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  • 501st Combat Support Wing hosts BTF 25-1 at RAF Fairford

    The 501st Combat Support Wing welcomed four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, for Bomber Task Force 25-1, on RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. "This Bomber Task Force mission exemplifies our unwavering commitment to our

  • Pathfinder pumpkin patrol 2024

    RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated

  • Pathfinder attends first U.S. and Serbia medical training event

    Airmen are always pursuing ways to become more proficient in their field.A perfect example is a Pathfinder becoming the first U.S. military member to attend a medical training event in Serbia.“The purpose of the course was to train personnel in the field of emergency training in peacekeeping

  • Jacksonville Jaguars Roar Cheerleader Squad visit RAF Fairford

    The Jacksonville Jaguars Roar Cheerleader Squad came to RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 9, 2024 for an Armed Forces Entertainment event. The cheerleaders were invited to interact with Airmen and leadership, tour the base, eat at the dining facility and learn about Fairford’s heritage.

  • 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

  • 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