500th Military Intelligence Brigade (United States)
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The 500th Military Intelligence Brigade is a unit of the United States Army and subordinate to the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command. Its mission is to provide tailored, multi-disciplined intelligence and intelligence capabilities in support of USARPAC and other Commands, to defeat adversaries, promote regional stability, support partners and allies, and protect US interests. The 500th is headquartered at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
500th Military Intelligence Brigade | |
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Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Part of | United States Army Intelligence and Security Command |
Garrison/HQ | Schofield Barracks |
Nickname(s) | Pacific Vanguard |
Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation Superior Unit Award |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | COL Carol M. Stauffer |
Brigade Command Sergeant Major | CSM Billy J. Budd |
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Fukuhara Hall, the 500th's HQ, is named for Col Harry K. Fukuhara, a Japanese-American Military Intelligence Hall of Fame inductee who served with the Military Intelligence Service during World War 2.[1][2]