529th MP Co.

• World War II Origins: The 529th Military Police Company was first constituted on 15 December 1942 during World War II, supporting US Army operations across the European Theater. • Campaign Credits: The unit earned campaign participation credits in several major WWII campaigns, including Rhineland and Central Europe. • Post-War Berlin Service: After World War II, the 529th MP Co. was assigned to Berlin, Germany, playing a pivotal role in maintaining order in the divided city during the Cold War. • Berlin Duty Train Escorts: The company was famously responsible for escorting the US Army's Berlin Duty Train through East Germany, a risky and highly sensitive mission during the Cold War. • Unit Nickname: The 529th is known as the "Honor Guard of the American Sector," reflecting their ceremonial and protective duties in Berlin. • Checkpoint Charlie Presence: The unit regularly manned US checkpoints in Berlin, including the iconic Checkpoint Charlie, interacting with both Allied and Soviet forces. • Security for US Officials: The 529th provided protective services for visiting US dignitaries and officials in Berlin, including presidents and high-ranking military officers. • Berlin Wall Fall: Members of the 529th were present and on duty in Berlin during the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, witnessing history firsthand. • Reactivation and Deployments: The unit was inactivated after the Cold War but later reactivated, serving in various locations and missions including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 529th MP Co.'s distinctive unit insignia features a key and a sword, symbolizing their role in both security and combat operations throughout their history.