Ramey Air Force Base also known as Borinquen Field, is a former United States Air Force base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It was named after United States Army Air Forces Brigadier General Howard Knox Ramey. Following its closure, it was redeveloped into Rafael Hernandez Airport.

Ramey AFB hosted the USAF Commanders’ Conference from the 11th to the 14th of January. Under Secretary of Defense Thomas H. Douglas, and Secretary of the Air Force Dudley C. Sharp, headed the list of distinguished conferees.

Ramey played a critical role during the Cold War for reconnaissance missions and refueling squadrons. B-52 bombers arrived at Ramey in the 1950s, and bomber crews continued to be on alert at...

The Ramey Air Force Base Historical Association (RAFBHA) is a nonprofit organization with the sole mission of keeping the history of Borinquen Field/Ramey Air Force Base alive.

Ramey Air Force Base was an important Strategic Air Command installation in Puerto Rico during the early Cold War, hosting the 72d Bombardment Wing. The 60th Bomb Squadron first operated the B-52 from August of 1959 to June of 1971 while assigned to the 72nd Bomb Wing at Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico.

In 1958 Ramey AFB prepares for the arrival of the B-52 “Stratofortress”. The B-52 and will replace all the B-36 of the Strategic Air Command.

Ramey Air Force Base also known as Borinquen Field, is a former United States Air Force base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It was named after United States Army Air Forces Brigadier General Howard Knox Ramey. Following its closure, it was redeveloped into Rafael Hernandez Airport.

Ramey Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It was named after Brigadier General. Howard Knox Ramey.

A non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the history of Borinquen Field / Ramey Air Force Base 1939-1973. This organization was formed to include those who have served and are serving, both men and women, at the former Ramey AFB, Aquadillia, Puerto Rico.

Ready for takeoff? Despite 30 years of virtual abandonment, the former Ramey AFB in Aguadilla still holds enormous potential. It has been 30 years since the U.S. government transferred the 3,900-acre former Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla to the Puerto Rico government.