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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Shott, a shooting contest participant, inspects an M9 pistol prior to using it during the Excellence in Competition event Oct. 28, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Airmen from various units across Incirlik competed to become one of the top 10 out of 100 contenders in the event hosted by the 39th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Incirlik Airmen have blast at shooting competition

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Shott, a shooting contest participant, inspects an M9 pistol prior to using it during the Excellence in Competition event Oct. 28, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Airmen from various units across Incirlik competed to become one of the top 10 out of 100 contenders in the event hosted by the 39th Security Forces
  • Turkish air force members collect data during Paver training Oct. 22, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Paver is a software tool allowing engineers the opportunity to collect data on the airfield and streamline pavement maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jim Araos)

    Turkish AF, USAF learn Paver

    Paver is a pavement management software tool that allows engineers to collect data on an airfield to determine pavement condition index, or PCI, ratings from zero to 100. Based upon the condition rating and types of distresses recorded, engineers can estimate the total quantity of future repairs and make decisions on what areas need reconstruction.
  • Staff Sgt. Richard Bailey, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron central storage section, poses for a photo on Sept. 19, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Bailey was recognized for his quick response time and life-saving efforts when a fellow Airman was choking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

    Airman saves wingman

    “It felt like it was the end.” This was the only thought replaying in one Airman’s mind as he clinched his throat and gasped for air. After several futile attempts of trying to dislodge the object, he began losing hope. He realized the sad reality was that he wouldn’t be able to do this alone. With his airway closing, he mustered up the strength to stumble to a neighbor’s house and frantically press the doorbell.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley, 39th Air Base Wing non-commissioned officer in charge of command information, wears makeup simulating a bruise during a domestic violence awareness exercise Oct. 10, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Ten Airmen from various units wore artificial scars on their faces to see what kind of reactions they would receive from their colleagues around the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Magbanua)

    Through wounded eyes

    I wasn't okay…I felt like no one cared. October 10, 2019, was easily one of the loneliest days of my life. While most of the base slept that brisk morning, I was having makeup applied to my face to rep-resent the “black eye” that would paint it for the rest of the day. With my realistic scenario playing in my head and 10 domestic violence awareness cards in hand, I set out to start my day. Throughout the day, I was supposed to come into contact with as many Airmen as possible in hopes that they would ask if I was alright or if I needed assistance. The exercise was designed to increase overall domestic violence awareness, foster the “see something, say something” mentality and highlight the various helping agencies on base.
  • Members of the 39th Medical Support Squadron’s Tricare operations and patient administrations flight pose for a group photo Oct. 7, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The TOPA flight created a new patient travel request form process which contributed to saving the wing approximately $34,000 and 1,300 man-hours annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Joseph Magbanua)

    Titan Medics find new ways to conduct “old” business

    When faced with the challenge of providing timely and quality care for the Air Force’s most valuable weapons system: the human body, members of the 39th Medical Support Squadron capitalized by putting the power of innovation into the hands of their Airmen who do the job every day. These Titan Medics created a new patient travel request form process and contributed to saving the wing approximately $34,000 and 1,300 man-hours annually. This process improved overall patient satisfaction and was recognized as the 39th Air Base Wing’s key innovation for the third quarter.
  • A ball rests in the grass during a rugby game Sept. 14, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rugby is considered to be one of the ancestor sports to American football. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Incirlik Airmen build resilience with new rugby team

    Helen Keller, an American author and activist, once said “alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”This is what two Airmen discovered when they worked together to bring one of their dreams to life: establishing a rugby football club at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.The dream started when Maj. Michael Stacpoole, a health care integrator
  • Members of the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Base Energy Management team pose at a booth outside the Base Exchange Oct. 5, 2018, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to kick off Energy Action Month. October is designated as the month to educate Air Force members on the importance of reducing energy and water use. (Courtesy photo)

    EAM kicks off at Incirlik

    Every October, the Air Force observes Energy Action Month to raise awareness of the critical role energy resilience plays in supporting Air Force priorities.This year’s theme of “Energy Able, Mission Capable” is designed to showcase how efficient energy use increases mission capability and readiness for the global mission.“Wasted energy and water
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Genesis Guerrero, a 39th Air Base Wing chaplain, holds his high school portrait at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 2, 2019. When he was 17 years old, Guerrero used the picture to successfully dissuade his father from committing suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Seeing the bigger picture

    Capt. Genesis Guerrero, a chaplain for the 39th Air Base Wing, was 17 years old when his family almost fell apart.
  • U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Stephen W. Wilson addresses Airmen during an all-call at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 30, 2019. Wilson toured facilities and spoke with Airmen about various topics including readiness, resiliency and the strategic importance of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    VCSAF thanks Incirlik Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Stephen W. Wilson addresses Airmen during an all-call at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 30, 2019. Wilson toured facilities and spoke with Airmen about various topics including readiness, resiliency and the strategic importance of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)
  • Firefighters from the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct live-fire training May 8, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik Firefighters are slated to celebrate Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 6-12, 2019 and this year’s theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

    Not every hero wears capes, plan and practice your escape

    Incirlik Air Base Fire and Emergency Services are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. On average, seven people per day died in a home fire during 2012 to 2016.
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