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  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

  • Incirlik Air Base celebrates U.S. Air Force's 74 year legacy of excellence

    Col. Jason Gingrich, 39th Air Base Wing commander, leads a toast during the Air Force birthday gala at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 18, 2021. Gingrich and the rest of the 39th ABW’s leadership team hosted the gala to celebrate the Air Force’s 74-year legacy of excellence. From humble beginnings

  • 39th ABW command team visits 717th ABS

    Col. Jason Gingrich, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Schrier, 39th ABW command chief, visited the 717th Air Base Squadron Sept. 7-10, 2021.

  • Incirlik Air Base commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11

    Nearly 100 service members assembled at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in northern Virginia. Among those in attendance was Tech. Sgt. Amanda Brown, 39th Health Care

  • Incirlik hosts National Suicide Awareness Month stortyteller event

    Incirlik Air Base hosted a storytelling event to raise awareness and promote resources which focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most. Base members had the opportunity to hear from two base members who have overcome mental and resilience challenges thanks to the support of

  • 425th Air Base Squadron Assumption of Command

    Lt. Col. Todd Rotramel (right) assumes command of the 425th Air Base Squadron from Col. Angela Herron, 39th Mission Support Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 31, 2021, at Izmir, Turkey. Herron officiated the ceremony. Rotramel was previously assigned to Combatant

  • Triathlon challenges Incirlik athletes

    Athletes from the U.S. military, Turkish air force and Spanish army participated in a triathlon hosted by the 39th Air Base Wing at Incirlik Air Base Aug. 28, 2021.Approximately 38 participants came out to complete the 400-meter swim, 13-mile bike ride and a 5K run

  • Incirlik Air Base ACE program reaches one-year milestone

    The 39th Air Base Wing recently reached the one-year mark with its Agile Combat Employment training program, Aug. 28, 2021. Incilrlik Air Base started its ACE program last year as part of the Air Force initiative to develop and maintain a lean force of multi-capable Airmen, ensuring a fast,

  • 728th AMS Airmen deploy in support of Operation Allies Refuge

    Twenty four air transportation specialists assigned to the 728th Air Mobility Squadron deployed from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to Southwest Asia to run aerial port operations in support of Operation Allies Refuge, Aug. 20, 2021.The team comprises Airmen with various service and experience levels,