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435th Security Forces Squadron

435th Security Forces Squadron
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unit_name435th Security Forces Squadron
imageExercise Frozen Defender 435 SFS secures airfield Image 1 of 12.jpg
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captionSquadron members perform a sweep on an airfield during an exercise at the former RCAF Station Grostenquin, France in 2020
dates1950–1952; 1952–1963; 1975–1995; 2004–present
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roleSecurity Forces
command_structureUnited States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
garrisonPulaski Barracks Army Installation, Germany
nicknameDefenders of the Gateway
decorations[[File:US Air Force Outstanding Unit Award - Stremer.jpg150px]]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (17x)
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award
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identification_symbol[[File:435 Security Forces Sq emblem.png165px]]
identification_symbol_label435th Security Forces Squadron emblem (approved 17 January 2006)

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. 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.

Lineage

  • 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

Assignments

  • 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

Stations

  • Miami International Airport, 22 October 1950 – 1 December 1952
  • Miami International Airport, 1 December 1952
  • Homestead Air Force Base, 25 July 1960 – 17 January 1963
  • Rhein Main Air Base, Germany, 1 July 1975 – 1 April 1995
  • Ramstein Air Base, Germany, 15 January 2004
  • Pulaski Barracks Army Installation, Germany, 30 April 2013 – present

References

Bibliography

References

  1. Lahue, Melissa. (2021-12-07). "435 Security Forces Squadron (USAFE)".
  2. ''Citus et Certus'', p.16
  3. "Close to home: Airborne troops jump onto Ramstein airfield".
  4. "435 AGOW Groups". Ramstein Public Affairs.
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