The Portuguese Air Command based in Lisbon celebrated its 61st anniversary on 06 April in a ceremony chaired by the Air Force Chief of Staff, General Manuel Teixeira Rolo and attended, among others, by the JALLC's Commander, Brigadier General Mário Barreto. The Air Command has hosted the JALLC in Lisbon since 2002.
During the event, the Air Commander, Lieutenant General Joaquim Borrego delivered a speech celebrating the occasion, there was a tribute to Fallen Airmen, and military decorations were awarded to air men and women.
The Air Command is responsible for training, deploying, and sustaining of the operational component of the Portuguese Air Force, as well as for assuring other missions that are assigned to the Air Force. The JALLC wishes the Air Command a very Happy Birthday and a big thank you for being such generous hosts over the years