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  • 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

  • Faith and Resilience: Pathfinders connect with the DAF Chief of Chaplains

    U.S. Air Force Ch, Maj. Gen. Trent C. Davis, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, recently toured multiple bases across the 501st Combat Support Wing to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges, missions, and conditions the Chapel teams support while fostering a sense of unity and resilience

  • 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,

  • 501st Combat Support Wing mission day

    The 501st Combat Support Wing held a Wing mission day at RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 4, 2024. The event allowed Pathfinders an opportunity to see what they support by providing a look into the operational flying missions a RAF Fairford.

  • RAF Fairford 2024 Christmas tree lighting ceremony

    The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 27, 2024. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a visit from Mr. Claus and his elf.

  • 501st CSW hosts civic leaders on RAF Fairford

    The 501st Combat Support Wing hosted local civic leaders during an information evening at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 25, 2024. The event was an opportunity to enrich relationships with members of the local community and strengthen partnerships. Topics of discussion included NATO training

  • Pathfinders get festive with a holiday market

    Airmen and families from the 501st Combat Support Wing kicked off the holiday season with festive cheer at a tree lighting ceremony and holiday market on RAF Croughton, England, Nov. 22, 2024. The 422nd Force Support Squadron held a tree lighting ceremony and holiday market which allowed Airmen and