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  • Tax laws benefit service members, families

    Service members and their families have a few tax advantages at their disposal, as well as a few extra days in which to complete their taxes this year, a Defense Department tax expert said.Due to Emancipation Day, a holiday recognized by the District of Columbia, government officials have pushed the

  • Kids Karnival, big hit again

    Airmen and their families attend the "Kids Karnival" at the Incirlik Community Center March 16, 2011, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. During the carnival, families spent time together playing games, eating and participating in other activities. This event was held to boost the morale of Airmen and

  • Incirlik Airmen make first AFAF pledge

    Col. Eric Beene, the 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Marcus Snoddy, the 39th Air Base Wing command chief, were the first Airmen on base to contribute to the Air Force Assistance Fund, March 15, here. This year's AFAF campaign dates for Team Incirlik are March 28-May 6. The AFAF

  • Town Hall informs Incirlik community

    Col. Eric Beene, the 39th Air Base Wing commander, addressed members of the Incirlik community at a quarterly town hall meeting in the Club Complex here March 15.The town hall meeting gave the commander and other 39th ABW senior leadership the opportunity to talk to the entire Incirlik community and

  • Incirlik Airmen strengthen partnership with local doctors

    Airmen at the 39th Medical Group here held an open house for their Turkish counterparts from two local hospitals March 10, to build stronger partnerships between the organizations, 39th Medical Group officials said.More than 30 doctors, nurses, general managers, and administrators from the Birlesik

  • Tragic events at Frankfurt remind us to stay vigilant

    Like the rest of you, Betty and I were deeply saddened by the senseless attack at Frankfurt International Airport that claimed the lives of two of our Airmen and left two others seriously wounded. Our hearts and prayers remain with all those affected by this tragic event. I've been touched by the

  • Incirlik Airmen honored at annual awards ceremony

    Incirlik leadership honored annual award nominees and winners at the 2010 annual awards banquet held Feb. 25 at the consolidated club here. Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Vannorsdall, the 3rd Air Force command chief and guest speaker for the event, presented the nine annual award winners their plaques.The

  • USAFE commander visits Izmir

    Gen. Mark A Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, speaks with Airmen from the 425th Air Base Squadron at the Izmir Collocated Club, March 8, 2011 in Izmir, Turkey. General Welsh visited the unit to gain insight into how its members accomplish its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tanju

  • Open house event helps families understand the mission

    The 728th Air Mobility Squadron here held an open house for family members to give them a better understanding of their mission Feb. 24. Lt. Col. Brian Lindsey, the 728th AMS commander, began with a mission brief; then AMS members led groups on a guided tour that included briefings and