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CRFA celebrates its 61st anniversary
CRFA celebrates its 61st anniversary
Yesterday morning, 3 December, the Air Force Recruitment Centre (CRFA) Unity Day Ceremony was held in Lumiar.During the ceremony, presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Matos Branco, the Head of the CRFA,(...)
Air Force acquires first direct-operation satellite
Air Force acquires first direct-operation satellite
The Air Force has directly acquired its first satellite, representing an extremely significant milestone in national Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities from space. Under the agreement signed with ICEYE, a global(...)
New Commander at Air Base No. 8 on his birthday
New Commander at Air Base No. 8 on his birthday
Yesterday, 27 November, the 2nd Anniversary Ceremony of Air Base No. 8 (BA8) was held, which also included the handover of command of that unit. In a ceremony presided over by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CEMFA), General João(...)
Military personnel take part in Hazardous Substances Course
Military personnel take part in Hazardous Substances Course
The Air Force participated in two editions of the Hazardous Substances Technician Course, held in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, reinforcing institutional cooperation and the capacity to respond to complex emergencies.At the invitation of the(...)
Air Force psychology centre welcomes over 100 students
Air Force psychology centre welcomes over 100 students
Yesterday, 27 November, the Air Force Psychology Centre (CPISFA) welcomed 137 students and ten teachers of psychology and sociology from the Sá da Bandeira School Group in Santarém.On this day, students and teachers were given the(...)
Air Force dominates National Cross Country Championships
Air Force dominates National Cross Country Championships
The Air Force climbed to the top of the podium twice at the 45th National Military Cross Country Championships, which took place today, 28 November, in Queluz.Captain Daniel Martins finished the ‘Long Cross Country’ race in 30'15,(...)
Manoeuvring Aerodrome No. 3 celebrates anniversary
Manoeuvring Aerodrome No. 3 celebrates anniversary
On Wednesday, 26 November, the Unity Day Ceremony of Manoeuvre Aerodrome No. 3 (AM3) was held in Porto Santo, marking the 16th anniversary of that unit.During the ceremony, the Commander of AM3, Colonel Carlos Fernandes, expressed his(...)
Air Force rescues 50-year-old man in medical emergency
Air Force rescues 50-year-old man in medical emergency
Yesterday, the Air Force rescued a 50-year-old crew member who was aboard the ship ‘CHRYSALIS’, sailing 172 kilometres from Montijo.The man was showing symptoms that indicated the need for immediate medical assistance, which led the(...)