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)
Attendees admire Sexual Assault Prevention and Response goodies during a guided tour of the Integrated Resilience and SAPR building at RAF Fairford, England, April 23, 2026. The new center aims to enhance readiness by offering centralized, collaborative support services in one location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
The 501st Combat Support Wing celebrated the opening of the new Integrated Resilience and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at RAF Fairford, April 23.
Col. Michael J. Jewell, 501st CSW commander, presided over the event, delivering remarks that emphasized the facility’s role in bolstering the Wing’s mission effectiveness. He noted that the center represents a tangible commitment to the well-being of the force, directly supporting the core priorities of readiness and resilience.
The project, which involved the full renovation of a former Child Development Center, has been years in the making. The facility now serves as a centralized hub for the Wing’s helping agencies to maintain a...