Cindy Berry, wife of Tech. Sgt. Paul Berry, 39th Communications Squadron, and their son Nicolas pick up a hammer drill for their project at the Self-Help store and sign it out with assistance of self-help employee, Derrick Covington May 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Hyde).
Perry Atchley, a self-help employee, shows the proper technique to putting in a drill bit at the Self-Help store tool crib May 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Hyde)
Perry Atchley, a Self-Help store employee, shows the many tools available at the Self-Help store May 7. The Self-Help store has available hammer drills, hand sanders, saws, and routers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Hyde).
by Tech. Sgt. Patrick R. Hyde
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
5/15/2007 - INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Incirlik's Self-Help Store recently underwent a renovation and reorganization to better meet the needs of its customers.
Resembling local hardware stores common in the States, the Self-help Store offers everything needed for minor household maintenance.
"We offer many different tools and equipment for the benefit of improving the quality of life for residents here at Incirlik," said Perry Atchley a Self-Help Store employee.
In addition to the tools and equipment needed to get the job done, the employees of the Self-Help Store also offer advice on how to get the job done right.
"I enjoy helping people do the jobs themselves by providing the means for them to complete it," said Mr. Atchley. "Even though we can't do the job for them, our help is only a phone call away. We will walk you through it step-by-step if necessary. We are here for our customers and will do everything in our power to help them finish the task."
The Self-Help Store is located on B Street in Building 438 and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. only on Saturday.
"Not many people know where we are and what we have to offer," said Mr. Atchley. "(We are) where the customer is always welcome and greeted with a smile."
For more information, call the Self-Help Store at 676-6529.
