Airmen preserve Incirlik heritage with base Hodja makeover

Upon arriving to Incirlik, after over 24 hours of travel, sleeping on the floor of the BWI airport, before making a pit stop at the terminal of Ramstein Air Base, newcomers often arrive to base jetlagged, wrangling suitcases and clinging to welcome packets longing for the beds that await for them in

Defense and Economic Cooperation Agreement guides U.S., Turkish partnership at Incirlik Air Base

In 1955 the Turkish government agreed to host a large-scale U.S. Air Force presence alongside its own Turkish air forces on Incirlik Air Base, and since then both nations have been fostering their NATO partnership with various bilateral agreements. One of the most prominent agreements is the Defense

A Lifetime of Service

During a time when frequent job transitions have become the norm, there's a remarkable tale of commitment and heartfelt dedication that has unfolded over the course of an astounding 48 years in the corridors of the 39th Air Base Wing. In an era where change is the only constant, Mehmet Birbiri --

TAIP pays for continuity at Incirlik AB

Since the recent increase of the Turkey Assignment Incentive Pay program, known as TAIP, many 39th Air Base Wing Airmen have opted to stay at Incirlik Air Base for an additional 12 months for an extra $1,000 a month.

Turkish, US, NATO partners observe Atatürk Memorial Day at Incirlik Air Base

Turkish air force, U.S. Air Force and NATO partners of Qatar, Spain and Poland observe an annual Atatürk Memorial Day during a formal ceremony Nov. 10, 2023, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is credited with the birth and modernization of Türkiye and his accomplishments are

US State Department, Air Force speakers participate in NATO-funded natural disaster resiliency workshop

In response to the earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye in February 2023, an international panel of academic experts conducted an “Emerging and Disruptive Technologies to Enhance Disaster Resilience” advanced research workshop, featuring keynote speakers from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. State

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s Memorial Day

The 85th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Türkiye, is observed this year on Nov. 10. Atatürk, who is the founder of the Turkish Republic and its first president, devoted his life to domestic and international peace and stands as a towering figure of the

39th LRS hosts 2023 'Rodeo'

Turkish Air Force integrates with U.S. Bombers in long-planned mission

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrived Tuesday, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, for a historic hot-pit refuel as part of a long-planned bomber task force mission.

Modern Türkiye celebrates 100 years

One-hundred years ago on Oct. 29, 1923, Türkiye declared itself an independent republic, and in commemoration of Republic Day, ceremonies, parades and other events will take place throughout the country.