69th Military Police Detachment

08/24/2025

What a great week the 69 had during their nights FTX. We worked on veterinarian care, weapons, radios, NVGs, CQB, MWD detection, and personnel discovery during hours of limited visibility. I am super happy with the progression all our teams made. Sadly this is my last FTX as the KM of Fort Carson. We have been holding this event every quarter for the last two years, and I can truly say it has evolved into something I couldn’t imagine. This was a team effort and this unit has set the example. A special shoutout goes to K-9 unit for affording us the opportunity to train at this amazing training site, which was absolutely perfect.

07/29/2025

On 20 July 2025, the 69 welcomed back SSG David Sheriff from his kennel master rotation. We look forward to having SSG Sheriff back as our kennels journeys through some transitions.

07/28/2025

From 21-25 July 2025, the 69th went through Basic Decoy Development Program. This training program is designed to to educate and train handlers in foundational and advanced concepts of patrol dog development. The course integrates both classroom and practical application to ensure a well-rounded understanding of the principles of controlled aggression development. We can’t wait for to come back out in August for round 2.

07/26/2025

Always a great week when MarathonK9 Academy is in town!!

07/20/2025

Some sights of the week from the 69. On Wednesday, several Fort Carson medical units came down to the kennels to provide our handlers a CLS class while also receiving a K9 demonstration from our team. Thursday, few of our dog teams got the opportunity to train alongside the Colorado Springs’ EOD and ATF teams.

07/03/2025

This post is a bittersweet moment for all the members of the 69 MP DET (MWD), 759th MP BN, 89th MP BDE, and the US Army MWD Program. Today we had to say our goodbyes and farewells to SSG Raven Beggs, who has been our tremendous MWD Plans NCO for the last 2 and a half years. The 69 would not have been as successful as it has been over these years without the outstanding leadership of SSG Beggs. She was a motherly figure and leader for our kennels each and everyday. She cared an extreme amount for her Soldiers and she always placed their needs first. She stood in as the Kennel Master for several months on end. She was a light to what could easily be a chaotic work environment. Thank you SSG Beggs for the impact you had on us and good luck in all your future endeavors.

06/15/2025

Great training with great folks. Love the K9 relations built in the COS area.

06/13/2025

We are very proud to have two of our very own be recognized for this great coin. SSG Beggs and SPC Xiong truly deserve it. Crazy they are #1 and #2 on the list. Thank you

06/13/2025

We are very proud of this!! Two of our own from 69 are #1 and #2 to receive this great coin of recognition. Congrats SSG Beggs and SPC Xiong!!

As we celebrate Birthday, we proudly recognize and honor 63 extraordinary individuals – top recipients of the 's 250th Commemorative U.S. Army Birthday Coin.

These professionals represent the Active component, National Guard, Army Reserve, DoD Police, and DoD Security Guards, and they embody the very best of our Corps across the Army. Their dedication and commitment echo the spirit of the original 63 members of the Corps, who donned the blue uniform with yellow piping in 1778.

Congratulations to these outstanding professionals:
1. Staff Sgt. Raven S. Beggs
2. Spc. Kevin L. Xiong
3. Sgt. Joel B. Baker
4. Cpl. Ricardo J. Binet
5. 1st Lt. Ernest G. Cook
6. Maj. Courtney J. Goner
7. Sgt. 1st Class Robert N. Hernandez
8. Sgt. Tood W. Pechin
9. Spc. Spencer G. Ladner
10. 1st Sgt. Hoyle J. Shaw
11. Master Sgt. Richard Sheetz
12. Staff Sgt. Nathon Villarreal
13. Staff Sgt. Jessica Blake
14. Spc. Matthew A. Feroli
15. Sgt. Erick Miranda
16. Staff Sgt. Zachary D. Clements
17. Sgt. 1st Class Christian Garcia
18. Capt. Joshua Clark
19. Sgt. 1st Class Krystal Dao
20. 1st Lt. Patrick R. Duffy
21. 2nd Lt. Haley S. Kerart
22. Staff Sgt. Justin T. Parsons
23. Sgt. 1st Class Trevor C. Preston
24. Pfc. Abdeley Fernandez
25. Maj. Larry Boggs
26. Master Sgt. Emerson J. Sullivan
27. Capt. Graham C. Ucchino
28. Sgt. 1st Class Greggory Pack
29. Sgt. 1st Class Brandon White
30. 1st Sgt. Domanic Bloomfield
31. Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony M. DeLawrence
32. Lt. Col. Melissa L. Lewis
33. Sgt. Maj. Negron-Ramos
34. Maj. Aaron M. Rider
35. Col. Christopher Rivers
36. Pfc. Jaylen J. Green
37. Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Gordan
38. Staff Sgt. Justin M. Bixler
39. Sgt. 1st Class Melanie M. Calvert
40. 1st Lt. Tracey D. Cunningham
41. Staff Sgt. Christopher Fountain
42. Sgt. Matthew Kennedy
43. 1st Lt. Nina K. Ledbetter
44. Staff Sgt. Drew M. McUmber
45. 1st Sgt. Matthew S. Oliver
46. Capt. Diego A. Salgado
47. Staff Sgt. Enrique S. Sanchez
48. Staff Sgt. Henry W. Beecher
49. Sgt. 1st Class Brandon L. Galvin
50. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Krystal M. Johnston
51. Sgt. 1st Class Dustin O. Keeling
52. Capt. Alan Martinez
53. Sgt. 1st Class Danette J. Rosado-Maldonado
54. 1st Sgt. Luis R. Ventura
55. Sgt. 1st Class Edward I. Chase
56. Rachel B. Burke, DES
57. Robert R. Wilson, DES
58. Samuel G. LaCosse, DES
59. Guard Jason A. Picanco
60. Detective Tracey Wirth
61. Mr. Todd Pidone
62. Chief Richard W. Vater
63. Michael A. Champa, DES

06/12/2025

Another great training day for the 69 MP DET (MWD). This training was the second iteration of our joint training conducted and developed by CSPD K9. This training brought together multiple K9 departments around Colorado and DoD Kennels. Training this week included various advanced bite scenarios that simulate real life situations, explosive/narcotics detection, and HME imprinting. We truly value the connections we have built with all our K9 counterparts in Colorado. This amount knowledge in one area only equals one thing, greater mission success for our teams.

The Kennels along with the 759th MP BN recognized Officer Kelly and Officer BJ for their efforts to orchestrate these great training events.

06/08/2025

Some sights of June from 69!

05/29/2025

Today the 69 had to say their sad farewells to one of our tops NCOs, SGT Evan Tortorigi. SGT Tortorigi has been a staple and pillar of consistency, leadership, work ethic, and morale for the detachment for the last five years. We will sorely miss SGT Tortorigi and his positive energy he brought each and every day. We wish him and his family nothing but great luck and success in their next chapter of life! Once a war dog always a war dog! Thank you SGT Tortorigi!