720th Military Police Bn

Mission Statement

The 720th Military Police Battalion, "Soldiers of the Gauntlet," was first constituted on 10 January 1942 in the Regular Army as the 720th Military Police Battalion. It was activated during World II at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland on 20 January 1942. The Battalion served in 3 major campaigns during the Second World War while based in Australia and New Guinea before relocating to Yokohama, Japan on 2 September 1945, as part of the occupational force. The Battalion relocated to Fort Hood, Texas on 21 February 1955.

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Forces Command RSS Feed Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:02 ESTFORSCOM

Take 5 with Greta Silvestri Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:33:05 EDT(Episode 11 Series 1) Greta Silvestri may be a little lady, but she has the courage, tenacity, and drive to tame horses, toss pizzas, and equalize any...
The Language of War: New gear improves communication with partner forces Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:48:41 EDTach time the American M1A2 Abrams tanks let loose with their 120 mm smoothbore guns during a multinational live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training...
FORSCOM-led AUSA panel discusses warfighting, readiness, lethality Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:07:19 EDTThe commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, Gen. Andrew Poppas, took to the stage along with several other guests, during a Contemporary Militar...
Poppas: 'Our Soldiers stand ready; readiness is a Total Army effort' Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:20:31 EDTâ€œWe are a Total Army, by doctrine, by design, by the very nature of our service. The only way that we win is when all of our formations train and fight...
FORSCOM to focus on Army readiness, transforming in contact at AUSA Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:59:37 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€” The annual Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting 2024 kicks-off Oct. 14-16, 2024, with the theme, â€œTransforming for...
Take 5 with Chris Suhre Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:05:26 EDT(Series 1 Post 8) Chris Suhre spent 20 years on active duty and currently has 23 years under his belt as a civil servant. So, whatâ€™s he doing thatâ€™s ke...
2024 Maneuver Warfighter Conference highlights the future fight and leadership Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:17:51 EDTFORT MOORE, Ga. â€” â€œWarfighting is our focus,â€ said Gen. Andrew Poppas, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command. â€œWe [have to] be ready for ten year...
Take 5 with SPC Sirraya Charles Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:46:16 EDT(Series 1 Post 7) Hey reader! Glad youâ€™re here because I got to interview a female Soldier whoâ€™s not only a bad mamma-jamma, but is someone who, despi...
New FORSCOM leaders come together Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:30:55 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. (August 1, 2024) â€“ For any organization to function and thrive there must be a clear plan with direction. For the new senior Army lea...
Take 5 with Dee McNutt Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:17:07 EDTSeries 1 Episode 6 Silent professionals. Maybe you know one. They donâ€™t seek accolades. They do their job, do it well, inspire others along the way, an...
Take 5 with SSG Tiffany Vance Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:23:10 EDTWelcome back readers, and please join me in a huge round of applause for a Soldier who came to her senses when she ditched the Marines, said â€œno moreâ€ t...
Take 5 with Jonina Young Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:29:23 EDTMost teenagers have zero clue what they want to be when they grow up and â€œadultingâ€ after high school where you work and pay bills? Yeah, thatâ€™s usually...
Fast, precise data for the masses Fri, 31 May 2024 07:42:05 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C., May 30, 2024 â€“ A three-day inaugural Army Data Summit brought data managers and analysists from across the Army together for a multi...
Military audience reflects on leadership and faith Wed, 29 May 2024 10:25:45 EDTFort Liberty Soldiers, Civilians, and Veterans, gathered for a luncheon as part of a National Day of Prayer, to pay tribute to servicemembers who lost t...
Take 5 with SFC John Neely Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:25:26 EDTWell, well. Look whoâ€™s back for yet another five minutes of fun, fact-filled Shenaniganâ€™s here, on Take 5! Iâ€™m Mikie P, and this monthâ€™s sacrificial lam...

III Armored Corps RSS Feed Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:02 ESTIII Corps

Retention; supporting the career of Griffin Soldiers Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:13:45 ESTRetention plays a pivotal role in shaping the career trajectories of Soldiers, offering essential guidance and support as service members navigate their...
Youth, military police bridge gap through sporting event Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:13:21 ESTIn a display of community and camaraderie, the Fort Cavazos Child & Youth Services and the Cavalry Family Housing Resident Advisory Board hosted a â€œKids...
Soldier reflects on service, Veterans Day as fourth-generation service member Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:12:38 ESTAs Veterans Day approaches, stories of bravery, honor and sacrifice come to mind, reminding people of the legacy carried by the nationâ€™s service members...
Persevering through family dilemmas Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:43:10 EDTIn the demanding world of military service, challenges of duty often extend beyond training and combat, intertwining with the complexities of personal l...
Committed to serving our Nation Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:16:58 EDTDALLAS â€” At the AT&T Stadium during football season, it is inevitable to see Dallas Cowboys fans tailgating, yelling at the opposing teamâ€™s fans, â€œthis...
III Armored Corps learns from history during Remagen Ready Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:16:47 EDTAt the Association of the United States Armyâ€™s 2023 Annual Meeting, Gen. Randy George, 41st chief of staff of the Army, delivered a speech that highligh...
Care for the Wounded: Unit Ministry Teams Integrate into Joint Emergency Medical Exercise Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:15:37 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas â€” From 3-7 June 2024, 37 chaplain and religious affairs specialists from the III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, TX participated in...
Women's Equality Day spotlight: Sgt. 1st Class Maria Devers Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:57:53 EDTBOLESÅAWIEC, Poland - Women have played a vital role in the U.S. Army since its creation more than 248 years ago. According to a U.S. Army article "Wome...
For Task Force Ivy Soldier, language is about connecting to centuries of culture Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:19:35 EDTBEMOWO PISKIE, Poland â€“ Some call him a language maestro. Some call him a genius. Others may call him a cunning linguist. He simply calls himself John.
Fostering Innovation: Texas A&M hosts Phantom Invents 2023 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:31:42 EDTCOLLEGE STATION, Texas â€” A week of Aggie and Phantom Warrior ingenuity culminated on June 16, 2023 at the final presentations for the 2023 Phantom Inven...
Developing the future of the Signal Corps: The Enlisted Signal Symposium Mon, 22 May 2023 14:37:11 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas â€“ For the first time in recent history, the highest-ranking enlisted signal Soldiers in the Army descended on The Great Place to tak...
III Armored Corps honors outgoing general officers, welcomes newest from UK Mon, 08 May 2023 14:50:34 EDTFORT HOOD, Texas â€“ At a ceremony at the III Armored Corps headquarters, Soldiers, families, and community leaders gathered May 4 to bid farewell to two...
Army sustainment, logistics integral during III Armored Corps Warfighter 23-4 Mon, 08 May 2023 14:49:17 EDTFORT HOOD, Texas â€“ The III Armored Corps completed Warfighter 23-4 at Fort Hood, Texas, April 27th, 2022, after two weeks of simulated battlefield opera...
1st Medical Brigade supports III Armored Corps Warfighter at Fort Hood Wed, 03 May 2023 14:47:05 EDTStory by Cpt. Royal Banks FORT HOOD, Texas - During III Armored Corpsâ€™ Warfighter 23-4, which ran the last two weeks of April, 2023, the 1st Medical Bri...
U.S. Army Vice Chief visits III Armored Corps, tours Warfighter progress at Fort Hood Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:13:13 EDTVice Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Randy A. George, visited with the Soldiers of III Armored Corps during Warfighter 23-4 at Fort Hood, Texas, April...