Douglas A-26C Invader “Million Airess” visits Pathfinders

A Douglas A-26C Invader known as the “Million Airess,” owned by the Vietnam War Flight Museum in Houston, landed at RAF Fairford, England, June 27, 2024. The Million Airess recently participated in a D-Day 80th anniversary ceremony over Normandy, France. The plane and crew landed at RAF Fairford to

422nd Medical Squadron change of command

The 422nd Medical Squadron (MDS) held a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, June 26, 2024. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Debra Sims relinquished command of the 422nd MDS to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Carla Cox. The ceremony formally recognizes the transfer of the unit's

501st Combat Support Wing enables successful BTF 24-3

For the past month the 501st Combat Support Wing has hosted the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron as part of Bomber Task Force 24-3. Over that period, Pathfinders seamlessly provided passenger and cargo movement, inprocessing, outprocessing, bed down, feeding and more; further cementing the 501st as

422nd Security Forces Squadron assumption of command

U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Parati, 422nd Security Forces Squadron incoming commander accepted command from Col. Ricardo Diaz, 422nd Air Base Group commander, during the 422nd SFS assumption of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, June 25, 2024. The ceremony formally recognizes the transfer

501st CSW senior leadership professional development day

Pathfinders attended a senior leadership professional development seminar at RAF Croughton, England, June 20, 2024. The seminar reinforced leadership skills, military decision making, critical thinking, team building, and utilizing resources to become more effective leaders.

426th Air Base Squadron change of command

420th Munitions Squadron change of command

The 420th Munitions Squadron held a change of command ceremony at RAF Welford, June 14, 2024. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Maj. Preston G. Smith relinquished command of the 420th MUNS to U.S. Air Force Maj. Marques L. Reyes. The ceremony formally recognizes the transfer of the unit's

RAF Croughton courtyard renovation

The library courtyard was renovated by volunteers from around the base on RAF Croughton, England, June 12, 2024. The courtyard contains various seating, flowers and plants to create a vibrant space for service members, families and staff.

Pathfinders honor the fallen at Brookwood Memorial Day ceremony

Memorial Day marks a time when Americans pause to reflect and acknowledge the sacrifice made by so many in the defense of freedom and liberty. Pathfinders, Armed Forces members and distinguished guests gathered on the sacred grounds of the Brookwood American Military Cemetery to pay solemn tribute

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