Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright, speaks with Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing during an all call Aug. 3, 2018 at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom. The purpose of his visit was to meet with Air Force Airmen, speak about various Air Force topics and learn more about the 501st CSW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chase Sousa)
The 501st Combat Support Wing supported more than 170,000 people from around the world for the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, July 13 to 15.
501st CSW personal stood up and manned a fully operational Emergency Operations Team, provided meals and housing for volunteers working at RIAT and ran security for the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.
“What’s really special about RIAT is we prove our military logistics capability by bedding down 4,000 personnel and over 300 combat aircraft,” said Col. William Kale, 501st CSW commander. “But what’s more impressive is we bring over 170,000 people here to be educated and inspired to want to be aviators or pursue a career in Science,...
The 501st Combat Support Wing supported more than 170,000 people from around the world for the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, July 13 to 15.
With a smile that could light up a room, and an instantly memorable personality, few Airmen stationed at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom could easily forget Adrian Smyth.
Change is a constant force for members of the U.S. Air Force.
Different assignments, different ranks and different positions all bring new elements and responsibilities to an ever-evolving mission.
