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  • Team Incirlik steps to remember

    Members of the 39th Air Base Wing remembered the prisoners of war and service members who are missing with every step during a POW and MIA walk and run Nov. 10-11, here.The 24-hour walk and run was hosted by Air Force Sergeants Association chapter 1660. "The purpose of the run was to remember the

  • NATO melting pot breaks out cleats for base tournament

    Airmen from the 39th Air Base Wing, Turkish air force 10th Tanker Base Command, the 1st Netherlands Ballistic Missile Defense Task Force and Germany Patriot Mission Kahramanmaras gathered to play in a soccer tournament, Nov. 8, here. The tournament brought the four nations together for a competitive

  • Incirlik's Ataturk Day Ceremony Nov. 10

    Turkish citizens will pay tribute to the father of their modern republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in nation-wide memorial services Nov. 10 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his death.  In honor of Ataturk and all he stands for Incirlik will have a ceremony open to base personnel and families

  • Pick of the 'Lik: SSgt Ising - AFN

    Staff Sgt Peter Ising Jr., American Forces Network-Incirlik NCO in charge of radio, was awarded this week's "Pick of the 'Lik" Nov. 6, 2013, here. As well as being an expert in his craft and being a dedicated mentor to Airmen, he is also a dedicated to local youth and the community."Staff Sgt Ising

  • Get rid of those stripes

    Being alert and keeping an eye out for suspicious activities are one of many ways to ensure Incirlik AB remains vigilant and mission ready.The 39th Air Base Wing Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Office would like to remind everyone to practice good operational security, which includes appropriate

  • The story behind SNL Incirlik 2

    People are still buzzing about what occurred Saturday Nov 2. here, so much so, that if someone didn't witness it first-hand they may start asking the question that seems to be on more than 250 attendees' lips--when will it happen again? The 'when' is still to be determined and in order to have a

  • Incirlik AB proves NEO preparedness

    The 39th Air Base Wing conducted a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation exercise here Oct. 28 to 30 that tested the wing's command and control, notification and passenger processing functions.The exercise validated the ability of Incirlik AB Airmen to conduct a NEO, while at the same time provided

  • Deployed Airman is awarded Pick of the 'Lik

    Maj. Donald Mentch, 414th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander deployed from Creech Air Force Base, N.V., was awarded this week's "Pick of the 'Lik" Oct. 31, here.With his bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering, master's in aerospace engineering and a doctorate in electrical

  • Life at the 'Lik: What's the buzz all about?

    Editor's note: This article is part of a series designed to provide in-depth information to both current and future members of Team Incirlik about topics specific to Incirlik and Turkey. The goal is to assist Airmen and families in making informed decisions about their move to the area and to

  • Princesses, ghosts, goblins prepare to invade Incirlik

    It's that time of year again when Incirlik Air Base streets become flooded with ghosts, ghouls, goblins, or children attempting to fill their bags with candy. That's right it's trick-or-treating taking place Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in base housing. While parents are traveling from house to