U.S. Air Force Col. David Williams, 39th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Francine Kwarteng as she assumes command of the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron during a form More
The Department of Defense Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month posters are part of a series commemorating the 75th Anniversary of World War II. Each commemoration poster set highlights the significant More
U.S. Air Force Col. David Williams, 39th Mission Support Group commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Shaw, outgoing 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Francine Kwarteng, incom More
U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a photo in front of the 728th Air Mobility Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 31, 2018. The 728th AMS and the 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron teamed up to More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speak with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a visit More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Genesis Guerrero, now a chaplain for the 39th Air Base Wing, (front) receives a hug from his father, Gene (face shown), on his wedding day, Aug. 1, 2009, at St. Augustine, Fla. As a chaplai More
The 2020 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicked off at Incirlik on March 9 and runs through April 17. The AFAF is an Air Force-wide initiative which supports charities that benefit all members of the Air For More
Master Sgt. Anitra Mostacero, 728th Air Mobility Squadron first sergeant, reviews forms and memorandums Dec. 16, 2011, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This is Mostacero's seventh squadron as a first sergeant.
Members of Team Incirlik gather to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a luncheon Jan. 13, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. King is remembered for his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C., to 2 More
Omer Ugur, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects underneath a bus Jan. 26, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Vehicle maintenance performs maintenance on all U.S. government motor vehicles and equipment More
Staff Sgt. Kitsana Dounglomchan, airman leadership school instructor, takes notes during a student's presentation Jan. 30, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. ALS is a five-week course for senior airmen, and so More
Audience members participate during a Cirque Dreams World Tour performance Jan. 30, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Cirque Dreams partnered with Armed Forces Entertainment to perform "Jungle Fantasy" at 17 More
Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, speaks with airmen from the 425th Air Base Squadron and NATO Allied Air Command Headquarters Izmir at the Izmir Club, Feb. 7, 2012, in Izmir, Turkey. More
Members of Team Incirlik's honor guard place a hat representing each branch of military on a table reserved for prisoners of war and those missing in action during the 2012 National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 8, 201 More
Tech. Sgt. Brooks Hansen, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, and his wife, Meghan Hansen, learn how to dance Feb. 8 at the community center at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th Force Support Squadron offered the Co More
U.S. and Turkish service members participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's memorial and mausoleum Feb. 9, 2012, in Ankara, Turkey. Gen. William M. Fraser III, U.S. Transportation Comman More
Gen. William M. Fraser III, U.S. Transportation Command commander, shakes hands with 728th Air Mobility Squadron airmen Feb. 9, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Fraser received a briefing from wing leadershi More
Michelle Martinez, community center assistant director, leads children in a song about Valentine's Day during the Mommy and Me Forever Yours Valentine's Workshop Feb. 14, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The More
An MQ-1B Predator from the 414th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the flightline Feb. 14, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Reactivated Nov. 23, 2011, the 414th ERS dates back to World War II whe More
As part of Military Saves Week Feb. 19 - 23, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, will inform Team Incirlik on various ways to improve financial management skills. Military Saves More
Bobbi Cervantez, Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist, right, teaches a fitness class designed to help pregnant women stay fit during pregnancy Feb. 17, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. With more More
Ramon Holmes, left, husband of Airman 1st Class Shannon Holmes, 39th Security Forces Squadron, catches a fish during the outdoor recreation center sponsored fishing rodeo at the base pool Feb. 19, 2012, at Inci More
Construction for a new functional fitness room at the fitness center began in January and is scheduled for completion in March. The new room is designed to facilitate high-intensity fitness routines.
Tobi Applin, 39th Force Support Squadron marketing assistant, stocks a shelf with the "March Happenings" pamphlet in the entryway of the 39th FSS command building Feb. 29, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Ma More
Members of the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant Flight earn miles for their team in the LRS Divided challenge March 3, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. LRS Divided put runners f More
Master Sgt. Elijah Tatman, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, briefs Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, on maintenance flight operations March 12, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Ramsay toured severa More
Members of Team Incirlik stand near the flightline awaiting the arrival of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy March 15, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Roy visited to meet with airmen and discuss More
Shaun Morgan, lead singer for the band Seether, performs for Team Incirlik March 19, 2012, at the Club Complex at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The hard-rock band visited Incirlik as part of a USO tour through Ita More
Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Reich, trumpet player for U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band "Wings of Dixie," performs in the Incirlik Unit School multipurpose room March 22, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Wings of Dixie More
Senior Airman Blanche Shade, 39th Medical Operations Squadron public health technician, demonstrates how to properly wash vegetables during the Health Expo March 23, 2012, at Incirlik Air base, Turkey. The Heal More
The 39th Security Forces Squadron held a retirement ceremony March 23, 2012, in the guardmount room for Max, a military working dog who served at Incirlik for 10 years. Throughout his service, Max conducted 4,7 More
Participants of the Women's History Month Ultimate Dirty Dash climb over a hay pyramid March 31, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Seventy-five teams participated in the event, which gave members of the base More
Audience members watch "Sex Signals,'' a two-person improvisational comedy show April 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The show allowed audience participation to depict scenarios involving early warning s More
Children and parents make various arts and crafts at the Easter bunny Kids at Play event April 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event was hosted by the 39th Force Support Squadron and included games, More
Staff Sgt. Natalie Anderson, AFN Incirlik, shares information about the Air Force Assistance Fund Telethon April 5, 2012, in the AFN-I radio studio at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The telethon involved an auction More
Senior Master Sgt. Ouida Daniels, 39th Force Support Squadron career advisor, center, helps an airman fill out paperwork prior to briefing a group of first-term airmen April 9, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turke More
A player fields a ground ball during baseball spring training camp April 10, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The training was held to prepare players ages 9-18 for the Youth Center Baseball Tournament, whic More
Jimmy Scott squats 635 pounds during a powerlifting competition April 14, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Scott has more than 20 years of powerlifting experience.
Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks to a group of senior non-commissioned officers during a breakfast at the Sultan's Inn Dining Facility April 16, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This More
Across the Air Force, installations are working to enhance sustainability in support of Earth Day held annually April 22. To help emphasize the importance of individual efforts, the Air Force launched the "Blue More
Families gather in the community center for the Beyblades Battle Tournament April 18, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. A Beyblade is a spinning top that is launched into an arena with another Beyblade, and t More
Col. Chad Butts, 39th Air Base Wing vice commander, gives a safety briefing during a Motorcycle Safety Rodeo April 20, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The safety rodeo is required for all military motorcycl More
Staff Sgt. Paul Melicia, 39th Security Forces Squadron, removes broken fence boards at the base dog park April 21, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Twelve volunteers spent five hours gathering trash and debr More
Tech. Sgt. Mark Frandsen, U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band Touch 'n Go bassist, performs during a Children's Day festival April 22, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The band traveled from Ramstein Air Bas More
Tech. Sgt. Jacob Romero, 39th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering craftsman, sets up an air sampler to determine what personal protective equipment first responders should don during a fiel More
Members of the Beer Belly Bike Club perform a free tune-up on a bicycle during the Spring Fling April 28, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event offered members of Team Incirlik a chance to enjoy warmer More
A Turkish air force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is transported to the flightline by a Turkish air force member to be loaded onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III May 1, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. More
Airmen represent the Air Force 24/7, including drinking responsibly when off duty. Binge drinking means drinking four or more alcoholic beverages on one occasion, generally within about two hours, according to More
Tech. Sgt. Kitsana Dounglomchan, Incirlik Airman Leadership School instructor, arranges bags of chips and cookies to be distributed to redeploying service members as part of Operation First Stop May 12, 2012, a More
Team Incirlik members attend the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration, May 19, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The celebration featured traditional dances, music and cuisine fro More
A player goes for a lay up during a three-on-three basketball tournament at Arkadas Park June 1, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The tournament was held during the 39th Air Base Wing Sports Day, which inclu More
Airmen and family members gather at the Eagle Housing park for a Bicycle Safety Rodeo June 9, 2012 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The annual event is designed to inform bicycle riders of all ages about proper sa More
Airmen don mission-oriented protective posture gear during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise June 13, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MOPP gear is designed to protect from nuclear, biological, chemi More
A member of the U.S. Army attempts to lift a 180-pound boulder during the Strongman Competition July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The competition was part of the Independence Day activities sponsored More
Kari Phelps, spouse of Senior Airman Daniel Phelps, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, holds a digital screen of her husband during their online wedding ceremony Oct. 29, 2012, at the Johnson Co More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks with Col. Chris Craige, 39th Air Base Wing commander, during a visit Dec. 14, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Panetta stopped at Incirlik to remind Airmen of the imp More
Patriot missiles stand guard over Gaziantep, Turkey, Feb. 28, 2013. Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery unit from Fort Sill, Okla., are deployed to Turkey to support the NATO mission of p More
Patriot launching stations from Fort Sill, Okla., are dispersed a hillside Feb. 28, 2013, near Gaziantep, Turkey. Patriots are deployed to Turkey as part of NATO's commitment to cooperative solutions to promote More
U.S. Army Capt. Adam Proctor, 1st Netherlands Ballistic Missile Defense Task Force Dutch missile systems tactical director, and Dutch army Sgt. 1st Class Rob Morsinkhof, 1st NBMDTF soldier, look over regulation More
Airman 1st Class Trevor Caldwell, 728th Air Mobility Squadron air freight journeyman, directs German soldiers to the 728th AMS passenger terminal May 1, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. German personnel arri More
Sgt. 1st Class Pasquale Marchette, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery noncommissioned officer in charge of Bravo Company, explains the mission of 3-2 ADA to members of Don Barnhart's All-Star Comedy team, More
Airmen of the 39th Security Forces Squadron prepare to storm the entrance of a protected aircraft shelter during an exercise July 24, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Wing-wide exercises can test any airman' More
Senior Airman Harold Callaway, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, handles an aeronautical engine laboratory free water detector used to test fuel quality Aug. 6, 2013, at Incirlik Ai More
First Netherlands Ballistic Missile Defense Task Force Dutch soldiers stand in formation around U.S. Army Capt. Adam Proctor, 1st NBMDTF missile systems tactical director Sept. 27, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, T More
April 2020 marks the 15th anniversary of the Sexual Assault Prevention Response program after it was established in 2005. The program offers services to victims of sexual assault and provides training to aid in More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Frederick "Ben” Hodges, commander of NATO’s Allied Land Command, speaks to airmen and soldiers Dec. 9, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Along with having breakfast with soldiers and airmen More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Dawber (left-center), 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery commander, prepares the unit's colors for casing during a transfer of authority ceremony, Dec. 13, 2013, at a Turkish army More
Female Tops in Blue vocalists sing a rendition of "Love on Top," by Beyonce Knowles Dec. 14, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. From all across the Air Force, airmen step out of their daily duties to bring joy More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Giancarlo Hernandez, 39th Air Base Wing Honor Guard team member, salutes the U.S. flag during a ceremonial flag retirement Jan. 18, 2018, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The honor guards More
The 39th Air Base Wing Honor Guard team performs a ceremonial flag retirement on Jan. 18, 2018, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The flag components are disposed of according to the U.S. military customs and tradi More
Ruben Gawan, son of Chief Master Sgts. Lori and Phillip Gawan, takes the oath of enlistment Nov. 2, 2013, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. After 19 years of traveling around the globe with his parents as a military d More
Airman Warren Washington, 39th Operations Squadron, airfield management operations coordinator, inspects a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard cannon, Jan. 17, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Birds are a hazard to More
Leaders from the 39th Air Base Wing and the U.S. Consulate Adana, await the arrival of U.S. senators Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. U.S. service members as well as Dutch soldiers welcomed congress More
Turkish air force pilots taxi down the runway in an F-4 Phantom, before testing the BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The BAK-12 system is a permanent arresting More
The 39th Force Support Squadron hosts a luncheon for the 70th birthday of the United States Air Force at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 18, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rebeccah A. Woodrow)
Airmen dressed in anti-contamination suits go through a checklist before scanning a vehicle for hazardous materials during an exercise March 12, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. All personnel and items must be More
Airmen assigned to the 728th Air Mobility Squadron unload a Patriot missile from a C-130J Super Hercules March 20, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Personnel from the 39th Maintenance Squadron munitions secured More
U.S. Air Force Airman Ennis Roberson, 728th Air Mobility Squadron aircraft service apprentice, throws a tie-down net over a pallet of luggage, March 31, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Pallets were built an More
As family members depart, dependents of U.S. Airmen and Department of Defense civilians board a bus to be shuttled to the passenger terminal, March 31, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Secretary of Defen More
Senior Airman Jeffrey Gomez, 39th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental journeyman, prepares to conduct a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature test at the 39th Medical Group, May 7, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey More
Holly Petraeus, head of the Office of Service Member Affairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, offers financial guidance to Airmen at a town hall meeting May 13, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Petr More
The 39th Air Base Wing is taking extra efforts in conservation and also recognizing May as Incirlik AB Energy Action Month prior to the warmer months in Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. More
Master Sgt. Robert Dean, 39th Maintenance Squadron production superintendent and Burak Asikbekiroglu 39th MXS facility manager, race in a cardboard regatta May 29, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Airmen from t More
Irina Rodriguez and daughter Isabella, paint a mural at the Kazim Karabekir School for Autism, June 9, 2014, Adana, Turkey. Rodriquez is part of the volunteer organization located at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, More
Construction on the Consolidated Community Center continues June 17, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project is estimated to be completed fall 2014. The new facility will provi More
Airman 1st Class Claire Cochran, 39th Communications Squadron infrastructure technician, speaks at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Pride luncheon June 20, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Cochran sha More
Royce Kerbow pitches a ball during a softball tournament June 25, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th Wing Staff Agencies took the title of the 2014 base softball champions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senio More
Airman 1st Class Deon Gregory, 39th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, is carried out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo aircraft during a wing exercise June 27, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. A More
A child dressed in patriotic clothing chases a ball at the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event had food, fireworks and activities for children, such as bouncy castles More
Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Loska 39th Medical Group dental technician, cleans a patient's teeth July 21, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The dental clinic is responsible for service members and dependents at Incirli More
Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, answers questions during a dinner with NATO troops and Airmen July 30, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Breedlove More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, NATO’s supreme allied commander for Europe and the commander of U.S. European Command, visits Army Soldiers July 31, 2014, Gaziantep, Turkey. During Breedlove's visit he More
Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Reininger, 39th Security Forces security response team member, participates in a local readiness exercise Aug. 28, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. First responders reported to the scen More
Master Sgt. Robert Farrell, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Operations Squadron electronic and environmental technician, marshals a C-17 Globemaster III for takeoff Jan. 14, 2015, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Farre More
Incirlik Air Base Honor Guard guardsmen practice drill movements March 5, 2015, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Airmen must exhibit professionalism and strict discipline at all times while performing their du More
Airmen attending a Women Empowering Women luncheon hosted by the Incirlik Women’s Diversity Council fill their plates March 13, 2015, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The luncheon, which was held in conjunction wi More
Airman 1st Class Cory Saylor, 39th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, prepares his gear March 18, 2015, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Saylor is preparing to participate in a force-on-force More
Staff Sgt. Derek Ebersole, Basic RiderCourse 2 student, rides his motorcycle during a BRC2 exercise March 27, 2015, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Students participating in the BRC2 were taught advanced riding t More
Staff Sgt. Alexander Blair, 39th Civil Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, searches the shoe of an active shooter for an explosive device during an active shooter exercise March 30, 2015, at Incirl More
Firefighters from the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Incirlik Fire Emergency Services explain the function of each piece of equipment firefighters wear to Col. Craig Wills, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief More