News United States Air Force
 CMSAF visits 501st CSWPublished July 19, 2023
                        
                        By Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver
                        
                        
                        501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs
                **RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom (AFNS)  --**
                Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited the 501st Combat Support Wing July 11-13.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks about the future of the Air Force and its priorities with 501st Combat Support Wing members at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2023.The all-call covered the Air Force’s strategic priorities, the future of pay and benefits for Airmen and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations. Additionally, the visit from CMSAF gave her the opportunity to speak with and recognize Airmen from across the 501 CSW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks about the future of the Air Force and its priorities with 501st Combat Support Wing members at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, July 20, 2023.The all-call covered the Air Force’s strategic priorities, the future of pay and benefits for Airmen and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations. Additionally, the visit from the CMSAF gave her the opportunity to speak with and recognize Airmen from across the 501st CSW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)
            
            
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During her visit, Bass conducted all-calls at RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton and RAF Welford, where she spoke about and answered questions on Air Force strategic priorities and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations.

“In this time we are serving, we have to be strong in air, land, sea, space, cyber and information,” Bass said. “Warfare of the future will never look like warfare from the past. We’re going to continue modernizing the joint force so that we are ready for any challenge that could come our way.”

While Bass provided strategic insight on future operations, she credited Airmen for the organization’s success and pointed to them and the service as the key to continue driving the world’s greatest Air Force.




“When you look at today’s force, we have the most talented and educated enlisted force in history; this year we are celebrating 50 years of an all-volunteer force and my focus is how in 5-10 years we can still have that,” Bass said. “I expect you to invest into your organization and leave it better than when you found it and I expect our Air Force to make you better and invest in you by giving you skills so that you can do great things.” 

Bass ended her visit on the same note she started, sharing her appreciation for the Airmen and underscoring the integral support they provide to war-fighting efforts across the theater.U.S. Air Force Maj. Lauren Lampkin, center left, 501st Combat Support Wing executive officer, introduces an Airman during a Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force all-call at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2023. The all-call covered the Air Force’s strategic priorities, the future of pay and benefits for Airmen and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations. Additionally, the visit from CMSAF gave her the opportunity to speak with and recognize Airmen from across the 501 CSW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)Maj. Lauren Lampkin, center left, 501st Combat Support Wing executive officer, introduces an Airman during an all-call with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, July 20, 2023. The all-call covered the Air Force’s strategic priorities, the future of pay and benefits for Airmen and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)
            
            
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    Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses for a photo with Master Sgt. Jeffrey Fauver, 422d Communications Squadron satcom gateway manager, and his family during an all-call at RAF Croughton, England, July 12, 2023. The all-call covered the Air Force’s strategic priorities, the future of pay and benefits for Airmen and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations. Additionally, the visit from CMSAF gave her the opportunity to speak with and recognize Airmen from across the 501 CSW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses for a photo with Master Sgt. Jeffrey Fauver, 422nd Communications Squadron satcom gateway manager, and his family during an all-call at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom, July 12, 2023. The all-call covered the Air Force’s strategic priorities, the future of pay and benefits for Airmen and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations. Additionally, the visit from the CMSAF gave her the opportunity to speak with and recognize Airmen from across the 501st CSW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)
            
            
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    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, bottom right, speaks with 420th Munitions Squadron Airmen at RAF Welford, England, July 13, 2023. During her visit to Welford, Bass spoke about Air Force strategic priorities, Airmen pay and benefits and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations. Additionally, the visit from CMSAF gave her the opportunity to speak with and recognize 420th MUNS Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, bottom right, speaks with 420th Munitions Squadron Airmen at RAF Welford, United Kingdom, July 13, 2023. During her visit to Welford, Bass spoke about Air Force strategic priorities, Airmen pay and benefits and the importance of posturing for future warfighting operations. Additionally, the visit from the CMSAF gave her the opportunity to speak with and recognize 420th MUNS Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)
            
            
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“Without the contributions that all of you make to our Air Force every day we wouldn’t be able to achieve the airpower that our nation needs,” Bass said. “Thank you all for what you do, not only for your unit but what you do for the Air Force and thank you for being outstanding members.”LR 



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