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  • RAF Welford Remembrance Day ceremony

    Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing and the local community gather at RAF Welford’s Memorial Grove during a Remembrance Day ceremony at RAF Welford, England, Nov. 7, 2024. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, Royal Air Force, and distinguished guests came together to honor the sacrifices

  • 501st Combat Support Wing hosts BTF 25-1 at RAF Fairford

    The 501st Combat Support Wing welcomed four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, for Bomber Task Force 25-1, on RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. "This Bomber Task Force mission exemplifies our unwavering commitment to our

  • Air Force Director of Security Forces recognizes 501st CSW Defenders

    U.S. Air Force Col. Brian A. Filler, director of Security Forces, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, and his team recently visited RAF Fairford and RAF Croughton, England, Oct. 2, 2024. The visit included security operations discussions and recognizing some

  • Pathfinders celebrate U.S. Air Force's 77th birthday with Air Force ball

    Pathfinders celebrated the U.S. Air Force's 77th birthday with the 501st Combat Support Wing Air Force Ball at RAF Fairford, England, Sep. 13, 2024. The Air Force ball is an annual event hosted at bases worldwide, providing an opportunity for service members and their guests to gather, celebrate and

  • Civic leaders visit RAF Fairford

    Civic leaders were invited to gain insight into the 501st Combat Support Wing mission at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2024. During an immersion tour they interacted with leadership, toured a Lockheed U-2, ate at the dining facility and learned about Fairford’s heritage. Civic leaders help bridge

  • RAF Fairford 80th Anniversary Heritage Day

    RAF Fairford celebrated its 80th Anniversary with a Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, Sep. 13, 2024. To commemorate the historic milestone RAF Fairford opened its gates and invited service-members, civic leaders, local schools and organizations to tour vintage aircraft, vehicles, and historical

  • Pathfinders support Battle of Britain remembrance ceremony

    Airmen from the 422nd Communication Squadron on RAF Croughton took part in an 84th anniversary Battle of Britain commemoration service at St Mary's Church, Tadley, Hampshire, England, Sept. 8, 2024. The ceremony recognized the brave members that fought in the Battle of Britain which included the

  • Pathfinders support U.S. RQ-4B Global Hawk

    The 501st Combat Support Wing recently facilitated the temporary deployment of an RQ-4B Global Hawk to RAF Fairford, England. This deployment is part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s strategy to diversify operating locations and strengthen integration with NATO allies.

  • Pathfinders host first ever 501st CSW combat dining-out

    Pathfinders hosted the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event