501st Combat Support Wing
The 501st Combat Support Wing is an administrative support wing of the United States Air Force, based at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom. It is one of three wings located in the United Kingdom as components of the Third Air Force and United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE).
501st Combat Support Wing | |
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Airmen with the wing's 423rd Security Forces Squadron prepare to clear a building during an exercise at RAF Molesworth in 2020 | |
Active | 1944–1946; 1956–1958; 1982–1991; 2005–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa |
Garrison/HQ | RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom |
Motto(s) | Pathfinders "Light The Way" |
Engagements | World War II – Asia-Pacific Theater
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Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Insignia | |
501st Combat Support Wing emblem |
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