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.
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.
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.
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.
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 8, 2020 COVID-19 Mission Readiness The 501st Combat Support Wing displays mission readiness during COVID-19.
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 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.