Auburn-based New York Army National Guard MPs Run Simulated Detainee Facility for Annual Training

FORT DRUM-- Soldiers of Headquarters Detachment, 102nd Military Police Battalion guard a simulated detention facility during annual training here on Friday, June 5, 2015. The detachment specializes in detainee operations and focused on that training during their two week Annual Training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Major Al Philips/ Released)

Jun 08, 2015

Over There, Over Here: Outgoing 102nd MP Battalion Commander Reflects on Units’ Successes

AUBURN, NY -- Maj. Michael Fowler (middle left) hands the 102nd Military Police Battalion colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Ciampolillo, the battalion sergeant major (middle, right) after assuming command of the New York Army National Guard battalion during a change-of-command ceremony here Sept. 8. During the ceremony, Col. James Pabis, the commander of the 153rd Troop Command (left), passed the colors from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Arthur Zegers (right) to Fowler, signifying the change of responsibility and authority for the battalion from one commander to another. Traditionally the unit’s colors marked the location of the commander on the battlefield, and the ceremony allowed the Soldiers to know who their commander was. (photo courtesy of the 102nd Military Police Battalion)

Sep 10, 2013