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  • Fire Prevention Week: A hot history and how it saves lives today

    Every October, people across the U.S. gear up for Fire Prevention Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety, teaching families how to protect their homes, and highlighting the heroic efforts of firefighters. But how did this fiery tradition begin? Let’s dive into the fascinating

  • Air Force Director of Security Forces recognizes 501st CSW Defenders

    U.S. Air Force Col. Brian A. Filler, director of Security Forces, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, and his team recently visited RAF Fairford and RAF Croughton, England, Oct. 2, 2024. The visit included security operations discussions and recognizing some

  • RAF Croughton National Veterans Suicide Awareness Day event

    The U.S. Embassy London Annex hosted a yoga session in honor of National Veterans Suicide Awareness Day at RAF Croughton, England, Sept. 30, 2024. The event helped raise awareness to veterans facing unique challenges when they return home like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and

  • Pathfinders celebrate U.S. Air Force's 77th birthday with Air Force ball

    Pathfinders celebrated the U.S. Air Force's 77th birthday with the 501st Combat Support Wing Air Force Ball at RAF Fairford, England, Sep. 13, 2024. The Air Force ball is an annual event hosted at bases worldwide, providing an opportunity for service members and their guests to gather, celebrate and

  • Civic leaders visit RAF Fairford

    Civic leaders were invited to gain insight into the 501st Combat Support Wing mission at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2024. During an immersion tour they interacted with leadership, toured a Lockheed U-2, ate at the dining facility and learned about Fairford’s heritage. Civic leaders help bridge

  • RAF Fairford 80th Anniversary Heritage Day

    RAF Fairford celebrated its 80th Anniversary with a Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, Sep. 13, 2024. To commemorate the historic milestone RAF Fairford opened its gates and invited service-members, civic leaders, local schools and organizations to tour vintage aircraft, vehicles, and historical

  • Pathfinders support Battle of Britain remembrance ceremony

    Airmen from the 422nd Communication Squadron on RAF Croughton took part in an 84th anniversary Battle of Britain commemoration service at St Mary's Church, Tadley, Hampshire, England, Sept. 8, 2024. The ceremony recognized the brave members that fought in the Battle of Britain which included the

  • Senator Kevin Cramer visits RAF Fairford

    Senator Kevin Cramer visited RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 4, 2024. Cramer and his team assessed base quality of life, talked with 501 CSW leadership and U.K. partners and toured the deployed 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron and the U-2 Dragon Lady.

  • Pathfinder hits 20 years of EMT service

    Mr. Leon B. Duberry, 423rd RAF Alconbury/Molesworth firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) recently hit 20 years of EMT service. His journey is a testament to relentless determination, reliability and resiliency.