June 24, 2024 422nd Security Forces Squadron assumption of command U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Parati, 422nd Security Forces Squadron incoming commander accepted command from Col. Ricardo Diaz, 422nd Air Base Group commander, during the 422nd SFS assumption of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, June 25, 2024. The ceremony formally recognizes the transfer
June 20, 2024 501st CSW senior leadership professional development day Pathfinders attended a senior leadership professional development seminar at RAF Croughton, England, June 20, 2024. The seminar reinforced leadership skills, military decision making, critical thinking, team building, and utilizing resources to become more effective leaders.
June 17, 2024 501st Combat Support Wing hosts EUCOM leadership visit to RAF Fairford and BTF 24-3 U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. European Command (EUCOM) deputy commander, and members of the USEUCOM European Command team visited units across the 501st Combat Support Wing on RAF Fairford, England, June 12, 2024. They received briefs on the Pathfinder mission and vast capabilities of
June 14, 2024 420th Munitions Squadron change of command The 420th Munitions Squadron held a change of command ceremony at RAF Welford, June 14, 2024. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Maj. Preston G. Smith relinquished command of the 420th MUNS to U.S. Air Force Maj. Marques L. Reyes. The ceremony formally recognizes the transfer of the unit's
June 12, 2024 RAF Croughton courtyard renovation The library courtyard was renovated by volunteers from around the base on RAF Croughton, England, June 12, 2024. The courtyard contains various seating, flowers and plants to create a vibrant space for service members, families and staff.
June 12, 2024 501st Combat Support Wing hosts AFIMSC command team U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Allen, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, and members of the AFIMSC command team visited RAF Fairford, RAF Croughton and RAF Alconbury, England, June. 10 - 12, 2024. The visit was to connect with units across the 501st Combat Support Wing and
June 10, 2024 422nd Air Base Group Assumption of Command U.S. Air Force Col. Ricardo Diaz assumes command of the 422nd Air Base Group during an assumption of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, June 10, 2024. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit's authority and responsibility from one commander to
June 3, 2024 Pathfinders complete Norwegian Foot March Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing participated in a Norwegian Foot March at RAF Fairford, England, June 1, 2024. Originating in 1915 as an endurance test for Norwegian armed forces, the 18.6-mile march gives participants the opportunity to test their cardiovascular endurance and build esprit
May 26, 2024 Pathfinders honor the fallen at Brookwood Memorial Day ceremony Memorial Day marks a time when Americans pause to reflect and acknowledge the sacrifice made by so many in the defense of freedom and liberty. Pathfinders, Armed Forces members and distinguished guests gathered on the sacred grounds of the Brookwood American Military Cemetery to pay solemn tribute
May 17, 2024 501st Combat Support Wing hosts BTF 24-3 at RAF Fairford Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to Minot Air Force Base's 5th Bomb Wing arrived at RAF Fairford for a routine bomber task force (BTF) deployment, May 20, 2024. Pathfinders aided with seamless passenger movement, inprocessing, bedding down, feeding, cargo movement and more in