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  • 423 SFS preps for deployment to bolster NATO posture

    Airmen from the 423rd Security Forces Squadron completed pre-deployment out- processing at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 24, 2022. The SFS members are preparing to deploy in support of a joint response to conduct operations focused on bolstering the posture of NATO’s eastern flank.

  • 501st CSW commander gets familiar with B-52 mission

    U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Filler, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, prepares for flight at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 21, 2022. Filler completed several pre-flight requirements prior to boarding a B-52H Stratofortress for a familiarization flight.

  • 3rd AF Commander, dignitaries get closer look at BTF mission

    The Bomber Task Force showed how the United States Air Force puts the flex in flexibility. Third Air Force leadership and several dignitaries were recently given an inside look at the critical BTF operations taking place out of RAF Fairford.

  • Local civic leader tours 423 MDS, fire department

    Welcome Mr. Daryl Brown MBE DL to the 423rd ABG! We are pleased to work with you and the Magpas Air Ambulance community. Mr. Brown is the Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, and Chief Executive Magpas Air Ambulance. He is also the incoming Honorary Commander for the 423rd MDS.

  • U.S.-UK flyover commemorates 8th Air Force 80th anniversary

    The flyover was in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Eighth Air Force. Events like these celebrate the continued U.S. Air Force-Royal Air Force partnership and observe dissimilar U.S. and RAF aircraft integrating on approach to Duxford Airfield.

  • Deployed Airfield Operations Airmen support base exercise

    Airfield Operations Airmen with the 420th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron worked alongside the 352nd Special Operations Wing during an Agile Combat Employment exercise Jan. 8-12, 2022, here. RAF Fairford provides an opportunity for visiting forces to train and utilize ACE concepts to ensure forces

  • RAFC lights up holiday season for Airmen, families

    The 422d Air Base Group held a tree lighting ceremony and Christmas market at RAF Croughton, England, Dec. 3, 2021. This allowed Airmen and families to come together to celebrate the holiday season.

  • Airmen, Guardians encouraged to drop habit during Great American Smokeout

    Are you willing to make the effort to quit for a day? What do you have to lose? It’s only a day. You can do it. This year’s Great American Smokeout began Nov. 18. This year’s theme is “Day 1.” It’s a day when thousands of people can begin their journey toward a tobacco-free life.

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits 501st CSW

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. George T. Dietrich III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa director of logistics, engineering and force protection, visited the 501st Combat Support Wing, Nov. 2-4, 2021. Dietrich visited with Airmen from five geographically separated units across the wing and