Site Dedication
This site is dedicated to those that served under its guidon and who made the sacrifices for their country's call to duty to include those spouses and families kept the home life going. Most of us were not heroes in the true sense of the word but we were and continue to be patriots that know and cherish the values of this great country. May all that served know that we had the privilege of serving in an outstanding unit who's long and dedicated history will last well beyond our years.
Unit History
The 552nd Military Police Company began its history in 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan as the 552nd Military Police Escort Guard Company. It retained that designated during World War II and the Korean War. When it was activated during the Berlin Crisis in 1961 it was re-designated the 552nd Military Police Company which it currently retains. This Military Police Company returned from France to Fort Benning, Georgia. From Fort Benning it deployed to Vietnam serving there from 1966-1972.
Presently the unit assigned to the 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade is based in Hawaii and is now deployed to Iraq. Our thoughts and prayers are with those serving and for their families that wait at home for their safe return. More History . . .
Bob Dolan and Samuel Midget Remembered on Memorial Page (under construction)
Bob Dolan who recently suffered a fatal heart attack at his home in Illinois has been added to the Memorial Page. Bob was a active attendee to all our reunions. He will be missed by those who knew him. We have also been notified of the passing of Samuel Midget.
Plaques Arrive in Iraq
Just received word that the plaques have arrived in Mosul, Iraq and that the "Deuce" will start passing them out at the next roll call. They have promised to send pictures. It was a big project and it's great that 160 plaques have arrived at their destination. Each member of the 552nd will be receiving one with their name laser engraved on it. The materiels 
were purchased with monies donated by those in Iraq and from the purchase of plaques by Vietnam Deuce Vets and even a couple of my high school classmates. Some of the wood was donated by a good friend Robert Timmerman, owner of a lumber company in Austin, TX. "Thanks Robert". This has truly been satisfying project and my privilege to be able to show appreciation to those soldiers who are building on the outstanding history of what I consider the best MP Company in the Army, both now and in the past.
My Next Project: 728th Military Police Battalion Plaques
I have been asked and have agreed to provide plaques to the members of the parent headquarters of the "Deuce", the 728th MP Bn's 90 members. This project will begin shortly with hopes of completing it in about 3 weeks. Each plaque takes about an hour of machine, finishing, and assembly time to complete each plaque. The support of the members of the "Deuce" is critical in keeping this and future projects going.
New Orleans Awaits the Deuce. Are you coming?
New Orleans has been selected as the site for the 2008 reunion. The dates will be June 16 to 21 (Monday through Saturday). We will be staying at the Four Points Sheridan Hotel, 6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd at I 10, Metairie, LA. Reservation number is 1-888-627-9017 or 1-504-885-5700, Fax 1-504-888-5815. The event number is 863. The contracted room rates are $69 per night plus taxes. Email Harry Battle if you are planning to attend and have not made reservations. Most of the rooms contracted for are filled and he will need to increase that number. EMAIL HARRY (link).
The hotel reports that it has undergone a $4 million top to bottom renovation with every room equipped with new, inviting furniture and amenities. More reunion news plus photos of past reunions to include MPEG Reunions.
Wall Plaques Sales to Support the 552nd in Iraq and to Fund this Website.
Your support for those on the front lines in Iraq is still needed. 
You can support this effort with the purchase of a plaque recognizing your own service with the profits going toward the purchase of materiels already acquired and those that will be needed in the future. A donation of $35 will be appreciated. You can send your checks to David Kennedy, 12004 Grey Rock Lane, Austin, TX 78750-1433. The appropriate dates of your service will be laser engraved on your plaque.
Link to Patriotic Music Worth Listening to:
Seven Year Old Sings National Anthem The kid does a a fantastic job of singing but watch the unpatriotic players who fail to honor their country.