Building cleanup reinforces ready ethos

 Airmen from across Incirlik Air Base came together for a building cleanup Nov. 9, 2012, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Several volunteered to clean a vacant facility, which used to be the headquarters building, so it could be ready for future use.

U.S. and Turkish Airmen honor memory of Ataturk

Turkish and U.S. Air Force members gathered together for the Ataturk Memorial Day Ceremony Nov. 10, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The day was set aside to honor Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder and first president of modern Turkey, on the 74th anniversary of his death.

Incirlik senior master sgt. selected for E-9

39th Air Base Wing leadership and the Incirlik Air Base Chief's Group surprise Senior Master Sgt. Elvin Young, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron, congratulating him on selection for promotion to chief master sergeant Nov. 8, 2012, at Incirlik AB, Turkey. Elvin received line number 454, the final

Airmen celebrate during Formal Dining-Out ceremony

Formal military dinners are a tradition in all branches of the U.S. armed forces, and the dining-out represents one of the most formal aspects of Air Force social life. The ceremony enhances esprit de corps and lightens the load of demanding day-to-day work.

October 2012 Promotions and Quarterly Award ceremony

90th EARS Airman receives Diamond Sharp Award

Congratulations to Senior Airman Craig Palm, 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, center, who was presented the October 2012 Diamond Sharp Award by members of the Incirlik First Sergeant Council Oct. 31. Palm earned the monthly award by distinguishing himself through outstanding

90th EARS participates in Feast of Sacrifice

"You can't really say you've seen Turkey if you've never been outside the gate," said a man who recently discovered the vastness and richness of Turkey by venturing beyond the Incirlik gate and immersing himself in the culture.Though some may find it intimidating to step boldly into a foreign land,

728th AMS Airmen wins Unsung Hero Award

Staff Sgt. Brandt Bolding, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, receives the Unsung Hero Award from the Incirlik Top 3 organization Oct. 29, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Top 3 presents the Unsung Hero Award monthly to an Airman who demonstrates superior job performance and exceptional leadership.

USPS announces holiday mailing deadlines

It's the holiday season once again, and the first postal deadline to mail out packages so they arrive in time for the holidays is only three short weeks away. However, by being aware of those deadlines and planning ahead, you can keep from missing that final mail-out date and finding out that the

Incirlik welcomes autumn with Fall Fest

Members of Team Incirlik welcomed autumn with Fall Fest Oct. 20, at Arkadas Park. The event was hosted by the 39th Force Support Squadron, which sponsors the festival annually.Fall Fest brought a fair-like atmosphere to Incirlik with various booths and activities run by local private organizations.