435th Security Forces Squadron

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435th Security Forces Squadron
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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
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
RoleSecurity Forces
Part of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
Garrison/HQ Pulaski Barracks Army Installation, Germany
Nickname(s)Defenders of the Gateway
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (17x) [1]
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award [2]
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435th Security Forces Squadron emblem (approved 17 January 2006) [1] 435 Security Forces Sq emblem.png

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]

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Lineage

Activated in the reserve on 22 October 1950
Ordered into active service on 1 March 1951
Inactivated on 1 December 1952
Inactivated on 17 January 1963
Activated on 1 July 1975
Inactivated on 1 April 1995
Returned to permanent status on 10 December 2003
Activated on 15 January 2004 [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.

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