18th Military Police Brigade

• The 18th Military Police Brigade was activated on December 31, 1942, in Northern Ireland during World War II. • During World War II, the brigade provided security and law enforcement services in Northern Ireland and later in England and France. • The brigade served in the Vietnam War and provided support for both U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. • In 1980, the 18th Military Police Brigade deployed to Honduras in support of Operation Golden Pheasant. • The brigade was deployed to Kosovo in 1999 as part of the NATO peacekeeping mission. • In 2005, the 18th Military Police Brigade deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • The brigade has also supported humanitarian missions, such as providing relief after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. • The 18th Military Police Brigade was inactivated in 2015 but was reactivated in 2020 as part of the U.S. Army's restructuring plans. • The brigade's motto is "Fighting Crime, Always on Time," reflecting its commitment to law enforcement and security operations. • The unit's distinctive insignia features a red and white checkerboard pattern, symbolizing the military police's role in maintaining order and security.