Examining the importance of the base to Portugal, the United States and NATO and addressing its significance to transatlantic security.

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The Project

The Research Project

Conducting in-depth studies

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black fighter jet on gray concrete pavement during daytime

Telling Their Stories

Collaborating with local people to tell the story of the base and its impact

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person holding pencil near laptop computer
Data Analysis

Analyzing information to gain insights

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person writing on brown wooden table near white ceramic mug
Publications

Sharing scientific findings is important

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woman reading book
Education

Providing training and knowledge transfer

Collaborative Projects

Surveys and profiles of local people discussing the base

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worm's eye-view photography of ceiling
Innovation

How the base could be used in the future

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person using laptop computer

The Lajes Field Research Project studies the significance of the U.S. base in the Azores, analyzing its impact on the United States, Portugal, NATO, and the broader context of U.S. military presence in Europe, aiming to provide insights and promote collaboration.