Nov. 21, 2022 Lajes Field: supporting air, land and sea Lajes Field, which is hosted on the Portuguese Air Base 4, is home to the strategically located 65th Air Base Group. Due to the geographic location of Lajes Field, and the large size of its flightline, the base provides plenty of space to support transient aircraft.
Nov. 4, 2022 65th ABG commander logs 90 days U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Hardeman, the 65th Air Base Group commander, recently discussed his goals moving forward, as well as the appreciation he has for the Airmen who continue to propel Lajes Field forward as a strategic force enabling power projection.
Nov. 2, 2022 Lajes Field: A strategic force A clear view of the flightline can be seen from an overlook at Lajes Field, Portugal, Oct. 18, 2022. Out of all the bases in USAFE, Lajes has the largest ramp size compared to any other base in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
July 30, 2021 65th ABG welcomes new commander The 65th Air Base Group welcomed Col. William Wallis, 65th ABG incoming commander, and said farewell to Col. Tammy Hinskton, 65th ABG outgoing commander, at Lajes Field, Azores July 27, 2021.
April 3, 2019 496th ABS realigns under 65th ABG The 496th Air Base Squadron, Morón Air Base, Spain, was realigned from under the 86th Operations Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to the 65th Air Base Group, Lajes Field, Portugal, 1 April, 2019 on Morón Air Base, Spain.