Running Trial

Staff Sgt. Norman Cabrera (left), 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Michael Fallen(right), 39th Security Forces Squadron, complete their final test for the running improvement trial at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 5, 2012. Running trial participants dropped an average of one minute to a minute and a half from their 1.5-mile run time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

Team Incirlik tests readiness during ATSO Rodeo

A simulated unexploded ordnance sticks out of the ground during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise June 13, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The simulated UXO was used during a post-attack sweep, done to ensure safety and security after an attack, as part of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Team Incirlik tests readiness during ATSO Rodeo

Airmen don mission-oriented protective posture gear during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise June 13, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The MOPP gear is designed to protect the wearer from nuclear, biological, chemical and conventional threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Team Incirlik tests readiness during ATSO Rodeo

Senior Airman Robert Semcho, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels hydrants technician, attaches simulated M-8 paper to a vehicle cover during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise June 13, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The M-8 paper detects potentially harmful biological and chemical agents in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Exercise readies U.S., international forces for cooperative efforts

The flags of the participating nations in Anatolian Eagle 2011 are flown June 22, 2011, at Konya, Turkey. Anatolian Eagle 2011 is a multi-national , large-force employment exercise involving a variety of military aircrafts ranging from attack, air superiority, refueling, and reconnaissance to interdiction. The purpose of the annual exercise is to provide a realistic, scenario-based training to test and evaluate aircraft combat readiness and manage tactical training progress. Service members from Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the U.S. participated in AE-11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/Released)

Exercise readies U.S., international forces for cooperative efforts

Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams, 501st Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, confirms information with a pilot during Anatolian Eagle June 21, 2011, at Konya, Turkey. Anatolian Eagle 2011 is a multi-national , large-force employment exercise involving a variety of military aircrafts ranging from attack, air superiority, refueling, and reconnaissance to interdiction. The purpose of the annual exercise is to provide a realistic, scenario-based training to test and evaluate aircraft combat readiness and manage tactical training progress. Service members from Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the U.S. participated in AE-11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/Released)