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  • Bowling a recreational sport all year round

    The Magic Carpet Bowling Center can be a place to let off a bit of steam after a hard day's work. Many Incirlik Airmen come to the bowling center not only to play, but to order food from the service line. Others come to hook-up to the Internet and connect to their separated loved ones. Whatever the

  • Alcohol and Vehicles Don’t Mix – Especially With a Turkish Twist

    At Incirlik, we are extremely fortunate that the temptation to mix driving a vehicle and consuming alcohol rarely arises. Everyone can easily walk around the base - and can easily walk to and from the different establishments in the Alley. For those averse to walking, the on-base taxis provide an

  • Rodeo wins give 728th bragging rights

    Four competitors from the 728th Air Mobility Squadron were recognized for their achievements in the Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007 held July 22 - 28 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. "Back in April we had tryouts to see who would be selected to represent the group," said Tech. Sgt. Duane Bennett,

  • Avoid rental car nightmares

    As we are mid-stride into Permanent Change of Station season, many of Incirlik's finest rent cars in order to maintain a sense of mobility and avoid being out in the sweltering heat on base. While most of us have good experiences renting cars here in Turkey, the experience has the potential to turn

  • Complete your diet with Elma Armut

    The Incirlik Fitness Center now offers a healthy alternative to eating as well as packing workout enthusiasts full of the essential daily vitamins and minerals in a convenient to-go cup. The Elma Armut Fresh Fruit and Veggie Juice Bar opened in May and has recently added a few new items to the menu.

  • Midnight golf to raise money

    The Hodja Lakes Golf Course was busy after hours July 27 due to the first annual midnight golf tournament with more than 46 personnel competing in the event. "The tournament was for the 'Tip of the Spear' Chapter of the Airlift/Tanker Association," said Lt. Col. Joseph Angel, 728th Air Mobility

  • Train others to be fit-to-fight

    The Physical Training Leader Class is available for Airmen who want to be qualified to lead PT in large groups such as squadron or flight PT and administer the Fitness Assessments. There is also the PTL refresher class for those who have been a PTL for more than a year or who feel they need a

  • Don’t ‘brake’ Turkish traffic and customs laws by lending your car

    Anyone who has ventured beyond the front gate knows that driving in Turkey can be an adventure. Between dodging overloaded trucks and braking for mopeds carrying entire families, it can be tough to master the streets and highways of our host nation. Seemingly just as difficult to navigate is

  • AT&T changes access code for Turkey

    AT&T recently changed their access codes in Turkey. The old access number, 00-800-12277, is no longer valid. AT&T customers will now have to dial 0811-2880002 for service in Turkey. Customers using AT&T dedicated phones on base will get a direct connection to an AT&T operator and will not be

  • Explosive detection military working dogs

    Maintaining safety and security at a military installation takes a lot of teamwork. Although the 39th Security Forces Squadron uses some of the most advanced technology to defend the base, Incirlik's first line of defense is often a Military Working Dog team. Each day, as vehicles enter Incirlik