39th Air Base Wing honor guardsmen post the colors during the Air Force birthday gala at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 18, 2021. The 39th ABW’s leadership team hosted the gala to celebrate the Air Force’s 74-year legacy of excellence. From humble beginnings in 1947, the service stands on the shoulders of great Airmen who have helped build the world's greatest air force, as well as credibility and trust for our nation and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)