Insight into animal adoption at Lajes Field

Dale Sutherland, of the Atlantic Island Kennel at Lajes Field, with dogs, Fanny, a one-year-old female, and Gaby, a 14-year-old female, both of whom have been adopted into American households at Lajes Field. (Photo by Trishell Bates)

Lajes Field remembers the Holocaust

Master Sgt. William Church, 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron and event keynote speaker, speaks during a formal ceremony commemorating the Holocaust at Lajes Field, April 8. The 65th Air Base Wing remembered the Holocaust, honored the victims' memory and focused on how Airmen stand against genocide and atrocities. The event included a name-reading and candle-light vigil held in conjunction with the National Holocaust Days of Remembrance. This year's national theme is "Never Again - Heeding the Warning Signs." (Photo by Guido Melo)

Lajes Field remembers the Holocaust

Staff Sgt. Anna Arbic, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron, reads names of Holocaust victims during a name-reading and candle-light vigil held in conjunction with the National Holocaust Days of Remembrance, at Lajes Field, April 8. The 65th Air Base Wing held a formal ceremony commemorating the Holocaust, honoring the victims' memory and focusing on how Airmen stand against genocide and atrocities at Lajes Field, April 8. This year's national theme is "Never Again - Heeding the Warning Signs." (Photo by Lucas Silva)

Lajes Field remembers the Holocaust

The 65th Air Base Wing held a formal ceremony commemorating the Holocaust, honoring the victims' memory and focusing on how Airmen stand against genocide and atrocities at Lajes Field, April 8. The formal ceremony included a name-reading and candle-light vigil held in conjunction with the National Holocaust Days of Remembrance. This year's national theme is "Never Again - Heeding the Warning Signs." (Photo by Lucas Silva)

Future of Lajes Briefing

Agostinho Simoes, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, asks Col. Chris Bargery, 65th Air Base Wing commander, a question regarding labor and technical agreement modifications during a briefing on the future of Lajes Field Dec. 14. "We will do our best to support and help prepare anyone affected by this transition. We value and recognize the relationships that we have with our local national employees and all Azoreans affected by this change," said Bargery. (Photo by Lucas Silva)

The future of Lajes

Master Sgt. Julie Gutierrez, 65th Force Support Squadron, listens as Col. Chris Bargery, 65th Air Base Wing commander, answers a question during an informative briefing to the 65th Air Base Wing here Dec. 14. Department of Defense officials announced the 65th ABW will transition from an air base wing to an air base group with a reduction of more than 400 military personnel and 500 family members by the end of fiscal year 2014. "We will do our best to support and help prepare anyone affected by this transition. We value and recognize the relationships that we have with our local national employees and all Azoreans affected by this change," said Col. Bargery. (Photo by Lucas Silva)

Tops In Blue performs at Lajes

Tech. Sgt. Tonie Marshall, a radio frequency transmission craftsman from Holloman AFB and Tops In Blue vocalist, sings a rhythm and blues solo, Sept. 9, 2012, Lajes Field. The theme for this year's Tops In Blue tour is "Listen", and features rhythm and blues songs from the golden oldies era to the latest in top 40. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

Tops In Blue performs at Lajes

Airman 1st Class Timothy Sentz, a client systems apprentice from Scott AFB and Tops In Blue vocalist, performs a selection of country music, Sept. 9, 2012, Lajes Field. The theme for this year's Tops In Blue tour is "Listen", and features rhythm and blues songs from the golden oldies era to the latest in top 40. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

Tops In Blue performs at Lajes

Airman 1st Class Jessica Pitts, a cyber systems operations apprentice from Spangdahlem AB and Tops In Blue trumpet player, performs a jazz solo, Sept. 9, 2012, Lajes Field. The Tops In Blue team is composed of U.S. Air Force active duty members who are selected for their talent and entertainment abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

Tops In Blue performs at Lajes

Tops In Blue performed songs in tribute to the late Michael Jackson at Lajes Field, Sept. 9, 2012. The theme for this year's tour is "Listen", and features rhythm and blues songs from the golden oldies era to the latest top 40 songs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

Tops In Blue performs at Lajes

Staff Sgt. Tyron Jones an aircrew equipment craftsman from Yokota AB and Tops In Blue vocalist performs songs in tribute to the late Michael Jackson, Sept. 9, 2012, Lajes Field. The theme for this year's Tops In Blue tour is "Listen", and features rhythm and blues songs from the golden oldies era to the latest top 40 songs. The tour will take them throughout the U.S. and more than 20 countries, with close to 130 performances in a 10-month period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

Folklore dancers share culture with Lajes community

Justo Del Rio, a folklore dance group from Spain, performs traditional dances at the community center, Aug. 13, 2012, at Lajes Field. This is the third year in a row where the 65th Force Support Squadron hosted the folklore dancers to come and share their culture with the Airman and families of the Lajes community. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)