U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Page, 420th Air Base Squadron Security Forces flight sergeant, also known as "Wooh-Man" to roughly 3.3 million followers across various social media accounts shares what it's like providing military comedy to millions of people while serving as part of the 501st Combat Support Wing in RAF Fairford, England. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
U.S. Air Force Col. D. Landon Phillips, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, speaks during the 501st CSW Comptroller Squadron stand-up ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Feb. 21st, 2025. The ceremony marked the official activation of the squadron, enhancing financial management and resource support across the wing. The squadron’s motto will be "Pecuniam Viam Ducens" which is translated to "Leading the Way with Money." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)
Some journeys are written in stone, while others unfold unexpectedly, shaped by experiences, encounters, and an unwavering sense of purpose. For U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Ihar Labacevic the path to military service was anything but conventional. Born and raised in Minsk, Belarus, his journey took him across continents, through the halls of academia, and into the chaplaincy, where he now serves Airmen and Allies in a dynamic, multinational environment.
Labacevic’s early years were spent immersed in the study of law. After earning his law degree and practicing in Belarus, he made a life-altering decision in 1995: to leave his homeland and pursue theology studies in the United Kingdom. A seven-year program in London led him to...