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March 25, 2020
Pathfinder History: RAF Alconbury’s Medal of Honor recipient

A U.S. Army Air Forces pilot stationed at RAF Alconbury, England, received the Medal of Honor in 1943 for his bravery during a flight over Germany during World War II.
March 5, 2020
3rd AF CC visits 501st CSW

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Wood, Third Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, Third Air Force command chief, visited 501st Combat Support Wing Airmen and facilities and recognized outstanding performers in the wing.
March 2, 2020
Joint readiness through unity

The 423rd Air Base Group and U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence at RAF Molesworth worked together to facilitate Joint Immersion Day, Feb. 20, 2020, and build a bridge between service members at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth.
Jan. 9, 2020
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.
Dec. 17, 2019
RAF Wing Commander Basil Turner (ret.) remembrance

The 501st Combat Support Wing salutes RAF Wing Commander Basil Turner (ret.) for his service and dedication to his country as well as being a friend to the USAF.
Dec. 4, 2019
Squadron of the Future: Creating more effective defenders

RAF Croughton is at the forefront of innovation, creating the most effective defenders in the Air Force.
Nov. 26, 2019
Airmen from the 426th ABS support NATO exercise

Exercise TRIDENT JUPITER 19-1, one of the largest NATO exercises in recent history, concluded at ten different locations across Europe Nov. 14.
Sept. 23, 2019
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
Sept. 19, 2019
Faces of Fairford: Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL)

Meet Master Sgt. Ralph Smith, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel supervisor, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to RAF Fairford, England, in support of Bomber Task Force Europe.
May 18, 2016
Legacy Project: character matters

The nearly transparent fishing line disappeared into the peaceful, flowing water of the Ohio River, as mayflies skimmed the surface with their song of melodic dissonance.A young boy sat along the muddy bank, holding the rod – waiting patiently, but expectantly. A shock of dark, brown hair bordered a

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