African American Heritage Council host 5K run

More than 150 Team Lajes members participated in a 5K run hosted by the African American Heritage Council to celebrate health and fitness during African American Black History Month at Lajes Field, Azores, Feb. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

The Terceira and Santa Luzia Girl Scouts earned the Lady Baden Powell Award

The Terceira and Santa Luzia Girl Scouts earned the Lady Baden Powell Award, which exemplifies International Friendship, at the Lajes Field Chapel, Feb. 26, 2012. The girls had to attend five scout activities, centering around communication, community, camping, crafts, and culture, to earn the award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

Demolition continues

Demolition continues on T-144 on Lajes Field, Azores, on June 9, 2010. T-144 was once Visiting Airman's Quarters. Nothing is currently planned to be constructed in its place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rebecca F. Corey)

Alcohol kills

Members of the 65th Medical Group’s emergency response team prepare a simulated “dead Airman” for transportation during a staged play held here April 9 as part of Lajes 3rd Annual Alcohol Awareness events. Even though the play was full of humor and the death of the Airman was simulated, the message was serious--- Alcohol Kills. The theatrical play and other fun-filled events were held in recognition of April, which is the Alcohol Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi)

Alcohol kills

Members of the base leadership vie for the overall best time, as Command Chief Master Sgt. Douglas McIntyre, representing the unit chiefs’ team, and Lt. Col. Jody Ocker, representing squadron commanders’ team, compete while wearing beer goggles during the remote-controlled car race as part of the events held during Lajes’ Third Annual Alcohol Awareness Day April 9. The timed event required participants to negotiate obstacle courses, such as driving a remote-controlled car around zigzagged cones, walking on a two-man plank and riding a tricycle, while wearing beer goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi)

Alcohol kills

Airman 1st Class Thomas Harkins, 65th Operation Support Squadron, rides his tricycle to the finish line while wearing beer goggles to show the effect of alcohol during the tricycle race as part of the events held during Lajes’ Third Annual Alcohol Awareness Day April 9. Parts of the event required participants to negotiate obstacle courses, such as driving a remote-controlled car straight through cones, walking on a two-man plank and riding a tricycle while wearing beer goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi)