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  • 501 CSW demonstrates readiness to 3rd Air Force Commander

    RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – Airmen across five installations demonstrated readiness for Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, during his immersion with the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW), March 17-21. The series of engagements at the geographically separated units underscored the

  • Joint Memorial service honors Lancaster crash victims

    U.S., UK and Canadian military personnel, along with local community members honored the brave multinational crew of the 101st Squadron Lancaster DV290 that crashed at RAF Welford March 31st, 1944. 81 years have passed since their tragic loss while returning from a WWII mission over Nuremberg,

  • 501st Combat Support Wing fuels BTF 25-2 success

    For the 501st Combat Support Wing, supporting Bomber Task Force deployments is more than just providing a location for bomber operations – the wing creates an integrated, mission-ready environment that allows deployed aircrews and aircraft to launch into action upon arrival.The mission

  • 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 CSW British school information fair

    A British school information fair was hosted on RAF Croughton, England, Feb. 4th, 2025. The school liaison office hosted 16 schools and 26 school representatives to serve over 230 children on RAF Croughton who are registered in private schools from the Department of Defense.

  • Faith, Resilience, and Duty: The Global Journey of Chaplain Ihar Labacevic

    Some journeys are written in stone, while others unfold unexpectedly, shaped by experiences, encounters, and an unwavering sense of purpose. For U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Ihar Labacevic the path to military service was anything but conventional. Born and raised in Minsk, Belarus, his journey

  • BTF 25-2 cargo download

    Pathfinders offload cargo on RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 10, 2025. Pathfinders carried out a cargo download in support of the Bomber Task Force 25-2 arrival.

  • Munitions preparation for BTF 25-2

    Pathfinders from the 420th Munitions Squadron transported munitions and supplies to RAF Fairford from RAF Welford, England, Feb. 6, 2025. Pathfinders coordinated the safe transportation of munitions and supplies for the 25-2 Bomber Task Force deployment.

  • 501st CSW partners with AFPC leadership to strengthen pathfinder support

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) commander, Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, AFPC command chief and members of the AFPC leadership toured multiple bases across the 501st Combat Support Wing and engaged with base leadership to increase awareness of