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  • 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

  • Pathfinder recognized after 71 years of dedicated service

    In the 501st Combat Support Wing, you can find Pathfinders with many different periods of service to their country. It might be ten years, or maybe three months, but one man’s service has lasted 71 years. Simon Martin first enlisted in 1951, served honorably for 23 years and decided to squeeze in

  • 501st Combat Support Wing activates new Force Support Squadron

    Airmen, base leadership and British guests gathered to celebrate a pivotal moment in the history of RAF Croughton as the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) deactivated the 422nd Air Base Squadron (ABS) and activated the 422nd Force Support Squadron (FSS) during a ceremony held Nov. 20, 2024, at RAF

  • 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 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 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