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  • Incirlik first USAFE base to receive new gas mask

    When the United States entered World War I in 1917, the German High Command and the Allied powers used five kinds of poisonous gas which caused more than 30 percent of American casualties. Since then, gas mask design has developed exponentially. One of the first gas masks issued to American Armed

  • COMUSAFE bans several substances

    As Airmen socialize around Europe and beyond, they should be mindful of newly banned substances that may be offered to them but would be detrimental to their lives and careers. General Roger A. Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, has issued a ban on several substances because of emerging

  • ODC goes postal with 36,907 lbs of holiday mail

    While many were preparing to celebrate the holidays with family, personnel assigned to the 39th Communications Squadron Official Document Center were working overtime to ensure mail was dispersed to the base populace in time. Along with distributing incoming mail to the base, workers were busy

  • Incirlik commissary provides fresh food to 5,000

    Fresh meats, produce and dairy products take a lengthy journey before arriving at Incirlik's commissary and the customer's refrigerator. The majority of Incirlik's produce and dairy products are from the United States and are shipped to warehouses in Germany before taking the week-long trip to

  • Action line 81102 - blood bank

    Complaint: After reading the article on Incirlik's blood bank, I'm curious as to why we don't conduct blood drives here? I used to donate at a local blood center whenever I could, and I actually enjoy the idea of helping others out in a big way with such a small act. Response: I applaud your desire

  • Gallop away at Adana’s horse races

    Adana is one of the few cities in Turkey that allows horse racing. In fact, Adana is one of the very first cities that held horse races in the country. The horse track is on the D-400 highway. Once on the highway towards Adana, cross over the Seyhan River, drive through Adana towards Mersin, pass

  • Action line 81211 - Milk

    Complaint: I went to the commissary on the Dec. 12 for milk only to find that any milk I purchased was expiring that day. Additionally, I was told that there will be no more milk delivered until the 16th. As a father of two, milk plays a vital nutritional role at my house and I count on it to