607th MP Battalion

• World War II Origins: The 607th Military Police Battalion was originally constituted on 22 January 1943 in the Army of the United States, and activated on 26 February 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. • European Theater Service: During World War II, the 607th MP Battalion served in the European Theater, participating in critical campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Prisoner of War Operations: The battalion played a crucial role in handling and processing thousands of German prisoners of war throughout its deployment in Europe. • Postwar Inactivation: After the end of World War II, the 607th MP Battalion was inactivated in France on 10 June 1946. • Korean War Reactivation: The battalion was reactivated on 18 March 1951 during the Korean War, later serving in various locations across the United States and overseas. • Motto and Insignia: The 607th MP Battalion’s motto is "Ever Vigilant," reflecting the unit’s core mission of upholding law and order and ensuring security. • Support to Eighth Army: In recent decades, the 607th MP Battalion has been stationed in South Korea, providing law enforcement support to the United States Eighth Army and United States Forces Korea. • Critical Role in the Korean Peninsula: The unit has been instrumental in maintaining discipline, conducting investigations, and supporting force protection on the Korean Peninsula, especially during periods of heightened tension. • Humanitarian and Community Engagement: Soldiers of the 607th have participated in community outreach, disaster relief, and joint training exercises with Republic of Korea military police forces. • Legacy of Service: With a distinguished lineage stretching back to World War II, the 607th MP Battalion continues to adapt to modern challenges, upholding a legacy of vigilance, professionalism, and international cooperation.