121 ARW Airmen strengthened NATO partnerships in Portugal

LAJES FIELD AIR BASE, Portugal- Airmen and firefighters from the 121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW), the 65th Air Base Group, and the Lajes Field Fire Department trained together during a Deployment for Training (DFT) at Lajes Field Air Base, Portugal, Aug. 3–15, 2026. The two-week training mission gave Airmen hands-on experience with real-world operations, strengthened NATO partnerships, and enhanced…