20 Aug 2020

39th ABW vice commander visits 717th ABS

Col. Shelly Mendieta, 39th Air Base Wing vice commander, visited the 717th Air Base Squadron in Ankara, Turkey, Aug. 9 – 12, 2020. During her visit, Mendieta toured the grounds and familiarized herself with the unit’s unique mission.

19 Aug 2020

Incirlik Behind the Scenes: 39th CS keeps Incirlik in-touch

Incirlik Air Base functions purely on the efforts of its dedicated Airmen, working together to ensure the base’s continuing effort of supporting U.S. allies and coalition partners continues without fail. Each working area performs a vital support function and this ‘Behind the Scenes’ series will highlight what they do for the mission.

14 Aug 2020

39th CONS – keeping Incirlik running

The Airmen of the 39th Contracting Squadron are responsible for coordinating acquisitions of everything from the desk furniture in offices to the construction crews repairing the runway here.

11 Aug 2020

39th MXS: Maintaining Incirlik’s surety and support mission

Despite no U.S. Air Force aircraft being permanently assigned to the 39th Air Base Wing at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, the 39th Maintenance Squadron plays an important role in supporting the air mission for U.S., NATO and partner nation forces here.

31 Jul 2020

Teamwork helps Incirlik Airmen handle new COVID-19 testing requirements

Incirlik Air Base and its Turkish Air Force coalition partners are adapting to evolving COVID-19 conditions to ensure base safety as military members travel between bases during peak moving season in the month of July, 2020.

28 Jul 2020

A family legacy at Incirlik AB

Incirlik Air Base has a long and colorful history dating back to it’s opening in 1955 and many Airmen have called Incirlik home during their assignment here.

25 Jun 2020

“Check on us… we’re not ok!”

An Airman posted this message on social media; a cry for help amidst a period of racial violence and social turmoil in America. U.S. troops stationed overseas could only watch as their nation reeled under one of the most divisive chapters in its history.

19 Jun 2020

Confronting racial issues: why it’s important

The death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer left many Americans shouting for change. While protests ripple through the country, echoes for reform can be heard across the world. These events have shined a light on how racism and other forms of discrimination are handled, and many Airmen are wondering how to address the problem. While Americans back home are confronted with this reality face-to-face, Airmen stationed here at Incirlik Air Base are watching as these events unfold back home stateside.

1 Jun 2020

Men at work: the life of a cable dawg

Whether it is climbing down a manhole or up a tower, battling the summer heat, facing wild animals or just another day on the job—life is full of adventures when you’re a cable dawg.

29 May 2020

Incirlik observes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the month of May to honor Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. During this month, Incirlik Air Base along with the Department of Defense recognize those whose lineage originates from this geographical area, and the benefits they bring to the U.S.