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  • Mi Amigo flypast, memorial service touches millions

    In a time of war, it is often true that a brief life burns brightly. For many of the 416,800 Americans who sacrificed their lives for freedom during World War II, their brief moments are known as part of a greater tide of courage that freed Western Europe of genocidal oppression. For the ten men of

  • RAFF holds Planning Conference

    30 key stakeholders from four 501 CSW units within the UK, came together to discuss syncing operations in support of short notice contingency operations.  The main goal of the meeting is to provide 1st class reception and bed down to long range bomber units who might be tasked to respond to a world

  • 501st CSW dedicates 'Buddy Benches'

    RAF Alconbury and RAF Croughton dedicated 'Buddy Benches' Jan. 15 and 16. The buddy benches provide a way for lonely children to ask for help. The way the benches work is a student takes a seat on the wooden bench and when seen, other children offer to play with the seated students. Buddy Benches

  • Honoring CMSgt Richard Etchberger - Medal of Honor

    Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing gathered together to watch an episode of the Netflix “Medal of Honor” series, featuring U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger, at RAF Alconbury, England on Dec. 19, 2018. During the event, Airmen from the 501st CSW had the opportunity to speak

  • Total Force Airmen advance 423rd CS mission

    The 423rd Communications Squadron received manpower assistance and extra support from the 193rd Special Operations Wing from July to November.The assistance helped improve efficiency and coverage throughout the 423rd CS.“This has been a very positive symbiotic relationship, as a traditional

  • 501st CSW hosts 2018 Annual Reception

    The 501st Combat Support Wing hosted the 2018 Annual Reception with more than 90 total guests including local leaders such as Vice Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Richard Barnwell on Dec. 3The event featured a speech from Col. William Kale lll, 501st CSW Commander and RAF Col. (retd) Derek

  • Always Prepared, Always Ready

    The 422nd Air Base Group partook in a preparedness exercise at RAF Croughton, England on November 15, 2018. These types of training events ensure that Airmen and mission partners are prepared to effectively respond to threats, protect the community and potentially save lives. 

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans and civilians gathered together to pay tribute to the men and women that have served and continue to serve in the military during a Veterans Day memorial event located at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, England on November 12, 2018. The ceremony marked 100 years since the

  • The Wings that Circled and Returned

    Wings flashed in the sun over RAF Molesworth, as the B-17s of the 303rd Bombardment Group turned towards the heart of Europe, on a bombing run targeting a railroad bridge in France. Among these 39 aircraft, was copilot Selwyn D. Flowers, a young 2nd Lieutenant beginning his first combat mission. Lt.

  • RC-135 RIVET JOINT to relocate to RAF Fairford

    The U.S. Air Force’s 95th Reconnaissance Squadron and 488th Intelligence Squadron will relocate its RC-135 RIVET JOINT mission from RAF Mildenhall to RAF Fairford as part of the European Infrastructure Consolidation.