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  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defenders compete in a battle of the badges

    Competitors from the 420th Air Base Squadron Security Forces Flight, RAF Brize Norton Security, RAF Croughton SFS, RAF Alconbury SFS, AFOSI, RAF Fairford Fire Department and First Sergeants recently competed in the “Battle of the Badges” bowling event as part of Police Week on RAF Fairford, England,

  • Pathfinders support 100th ARW with hot pit refuel

    Airmen from RAF Mildenhall's 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Logistics Readiness Squadron recently visited RAF Fairford for a “hot-pit refuel” using a fuel transport system called a pantograph. Hot-pit refueling is a technique used to eliminate downtime by keeping an engine running while the

  • 95th RS sharpens ACE with support from 501st CSW

    Members of the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron conducted operations as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, May 15, 2024. Airmen conducted training aboard a RC-135 Rivet Joint, a reconnaissance aircraft that supports theater and national level consumers with near