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Aug. 19, 2020
Operation Torch 2020: USAFRICOM preserves WWII memorials

U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence at RAF Molesworth partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission to conduct Operation TORCH-2020, a memorial cleanup at six U.S. military World War II sites across England, August 15, 2020.
Aug. 13, 2020
Pathfinder medical technician discovers safer COVID-19 swab technique

A medical technician at RAF Croughton discovered a COVID-19 testing technique that needed to be changed, so he elevated the concern and impacted testing procedures across the entire Department of Defense (DOD).
July 17, 2020
Year of the Pathfinder: Retiring wing chaplain reflects on diversity

“Everybody is welcome, and everybody has worth and value.” said Lt. Col. Jerry Sather, 501st Combat Support Wing chaplain. After 41 years of military service, Sather shared stories about his experiences and his reflection on diversity in the military.
July 14, 2020
U-2 Dragon Lady supports U.S, NATO objectives

The U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. is currently deployed to RAF Fairford as part of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. The aircraft supplements a variety of missions that enhance regional and global security in support of U.S. and
June 17, 2020
423rd MDS recognized for AFRICOM joint support

Leadership from the U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence at RAF Molesworth presented coins of excellence to five Airmen of the 423rd Medical Squadron at RAF Alconbury, England, June 11, 2020, as part of a new initiative called AFRICOM Aces. AFRICOM Aces recognizes mission partners who
June 16, 2020
RAF Alconbury firefighter saves his daughter’s life

A U.K. national firefighter was recognized for his heroism at RAF Alconbury, England, June 16, 2020, for saving his daughter when she was choking on May 16.
June 8, 2020
501 CSW Legal Office ensures legal readiness for deployers

The 501st Combat Support Wing legal office gathered a group of 423rd Security Forces Squadron defenders into the courtroom to provide a will ceremony and the first group deployment brief of its kind in four years June 2, 2020, at RAF Alconbury, England.
June 2, 2020
RAF Croughton warehouse delivery workers adapt and overcome

Four warehouse technicians from the 422nd Air Base Squadron at RAF Croughton have been delivering daily food shipments to RAF Fairford, driving more than eight thousand miles in three months.
May 13, 2020
Pathfinders install resilient telecommunication network at RAF Fairford

The 501st Combat Support Wing Plans and Programs Office is working with contractors to install new communication lines throughout the grounds at RAF Fairford, England.
April 22, 2020
501st mission partner innovates against COVID-19 spread

With COVID-19 creating difficulties and instability in global supply chains, healthcare workers around the globe are challenged to keep up with increasing demands for personal protective equipment. James Anderson is a mission partner to the 501st Combat Support Wing, where he works as a geospatial

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