759th Military Police Battalion
The 759th Military Police Battalion is a military police battalion in the United States Army. It is currently stationed at Fort Carson, CO – "The Mountain Post". It is administratively controlled by the 4th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade at Fort Carson, and is a part of the 89th Military Police Brigade at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
| 759th Military Police Battalion | |
|---|---|
Coat of Arms | |
| Active | 19 August 1942 – 1 November 1953 Germany 6 June 1968 – Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Military Police |
| Role | Military Police |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 89th Military Police Brigade (United States) |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Carson, CO |
| Nickname(s) | Lone Sentinel |
| Motto(s) | "Tenez La Porte" Hold the Gate |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Engagements | World War II Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Decorations | Joint Meritorious Unit Award Meritorious Unit Commendation (3) |
| Battle honours | Operation Phantom Fury |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Lieutenant Colonel Scott P. Nelson |
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| Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| 89th MP BDE Shoulder Patch | |
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