It is with great pride and admiration that the MPRA joins the USAMPS Leadership to announce the results of the 2026 Military Police Corps Regimental Honors Board. This year’s honorees exemplify the highest standards of excellence, dedication, and service to the Regiment, the Army and our Communities.
Please join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements across the following categories:
Hall of Fame Inductees – Class of 2026
Major General (Retired) Cary Cowan
Colonel (Retired) Robert Taradash
Colonel (Retired) John Voorhees
Colonel (Retired) Charles Williams
Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Retired) Michael Turner
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) James Breckinridge
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Bradley Cross
First Sergeant Emmett Parker (Valorous)
Distinguished Members of the Corps
Colonel (Retired) Timothy MacDonald
Colonel (Retired) Christopher Wilson
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Keith Baranow
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Raymond Humphrey
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Jeffrey Palmer
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Angela Wilson
Sergeant Major (Retired) Michael Donohue
First Sergeant (Retired) Antonio Williams
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Mark Weber Professional Writing Award
From Competition to Command Post: Developing Operationally Adroit MP NCOs
Sergeant Major Zachary Wriston
Master Sergeant Keith Kinnerson
Master Sergeant Robert Bunch
Sergeant First Class Brooke Grether
Sergeant First Class Justin Howard
CW5 Philip E. Tackett Excellence in Policing Award
Special Agent (MSG) Jada Masawi – U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (USACID), Family & Sexual Violence Division, Quantico, VA
RCSM James W. Frye NCO of Excellence Award
We received an exceptional field of nominations this year, demonstrating the high caliber of Noncommissioned Officers in all Compos leading within our Regiment. The competition included 15 SFC-MSG/1SG packets and 18 SGT-SSG packets. The winners were selected by an extensive evaluation by a panel comprised of various board members, including former Regimental Command Sergeant Majors.
SFC-MSG/1SG Category- 1SG Ethan J. Smith, 108th MP Company, 503D MP BN
SGT-SSG Category- SGT Bryce A. Hale, 550th Military Working Dog Detachment, 503D MP BN
Honorary Regimental Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Harold Burleson, RCSM #6
Each of these honorees has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the values and traditions of the Military Police Corps Regiment, leaving a lasting impact on our community. Their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to us all, and we are grateful for their service and leadership.
We invite you to celebrate their achievements at the upcoming Regimental Honors Ceremony on 24 September at 0900 in the Lincoln Hall Auditorium at Fort Leonard Wood or livestream through the MPRA Facebook Page. Your support continues to strengthen the bonds of our Regiment and honors the legacy of those who serve.
Our Regimental Honors POCs in DPO will coordinate directly with the HoF, LTC Weber, CW5 Tackett, RCSM Frye and Honorary Regimental Sergeant Major awardees for their potential in person attendance.
Congratulations to all the 2026 honorees!