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  • 501st CSW partners with AFPC leadership to strengthen pathfinder support

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) commander, Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, AFPC command chief and members of the AFPC leadership toured multiple bases across the 501st Combat Support Wing and engaged with base leadership to increase awareness of

  • 420th ABS Air Transportation team elevates mission readiness

    At their core, Air Transportation specialists are responsible for securely managing cargo and passengers. They ensure that everything and everyone on a military aircraft is transported safely and quickly. From food and medical supplies to helicopters and ground vehicles, they get valuable assets

  • Faith and Resilience: Pathfinders connect with the DAF Chief of Chaplains

    U.S. Air Force Ch, Maj. Gen. Trent C. Davis, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, recently toured multiple bases across the 501st Combat Support Wing to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges, missions, and conditions the Chapel teams support while fostering a sense of unity and resilience

  • 426th ABS powers High North joint training

    The 426th Air Base Squadron (ABS) recently provided comprehensive logistical support to a U.S. Special Forces unit and facilitated their participation in a joint training operation with allied forces in the harsh, arctic environment of the High North.

  • 501st Combat Support Wing powers BTF 25-1 mission success

    Over the past month the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) has hosted the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) and four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1. During that period, Pathfinders seamlessly provided passenger and cargo movement, inprocessing,

  • 501st CSW hosts civic leaders on RAF Fairford

    The 501st Combat Support Wing hosted local civic leaders during an information evening at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 25, 2024. The event was an opportunity to enrich relationships with members of the local community and strengthen partnerships. Topics of discussion included NATO training

  • Pathfinders get festive with a holiday market

    Airmen and families from the 501st Combat Support Wing kicked off the holiday season with festive cheer at a tree lighting ceremony and holiday market on RAF Croughton, England, Nov. 22, 2024. The 422nd Force Support Squadron held a tree lighting ceremony and holiday market which allowed Airmen and

  • Pathfinder recognized after 71 years of dedicated service

    In the 501st Combat Support Wing, you can find Pathfinders with many different periods of service to their country. It might be ten years, or maybe three months, but one man’s service has lasted 71 years. Simon Martin first enlisted in 1951, served honorably for 23 years and decided to squeeze in

  • 501st Combat Support Wing activates new Force Support Squadron

    Airmen, base leadership and British guests gathered to celebrate a pivotal moment in the history of RAF Croughton as the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) deactivated the 422nd Air Base Squadron (ABS) and activated the 422nd Force Support Squadron (FSS) during a ceremony held Nov. 20, 2024, at RAF