Lajes Field aids C-130...in the fight

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell
  • 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Lajes Field, Azores --  A C-130 Hercules from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., refueled at Lajes Field, Azores, before heading downrange April 11.

"This is my seventh deployment in my five years of being in," said Staff Sgt. Jonathan Rogers, 16th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner.

Sergeant Rogers added that he picked the job because of the way it contributes to the Air Force mission.

The 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels unit provided the aircraft with more than 3,780 gallons.

"We provide an average of 280,000 gallons a month to various aircraft," said Staff Sgt. Ashley Graham, 65th LRS fuels accountant.

U.S. military and foreign nations' aircraft pass through Lajes Field for fuel, crew rest and other aircraft support before continuing on their missions. Lajes Field's unique location aids aircraft in crossing the Atlantic.

The wing plays a vital role in contingency operations, by enabling expeditionary movement, and global communications to combatant commanders and supporting joint, coalition, and NATO operations.

Lajes' war cry, "6-5...in the fight," was demonstrated in action through the wing's uncompromising support of the C-130 aircraft from Cannon AFB.