Story by Staff Sgt. Ivy Thomas August 26, 2026 at 06:13AM 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 readiness through shared expertise and hands-on collaboration.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573232/121-arw-airmen-strengthened-nato-partnerships-portugal"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2608/9870949/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="121 ARW Airmen strengthened NATO partnerships in Portugal" /></a>
