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  • U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Visits RAF Fairford

    Warren E. Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, visited RAF Fairford, England, on April 17, 2026. The visit included interactions with Airmen and senior enlisted leaders across the installation and highlighted specialized capabilities supporting global operations.

  • Pixels and Pathfinders

    RAF FAIRFORD, England — Airmen and their family members participated in the first 501st Combat Support Wing Air Force Gaming tournament at RAF Fairford, England, April 24, 2026. The event brought together more than 30 competitors and dozens of spectators, more than doubling initial projections.

  • Pathfinder Spark Program Ignites Innovation at 501st Combat Support Wing

    A program at the 501st Combat Support Wing is empowering Airmen to solve workplace challenges and improve their units, using data driven decisions to turn grassroots ideas into funded realities.The Pathfinder Spark program, led by Nick Underwood, 501st CSW Wing Process Manager and Innovation Lead,

  • RAF Alconbury F-5E Tiger II replica removal and donation

    A U.S. Air Force F-5E Tiger II replica was lifted retired at RAF Alconbury, England, April 1, 2026. The fiberglass aircraft was originally installed in 1981 as a gate guardian representing the 527th Aggressor Squadron. The aircraft was donated by RAF Alconbury to the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre

  • Community Unites to Honor Lancaster Crash Victims

    U.S. and UK military personnel joined local community members for a memorial service at RAF Welford, England, Mar. 31, 2026. The service honored the brave multinational crew of 101 Squadron Lancaster DV290 SR-X, which tragically crashed on the airfield at RAF Welford March 31st 1944.The team was

  • Air Force updates fitness test requirements

    Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.

  • 99th ERS U-2 Operations at RAF Fairford

    Members of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron conduct ground operations while snow touched down at RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026, proof that no matter the weather we keep it moving at the 501st Combat Support Wing!

  • Pathfinders Celebrate the Season with Local Students

    Pathfinders from the 420th Munitions Squadron teamed up with local schools near RAF Welford, England, Dec. 16, 2025 to spread holiday cheer with a Santa story time and other festive treats, strengthening community connections along the way.

  • Honoring the Fallen at Greenham Common

    Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing and the local community attended a memorial service at Greenham Common, England, Dec. 12, 2025. Pathfinders from the 420th Munitions Squadron joined the Royal British Legion and members of the local community to commemorate U.S. Airmen and Soldiers who lost

  • 501st CSW Takes on Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05

    Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 brought together Pathfinders from across the 501st Combat Support Wing to strengthen readiness and evaluate the wing’s ability to operate in a contested environment.