David Balliet

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops, Berlin Brigade (HHC Special Troops) was a vital component of the U.S. Army Berlin Brigade during the Cold War. Activated in post-World War II Berlin, the unit provided essential command, control, and administrative support to the brigade’s specialized elements, including military police, signal, and intelligence units. HHC Special Troops played a key role in maintaining readiness, discipline, and operational effectiveness amidst the geopolitical tensions of a divided city. The unit remained active until the brigade’s deactivation in 1994, following the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.

The 293rd Military Police Company (293rd MP Co) was first constituted on 2 June 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated at Fort Custer, Michigan. During World War II, the unit served with distinction in the European Theater, providing critical law enforcement and security operations. Over the decades, the 293rd has deployed in support of numerous missions, including operations in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where its soldiers conducted route security, area patrols, and detainee operations. The company continues to uphold its proud legacy as part of the U.S. Army’s Military Police Corps, supporting both combat and peacekeeping missions worldwide.