501st Combat Support Wing

a B-2 Spirit flies overhead

Airmen hold a large American flag across a stadium field

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U.S. Air Force Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team members assigned to the Air Force Civil Engineer Center conduct pavement core sampling at RAF Fairford, England, September 2nd 2026. The team collected core samples to examine pavement thickness and subsurface conditions as part of a comprehensive assessment of the airfield’s structural capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

A Look Beneath Fairford’s Flightline
RAF Croughton conducted an Active-Shooter Exercise on Aug. 24, 2026. The exercise evaluated coordinated emergency response and casualty-evacuation while defenders practiced securing the facility while assisting injured personnel.

RAF Croughton Conducts Active-Shooter Exercise
Pathfinders position a hose during waste-removal operations at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 4, 2026. Routine maintenance keeps critical equipment operational and ready to support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Adam Enbal)

Dirty Jobs: RAF Fairford edition
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jahrin Daniels, 422nd Air Base Squadron military postal clerk, labels an incoming package at the RAF Fairford Post Office, England, Aug. 5, 2026. The post office processes personal and official mail while providing package shipping and receiving services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

Delivering morale at RAF Fairford
A U.S. Air Force military working dog deployed to the 422nd Security Forces Squadron engages a simulated suspect at RAF Fairford, England, July 30, 2026. The training sharpened military working dog teams’ ability to support security forces response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

Military working dog teams sharpen readiness at RAF Fairford
Pathfinders pose for a photo during a combat dining-in

501st CSW celebrates Pathfinder Day with Combat Dining-In
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach and his wife, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach, speak with Royal Air Force Sqn. Ldr. Jayne M. Robertson, RAF Fairford commander

CSAF and CMSAF visit RAF Fairford
Warren E. Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Michael J. Jewell

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

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