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  • Air Show celebrates 100th anniversary of the Turkish air force

    Aviators from all over the world met in Izmir, Turkey, to perform in "Air Show Turkiye," the leading event of the centennial celebrations of the Turkish air force, June 4-5, 2011.More than 15 nations and 60 Chiefs of Air Forces attended the Air Show at the 2nd Main Jet Base Command, Cigli Air Base,

  • Inactivation ceremony held for 39th Maintenance Group

    A relinquishment-of-command ceremony marked the inactivation of the 39th Maintenance Group June 14 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.Col. Eric Gates, 39th MXG outgoing commander, relinquished command of the group to Col. Eric Beene, 39th Air Base Wing commander."This is an important day in the 39th Air

  • Comedy tour visits Incirlik

    The 39th Force Support Squadron hosted an All Star Comedy Tour with three comedians performing stand-up acts June 10 at the Club Complex here.The show was held for an audience of approximately 300 people and was headlined by soldier-turned-comedian Alex Ortiz. It also featured Lav Luv, who is also

  • Turkey to hold general elections Sunday

    Colorful flags, banners, signs and convoys of vehicles carrying loud speakers and decorated with banners and pictures of political party leaders and candidates will fill the streets and be seen until the evening of June 11. These activities are due the general elections that will take place June 12.

  • Forum opens doors for base improvement

    More than 30 members of Incirlik Air Base participated in a Caring for People Forum June 2 at The Club Complex."The Caring for People Forum provides an opportunity for any base member, whether it's a military member, their family member or a civilian employee, to communicate areas that they think

  • Team Izmir celebrates club grand opening

    The 425th Air Base Squadron hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 3 to celebrate the grand opening of the 425th ABS Izmir Club. Many distinguished visitors to include Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife, Suzie; NATO Allied Air Component Command Headquarters Izmir Commander Lt.

  • Celebration honors 100 years of Turkish air power

    Incirlik U.S. and Turkish service members and their families celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Turkish air force at Arkadas Park May 27. "Each year the anniversary of the Turkish air force is celebrated throughout the country," explained Turkish air force Capt. Burcu Altinok, 10th Tanker Base