101st MP Co

• Origins in World War II: The 101st Military Police Company (MP Co) traces its lineage to the 101st Airborne Division, activated in August 1942, and provided crucial military police support during World War II. • Normandy Landings: Members of the 101st MP Co were among the first military police to land in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, helping manage traffic, prisoners of war, and order amidst chaos. • Airborne Tradition: The 101st MP Co is unique for its airborne-qualified MPs, reflecting the division’s historic parachute infantry roots. • Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge: The unit played a key role in maintaining discipline, supply routes, and security during the legendary defense of Bastogne in the winter of 1944-45. • Vietnam Service: The 101st MP Co deployed to Vietnam, where they provided division security, convoy escorts, and law enforcement from 1967 to 1972. • Desert Storm Deployment: The company supported the 101st Airborne Division during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, ensuring movement control and security in the harsh desert environment. • Redesignation and Modernization: Over the decades, the unit has been re-designated and reorganized, adapting to new military police roles and technologies as part of the 101st Sustainment Brigade. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The 101st MP Co was deployed multiple times to Iraq, where it conducted route reconnaissance, detainee operations, and base security missions. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The company’s patch features the iconic “Screaming Eagle” insignia, symbolizing its proud association with the 101st Airborne Division. • Humanitarian and Domestic Operations: Beyond combat, the 101st MP Co has assisted in hurricane relief, civil disturbance control, and other domestic missions, demonstrating versatility and commitment to both nation and community.