595th Military Police Company

• Activation and Origins: The 595th Military Police Company was first activated during World War II, serving as part of the U.S. Army’s growing need for military police units during the global conflict. • World War II Service: The company provided essential law enforcement, route security, and prisoner of war (POW) operations during the European Theater, helping maintain discipline among troops and managing captured enemy combatants. • Cold War Deployments: Throughout the Cold War, the 595th was periodically activated and inactivated, supporting various U.S. Army installations and operations both at home and abroad. • Operation Desert Storm: Members of the 595th MP Company deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing convoy security, POW handling, and base security missions in the Middle East. • Guantanamo Bay Mission: The 595th MP Company played a critical role in the early 2000s at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where it was tasked with detainee operations at the Joint Task Force Guantanamo detention facilities. • Humanitarian Assistance: The unit has been involved in humanitarian and disaster relief operations, including providing security and order in the aftermath of natural disasters affecting U.S. interests overseas. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The company’s insignia reflects its law enforcement mission and its proud service history, often featuring crossed pistols and the scales of justice. • Training Excellence: The 595th is known for its rigorous training in both combat and law enforcement techniques, often conducting joint exercises with allied military police units from NATO partners. • Global Deployments: Over the decades, the 595th MP Company has deployed to numerous countries, including Germany, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo, supporting peacekeeping, stability, and security operations. • Veteran Legacy: Veterans of the 595th MP Company have formed strong alumni networks, regularly holding reunions and supporting current service members through mentorship and charitable initiatives.