U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Page, 420th Air Base Squadron Security Forces flight sergeant, also known as "Wooh-Man" to roughly 3.3 million followers across various social media accounts shares what it's like providing military comedy to millions of people while serving as part of the 501st Combat Support Wing in RAF Fairford, England. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing scan for simulated enemy movement during Ready Airmen Training (RAT) at RAF Croughton, England, June 6, 2025. The defensive scenario tested Airmen’s ability to maintain security and situational awareness in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)
Pathfinders across the 501st Combat Support Wing tested their combat readiness during a hands-on Ready Airmen Training capstone at RAF Croughton. The event marked a shift from traditional classroom instruction to immersive, scenario-based training.
Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Whitney, 422nd Air Base Group senior enlisted leader, described the training as realistic and fast-paced. “This was not training in name only,” he said. “‘Reps at Real Speed’ was the driving idea.”
Five 14-member squads rotated through 12 Air Force Ready Training Areas, including Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) response, small arms proficiency, integrated defense, communications and...
