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  • Community Unites to Honor Lancaster Crash Victims

    U.S. and UK military personnel joined local community members for a memorial service at RAF Welford, England, Mar. 31, 2026. The service honored the brave multinational crew of 101 Squadron Lancaster DV290 SR-X, which tragically crashed on the airfield at RAF Welford March 31st 1944.The team was

  • 99th ERS U-2 Operations at RAF Fairford

    Members of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron conduct ground operations while snow touched down at RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026, proof that no matter the weather we keep it moving at the 501st Combat Support Wing!

  • Pathfinders Celebrate the Season with Local Students

    Pathfinders from the 420th Munitions Squadron teamed up with local schools near RAF Welford, England, Dec. 16, 2025 to spread holiday cheer with a Santa story time and other festive treats, strengthening community connections along the way.

  • Project MACE Strengthens Joint Air Mobility at RAF Fairford

    Teams across the 420th Air Base Squadron are ramping up support for Project MACE, a collaboration between the 501st Combat Support Wing and RAF Brize Norton that enables the Royal Air Force to conduct joint passenger and cargo movement training. Multiple training sessions took place at RAF Fairford,

  • Pathfinders unite for 9/11 remembrance

    Airmen, Junior ROTC cadets, students, and community members gathered at RAF Alconbury Middle High School, England, Sept. 11, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that claimed 2,977 innocent lives. The ceremony featured remarks from U.S. Air Force Col. Michael

  • USO Brings Community Together With Pancake Breakfast

    The United Service Organizations’ “Big Ben” food truck served hot pancakes to Airmen and families Sept. 10, 2025, at RAF Fairford, England. The breakfast boosted morale, strengthened community ties and highlighted the USO’s role in supporting Pathfinders stationed overseas.

  • 501st CSW hosts first Pathfinder day

    The 501st Combat Support Wing launched its first Pathfinder Day at RAF Croughton, England, Sept. 5, 2025. Airmen, DoD civilians and LNDH teammates came together under the “One Wing” concept, building connection, resilience and pride while celebrating our Pathfinder priorities: Ready, Reliable,

  • Pathfinders hold 30th anniversary memorial for Capt. David “Hawk” Hawkens

    Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, as well as distinguished guests and local community members, gathered Aug. 29 at RAF Fairford to honor U.S. Air Force Capt. David “Hawk” Hawkens, during the 30th anniversary of his fatal U-2R crash.Hawkens was

  • 501st Combat Support Wing joins community to mark 80th anniversary of V-J Day

    Col. Michael J. Jewell, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, and Maj. Marques L. Reyes, 420th Munitions Squadron commander, joined our host nation partners to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (V-J) Day in Newbury, England, Aug. 15, 2025. Together, we reflected on the sacrifices