759th Military Police Battalion
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The 759th Military Police Battalion is a military police battalion in the United States Army. It is currently stationed at Fort Carson, CO – "The Mountain Post". It is administratively controlled by the 4th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade at Fort Carson, and is a part of the 89th Military Police Brigade at Fort Cavazos, Texas.[1]
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759th Military Police Battalion | |
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Active | 19 August 1942 – 1 November 1953 Germany 6 June 1968 – Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Military Police |
Role | Military Police |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 89th Military Police Brigade (United States) |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Carson, CO |
Nickname(s) | Lone Sentinel |
Motto(s) | "Tenez La Porte" Hold the Gate |
Colors | Green and Gold |
Engagements | World War II Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
Decorations | Joint Meritorious Unit Award Meritorious Unit Commendation (3) |
Battle honours | Operation Phantom Fury |
Commanders | |
Commander | Lieutenant Colonel Scott P. Nelson |
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Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
89th MP BDE Shoulder Patch |
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