16th MP Brigade

• Formation: The 16th Military Police Brigade was activated on May 15, 1966, at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, to provide military police support during the Vietnam War era. • Vietnam War Service: The brigade deployed to Vietnam in 1966, where its units participated in convoy security, law enforcement, and battlefield circulation control until 1970. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit's insignia features a green shield symbolizing military police, a white sword representing military justice, and a red border for courage and sacrifice. • Airborne Capability: The brigade is one of the few military police units designated as “Airborne,” earning the nickname “Sky Dragons” for its paratrooper-qualified personnel. • Operation Desert Storm: The 16th MP Brigade provided security, prisoner-of-war operations, and battlefield circulation control during the Gulf War in 1990-1991. • Global War on Terrorism: The brigade has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, conducting security, law enforcement, and detainee operations. • Disaster Response: The 16th MP Brigade has supported domestic disaster relief, including Hurricane Katrina in 2005, where it assisted with law enforcement and humanitarian efforts. • Joint and Multinational Operations: The brigade regularly trains and operates with allied military police forces from NATO and other coalition partners across the globe. • Current Headquarters: The brigade is currently headquartered at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina, commanding subordinate MP battalions stationed in the eastern United States. • Legacy of Valor: Soldiers of the 16th MP Brigade have earned numerous awards and commendations for heroism and meritorious service, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation and campaign streamers from Vietnam, Southwest Asia, and the Global War on Terrorism.