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07-APR-2004

16th MP Brigade Airborne

Worn from:
15 July 1981 - Current.

The star is emblematic of the military police branch of service
and connotes leadership and authority. The arrowhead is a symbol
for military preparedness and protection. All of the above, along
with the globe, symbolize the overall mission, capabilities,
and operational sphere of the organization.

Campaigns:
Vietnam (Counteroffensive Phases II/III/IV/V/VI,
Tet and Tet/69 Counteroffensives, Summer-Fall 1969,
Winter-Spring 1970, Sanctuary Counteroffensive,
Consolidation I and II),

Armed Forces Expeditions (Panama, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait).

Decorations:
Meritorious Unit Commendations Army (streamers embroidered
Vietnam 1966 - 1968, and Vietnam 1968 - 1969),
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm
(streamer embroidered Vietnam 1966 - 1971).

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Travis 18-Jan-2009 18:40
You have the wrong colored Airborne tab on this patch, it should be black with gold lettering. I was with 16th MP Bde for six years.