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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist arrives at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist arrives at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, fourth right, U.S. European Command senior defense official and defense attaché, U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, third right, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Hannah, second right, 422nd Air Base Group commander, and Royal Air Force Sqn. Ldr. Jayne Robertson, right, RAF Fairford RAF commander, welcome Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist during his visit to RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, left, U.S. European Command senior defense official and defense attaché, U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, second left, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Hannah, (center right) 422nd Air Base Group commander, and Royal Air Force Sqn. Ldr. Jayne Robertson, right, RAF Fairford RAF commander, welcome Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist during his visit to RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist, right, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Knothe, front, 420th Air Base Squadron commander, discuss the runway and future construction plans at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The RAF Fairford aircraft runway is the longest military runway in the U.K. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist, right, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Knothe, left, 420th Air Base Squadron commander, discuss the runway and future construction plans at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The RAF Fairford aircraft runway is the longest military runway in the U.K. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist, left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Knothe, center, 420th Air Base Squadron commander, and Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, right, U.S. European Command Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, discuss the runway and future construction plans at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The RAF Fairford aircraft runway is the longest military runway in the U.K. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist, left, recognizes U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Houston Greene, right, 420th Air Base Squadron flight chief of sustainment, with a coin of recognition at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. Greene led a $2 million dining facility renovation at RAF Fairford in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Houston Greene, 420th Air Base Squadron flight chief of sustainment, poses for a photo with a coin of excellence from Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. Greene was recognized for leading a $2 million dining facility renovation at RAF Fairford in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist prepares to depart RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist prepares to depart RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist prepares to depart RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist prepares to depart RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, left, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, recognizes Tech. Sgt. Houston Greene, right, 420th Air Base Squadron flight chief of sustainment, with a coin of excellence at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020, during a visit by Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist. Greene was recognized for leading a $2 million dining facility renovation at RAF Fairford in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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DSD visits RAF Fairford

Published Oct. 19, 2020
By Senior Airman Jennifer Zima
501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs

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