| 759th Military Police Battalion | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 42nd Military Police Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Carson, CO |
| Nickname | Lone Sentinel |
| Motto | "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 Burns |
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| 42nd MP BDE Should Patch | |
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 43rd Sustainment Brigade at Fort Carson, and is a part of the 42nd Military Police Brigade at Fort Lewis Washington.
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| Ribbon | Award | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Meritorious Unit Award | 1994 | for service in Guantanmo Bay | |
| Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) | 1990– 1991 | for service in Southwest Asia | |
| Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) | 2004 | for service in Iraq | |
| Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) | 2006– 2007 | for service in Iraq | |
| Navy Unit Commendation (Navy) | 2004 | for service in Operation Phantom Fury, Fallujah, Iraq | |
| Superior Unit Award | 1996– 1997 |