Douglas Warnick

The 549th Military Police Company (MP Co.), known as the “Dragon Fighters,” was originally constituted on 15 July 1942 and activated at Fort Ontario, New York. During World War II, the unit provided critical military police support in the European Theater, contributing to law enforcement, security, and prisoner-of-war operations. Over the decades, the 549th MP Co. has deployed to various locations, including Panama during Operation Just Cause, the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, in support of both combat and peacekeeping missions. Today, the unit remains an integral part of the 385th Military Police Battalion, stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, continuing its legacy of discipline, protection, and service.

The Arlington Virginia ASA (Army Security Agency) was a significant U.S. Army signals intelligence unit stationed in Arlington, Virginia, during the Cold War era. Tasked with intercepting and analyzing foreign communications, the unit played a vital role in gathering intelligence for national defense. Its personnel specialized in cryptology, electronic surveillance, and linguistics, supporting broader NSA and Department of Defense missions. The Arlington Virginia ASA contributed substantially to intelligence efforts until the Army Security Agency was integrated into the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) in 1977, marking the end of its independent operations.

The 984th Military Police (MP) Company, known as the "Dragon Fighters," was constituted on 2 June 1942 and activated at Camp Riley, Minnesota. Over its distinguished history, the unit has provided law enforcement, security, and combat support in various operations, including deployments to Europe during World War II and later missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 984th MP Company is recognized for its professionalism and dedication, earning multiple commendations for its service in both peacetime and combat environments. Today, it remains an integral part of the U.S. Army’s law enforcement and force protection efforts.