65th Air Base Group
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"65th Troop Carrier Wing" redirects here. For the 65th Troop Carrier Group, see 65th Military Airlift Support Group.
The 65th Air Base Group is a group of the United States Air Force based at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal.
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65th Air Base Group | |
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Active | 1952–1953, 1982–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Base Support |
Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa |
Garrison/HQ | Lajes Field, Portugal |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Daniel Furleigh |
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65th Air Base Group emblem (Approved 15 June 2007) | |
65th Air Base Wing emblem (Approved 15 June 2007)[1] |
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The group provides base and en route support for the U.S. Department of Defense, allied nations and other authorized aircraft in transit, including those from the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Colombia, Germany, Venezuela and Great Britain.