U.S. Air Force Col. Michael J. Jewell, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Melissa M. Robbins, 501st CSW command chief, send holiday greetings to the Pathfinder community at RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 12, 2025. The message thanks Airmen, civilians, and families for their dedication throughout the year and wishes the community a safe and happy holiday season. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Maj. Gen. Thomas Sherman, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, right, shakes hands with members of the 422nd Security Forces Squadron, during an immersion tour at RAF Fairford, England, April 20, 2026. The tour reinforced the importance of aligning resources with high-impact mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, toured RAF Fairford, RAF Alconbury, and RAF Molesworth to assess installation readiness April 20-21, 2026. His visit served as a critical opportunity to demonstrate the distinct challenges and strategic value of the 501st Combat Support Wing, the only combat support wing in the Air Force.
For the 501st CSW, Sherman’s visit is directly tied to the wing's future capabilities. AFIMSC is the enterprise responsible for analyzing, prioritizing, and advocating for installation requirements and communicating those needs to Headquarters Air Force. Because the 501st operates a vast network of geographically separated units, many featuring historic or...
