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Dec. 12, 2022
Pathfinder command team unveils new headquarters at Fairford

The Pathfinder command team marked the future transition of the 501st Combat Support Wing headquarters from RAF Alconbury to RAF Fairford with a ribbon cutting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 6, 2022.
July 22, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA leadership visits 501st CSW

Thank you to the USAFE-AFAFRICA Commander, Gen. James B. Hecker, for visiting our Pathfinders at RAF Fairford.
Oct. 22, 2021
501 CSW hosts BTF tour and press conference

The 501st Combat Support Wing command team hosted U.S. and U.K. dignitaries for a Bomber Task Force press conference at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 20, 2021.
April 8, 2021
501 CSW firefighters become certified EMT responders

Firefighters across the 501st Combat Support Wing trained to become certified emergency medical technicians during a six-week course at RAF Croughton, England.
March 11, 2021
426 ABS supports first-ever Air Force deployment to Norway

The 426th Air Base Squadron supported the first ever U.S. B-1B Lancer deployment to Norway during a Bomber Task Force Europe mission. The logistics, ground transportation and legal teams provided support to approximately 200 Airmen and four B-1B aircraft assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing from Dyess Air
Dec. 8, 2020
501 CSW firefighters enhance life-saving skills with EMT certification and new ambulances

After six weeks of training, 12 firefighters from across four of the 501 Combat Support Wing (CSW) installations joined together to complete their basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification on Dec. 3, 2020 at RAF Alconbury, England.
Nov. 25, 2020
NATO ARRC conducts exercise at RAF Fairford

Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) conducted a combat readiness evaluation on the NATO Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corp (ARRC) during Exercise Loyal Leda 2020 (LOLE20), which took place at Royal Air Force Fairford and South Cerney, England, Nov. 9-19, 2020.
Oct. 19, 2020
DSD visits RAF Fairford

Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist visited RAF Fairford, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage
Sept. 30, 2020
Year of the Pathfinder: British wounded warrior ascends the Matterhorn

A veteran British Army infantry commander, ascended one of the tallest and most dangerous mountains in Switzerland, Aug. 6, 2020, in 4.16 hours, with a total duration of 9.16 hours. Ray Hoogendijk, 423rd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation director at RAF Molesworth, England, joined six other
Sept. 14, 2020
Whatever It Takes to Soar: RAF Alconbury youth speaks with Blue Angels pilots

A RAF Alconbury youth at the Child and Youth Programs spoke with U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilots during a virtual discussion panel with other members of the Boys and Girls Club of America Sept. 9, 2020.

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