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  • Mil-to-mil Defenders support each other through thick and thin

    “Being mil-to-mill security forces is probably the toughest thing we’ve ever dealt with in our lives, but it’s doable,” said Staff Sgt. Heather Ricks, 423rd Security Forces Squadron assistant flight sergeant. “It can get stressful, but you gotta look at the bright side — I’m healthy, my husband’s

  • Volunteers help Pathfinder Postal Team tackle holiday packages

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, volunteers at the Royal Air Force Molesworth Post Office, England, Dec. 9, 2020. Airmen and civilians have volunteered at the post office to help with the influx of packages during the holiday season.

  • Holiday Extravaganza 2020

    Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing community gather for a tree lighting ceremony and Breakfast with Santa at Royal Air Force Alconbury, England, Dec. 4-5, 2020.

  • RAF Fairford Exchange supports quality of life for deployed Airmen

    Airmen running the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) shoppette at RAF Fairford, England support deployed Airmen from around the world. During COVID-19, deployers and many visitors were not allowed to leave base. While food was provided in the base dining facility, the shoppette provided

  • 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.

  • U.S. Airmen and U.K. commander commemorate Remembrance Sunday

    Remembrance Sunday is commemorated the second Sunday every November to honor the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces, British and Commonwealth veterans, as well as the Allies that fought alongside them in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

  • DSD visits RAF Fairford

    Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist visited RAF Fairford, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage

  • Fire Prevention Week 2020

    The 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters hosted national Fire Prevention Week at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth, Oct. 5-9, 2020. . Since 1922, national Fire Prevention Week educates the public about the importance of pre-planning actions they should take to keep themselves and their families