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  • Pathfinders boost preparedness with Ready Airman Training

    Ready Airman Training (RAT) took place at RAF Alconbury, England, March 7, 2025. Subject matter experts provided instruction on small arms handling, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, information environment awareness (IEA), explosive ordnance hazard identification, and CBRN exercises. RAT prepares

  • 501st CSW annual awards ceremony 2025

    The 501st Combat Support Wing Annual Awards Ceremony took place at the Whittlebury Park Hotel, England, Feb. 28, 2025. The ceremony brought together Pathfinders to honor outstanding achievements across civilian, enlisted, and officer categories. With inspiring performances, heartfelt toasts, and

  • Next 501st CSW Comptroller Squadron stand-up ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Erickson, 501st Combat Support Wing Comptroller Squadron commander accepted command from Col. D. Landon Phillips, 501st Combat Support Wing commander during the 501st CSW Comptroller Squadron stand-up ceremony on RAF Croughton, England, Feb. 21st, 2025. The ceremony

  • 501st CSW hosts USSTRATCOM commander during BTF 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, U.S. Strategic Command commander, visited the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) for an immersion tour on RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 17, 2025. During his visit Gen. Cotton spoke with and recognized members of the 501st CSW and 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron as

  • 501st Combat Support Wing hosts BTF 25-2 at RAF Fairford

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base have arrived at RAF Fairford as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense. As USAFE's only bomber-forward operating

  • 501st CSW British school information fair

    A British school information fair was hosted on RAF Croughton, England, Feb. 4th, 2025. The school liaison office hosted 16 schools and 26 school representatives to serve over 230 children on RAF Croughton who are registered in private schools from the Department of Defense.

  • Faith, Resilience, and Duty: The Global Journey of Chaplain Ihar Labacevic

    Some journeys are written in stone, while others unfold unexpectedly, shaped by experiences, encounters, and an unwavering sense of purpose. For U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Ihar Labacevic the path to military service was anything but conventional. Born and raised in Minsk, Belarus, his journey

  • BTF 25-2 cargo download

    Pathfinders offload cargo on RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 10, 2025. Pathfinders carried out a cargo download in support of the Bomber Task Force 25-2 arrival.

  • Munitions preparation for BTF 25-2

    Pathfinders from the 420th Munitions Squadron transported munitions and supplies to RAF Fairford from RAF Welford, England, Feb. 6, 2025. Pathfinders coordinated the safe transportation of munitions and supplies for the 25-2 Bomber Task Force deployment.

  • 501st CSW partners with AFPC leadership to strengthen pathfinder support

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) commander, Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, AFPC command chief and members of the AFPC leadership toured multiple bases across the 501st Combat Support Wing and engaged with base leadership to increase awareness of