500th Military Intelligence Brigade (United States)

The 500th Military Intelligence Brigade is a unit of the United States Army and subordinate to the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command. Its mission is to provide tailored, multi-disciplined intelligence and intelligence capabilities in support of USARPAC and other Commands, to defeat adversaries, promote regional stability, support partners and allies, and protect US interests. The 500th is headquartered at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

500th Military Intelligence Brigade
500th MI Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Part ofUnited States Army Intelligence and Security Command
Garrison/HQSchofield Barracks
Nickname(s)Pacific Vanguard
DecorationsMeritorious Unit Commendation
Superior Unit Award
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCOL Carol M. Stauffer
Brigade Command Sergeant MajorCSM Billy J. Budd
Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia

Fukuhara Hall, the 500th's HQ, is named for Col Harry K. Fukuhara, a Japanese-American Military Intelligence Hall of Fame inductee who served with the Military Intelligence Service during World War 2.

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