86 AW leadership tours Lajes operations Published Feb. 8, 2020 By Airman 1st Class John Wright 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs LAJES FIELD, Portugal -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, visited the 65th Air Base Group in Lajes Field, Portugal to tour their operations.