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  • 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

  • 501st CSW hosts first ALS class on RAF Alconbury

    The 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) recently graduated its first ever class of Airman Leadership School (ALS) students. 16 students representing 12 squadrons and groups across the wing, in addition to two instructors from RAF Feltwell, were pioneers in demonstrating a potential new capability for

  • Pathfinders complete Norwegian Foot March

    Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing participated in a Norwegian Foot March at RAF Fairford, England, June 1, 2024. Originating in 1915 as an endurance test for Norwegian armed forces, the 18.6-mile march gives participants the opportunity to test their cardiovascular endurance and build esprit

  • 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

  • Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

    RAF Croughton personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians

  • 422nd CS, CES tackle B31 UPS replacement

    Airmen and civilian personnel from the 422nd Communications and Civil Engineer Squadrons replaced a B31 Uninterruptable Power System Nov. 14, at RAF Croughton.

  • The pipes are calling

    As the melody is carried through the breeze, the distinctive sound of the bagpipe pulls on many heartstrings as listeners’ eyes begin to glisten.Bagpipers have performed at countless ceremonies for the 501st Combat Support Wing, but one has his roots embedded in the history of RAF Alconbury for over