435th SPS

The 435th Security Police Squadron (435th SPS) was an active United States Air Force security unit, primarily stationed at Rhein-Main Air Base in West Germany during the Cold War. Tasked with base security, law enforcement, and force protection, the squadron played a vital role in safeguarding critical airlift operations and U.S. personnel. Throughout its service, the 435th SPS responded to various security threats, adapting to evolving tactics and technologies. The unit was eventually inactivated following the drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe after the end of the Cold War.