off and were rucking together,
and we came to the conclusion that we weren’t competing
against each other,” Russell said. “We ran together and kept
pushing each other to keep going. We all looked at each
other and figured out that all three of us could potentially
move on and be working together for the next year.”
After a bit of hesitation, Croslin agreed that the three
competitors came together during that first ruck march.
“Well, what happens on the ruck march stays on the
ruck march,” he said. “But I will say that we knew at that
moment that the three of us were definitely big competitors for our respective components. We also knew that the
other sergeants were just as willing to win as we were, and
just as capable of winning. So, we just made a pact to push
each other through all the physical events. It wasn’t something that was necessarily said. You just knew after that
ruck march that we were going to push each other.”
In a special moment for all the competitors, they got to
hear from the first Drill Sergeant of the Year, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Carpenter. Carpenter was introduced
at the awards ceremony by Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis
Woods, senior enlisted adviser for the U.S. Army Center for
Initial Military Training at Fort Eustis, Virginia.
“This is a year of firsts,” Woods said. “This is the first
year that we’ve come up and and started a national Drill
Sergeant Association. This is the first year that, here at Fort
As we move forward, as we progress, as our Army
evolves, I just want to make sure our Soldiers, our
NCOs, our officers are getting the very best training,” he
said. “I want to make sure that we continue to develop
the absolute greatest training for our Soldiers.
Top: Fort Leonard Wood’s Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miller, 787th Military Police Battalion, 14th MP Brigade, teaches a Soldier how to
fire an M203 grenade launcher. Miller was competing in and won
the U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s drill sergeant of
the year competition at Fort Jackson, S.C.
Right: From left to right, the AIT Platoon Sergeant of the Year,
Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Russell; the Drill Sergeant of the Year, Staff
Sgt. Jonathan Miller; and the Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the
Year, Staff Sgt. Christopher Croslin.
Jackson, we’re establishing a Drill Sergeant Hall of Fame.
What we want to do with this is have a reminder of the past
that made possible our present, and we want to honor the
past that makes possible our future. And I am here to introduce the first Drill Sergeant of the Year, to commemorate
all these other firsts, [Retired] Command Sgt. Maj. Allen
Carpenter.”
Carpenter said he was thrilled and honored to share the
stage with all the competitors. He spoke of the drive these
top NCOs have to always push to be better.
“When these competitors got up this morning, and they
looked in the mirror, they saw honor and pride,” Carpenter
said. “But there was a shadow of discontent in the back of
their minds. They knew they had put forth their best effort
in the tasks, and the tasks were complicated and challenging. But that little bit of disappointment was there.
“Right now, they feel honor, but at the same time, in the
back of their minds, they are wondering about that little bit
of disappointment,” he continued. “Well, there is no room
for disappointment in this group. Whether they come out
first, or they come out last, it doesn’t matter. They should
be honored, because they are here.”
Carpenter couldn’t resist getting a few digs in on some
newer Army traditions.
“Whoever come up with ‘hooah’ must have been smoking rope,” he said to nervous laughter from the crowd.
“Don’t ‘hooah’ me. What happened to ‘yes, sir, no, sir; yes,
sergeant major, no, sergeant major; yes, first sergeant, no,
first sergeant; yes, sergeant, no, sergeant?’”
To be a part of this moment, to stand on the stage with
the first Drill Sergeant of the Year, and to share the moment
with two great NCOs — two NCOs who he got to know back
on that first ruck march — was something special that can
never be taken away, Miller said.
“To be here on the 50th anniversary of the drill sergeant
program, to share that honor and legacy, is forever going to
be with us,” he said. “To be a part of that is the single most
proud moment in my life.”
By Jonathan Koester, TRADOC
Editor’s note: Koester is a journalist who writes for the NCO Journal.
89th MP Bde Regimental Celebration
A
t 1800 on 17 October 2014, approximately 600 Officers,
Noncommissioned Officers, Soldiers, Family and
Friends of the 89th Military Police Brigade gathered at
the Killeen Civic Center to celebrate the culminating event of a
week designed to celebrate and thank all First Responders assigned to Fort Hood. Directing a return to traditional Military
Police customs and esprit de corps, Colonel Ross Guieb told his
Ball committee to plan accordingly. With that general guidance in mind, his committee planned a Pig Bowl, MP Run,
Golf Tournament, Pig Roast, Commander’s Symposium and
First Responders ball in a single week that was bookended by
Columbus Day on Monday and a Brigade training Holiday on
Friday.
After a storm filled weekend that saw the greater Killeen
area receive a much-needed dousing, Tuesday morning
dawned with clear skies and a thirty degree temperature
drop. Shivering but undaunted, the Soldiers of the 720th MP
Battalion and HHC, 89th MP Brigade kicked off the pig bowl
with units squaring off against each other in Dodgeball, Flag
Football and various track events that all required Soldiers
to relay their unit guidons around the track. After all events
were completed, the Soldiers of the 410th MP Company “Bravo
Spirit” emerged victorious and were awarded the 2014 Pig Bowl
Trophy later in the week by the Brigade Commander.
Wednesday was another uncharacteristically chilly day,
but it did nothing to dampen the spirits of the Military Police
units who gathered at the 89th MP Brigade to conduct an esprit
de corps run. With every MP and first responder unit on post
invited to participate, the run began at 0630 with the Brigade
Command team of COL Guieb and CSM Bradley Cross leading
the way as nearly 700 participants ran down Battalion Avenue in Fort Hood. Following a discussion of unit history, the
formation was released to attend the 2014 Golf Tournament,
sponsored by the Fort Hood Chapter of the MPRA. Although
only 18 teams utilized early registration, the event started
almost 45 minutes late due to the massive amounts of people
who decided to participate that morning. Teeing off at 0930,
36 foursomes battled the elements (and the golf course) until
the scorecards were turned in. Fortunately, the tournament
was played on a payday, so that winning foursome of CPT
Rajchel, 1LT Sample, 1LT Douglas, and SPC Lee could purchase
a robust supply of mulligans, Nolan Ryans and putt assists and
with their purchased assistance, the foursome earned a score
of forty under par. During the tournament, SFC Dustin Hill
also recorded a legitimate hole-in-one. When asked about it
later, he laughed and said “I don’t even golf!” A great time was
had by all and the Fort Hood Chapter of the MPRA raised over
$1100 for their general purpose fund.
Immediately following completion of the MPRA Fort Hood
Chapter golf tournament, the focus of the day transitioned to
Gauntlet Field, where a team of NCOs from the Brigade S3 shop
had begun roasting the ceremonial pig at 0300 that morning.
By 1400, the pig was prepared, and the Pig Roast began. Designed to be a potluck, each of the units volunteered their time
COL Ross Guieb and CSM Bradley Cross present MG Kendall Cox,
Deputy Commanding General of III Corp and Fort Hood with a personalized 89th MP Brigade Party Shirt.
and resources to prepare side dishes to complement the pig
and other barbecued meats. The turnout was far greater than
expected, and the Brigade had to go purchase additional food
to meet the unexpected demand. During the Pig Roast, the
MPRA sponsored a jail, where Soldiers could purchase warrants for the arrest of others for various offenses, such as 1SGs
holding meetings before and after other scheduled meetings
or for being “too Airborne” in a non-Airborne zone. At the end
of the day, the MPRA raised an additional $170 towards their
general fund.
Occurring simultaneously as the golf tournament, MP
Enlisted Branch travelled to Fort Hood, where they provided a
brief to all Soldiers and NCOs on career progression, the force
drawdown and how they can best make themselves competitive to remain in the service. Branch also took the time to sit
down with all of the newly-minted 31K Soldiers on post to talk
to them about the newest MOS in the Military Police family.
On Thursday morning, COL Guieb sequestered his battalion command teams into an off-site location, where they
held a commander’s symposium. The symposium focused on
an analysis of critical law enforcement certification tasks and
a discussion on the Brigade standardized training to include
Verbal Judo, REID I&I, Alpha Group and Arbiger training. The
symposium also entertained an animated discussion on what
the Brigade’s vision statement should be.
The 2014 Fort Hood First Responders Ball began at 1800
with COL Guieb, CSM Cross and MG Kendall P. Cox, Deputy
Commanding General of III Corps and Fort Hood hosting the
receiving line which turned out to be such a popular draw that
the formal portion of the ball was delayed 15 minutes to allow
all attendees to proceed through the receiving line. The ball
proceeded and all attendees raved at the quality of the food
and service by the caterer. MG Cox spoke to the audience,
marveling at the breadth, scope, and depth of the missions
accomplished on a daily basis by the members of the 89th MP
Soldiers of 89th MP Brigade
Participate in Presentation About
Military Service Dogs
AUSTIN, Texas — Military Police Officers of the 89th Military
Police Brigade participated in a presentation about the role
of military working dogs held at the Austin Public Library
here Sept. 4. The Soldiers were part of a panel discussing
the role of military-working dogs from World War II to current
military operations around the world during the showing of
Canine Soldiers, a documentary in-progress by filmmaker and
professor, Nancy Schiesari.
“The Soldier told me about how valuable working dogs were
in the fight, and I was very moved by the fact dogs were in as
much danger as Soldiers,” said Schiesari. “I thought if we were
to discuss the war by talking about the dogs people would
have more empathy with what’s going on with Soldiers as well.”
Schiesari said as she continued her work on the film, she was
impressed by the amount of training
the dogs and their handlers had to go
through and the strong bonds that
developed between them.
Top to bottom: In the final event of the ball, ten Officers and Noncommissioned Officers were awarded the Order of the Marechaussee. 1LT
Radnee Anib of the 401st MP Company runs with the unit guidon during one of the Pig Bowl’s track events.
Brigade. Finishing with the obligatory MP joke, MG Cox was
then made an honorary Military Policeman by COL Guieb,
complete with a brassard and a Ball Party Shirt with a single
green sleeve.
At the conclusion of MG Cox’s remarks, COL Guieb awarded
ten Order of the Marechaussee and two Order of the Vivandieres awards to twelve highly deserving recipients. Mrs. Julie
Stender and Mrs. Stephanie Cross received the MPRA’s Vivandieres award for their dedicated support of not only their husband’s careers, but also to the Soldiers assigned to their units.
LTC David Stender, LTC Karst Brandsma, MAJ Kevin Payne,
MAJ Mark Katz, SGM Dianna Smith, 1SG Tony Gonzalez, SFC
Brian Healy, SFC Kymberly McDougle, SFC Glenn Slaton, SFC
Marcus Juarez all were awarded the MPRA’s Marechaussee
Award for their dedicated and influential service to the nation
and the Military Police Corps Regiment.
Synchronizing seven major events into a period of only
three duty days presented a significant challenge to the MP
week committee. Success was only achieved through the
herculean efforts of the command group, all involved leaders,
and the Fort Hood chapter of the MPRA. Through their collective professionalism and their inability to allow a mission
to fail, the entire week was successfully executed with a focus
on family, friends, fun and festivities. No rest for the wicked,
planning for the 2015 Fort Hood MP Week begins in just a few
weeks.
Schiesari relayed a story of a dog
handler coming under heavy fire while
out on a mission in Afghanistan and
how the dedication of the Soldier’s K9
companion inspired her.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Miller, the master dog trainer for the 89th
Military Police Brigade, said working with the dogs is an
incredible experience for the M.P.s. “We work hard with the dogs
to ensure we’re ready whenever our teams are needed,” said
Miller. “You never know what type of situation that we’ll be called
to assist in, so we design our training to mirror a large variety of
scenarios.”
Jack Goodman, a dog handler during World War II and panelist
for the presentation, said the training he experienced was very
different than what’s being used today. “People from across the
country would donate dogs for us to use during the war,” said
Goodman. “If they didn’t spook at the sound of gun fire, we knew
we could depend on the dog not to run away during combat.”
Miller said, unlike the donated dogs of World War II, today’s
military working dogs are purchased by the United States Air
Force and receive some initial training before being sent to units
for additional training and pairing with their handlers. “All of
our teams have to be certified by United States Army Forces
Command before being assigned to combat operations,” said
Miller. “Gaining the certification is what’s needed, but every team
strives to be the best they can possible be because they know
people’s lives depend on it.”
Miller thanked Schiesari for the documentary and helping to
show the level of hard work and dedication that goes into the
making of a dog handler team. Sadly, Goodman died during the
presentation, but the enduring legacy he and others like him left,
continues to be a building block for future military dog handlers.
Story by Sgt. Brandon Anderson
CID Agent Receives National
Recognition in Fight Against Terror
Q
force to combat terrorism on the nationUANTICO, Virginia, September
al and international scale.
11, 2014 — A U.S. Army Criminal
“The work that we do as DoD Task
Investigation Command Special
Force Officers is extremely important,”
Agent was recognized by the DepartWood explained. “Because the cases
ment of Justice recently, for his signifiwe work can impact, not just folks here
cant contributions in the fight against
at home but service members serving
terrorism during the annual meeting of
around the world.”
Department of Defense Task Force Offi“The crucial work performed by
cers at the Bolger Center in Potomac, Md.
everyone assigned to JTTF’s benefits not
Special Agent Eric Wood, a CID agent
just the FBI, but the entire DoD commucurrently assigned to the Federal Bureau
nity,” he added.
of Investigation’s Dallas Joint Terrorism
Specifically, Wood and his partner
Task Force in Dallas, Texas, was selected
uncovered several U.S. born translators
as the DoD Task Force Officer of the
who were assigned to senior commandYear. The national award is presented by
ers in Afghanistan, but were in fact workthe DOJ to the Task Force officer whose
ing as double-agents for the Taliban.
efforts “epitomize interagency coop“The commanders on the ground beeration” and the “one team one fight”
lieved they could trust these individuals,
concept.
but in reality they were spies,” he said.
The event, hosted by the FBI’s Na“They used their position to gain access
tional Joint Terrorism Task Force, brings
and passed whatever information they
together personnel from federal law
could find to the enemy.”
enforcement agencies, military criminal
“Their aim was to disrupt military opinvestigative organizations, counterintelligence communities, and from across erations as much as possible in theater,
but we stopped them,” he added.
the country’s 103 Joint Terrorism Task
The investigation, which began in
Forces.
2009, resulted in the trial and conviction
“I am very honored and humbled as
of two translators and federal charges
there are so many deserving agents that
being brought against a third in August
could be standing where I’m at right
of 2014.
now,” Wood said. “But I wouldn’t be
Wood is no stranger to high profile
standing here if it wasn’t for my partner,
cases, having previously been recogFBI Special Agent Lara Burns, and the
nized for his significant contributions to
outstanding support I’ve received from
the Holy Land Foundation investigation.
CID command.”
The HLF case became widely known as
“I’m just very fortunate in that the
one of the largest terrorism financing
cases we’ve had came to fruition and we
prosecutions in American history, where
were able to bring some really bad folks
five of the organizations officers were
to justice,” he added.
tried and convicted of funneling more
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces
than $12 million to Hamas.
around the country are where local,
For his work in the HLF investigastate, and federal agencies work together
tion, Special Agent Wood was awarded
to combat terrorism on a regional scale.
the U.S. Attorney General’s Award for
Coordinating the efforts of all those
regional task forces is the
National Joint Terrorism
“I am very honored and humbled
Task Force, headquartered
as there are so many deserving
in Washington, D.C., and
consists of a mix of local,
agents that could be standing
state, and federal agencies
where I’m at right now.”
acting as an integrated
Mr. Doug Perdue, the FBI Deputy Assistant
Director, Counter Terrorism Division (left),
presents the DoD Task Force Officer of the
Year award to Special Agent Eric Wood, a U.S.
Army CID special agent currently assigned
to the FBI’s Dallas Joint Terrorism Task Force
in Dallas, Texas. Each year, the FBI selects a
Task Force officer whose efforts “epitomize
interagency cooperation” and the “one team
one fight” concept. (U.S. Army photo)
Distinguished Service, the Department
of Justices’ second highest award for
employee performance.
Wood joined the Army in 1990 as a
military police officer and then CID in
1996. After leaving active duty in 1999, he
became a civilian CID special agent with
the Arlington, Texas, Major Procurement
Fraud Unit at the start of 2000.
Following the fateful events of Sept.
11, Wood was assigned to the Dallas Joint
Terrorism Task Force to help work leads
related to the attacks on the World Trade
Center and the Pentagon.
Although daunting at times, Wood
remains steadfast and dedicated to the
mission at hand; bringing to justice
those who would do harm to America.
“I wake up excited every day to go to
work, because what we do is vital to the
Army, its Soldiers, civilians and family
members,” he said. “I am truly blessed.”
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47 Guardsmen Graduate Reserve
Municipal Police Academy
H
ANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE,
Mass. — The Municipal Police
Training Committee (MPTC)
and the Massachusetts National Guard
celebrated the historic milestone of 47
Guardsmen graduating from a reserve
civilian police academy during a ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters
here, Aug. 2, 2014.
This a significant event in the Massachusetts National Guard’s Police Mission
Partnership Initiative (PMPI) that began
in 2012 to systematically improve its
domestic police support capability and
individual law enforcement career opportunities for its personnel.
The MPTC, in partnership with the
Massachusetts National Guard, the
Worcester Police Department, and the
Massachusetts State Police, designed the
training to bridge the gap between the
training that military police and security
forces receive, with that of civilian police
departments.
The goal of this initiative is to combine
Army and Air Guard military police and
security forces personnel into a more
capable force package for augmenting
civilian police in domestic emergencies.
The program benefits the commonwealth
by leveraging the training and experience of military personnel. Many of the
instructors are dual career police professionals who concurrently serve the commonwealth as both civilian and military
police officers. Maj. Richard P. Cipro,
pilot reserve police academy director, is a
Worcester Police sergeant.
The initiative also gives Citizen Soldiers
and Airmen enhanced career opportunities to be hired as reserve officers by civilian police departments. Civilian police
departments may now recruit and hire
from this pool of trained reserve police
officers without incurring the expense of
sending them to a police academy.
The reserve police officer certification
training was conducted during two-week
annual training periods and two drill
weekends as part of federally required
law enforcement skills recertification
program for military police.
Natick Police Chief, James G. Hicks,
explained the significance from his perspective saying, “We need to hire good
people. Sometimes we don’t have the resources to train them, so for me to have a
good person in front of me that’s already
trained is a goldmine,” Hicks said.
These Guardsmen may also be called
to duty by the governor to augment any
police department in need of assistance
during an emergency with virtually the
same training and equipment as the
agencies they are supporting.
Recently, more than 800 armed National Guard Military Police and Security Forces from Massachusetts, Rhode
Island and Maine assisted federal, state
and local law enforcement agencies in
eight cities and towns to keep the route
safe for runners as they hit the road for
the 2014 Boston Marathon.
Discussing the significance of the program, Lt. Col. Sharon Costine, Division
Commander, Massachusetts State Police
said, “I just think it’s a great initiative
and speaking on behalf of Colonel Alben
Top: Graduates of the Reserve Municipal Police Academy
during their graduation ceremony at the Massachusetts
National Guard Joint Force Headquarters.
Bottom: From left, Brig. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, Assistant Adjutant General, (Army) Massachusetts National
Guard; Maj. Richard P. Cipro, Protection Cell Operations
Officer; Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos O. Ramos Rivera,
State Command Sergeant Major, Massachusetts National
Guard; Lt. Col. Sharon Costine, Division Commander,
Massachusetts State Police; Daniel R. Zivkovich, Executive Director, Municipal Police Training Committee; Chief,
James G. Hicks, Chief of Police, Natick Police Department; Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard MacDonald,
State Command Chief Master Sergeant, Massachusetts
National Guard; Lt. Col. Brett Conaway, Provost Marshal,
Massachusetts National Guard; and Brig. Gen. Robert T.
Brooks, Commander, Massachusetts Air National Guard
during the Reserve Municipal Police Academy graduation ceremony at the Massachusetts National Guard
Joint Force Headquarters here, Aug. 2, 2014. (U.S. Army
National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class James C. Lally,
Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs /Released)
we’ve been proud to help even in a small
way and we’ve worked hand-in-hand
with the National Guard during the
Boston Marathon and the July 4th celebration, so to be able to have that extra
layer of security for us is amazing.”
By Sgt. 1st Class James C. Lally, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs
73RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The 73rd MP Anniversary celebration started on Monday, 22 September with the Memorial Grove Tribute
where we honored two of our Fallen Comrades: SGT Joseph Peters and SPC Arronn Fields. On Tuesday,
the Ozark Chapter of the MPRA hosted a Regimental Ride. It was a beautiful day to be out on the open
road. Wednesday was off to a running start with the Anniversary Regimental Run followed by honoring
3 Soldiers with their induction to the MP Hall of Fame: CW5(R) Stephen Okolovitch, SGM(R) Reginald Cole,
Sr., and SFC(R) Robert F. Keiser. Thursday started with the Spouse’s Challange. Approximately 52 spouses
took advantage of an opportunity to be a Soldier for a day. They experienced many training events and
requirements that today’s MPs utilize. Thursday concluded with the Regimental Retreat at the MSCoE
Plaza. Friday was a gorgeous sunny day spent at the Piney Valley Golf Course and Saturday wrapped up
the Regimental Week events with the MP Ball. We hope you enjoy the pictures!
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Bryan Anderson Moves Forward
When Bryan Anderson decided to enlist in the Army, he knew his life
was going to change. However, it was not until Oct. 23, 2005
that he realized just how drastically.
W
hile Bryan Anderson was on his second tour in Iraq,
his team was assigned to transport security. Ignoring the hot sun and suiting up for another long day,
Anderson and his team loaded their Humvee and got ready to
tour Baghdad’s police stations.
A mile or two away from the base, Anderson drove slowly in
order to avoid any vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices
(IEDs). Unfortunately, a crushed curb was the perfect hiding
spot for an IED, so when the Humvee rolled past the spot, there
was an explosion.
Spc. Michael Wait, who was in the vehicle ahead of Bryan’s,
rushed to the truck to help, and found that Anderson was missing both legs and his left hand. Acting fast, Wait tied tourniquets to stop arm and leg blood flow — a decision that would
lead Anderson to survive, even with three amputations.
Wait was later praised for the effectiveness of his tourniquets — surgeons at Baghdad’s Combat Support Hospital said
without them, Anderson would have died in minutes.
Anderson excelled in both academics and athletics in his
high school class. After graduation and a few years of working,
he decided to enlist. His “ship out” date was on Sept. 11, 2001.
When the day arrived for Anderson to leave, he headed to
basic training at Fort Leonard Wood on a bus filled with strangers — a seven-hour journey that would be the start of his new
life. When they found out the news about the attack on the
World Trade Center, the Soldiers
became confident in their choice to
join the Army.
Much like his high school career, Anderson excelled during his time in the Army. He completed two tours of duty in
Iraq and was finally stationed in the Baghdad area. During
this time, he climbed the ranks in his unit until he became a
Sergeant in the Military Police (MP).
In the days following Anderson’s injury, he found himself
waking up to the sight of his mother. Deeply confused, he did
not understand why she was in Baghdad. After explaining that
he had been transferred to Ward 57, the amputee ward at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Anderson
replied in his normal, light-hearted fashion, telling his mom
that he was thrilled he got to sleep through his 17-hour flight
home.
With such a serious and life-changing injury, it would be
easy to understand if Anderson sunk into a depression or
developed a negative attitude, but he did just the opposite. He
became determined to keep moving forward. As a result, he
kept working hard in rehab to learn how to continue to live life
to the fullest.
By January of the next year, Anderson was making large
strides in his rehabilitation. He was able to navigate hospital
hallways in his motorized wheelchair without a problem. His
AROUND THE WORLD
occupational therapist, Capt. Jon Verdoni, helped him with a
computer program that helped train him to use muscles in his
upper arm to operate prosthesis.
From there on out, Anderson learned how to walk using
prosthetic legs — undergoing intense physical therapy and
relying on his own determination. Still, he never gave up —
vowing that he would walk again, no matter what. His therapy
lasted 13 months at the time. Anderson was one of the few triple amputees to have survived his injuries in Iraq. As a result of
his injuries in combat, Anderson was awarded a Purple Heart.
Since the incident, Anderson has become dedicated to living
life to the fullest.
Anderson is the national spokesman for Quantum Rehab®,
a division of Pride® Mobility Products Corp., and travels the
country making numerous personal appearances while delivering his message of perseverance and determination in major
rehab facilities. In addition, he is an ambassador for the Gary
Sinise Foundation and a spokesman for USA Cares, a national
non-profit organization based in Radcliff, Ky., that is focused
on assisting post 9/11 veterans in times of need.
Anderson’s story has received extensive media coverage
including a cover story in USA Today, two feature articles in
Esquire Magazine (one a cover shot in January 2007), as well
as numerous articles in major newspapers and publications,
from his hometown Chicago Sun Times to the LA Times and
NY Times. He also appeared in a 60 Minutes segment profiling
Gary Sinise.
Anderson has appeared in the HBO documentary, Alive
Day Memories: Home from Iraq, and in a CSI: NY episode titled
DOA for a DAY as a murder suspect. He appeared in the Golden
Globe Award winning film The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke
and Marisa Tomei and appeared in an episode of Hawaii 5-0.
He has appeared on the daytime drama All My Children and
was the subject of the Captain America comic, Theater of War
— to Soldier on, released in August 2009. Anderson has finished
work on a book titled No Turning Back, released November 1,
2011, and most recently hosted a new PBS show in the Chicago
area, Reporting for Service with Bryan Anderson, which received
an Emmy Award. He also received a Telly Award for his work on
a Quantum Rehab product video titled Life Beyond Limits.
He currently resides in the Chicago area near his parents,
Jim and Janet, his twin brother Bob, and his sister Briana. He
never lets his injury get the best of living his life to the fullest — he still participates in skateboarding, rock climbing,
snowboarding and other extreme sports. He loves to travel and
enjoys meeting new people.
MP Support to Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
I
nternational support to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) continues a
proud tradition on joint service
to the NATO community. Though
the missions of SHAPE at its International Military Police Company have
changed over the years, the cooperation between nations is essential at this
strategic headquarters.
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers
Europe (SHAPE) is the central command of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military forces. Since
1967 it has been located at Casteau,
north of the Belgian city of Mons. From
1953 until 1967 it was located at Rocquencourt, next to Versailles, France.
From 1951 to 2003, SHAPE was the
headquarters of operational forces in
the European theatre (Allied Command
Europe, ACE), but since 2003 it has been
the headquarters of Allied Command
Operations (ACO), controlling all allied
operations worldwide. SHAPE retained
its traditional name with reference to
Europe for legal reasons although the
geographical scope of its activities was
extended in 2003. At that time, NATO’s
command in Lisbon, historically part of
the Atlantic command, was reassigned
to ACO. The commanding officer of
Allied Command Operations has also
retained the title “Supreme Allied Commander Europe” (SACEUR).
US Army MPs provide their service
in different functions. One company is
headquartered on the Chievres Air Base
(CAB) and is divided for law enforcement operations into three locations,
Chievres Air Base, USAG Brussels, and
USAG Schinnen (Netherlands). Their
tasks are general military police duties.
Additionally, the company has a team of
validated MWD.
The SACEUR Security Detachment
is made up of a unique combination of
USACID Special Agents, US Army Military Police, and US Air Force Security
Forces personnel. All are responsible for
providing 24/7 close-in and residential
security support to the SACEUR/CDRUSEUCOM throughout both commands’
theatre of operations ranging from
Afghanistan to Israel and the United
States to Turkey. The team accomplishes its mission from its headquarters
in SHAPE, Belgium and supports the
SACEUR/CDRUSEUCOM as he engages
Heads of State, diplomats, parliamentary and military leaders from NATO
member nations and NATOs partners
for peace both at home and abroad
in collaboration with members of the
SHAPE Federal Police (SFP).
At the heart of the mission on SHAPE
is the International Military Police
Company. At the moment MPs from 12
of the 28 NATO nations provide military police and security forces for this
mission. Many of the nations provide
members for more than one component
Senior Airman McWilliams received Joint
Service Commendation Medal 2010.
Pictured above is Sergeant Major Kaiser.
of service, all working together under
one company. This makes the IMP
Company a true Multi-National, Joint
Service entity. The daily work is quite
interesting sharing experiences with
Soldiers from different nations, with
different language skills and cultural
backgrounds. The main task is the security on the installation and the SHAPE
community.
The SHAPE International Military
Police is under the authority of the
Provost Marshal, Major Ricky T. Garvin,
United States Army. He together with
his staff is responsible to monitor all
regulations and orders on the Installation. He is the responsible officer in
all matters of policing service to the
Branch Head of Security and Emergency
Service on SHAPE
By Dirk Kaiser, Sergeant Major, German
MP Corps, SNCO OPS, SHAPE Provost
Marshal Office
Security
Opportunities for MP Veterans
Your Next Career Success:
O
ver the years, the
perception of
security has drastically changed.
The increased visibility of the
many components of creating safe and secure workplaces and communities has
increased the recognition of
security’s critical role. As the
times have changed, so have
the ways the security industry
recruits personnel for these
important roles.
While Military Police
Veterans and reservists move
seamlessly into many careers
and sectors, the physical
security industry can be a
match made in heaven for
transitioning veterans.
The experience and skills
gained during military
service can be easily transferred to the physical security
sector and are an incredible
foundation for a security
career. Technical and leadership skills are pertinent to a
variety of security settings.
Additionally, veterans need
to know that a career in the
security industry can take
many forms – traditional
security positions are just one
option. Security companies
also recruit for a range of
management and corporate
positions.
Consider a career in the
physical security industry:
Training Opportunities –
Security companies, including AlliedBarton Security
Services, actively promote
personal and professional
growth and development,
and leaders acknowledge that
training is key to employee
success. We recognize that
Military Police Veterans, who
train to survive the rigors
of war, understand better
than anyone that continual
training is part of a successful mission whether it is in
service to their country or at
the corporate headquarters of
a Fortune 500 company.
Advancement Opportunities – If you have ambition
and drive, the physical security sector is full of opportunities. Many leaders who
start their careers as security
officers and are promoted
to site supervisors, district
managers and vice president positions. Advancing in
the physical security sector
demands many of the qualities Military Police Veterans
are known for, including their
battle-tested real world experience, trainability, adaptability, dependability and ability
to deliver quality work in high
stress situations.
Leadership Opportunities – By the nature of their
position, security officers
must be strong leaders. The
expectation for leadership is
especially critical in a time of
crisis as building occupants
and visitors will quickly look
to security for assistance and
instruction. Military training breeds leadership, and we
know that veterans can command authority while still
maintaining proper protocol.
While some businesses
talk the talk about why
Military Police Veterans are
important hires, the physical security sector actually
walks the walk. AlliedBarton’s company-wide military
hiring program, Hire Our
HeroesSM, was established
to bring attention to this
important best practice and
ensure that military hiring
remained a constant and
critical component of our
recruiting strategy. We hire
veterans, reservists, and their
families and caregivers, and
each year we have reached
new milestones. Locally
and nationally, through our
partnerships with a number
of military assistance groups,
we are committed to hiring
high quality employees. Reservists and veterans possess
the leadership qualities and
skills needed to provide the
high level of security services
that our clients need and AlliedBarton demands.
By Jerold Ramos, AlliedBarton
Security Services, Director of
Strategic Recruiting/Military
Liaison
TOMORROW’S MP
MILITARY POLICE LEARN
NEW TECHNIQUES
AMP FOSTER, Okinawa - A
criminal investigator’s job is
not an easy thing to describe.
It can range from examining case files to working with forensic
scientists in order to solve sexual assault
cases. Investigators take numerous
classes to be prepared for any situation.
The Sex Crimes Investigation class
was a week-long course held Aug.
18-Aug. 22 at the Education Center on
Camp Foster to teach investigators new
ways to solve cases.
The Sex Crimes Investigation class
is a mobile training team. The class
was contracted through Headquarters Marine Corps Plans, Policies, and
Operations, according to Capt. Eric M.
Kaltrider, Operations Officer with Law
Enforcement and Corrections Branch,
HQMC PPO.
“Headquarters Marine Corps (PPO)
sponsored this MTT in support of the
commandant’s priority of combatting
sexual assault,” said Kaltrider, “by incorporating military police and criminal investigators from [Marine Corps
Base] Butler, 3rd Law Enforcement
Battalion, and Marine Corps Air Station
Iwakuni.”
Similar classes were held before in
the United States, one on the East Coast
and West Coast, according to Kaltrider.
HQMC PPO decided it was beneficial to
hold the class on Okinawa to get maximum participation from Marines, overseas employees, and Okinawa Military
Police representatives from MCB Camp
Butler, 3rd LE Bn., and MCAS Iwakuni.
“Quality class participation is very
helpful and instrumental, and this
class provided that,” said Gunnery Sgt.
Marines share their opinions on how they
believe the sexual assault cases brought before
them are related due to similarities found
between them at the Education Center, Aug.
21. The Marines attended a class that was
designed to teach new investigative techniques to military police and criminal investigators when dealing with sexual assaults. The
Marines are criminal investigators with Marine
Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
Terry D. Lewis, the central district chief
investigator with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Foster,
Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
The class used numerous, past
sexual assault cases as examples to
learn and understand new investigation techniques. The cases used showed
information from the beginning of the
investigation to conclusion, providing helpful insight and giving those
who attended the class a chance to see
investigative theories as they evolved,
according to Lewis, Participants were
given the opportunity to analyze the
actions of investigators and determine
different approaches that might have
been utilized in each case.
“The attendees’ experience ranged
from having little to no experience
investigating sexual assaults, to individuals who have vast knowledge
conducting investigations,” said Lewis.
“When involved in this type of learning
environment you are not only learning
from the instructors, but also from the
investigator peer group.”
Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigates sexual assault cases
and crimes against or by U.S. Navy and
Marine Corps personnel. Military police
and criminal investigators investigate
minor felonies, and have crucial roles
in the Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response program across the Marine
Corps, according to Kaltrider. The class
enhanced the investigators’ ability
to use their law enforcement skills,
whether being assigned to the Provost
Marshal’s Office, or while in deployed
environments as a part of a law enforcement battalion.
“A team approach is required because those (assaults) happen, and it’s
horrible, but we find out about them in
different ways,” said Kaltrider, who is
also a military police officer. “They’re
reported differently. Sometimes by the
victim, sometimes by an eye witness,
sometimes right away, sometimes after
a while.”
The various investigative concepts
and techniques give agents the tools
necessary to be a part in solving sexual
assault cases.
“I think it’s important that everyone
understands as much as they can in
their role in sexual assault prevention
and response,” said Kaltrider. “It’s not
just something for a poster, it’s real life.”
By Lance Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.
Education Alliance Helps MPRA
Members and Their Families
T
he military provides
service members
and veterans job
experience. However, to stay competitive in
the military and eventually
civilian workforces, service
members and veterans must
assess, evaluate and obtain education throughout
their careers to further their
knowledge base.
The Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA)
understands the importance
education plays in the training and development of its
members. Therefore, for the
last 10 years, the MPRA has
had a strategic educational
alliance with University of
Phoenix. University of Phoenix recognizes the unique
challenges service members
and their families experience
first-hand when trying to earn
their degree. The University
was founded nearly 40 years
ago to provide the non-traditional student — students
that balance work and family
responsibilities while going to
school — access to fulfilling
their education goals.
The University’s unique
learning structure and
resources allows the military community to complete
their education requirements
even while facing frequent
deployments, relocations and
training schedules. University
of Phoenix staff members
have been trained to deal
with unique military student
issues that include meeting
admissions requirements,
assessing GI Bill or tuition
assistance benefits to pay for
school, transferring credits
earned in the military and
coping with delays in receiving educational benefits from
the government.
Additionally, MPRA members have exclusive access to
University of Phoenix education programs and resources.
The University offers full
MPRA members a tuition
and resource discount. To be
eligible for the benefit, MPRA
members must currently be
or previously been a military policeman in the Army
or Marine Corps, security
policeman in the Air Force, a
Master of Arms (MA) in the
Navy or Coast Guard, or a
veteran currently serving in a
law enforcement role.
Since 2011, University of
Phoenix has offered eligible
MPRA members and their
families’ ten full-tuition scholarships to complete a University of Phoenix bachelor’s
or master’s degree program.
Scholarship recipients have
the option of completing their
studies at one of the University’s more than 100 locations
nationwide or through the
University’s online classroom
accessible anywhere in the
world, thus offering flexible
education options to service
members and their families.
“University of Phoenix
is proud to work with the
Military Police Regimental
Association to provide their
members a chance to fulfill
their educational goals,” said
University of Phoenix Military
Relations Vice President and
retired Army Colonel Garland
Williams. “The University appreciates the sacrifices of the
Military Police Soldiers and
their families make to protect
our freedom both at home
and overseas.”
In addition to education
offerings, University of Phoenix recognizes the challenges
that active-duty service members face when transitioning
into the civilian sector. Therefore, the University launched
its Phoenix Career Guidance
system to provide job seekers
and prospective students with
tools that help them make the
connection between their interests, skills and education,
and their career of interest.
Additionally, service
members and veterans gain
valuable skills and knowledge
during the time they serve.
However, understanding
how their skills gained in the
military translate to civilian jobs is not always easy.
University of Phoenix created
a Military Skills Translator
Tool, which takes the military
occupational specialty (MOS)
and provides a list of civilian occupations to which the
skills gained in those military
positions may be applicable.
Each military occupation is
linked directly to the labor
market data found within the
Phoenix Career Guidance
System to give service members and veterans detailed job
and labor market information
for each occupation that may
apply to their skillset.
Additionally, to further
help service members and
veterans make the transition
into the civilian workforce,
University of Phoenix is helping to connect the military
community to hiring corporate partners who want to
capitalize on the education
and military experience of
the University’s students. The
University is committed to
creating a direct connection
with its corporate partners to
help supplement their current
recruiting initiatives and
build a pipeline of talented
individuals for future opportunities.
More information on
University of Phoenix degree
programs and educational offerings for service members,
their families and veterans
can be found at www.phoenix.edu/military.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MILITARY POLICE MUSEUM H BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MILITARY POLICE MUSEUM H BEHIND THE SCEN
MP HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
The Electric Chair
from the USDB
In the artifact storage area of the MP
Museum is a piece of furniture that was
never intended for an office. This is the
electric chair that was at the United
States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB),
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
P
01
02
03
rior to the demolishment
of the “Castle” portion of
the USDB in 2004, the MP
Museum acquired the chair and
its accessories.
Although this has been in storage
since it was acquired, this
fascinating artifact will be placed
on display as part of exhibit
renovations planned for 2015-16.
The accessories included three
different size headpieces and a
black cloth hood. It is believed
that the chair dates from the
early 1950’s, although there was
no documentation of its origin
or construction date in the USDB
records. The chair was always
maintained in an operational
state but was never used for an
execution. In the past, US Army
policy authorized musketry,
hanging and electrocution as
forms of execution, however
only the practice of hanging was
utilized of the three methods.
The current authorized method is
lethal injection.
The USDB facility dates back to
1875 and the “Castle” portion was
constructed from 1909 to 1921.
After the transition of prisoners
in 2002 from the old USDB to
a new state-of-the-art facility,
the “Castle” prison building
succumbed to the wrecking ball
2004-2005.
04
05
01 Front view of the electric chair.
02 The demolishment of the old USDB
“Castle.”
03 Back view of the electric chair.
04 One of the headpieces, lined with
copper mesh and equipped with a
thumbscrew electrode.
05 The prison’s main gate through
building 463, also known as the South
Gate, circa 1970. The “1877” refers to the
date that building 463 was built.
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History Revealed in Photos
The MP Museum
recently acquired this
portrait photograph
depicting an MP from
about the World War II
time period.
A
lthough the Soldier in the
photograph is unidentified,
the image shows exceptional
detail of the various insignia on his
uniform. The museum has several
examples of the collar and hat
insignia in its artifact collection,
one of which is featured here.
The triangular collar and hat
distinguished unit insignia is that of
the 40th Military Police Company
and features the symbols for the
California, Nevada and Utah National
Guard on a background of the
military police colors; the upper
section in green and the lower two
sections in yellow. The shoulder
patch in the photo represents
the 40th Infantry Division of the
California National Guard. The
division served in the Pacific Theater
in World War II and recieved a
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
for service between 17 October 1944
and 4 July 1945. The Soldier is also
wearing an unidentified (probably
unofficial) pocket badge for the 40th
Division.
One of the museum’s 40th MP Company distinguished unit
insignia, shown front and back. It is the same variation as the
collar and hat insignia in the photograph and is classified by the
American Society of Military Insignia Collectors (ASMIC) as an
officially approved and produced unit insignia. This particular
example is a pin-back manufactured by N.S. Meyer Co. of
New York and dates from the World War II period.
(MPC 4731, ASMIC #40A)
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Crossing Guards
The reprint below of the MP “Community Helper” is from the Military Police Journal, August 1957. This
photo is of a crossing guard from the 139th MP Company at Fort Benning, Georgia, November 1970.
The distinguished
unit insignia for
the 382nd Military Police Battalion, mentioned in
the 1957 article.
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MILITARY POLICE HISTORY
793rd Military Police Battalion
See page 13 for the
inactivation story.
Distinguished Unit Insignia: The insignia
is the shield and motto of the coat of
arms. Authorization: The distinctive unit
insignia was approved 19 August 1952
and amended 11 June 2008 to update the
description.
Motto:
FACTA CUM HONORE
(Achievement with Honor)
Shield: Vert, on a bend Or two torteaux.
Crest: From a wreath Or and Vert a palm
wreath of the first banded in base Gules.
Argent, and Sable, over all a demi-lion
rampant of the fourth (Silver Gray) charged
upon the shoulder with an escutcheon of
the second bearing a fleur-de-lis of the
first and grasping in dexter paw a sword
bend sinisterwise of the third charged with
three mullets of the first. Authorization:
The coat of arms was approved 18 August
1952 and amended 11 June 2008 to add
the crest.
793RD MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
Lineage and Honors Information as of 25 January 2008
HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT
793RD MILITARY POLICE BATTALION LINEAGE
Constituted 10 December 1942 in the Army of the United States as the 793rd Military Police Battalion
Activated 26 December 1942 at Camp Maxey, Texas
Reorganized and redesignated 20 October 1947 as the 793rd Military Police Service Battalion
Allotted to the Regular Army 22 June 1951
Reorganized and redesignated 20 September 1951 as the 793rd Military Police Battalion
(Companies A, B, and C inactivated 21 October 1977 in Germany)
CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT
World War II: Northern France, Rhineland
Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia, Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, Cease-Fire
War on Terrorism: Iraq
DECORATIONS
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered EUROPEAN THEATER
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered SOUTHWEST ASIA 1990-1991
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered IRAQ 2004-2005
Army Superior Unit Award, Streamer embroidered 1995-1996
Cited in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army for action at Antwerp
Symbolism: Shield – The colors green
and yellow are used for the Military
Police. The heraldic bond charged with
the two torteaux symbolizes the Red Ball
Highway across France, Belgium and into
Germany during World War II. The Battalion was responsible for traffic control on a portion of this Highway. The two torteaux also
represent the battle honors awarded the organization during World War II. Crest – The lion symbolizes courage and strength. Its
gray color, reflecting the look of steel underscores toughness and resolve. The shield on its shoulder is green and yellow colors of
the Military Police Corps to further emphasize their mission of law enforcement during combat and in peacetime The fleur-de-lis
commemorates the unit’s service in Rhineland and Northern France during World War II. The red of the sword is the color of the
Meritorious Unit Commendation. It honors the Battalion’s war service in the European Theater, Southwest Asia and Iraq. The three
stars highlight their campaign participation credits from these three wars. The palm wreath symbol for victory represents the unit’s
Southwest Asia campaign credits with its banding colors adapted from the Iraq National flag being for their Iraq campaign credit.
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95th Military Police Battalion
Distinguished Unit Insignia: A gold insignia
consisting of a green four-pointed star
surmounted by two gold clamps in saltire.
Symbolism: Green and yellow are the colors
used for Military Police. The crossed clamps
designating a restrictive or restraining force
and the star for guidance symbolize the
mission of the battalion. Authorization: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved 26
April 1966.
Shield: Vert, on a bend wavy Or between
two griffins’ heads couped of the last an
oriental sword Sable.
Crest: On a wreath of the colors, Or
and Vert, a rocky mound of the last and
thereon a bamboo portcullis (gate) of three
perpendicular bars proper spiked Gules.
95TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
Lineage and Honors Information as of 1 June 2007
HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT
95TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION LINEAGE
Constituted 8 June 1945 in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment, 95th Military Police Battalion
Activated 8 July 1945 in Germany
Inactivated 24 June 1946 in Germany
Allotted 24 October 1950 to the Regular Army
Activated 30 October 1950 in Korea
Inactivated 15 August 1954 in Korea
Activated 25 November 1965 at Fort Riley, Kansas
Inactivated 13 April 1972 at Fort Lewis, Washington
Activated 21 March 1973 in Germany (Companies A, B, and C concurrently constituted and activated;
inactivated 30 June 1976-21 June 1977 in Germany)
CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT
Korean War: UN Offensive
CCF Intervention
First UN Offensive
CCF Spring Offensive
UN Summer-Fall Offensive
Second Korean Winter
Korea, Summer-Fall 1952
Third Korean Winter
Korea, Summer 1953
Vietnam: Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase II
Counteroffensive, Phase III
Tet Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase IV
Counteroffensive, Phase V
Counteroffensive, Phase VI
Tet 69/Counteroffensive
Summer-Fall 1969
Winter-Spring 1970
Sanctuary Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase II
Consolidation I
Consolidation II
Cease-Fire
War on Terrorism: Iraq
Motto: SECURITY, LAW, ORDER
Symbolism: Shield – Green and yellow are
the colors used for the Military Police Corps.
The griffin is a mythological creature famed
for the attributes of vigilance, courage,
and strength and alludes to the unit. The
DECORATIONS
color black suggests the robes of justices,
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for KOREA 1950-1951
and the sword denotes leadership and the
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for VIETNAM 1967
military. The griffin heads, wavy bend, and
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for VIETNAM 1968
oriental sword together refer to the unit’s
Army Superior Unit Award for 2001-2002
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1966-1972
three activations overseas, two in Europe
and one in Asia. Crest – The bamboo
portcullis alludes to Asia, and the red spikes
represent Meritorious Unit Commendations,
one for Korea and two for Vietnam. The
rocky mound and portcullis symbolize the
adverse terrain, guerrilla attacks, and transient camps during the unit’s service in Korea. The portcullis and spikes also refer to security
at the Long Binh Ammunition Depot and the establishment of law and order for the post at Long Binh during the Vietnam conflict.
Authorization: The coat of arms was approved 24 April 1974.
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Mobilization and Deployment,
DPTMS Fort Bliss
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ORT BLISS, Texas — With the
re-deployment of the remaining Soldiers assigned to 132nd
Military Police Company, Oct.
20, at the Silas L. Copeland Arrival/
Departure Air Control Group, the South
Carolina Army National Guard has hit
a historic milestone where all assigned
Soldiers are no longer deployed overseas.
First Lt. Ronja Frenzel, left, officer in charge of
the remaining 13 Soldiers assigned to 132nd
Military Police Company, South Carolina Army
National Guard, gets her military identification
card scanned by Sgt. 1st Class Rebecca McFarlane, personnel section noncommissioned
officer in charge, Mobilization and Deployment
branch, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, after she deplaned the
aircraft with her group that flew them home
from a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan,
Oct. 20 at the Silas L. Copeland Arrival/Departure Air Control Group.
The de-mobilization process through
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert H. Brickthe Mobilization and Deployment
ley, senior non-commissioned officer
branch of the Directorate of Plans,
for the state of South Carolina and the
Training, Mobilization and Security can
SCNG, explained that with this small
take up to two weeks. Upon completion,
group, every single Soldier assigned to
Soldiers are then transported to their
the SCNG is now state-side.
“We have been at it
since the first day that
“Personally, I don’t take
(Operation Enduring
anything for granted. Everyone
Freedom) started 13 years
ago,” said Brickley. “It’s
was really supportive and we are
great to have the 132nd
just ready to get back... We are
MP Company back in the
all ready to go home and see
United States and it’ll
our families.”
even be greater when they
are back in South Carolina after they finish the
de-mobilization process.”
home state for re-integration with their
Thirteen Soldiers of the 132nd MP
families and the jobs they left behind.
Company stayed behind to assist in
Brickley commends the MAD branch
meeting certain requirements for their
of DPTMS as “fantastic”.
unique mission. Led by 1st. Lt. Ronja
“It has always catered to taking care
Frenzel, the group mainly consisted
of our Soldiers from South Carolina. If
of Soldier volunteers from the state of
there is ever an issue, they jump on it.
South Carolina whose Military Occupa(MAD branch of DPTMS is) very pleastional Specialties were more than just
ing to work with,” said Brickley.
military police.
The SCNG still has approximately 300
“We have a few maintenance guys
Soldiers mobilized in Washington, D.C.,
who will also go back to their unit,” said
and is scheduled to send troops overFrenzel. “We were able to bond from
two different platoons and come back as seas in the coming year.
However, before another deployment
one unit. We all worked different miscomes along, Frenzel is happy to be
sions under the unit that we did deploy
home.
with and so we all took away a little bit
“Personally, I don’t take anything for
different aspects of it. It was very intergranted. Everyone was really supportesting overall.”
ive and we are just ready to get back to
This deployment was Frenzel’s first.
South Carolina and get the (de-mobiOriginally from Germany, Frenzel’s
lization) process over with. We are all
family has lived mostly in Charlston,
ready to go home and see our families,”
South Carolina. Upon her return to her
said Frenzel.
family, Frenzel will be a veteran on the
hunt for a job and higher education.
“If I don’t get a job, I’ll just apply to …
get a master’s degree. I currently have a
bachelor’s in Biology,” said Frenzel.
372nd MP BN Awards Banquet
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LTC Alexander Shaw, 372nd MP BN Commander hosted an awards banquet on August 16 at Joint Base Anacostia Bowling (JBAB) Officer
Club in Washington, DC. The keynote speaker for the evening was MG(R) Randy Manner. During this event, the following awards were
presented: Marksmanship, Army Physical Fitness Test (2), Battalion Soldier of the Year, Battalion NCO of the Year, and a Promotion to
Sergeant. The MPRA was invited to attend this event and had a great opportunity to share the MPRA story. CSM(R) Michael True and
Ms. Beth Bellerby were in attendance as the representatives from MPRA National Board of Directors. Mike presented the attendees with
information about the MPRA and how we are working to better connect with ALL units across the Regiment. The MPRA greatly appreciated
the invitation and looks forward to further opportunities to continue to share their story.
01 The District of Columbia National Guard Honor Guard presents the colors during
the opening ceremonies.
02 Army Lt. Col. Alexander Shaw, 372nd Military Police Battalion Commander, presents
Army Maj. Gen. (R) Randy Manner, keynote speaker, with a token of the Battalions
appreciation for his attendance and the battalion’s inaugural awards banquet.
03 Army Lt. Col. Alexander Shaw addresses Soldiers and guests during the 372nd
Military Police Battalion Inaugural Awards Banquet.
04 Army Maj. Gen. (R) Randy Manner, keynote speaker, speaks to the Soldiers and
guests of the 372nd Military Police Battalion during the Battalion’s inaugural awards
banquet, held on August 16, 2014, on Joint Base Anacostia Boling.
05 Army Lt. Col. Alexander Shaw, 372nd Military Police Battalion Commander, pins
the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) on to the uniform of Army Staff Sgt. Michael
Eke. Staff Sgt. Eke received the AAM for being selected as the 372nd MP BN NonCommissioned Officer of the Year.
06 The District of Columbia National Guard Honor Guard presents the colors during
the opening ceremonies for the 372nd Military Police Battalion Inaugural Awards
banquet, held on August 16, 2014.
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Army’s Op Rising Star to Perform
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OINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 6, 2014) - - Sgt. Christiana Ball, the 2013 winner of Operation Rising Star, has
been invited to participate in the music annual gala
called “In Performance at the White House,” today. The
event will be hosted by President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Her star has been rising all year in a series of musical performances culminating in the nation’s Capital.
“I’ve had an unbelievable year as the winner of Op Rising
Star. Singing at the White House will be a great honor,” said
Ball. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to reach out and
show my appreciation of my veteran brothers and sisters both
past and present. Even in these stressful times, I’m focused on
the idea that I get to be part of such a fantastic tribute.”
This year’s program “A Salute to the Troops: In Performance
at the White House” will be a celebration of the men and
women who serve the United States, featuring such nationally
recognized acts as Mary J. Blige, John Fogerty and Willie Nelson, according to a White House press release. Grammy award
winner Don Was will be the music director.
Ball, a 787th Military Police Battalion drill sergeant, outperformed 12 finalists from Army garrisons around the world and
won the Army Entertainment’s annual Operation Rising Star
competition, conducted by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command.
“Rising Star has already opened so many doors for me to
perform in my Fort Leonard Wood (Missouri) community, as
well as to sing for televised sporting events and military ceremonies,” said Ball. “I’m so grateful for having performed on
national TV as a part of the Academy of Country Music Awards
‘Salute to the Troops,’ and I sang a duet with Lee Brice on his
hit ‘I Drive Your Truck’ -- a song which captures perfectly the
emotion of a survivor working through their pain of loss and
grief.”
The Army’s Operation Rising Star program gives active-duty
Service members and family members a unique opportunity
to entertain their comrades around the world, and fulfill their
own personal musical ambitions. The competition starts at the
garrison and finalists are chosen from among the local winners to compete at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
The 2014 competition is currently underway and the new
Operation Rising Star winner will be selected in December.
More information about Operation Rising Star can be found at
http://www.OpRisingStar.com.
“I was invited to be a judge for Fort Leonard Wood’s [Operation Rising Star] this year,” said Ball. “So I have definitely been
following this year’s competition and am very excited to see
what talent ends up competing down in San Antonio for the
finals this year.”
“I’ve seen first-hand the positive effect that music has had
and made on Soldier’s lives,” said Ball. “Programs like ‘In
Performance’ give Soldiers a chance to get the recognition they
deserve, and Operation Rising Star gives them an outlet and a
chance to better themselves personally. It automatically makes
for a more well-adjusted, purposeful and resilient Soldier.”
This year, the “In Performance at the White House” series is
part of the Joining Forces initiative.
Ball is slated to take part in a special daytime interactive
student workshop “The Stars and Stripes Forever: A History of
Music and the Military,” for high school students from military
communities in the greater Washington, D.C., Maryland and
Virginia areas. Featured performers from the evening event
will share their experiences as well as answer student questions about the music and entertainment world.
Joining Forces is a nationwide initiative by the White House
designed to engage American society in support of our service
members and their families. These efforts, championed First
Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, create opportunities
for all Americans to stand up and show their gratitude for those
who have done so much for the nation, through wellness, education and employment opportunities.
“When I perform, I look in the eyes of my audience and try
to connect in a personal way,” said Ball. “What do I see? I guess
it just depends. If I’m singing to my people in Fort Leonard
Wood, I often see a lot of pride in their faces, and rightly so. I
can’t wait to bring my voice now to an even wider audience. I’m
representing the U.S. Army.”
Ball will soon complete her active-duty contract and plans
on joining the Missouri National Guard. The Army believes
that every service man or woman who lives the Army values
and retires is a Soldier For Life.
“I’ve created a band of my own now and have been performing as much as my job allows me. Our plan is to take off and do
as many shows as I can,” said Ball. “It will be an honor to have a
chance work with the National Guard band, too. I can’t wait.”
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