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  • RAF Welford ammunition movement

    Service members from the 420th Munitions Squadron transferred ammunition from RAF Welford to Wales on Jan. 4, 2025. Pathfinders coordinated the safe transportation of ammunition from truck to ship with British counterparts.

  • 501st Combat Support Wing powers BTF 25-1 mission success

    Over the past month the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) has hosted the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) and four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1. During that period, Pathfinders seamlessly provided passenger and cargo movement, inprocessing,

  • Lockheed U-2 visitor tour

    The 501st Combat Support Wing welcomed members from the Spitfire AA810 project, Boeing, and the Royal International Air Tattoo to RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 9, 2024, for a tour of the iconic Lockheed U-2. Guests gained a deeper understanding of the 501st CSW and 99th ERS missions while connecting

  • 501st Combat Support Wing mission day

    The 501st Combat Support Wing held a Wing mission day at RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 4, 2024. The event allowed Pathfinders an opportunity to see what they support by providing a look into the operational flying missions a RAF Fairford.

  • RAF Fairford 2024 Christmas tree lighting ceremony

    The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 27, 2024. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a visit from Mr. Claus and his elf.

  • 501st CSW hosts civic leaders on RAF Fairford

    The 501st Combat Support Wing hosted local civic leaders during an information evening at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 25, 2024. The event was an opportunity to enrich relationships with members of the local community and strengthen partnerships. Topics of discussion included NATO training

  • Pathfinders get festive with a holiday market

    Airmen and families from the 501st Combat Support Wing kicked off the holiday season with festive cheer at a tree lighting ceremony and holiday market on RAF Croughton, England, Nov. 22, 2024. The 422nd Force Support Squadron held a tree lighting ceremony and holiday market which allowed Airmen and

  • Pathfinder recognized after 71 years of dedicated service

    In the 501st Combat Support Wing, you can find Pathfinders with many different periods of service to their country. It might be ten years, or maybe three months, but one man’s service has lasted 71 years. Simon Martin first enlisted in 1951, served honorably for 23 years and decided to squeeze in

  • 501st Combat Support Wing activates new Force Support Squadron

    Airmen, base leadership and British guests gathered to celebrate a pivotal moment in the history of RAF Croughton as the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) deactivated the 422nd Air Base Squadron (ABS) and activated the 422nd Force Support Squadron (FSS) during a ceremony held Nov. 20, 2024, at RAF