Patricia Bouchie

The 503rd Military Police Battalion was first constituted on 21 July 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Throughout World War II, the battalion provided crucial military police support in the European Theater, including participation in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. After several periods of inactivation and reactivation, the 503rd MP Battalion has supported a wide range of missions, including law enforcement, force protection, and detainee operations during the Global War on Terrorism. The unit continues to uphold its legacy of service, adapting to evolving military policing needs both at home and abroad.