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  • 501st CSW hosts USSTRATCOM commander during BTF 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, U.S. Strategic Command commander, visited the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) for an immersion tour on RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 17, 2025. During his visit Gen. Cotton spoke with and recognized members of the 501st CSW and 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron as

  • 501st Combat Support Wing hosts BTF 25-2 at RAF Fairford

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base have arrived at RAF Fairford as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense. As USAFE's only bomber-forward operating

  • 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,

  • 20th EBS & 420th MUNS team up for BTF 25-1

    Pathfinders from the 420th Munitions Squadron and deployed Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron worked together to prepare, build and transport munitions during Bomber Task Force 25-1 at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 14, 2024. These dedicated professionals provide a key component of the

  • Pathfinders support BTF 25-1

    Pathfinders in-process, brief and guide Airman deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 25-1 at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 6, 2024. While deployed, the unit will operate as the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to

  • Pathfinders kick off BTF 25-1

    A cargo movement in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 arrived at RAF Fairford. The arrival marks the first cargo movement in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 25-1. Agile logistics and mobility activities, as showcased in operations and exercises, directly strengthen our ability to support our

  • 501st Combat Support Wing enables successful BTF 24-3

    For the past month the 501st Combat Support Wing has hosted the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron as part of Bomber Task Force 24-3. Over that period, Pathfinders seamlessly provided passenger and cargo movement, inprocessing, outprocessing, bed down, feeding and more; further cementing the 501st as

  • 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