435th Security Forces Squadron

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/HQRamstein Air Base, Germany
NicknameDefenders of the Gateway
MottosLive to fight, fight to live.
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (17x)

Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Insignia
435th 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

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

Assignments

Stations

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. Archived from the original on 17 November 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2016.

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

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