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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Eckert, 422nd Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, changes a FPCON sign during Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 20, 2025. Defenders validated access control procedures while responding to exercise-driven changes in base security posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)

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A U.S. Air Force Security Forces Airman from the 422nd Security Forces Squadron patrols during Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 20, 2025. Defenders supported base security requirements as Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 tested the wing’s ability to operate in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)

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Pathfinders assist each other with donning mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear during Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 20, 2025. The exercise brought together Pathfinders from across the 501st Combat Support Wing to strengthen readiness and evaluate the wing’s ability to operate in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameryn Wood, 422nd Security Forces Squadron BDOC controller, answers a telephone call during Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 20, 2025. Defenders coordinated communication and tracked security actions as exercise scenarios developed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael J. Jewell, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, delivers remarks during the Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 reception brief at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 18, 2025. Pathfinders from various 501st Combat Support Wing units arrived to reinforce Fairford operations during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)

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Pathfinders in-process for the Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 reception brief at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 18, 2025. Pathfinders from various 501st Combat Support Wing units arrived to reinforce Fairford operations during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)

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501st CSW Takes on Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05

Published Dec. 5, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal
501st Combat Support Wing

RAF FAIRFORD, England --

Pathfinder Sentinel 25-05 brought together Pathfinders from across the 501st Combat Support Wing to strengthen readiness and evaluate the wing’s ability to operate in a contested environment.

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