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Nov. 25, 2020
NATO ARRC conducts exercise at RAF Fairford

Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) conducted a combat readiness evaluation on the NATO Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corp (ARRC) during Exercise Loyal Leda 2020 (LOLE20), which took place at Royal Air Force Fairford and South Cerney, England, Nov. 9-19, 2020.
Oct. 5, 2020
501st CSW CC visits 420th MUNS

U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, visited 420th Munitions Squadron at RAF Welford, England, Oct. 1, 2020, to meet with the Airmen and to learn more about their new mission capabilities.
Sept. 18, 2020
Bomber Task Force Europe

Two B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, operating out of RAF Fairford, England, returned from flights over the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, focused on integration and interoperability training with European allies and partners in the
Aug. 24, 2020
Operation Torch 2020: USAFRICOM commemorates V-J Day

U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence at RAF Molesworth partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission Cambridge American Cemetery to conduct Operation TORCH-2020, a memorial cleanup at six U.S. military World War II sites across England, Aug. 15, 2020. This effort commemorated
Aug. 24, 2020
RAF Alconbury program lends families a helping hand

The Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) program provides support to children who have developmental or special educational needs in their homes or classrooms.
June 2, 2020
RAF Croughton warehouse delivery workers adapt and overcome

Four warehouse technicians from the 422nd Air Base Squadron at RAF Croughton have been delivering daily food shipments to RAF Fairford, driving more than eight thousand miles in three months.
May 13, 2020
Pathfinders install resilient telecommunication network at RAF Fairford

The 501st Combat Support Wing Plans and Programs Office is working with contractors to install new communication lines throughout the grounds at RAF Fairford, England.
April 22, 2020
501st mission partner innovates against COVID-19 spread

With COVID-19 creating difficulties and instability in global supply chains, healthcare workers around the globe are challenged to keep up with increasing demands for personal protective equipment. James Anderson is a mission partner to the 501st Combat Support Wing, where he works as a geospatial
March 25, 2020
Pathfinder History: RAF Alconbury’s Medal of Honor recipient

A U.S. Army Air Forces pilot stationed at RAF Alconbury, England, received the Medal of Honor in 1943 for his bravery during a flight over Germany during World War II.
March 2, 2020
Joint readiness through unity

The 423rd Air Base Group and U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence at RAF Molesworth worked together to facilitate Joint Immersion Day, Feb. 20, 2020, and build a bridge between service members at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth.

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