435th Security Forces Squadron

The 435th Security Forces Squadron (435 SFS) is an airborne-capable United States Air Force Security Forces squadron based at Pulaski Barracks Army Installation, Germany.[3][1] The 435th Security Forces Squadron's mission is to secure, protect and defend Air Force weapons systems, air base assets, personnel, and resources. The squadron was most recently activated at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on 15 January 2004.[1]

435th Security Forces Squadron
Squadron members perform a sweep on an airfield during an exercise at the former RCAF Station Grostenquin, France in 2020
Active1950–1952; 1952–1963; 1975–1995; 2004–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleSecurity Forces
Part ofUnited States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
Garrison/HQPulaski Barracks Army Installation, Germany
Nickname(s)Defenders of the Gateway
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (17x)[1]

Joint Meritorious Unit Award[2]
Insignia
435th Security Forces Squadron emblem (approved 17 January 2006)[1]

Lineage

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  • Constituted as the 435 Air Police Squadron on 8 September 1950
Activated in the reserve on 22 October 1950
Ordered into active service on 1 March 1951
Inactivated on 1 December 1952
  • Activated in the reserve on 1 December 1952
Inactivated on 17 January 1963
  • Redesignated 435th Security Police Squadron
Activated on 1 July 1975
Inactivated on 1 April 1995
  • Converted to provisional status and designated 435th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron on 5 February 2001
Returned to permanent status on 10 December 2003
  • Redesignated 435th Security Forces Squadron on 15 December 2003
Activated on 15 January 2004[1]

Assignments

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  • 435th Air Base Group, 22 October 1950 – 1 December 1952
  • 435th Air Base Group, 1 December 1952 – 17 January 1963
  • 435th Combat Support Group (later 435th Support Group), 1 July 1975 – 1 April 1995
  • 435th Security Police Group, 15 January 2004
  • 435th Mission Support Group, 3 May 2005
  • 435th Contingency Response Group, 16 July 2009 – present[4]

Stations

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Lahue, Melissa (7 December 2021). "435 Security Forces Squadron (USAFE)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  2. ^ Citus et Certus, p.16
  3. ^ "Close to home: Airborne troops jump onto Ramstein airfield". dvidshub.net. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  4. ^ "435 AGOW Groups". Ramstein Public Affairs. Retrieved 6 January 2016.

  This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

Bibliography

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  • Anonymous (2006). Citus et Certus: Swift and Sure. Ramstein AB, Germany: 435th Air Base Wing History Office.
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