Served as a Military Police Team Leader assigned to the 978th Military Police Company at Fort Bliss, Texas. Led and supervised a small team of Soldiers during law enforcement, security, and force protection operations, ensuring compliance with military regulations and operational standards. Deployed for 180 days in support of Operation Sustain Liberty (Operations Other Than War), assisting with troop drawdown and transition operations in Panama. Responsibilities included coordinating patrol activities, maintaining accountability of personnel and equipment, supporting area security and law enforcement missions, and operating in a joint and multinational environment during a period of operational transition.