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  • Delivering morale at RAF Fairford

    Pathfinders unloaded, sorted, and distributed incoming mail at the RAF Fairford Post Office, England, Aug. 5, 2026. Postal operations support Airmen, families and contractors by processing personal and official mail across the installation.

  • Military working dog teams sharpen readiness at RAF Fairford

    U.S. Air Force military working dog deployed to the 422nd Security Forces Squadron engaged simulated suspects during a readiness exercise at RAF Fairford, England, July 30, 2026. The training sharpened military working dog teams’ ability to support security forces response operations.

  • 501st Combat Support Wing celebrates Pathfinder Day with Combat Dining-In

    The 501st CSW hosted Pathfinder Day at RAF Fairford on July 31, 2026 bringing together members from across the 501st including RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton, RAF Welford, and Stavanger, Norway. Through team-building activities and friendly competition, the gathering reinforced the Wing's Pathfinder

  • CSAF and CMSAF visit RAF Fairford

    Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe visited RAF Fairford, England, July 13, 2026. Wilsbach and Wolfe visited the 501st Combat Support Wing to engage with Airmen and learn about the wing's mission, capabilities and operational

  • U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Visits RAF Fairford

    Warren E. Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, visited RAF Fairford, England, on April 17, 2026. The visit included interactions with Airmen and senior enlisted leaders across the installation and highlighted specialized capabilities supporting global operations.

  • Pixels and Pathfinders

    RAF FAIRFORD, England — Airmen and their family members participated in the first 501st Combat Support Wing Air Force Gaming tournament at RAF Fairford, England, April 24, 2026. The event brought together more than 30 competitors and dozens of spectators, more than doubling initial projections.

  • Pathfinder Spark Program Ignites Innovation at 501st Combat Support Wing

    A program at the 501st Combat Support Wing is empowering Airmen to solve workplace challenges and improve their units, using data driven decisions to turn grassroots ideas into funded realities.The Pathfinder Spark program, led by Nick Underwood, 501st CSW Wing Process Manager and Innovation Lead,

  • RAF Alconbury F-5E Tiger II replica removal and donation

    A U.S. Air Force F-5E Tiger II replica was lifted retired at RAF Alconbury, England, April 1, 2026. The fiberglass aircraft was originally installed in 1981 as a gate guardian representing the 527th Aggressor Squadron. The aircraft was donated by RAF Alconbury to the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre

  • Community Unites to Honor Lancaster Crash Victims

    U.S. and UK military personnel joined local community members for a memorial service at RAF Welford, England, Mar. 31, 2026. The service honored the brave multinational crew of 101 Squadron Lancaster DV290 SR-X, which tragically crashed on the airfield at RAF Welford March 31st 1944.The team was