Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing gather for the 501st CSW Change of Command Ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, July 25, 2025. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony where command was transferred from Col. D. Landon Phillips to Col. Michael J. Jewell. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Wreaths rest at the base of the Newbury War Memorial during the 80th anniversary Victory over Japan Day ceremony in Newbury, England, Aug. 15, 2025. V-J Day, observed annually on Aug. 15, marks Japan’s surrender to the Allied forces in 1945, bringing an end to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
The 501st Combat Support Wing marked a milestone in healthcare access with the official opening of a new medical aid station at RAF Fairford, cutting travel time for routine care and expanding support for Airmen and their families.
The ribbon cutting, held June 11, celebrated an 18-month effort led by the 422nd Medical Squadron and supported by several agencies throughout the 501st. The project aimed to increase on-site healthcare options for permanent party Airmen at RAF Fairford.
Previously, members often traveled up to two or three hours for basic medical services, such as sick call visits, vaccinations or minor health assessments. With the new facility, an independent duty medical technician can provide immediate care, make...
