293rd MP Co

• WWII Origins: The 293rd Military Police Company was first constituted on 13 January 1943 during World War II as part of the U.S. Army’s efforts to build up military police units for the European Theater. • Normandy Campaign: The company landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy shortly after D-Day in June 1944, supporting the Allied advance through France. • Battle of the Bulge: The unit played a critical role during the Battle of the Bulge, conducting traffic control and security operations under fire to keep vital supply lines open. • Post-WWII Service: After the war, the 293rd provided occupation duty in Germany, helping to maintain order during the reconstruction. • Cold War Era: Reactivated for service in Germany during the Cold War, the company provided security for U.S. installations and supported NATO operations. • Operation Desert Storm: The 293rd MP Company deployed to Southwest Asia in 1990-1991, where they conducted area security, prisoner of war operations, and convoy escorts during the Gulf War. • 9/11 and Homeland Defense: Following the September 11 attacks, elements of the company supported homeland security missions and force protection in the United States. • Global War on Terror: The 293rd deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan during the 2000s, performing law enforcement, detainee operations, and training missions alongside coalition forces. • Humanitarian Missions: The company has participated in disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, including missions in response to hurricanes and floods in the United States. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 293rd MP Company’s insignia features a green and gold shield, symbolizing the traditional colors of the Military Police Corps, with the motto "Order and Justice."