Story by Airman Adam Enbal | 501st Combat Support Wing | 07.14.2025
When Technical Sergeant Erik Stauffer supported the 2022 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world’s largest military airshow, he didn’t expect an introduction to lead to marriage....
Story by Airman 1st Class Laiken King | 2nd Bomb Wing | 12.12.2024
RAF FAIRFORD, England –The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 4 – Dec. 12, 2024 for Bomber Task Force 25-1....
Story by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman | 7th Bomb Wing | 11.08.2023
RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – People-first, mission-always.
Story by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver | 501st Combat Support Wing | 07.19.2023
ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, England -- U.S. Air Force Col. Dennis Phillips assumed command of the 501st Combat Support Wing during a ceremony which was shared with personnel from across the wing at RAF Fairford July 18, 2023. Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony welcoming Col. Phillips as the newest commander and emphasized how important the U.S.......
Story by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver | 501st Combat Support Wing | 12.21.2022
RAF ALCONBURY, England - U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, visited several units across the 501st Combat Support Wing, Dec. 6-8, 2022. During the immersion, France met with personnel and gained greater insight on the 501st CSW mission as he visited RAF Fairford, Croughton, Alconbury and Welford, England....
Story by Senior Airman Colin Hollowell | 7th Bomb Wing | 10.14.2021
Twenty-two members of the British-American Committee, native to the Gloucestershire area, received a tour last week of the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to RAF Fairford in support of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission series....
Story by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver | 501st Combat Support Wing | 06.11.2021
The Royal Air Force aerobatic team, known as the Red Arrows, landed at RAF Fairford, England, June 4, 2021. The Red Arrows came to Fairford to refuel in preparation for the Midlands Air Festival the next day....
Story by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima | 501st Combat Support Wing | 12.01.2020
Airmen running the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) shoppette at RAF Fairford, England support deployed Airmen from around the world. During COVID-19, deployers and many visitors were not allowed to leave base. While food was provided in the base dining facility, the shoppette provided basic necessities, hygiene items, and some American treats from home....
