Airmen from the 423d Air Base Group Honor Guard completed an initial training throughout the month of April at RAF Alconbury, England. In order to become HG members, Airmen must complete rigorous initial training to ensure they are qualified to render military Honors.
Maj. John Kust, 423d Communications Squadron incoming commander, right, speaks at RAF Alconbury, England, June 8, 2023. Kust assumed command from Lt. Col. Erica Balfour at the 423d CS change of command . (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason W. Cochran)
From the first world war, to the D-Day landings in Normandy, and into present day the U.S. and U.K. have cherished their special relationship. A clear demonstration of this is the events that took place in Huntingdon in 2018 and today.
In 2018 the 501st Combat Support Wing was granted the Freedom of Huntingdon, the town's highest honor. Today, the 501st CSW exercised and celebrated its freedom alongside Huntingdon community members who all took part in a parade through town.
“It is a great honor to stand in front of you today as the Commander of the 501st Combat Support Wing, represented by the Airmen you see in formation in front of you,” said Col. Brian Filler, 501st CSW commander. “Almost every Airman you ask will tell...
