The U.S. Air Force and Portuguese Air Force have developed a strong partnership that dates back to the 1940s.
Our mission is to enable the expeditionary movement of warfighters, warplanes, and global communications to combatant commanders; support joint, coalition, and NATO operations; and promote regional partnerships.
The wing provides base and en route support for the Department of Defense, allied nations and other authorized aircraft transiting the installation.
Click the link on the right to watch a video of the 65th Air Base Wing's mission on Lajes Field.