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  • Ten seconds later and that picture still exists

    "Hey, don't worry! It'll be fine; all of the pictures I send disappear after ten seconds. That's how Snapchat works."This is a conversation many teenagers have had with their parents or friends, me included. While many teenagers only share their silly, cross-eyed, quadruple-chinned faces with

  • Challenge coins: A tradition of excellence

     Throughout the time we spend in the military, we collect many things. Whether they are mementos, awards or habits, such items are kept to remember those special moments we never wish to forget. Challenge coins are an example of these memories, as they are a form of recognition of the hard work and

  • Incirlik recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

    According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, it's estimated that 679,000 children were victims of child abuse and out of that number, 1,484 children died as a result in fiscal year 2013.In 1983, April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month as part of an educational platform,

  • Climate survey is opportunity to share opinions with AF leaders

    The Total Force Climate Survey, available from March 13 to April 27, offers active-duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian Airmen a chance to express their opinions, perceptions and suggestions to help leaders improve their units.The Air Force Survey Office (AFSO) here began

  • Incirlik implements retiree medical access program

    Effective immediately, U.S. military retirees are again permitted to access health care services at Incirlik Air Base through a new medical access program, here. The new program allows U.S. retirees and their dependents to access medical care and pharmaceutical services. Recently implemented by the

  • Incirlik spouse nominated for Air Force-level award

    As Airman, "Service Before Self, Integrity First and Excellence in All We Do," are three values that must be upheld while serving as members in the U.S. Air Force. Little did the Air Force know that these values, which are instilled into each Airman, would also be passed down to their families.One

  • AF sexual assault prevention: moving in the right direction

    "I was raised in a household where you take responsibility for your own actions and don't blame others for your downfalls," said Tech. Sgt. Kathleen Thorburn. "Instead of seeing a crime that had occurred, all I could see were my mistakes. Why did I go to that party? Why did I accept the drink? Why