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  • 3rd AF commander visits Incirlik

    Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, the 3rd Air Force commander, visited Incirlik Air Base Jan. 25, to see how he can better support the 39th Air Base Wing.General Gorenc took a tour of Incirlik and talked to Airmen about changes going on in the Air Force and force development during an All-Call briefing."I

  • Take your meds--back to the doctors

    Officials at the 39th Medical Group here recently implemented a new process for disposing of unused medications.The new "take-back" program allows patients to return unused medications to the pharmacy in the clinic for proper disposal."This policy was implemented to ensure we are compliant with our

  • Taking the Plunge

    The Polar Plunge is a 39th Force Support Squadron sponsored event where participants have the opportunity to challenge their tolerance of cold water.  Prizes were given out to the participants with the best costume and best theme.

  • Controlled Spend Account: Launching new force in travel card programs

    The new Controlled Spend Account card is replacing the traditional Government Travel Card. But, what does it all mean? And more importantly, how will it impact you?The Air Force has begun phasing out the Government Travel Card program by issuing Controlled Spend Account cards to select individuals.

  • Commissary products not affected by tainted animal feed

    The Defense Commissary Agency Europe would like to reassure their customers that the meat and eggs in their commissaries are safe.Concern was raised recently when dioxin was found in some eggs and poultry within Germany after tainted grease was inadvertently used to make animal feed. DeCA officials

  • IndyCar drivers next stop: Incirlik

    To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500, a few well-known Indy 500 drivers took a pit stop at Incirlik Air Base Jan. 18 and 19, during a 10-day tour through Europe and the Middle East.Indy 500 winners Mario Andretti, Johnny Rutherford and Al Unser Jr., plus Indy 500 veterans Sarah

  • “Loggies” at Incirlik win annual awards

    Personnel at Incirlik Air Base took top honors in two categories of the 2010 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Logistics Readiness Unit, Individual and Flight Level Awards, which were recently announced.The 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron was named the logistics readiness squadron of the year for the

  • Town hall held to hear from community

    Col. Eric Beene, the 39th Air Base Wing commander, addressed members of the Incirlik community at a town hall meeting in the Club Complex here Jan. 11."These town hall meetings are my opportunity to talk to the entire Incirlik community and, more importantly, for the community members to talk to

  • Mehmet Birbiri; 35 years of dedicated service

    "It felt like only yesterday that I started working here at Incirlik," he said. That "he" is Mehmet Birbiri, who actually began working here more than 35 years ago. Mr. Birbiri, a member of the 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office, was recently recognized and honored by his peers and senior

  • Indy 500 Demo Ride drawing

    More than 30 individuals have been chosen to ride in an Indy 500 racecar Jan. 19 at Incirlik Air Base as part of the 2011 Indy 500 Centennial Tour.The winners, some of whom were selected from random drawings and others by first sergeants Jan. 14, are:Scott AdamsJoshua AmorosoCrystal BennochJeffrey