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  • 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

  • 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