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  • Pathfinders support U.S. RQ-4B Global Hawk

    The 501st Combat Support Wing recently facilitated the temporary deployment of an RQ-4B Global Hawk to RAF Fairford, England. This deployment is part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s strategy to diversify operating locations and strengthen integration with NATO allies.

  • Pathfinders train battlefield skills

    Pathfinders demonstrate battlefield movement skills during Ready Airman Training (RAT) at RAF Alconbury, England, Aug. 21, 2024. RAT prepares Airmen to survive and operate during contingencies both at home station and deployed, including remote and contested environments.

  • Pathfinders host first ever 501st CSW combat dining-out

    Pathfinders hosted the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event

  • 501st CSW hosts first ALS class on RAF Alconbury

    The 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) recently graduated its first ever class of Airman Leadership School (ALS) students. 16 students representing 12 squadrons and groups across the wing, in addition to two instructors from RAF Feltwell, were pioneers in demonstrating a potential new capability for

  • 99th ERS Change of Command

    The 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron change of command ceremony was held on RAF Fairford, England July 26, 2024. The ceremony formally recognizes the transfer of the unit's responsibilities from Lt. Col. Jonathan D. Young to Lt. Col. Joseph J. Raisner.

  • RAF Fairford hosts Royal International Air Tattoo 2024

    The annual Royal International Air Tattoo is the world’s largest international airshow, held July 19-21, 2024, at RAF Fairford, England with support of the 501st Combat Support Wing. This year RIAT commemorated the 75th anniversary of NATO and the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. U.S.

  • AFWERX stems innovation at RIAT 2024

    Innovators networked in the RAF Astra tent during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) the world’s largest international airshow at RAF Fairford, England, July 20, 2024. Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing, 48th Fighter Wing and 100th Air Refueling Wing showcased grassroots innovation at

  • Pathfinder receives Air Medal for heroism during Operation ALLIES REFUGE

    Operation ALLIES REFUGE in Kabul, Afghanistan, is the largest Noncombatant Evacuation in U.S. Air Force history. Tech. Sgt. Kenneth W. Bish, 422nd Security Forces Squadron Plans and Programs noncommissioned officer in charge, was one of many to assist the successful evacuation of 122 thousand

  • Douglas A-26C Invader “Million Airess” visits Pathfinders

    A Douglas A-26C Invader known as the “Million Airess,” owned by the Vietnam War Flight Museum in Houston, landed at RAF Fairford, England, June 27, 2024. The Million Airess recently participated in a D-Day 80th anniversary ceremony over Normandy, France. The plane and crew landed at RAF Fairford to