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  • 420th ABS Air Transportation team elevates mission readiness

    At their core, Air Transportation specialists are responsible for securely managing cargo and passengers. They ensure that everything and everyone on a military aircraft is transported safely and quickly. From food and medical supplies to helicopters and ground vehicles, they get valuable assets

  • Faith and Resilience: Pathfinders connect with the DAF Chief of Chaplains

    U.S. Air Force Ch, Maj. Gen. Trent C. Davis, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, recently toured multiple bases across the 501st Combat Support Wing to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges, missions, and conditions the Chapel teams support while fostering a sense of unity and resilience

  • 426th ABS powers High North joint training

    The 426th Air Base Squadron (ABS) recently provided comprehensive logistical support to a U.S. Special Forces unit and facilitated their participation in a joint training operation with allied forces in the harsh, arctic environment of the High North.

  • 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