Col. Michael J. Jewell, commander of the 501st Combat Support Wing, delivers a Spouse Appreciation Day message recognizing the strength, resilience and support military spouses provide to Airmen, families and the Pathfinder mission across the wing.
Col. Travis Patterson, 422nd Air Base Group commander, recognizes a Staff Sergeant selectee during a promotion celebration at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 21, 2026. The celebration recognized selectees for reaching a significant milestone in their Air Force careers as they prepare to become noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cana Mercado)
Music echoed through a hangar at RAF Fairford as teams gathered around their next challenge. Airmen who often knew one another only through phone calls and emails traded handshakes and water balloons. For one day, the 501st Combat Support Wing's geographically separated units came together to strengthen the relationships behind the mission.
The 501st CSW hosted Pathfinder Day at RAF Fairford on July 31, 2026 bringing together members from across the 501st including RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton, RAF Welford, and Stavanger, Norway. Through team-building activities and friendly competition, the gathering reinforced the Wing's Pathfinder identity while providing an opportunity for members across the organization to reconnect...
While many logistics units focus on supporting a single installation, the 426th ABS Logistics Flight supports military organizations operating throughout Norway. The team works with U.S. and Norwegian partners to coordinate transportation, customs clearance and cargo movements for a wide range of missions, including Navy underwater research projects, Marine Corps equipment programs and joint military exercises.
