7100 Security Police Sq

• Origins: The 7100th Security Police Squadron (7100 SPS) was activated at Lindsey Air Station, Wiesbaden, Germany, serving as the security and law enforcement unit for USAFE Headquarters and its dependent facilities. • Cold War Role: During the Cold War, the squadron played a critical part in base defense and anti-terrorism efforts, especially after incidents like the bombing of the Rhein-Main Air Base in 1985. • VIP Protection: The 7100 SPS provided security for high-level visitors, including U.S. presidents, NATO officials, and dignitaries visiting USAFE headquarters in the heart of Europe. • Hostage Response: Members of the 7100 SPS trained with German Polizei and U.S. special operations forces in hostage rescue and counter-terrorism tactics during the height of RAF (Red Army Faction) activity. • Desert Shield/Storm Deployments: Personnel from the squadron deployed to the Middle East in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, augmenting base defense at forward locations. • Community Integration: The unit was well-known among the local German community for its outreach programs, annual open house events, and participation in German-American friendship festivals. • K-9 Teams: The 7100 SPS maintained a robust military working dog section, with teams regularly winning USAFE competitions in detection and patrol skills. • Inactivation: The squadron was inactivated in the mid-1990s following the closure of Lindsey Air Station and the drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe after the Cold War. • Legacy: Many traditions and personnel of the 7100 SPS were absorbed by successor units at Ramstein Air Base, ensuring continuity of security operations in the region. • Veteran Community: Alumni of the 7100 SPS maintain an active online presence, sharing stories and memorabilia, and organizing reunions to preserve the unit’s proud history.