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  • Protecting eyes critical to future sight

    The ability to see is something many of us take for granted. Proper protection of the eyes, with the help of the 39th Medical Group Optometry Division, can help Team Incirlik members retain this often taken for granted critical sense. One of the main ways to protect your eyes is to wear sunglasses.

  • Prescription costs updated at Incirlik Pharmacy

    Later this month, civilian pay patients at the 39th Medical Group pharmacy may see a small increase in the cost of their prescription medication. "There is a one percent average overall increase on the prescription medications," said Capt. Sean McNamara, 39th Medical Group Diagnostics and

  • Incirlik Airmen get help with life after deployment

    Airmen returning from a deployment usually find their permanent duty station a welcome sight. The chance to finally see family and friends and get back to a normal lifestyle is something to look forward to during the flight home. But Airmen and their families often find that adjusting to life after

  • AFRC offers lessons in Turkish language and culture

    Many Airmen new to Incirlik will find the way of life outside the gate very different from what they are used to. The Airman and Family Readiness Center's Turkish Language and Culture Class can help Airmen during this transition and make their stay in their host country more enjoyable. "I teach the

  • Medical Services coordinator answers TRICARE questions

    For many military members, medical care for them and their family members is a key benefit of service. While the ins and outs of TRICARE may sometimes be confusing, the 39th Medical Group has experts standing by to answer any questions beneficiaries may have, which is why the 39th MDG is always the

  • Meritorious deployment actions for "Lik" SFS member

    Missions change day-by-day, minute-by-minute as units are constantly diverted to areas that become a priority in a blink of an eye. Service members train and prepare for unimaginable scenarios, leaving a lasting impression on their professional and personal lives. "Everyone was brave ... people

  • When Am I Going to Retire?

    Do you know what question I was asked most often just after sewing on chief stripes a few years ago? "When are you going to retire?" Honestly, I hadn't thought much about retirement, so I would normally answer with the often used response: "I'll retire when it's not fun anymore." But what was I

  • Air Force announces master and technical sergeant promotions

    The Air Force selected 6,002 of 24,115 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, and 7,314 of 39,797 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. The master sergeant selection rate, 24.89 percent, rose 5.03 percent from last year, while this year's technical

  • Responsible drinking: a personal choice

    Responsible choices are a cornerstone of Air Force culture. Making the proper decisions when it comes to drinking can be the difference between having a good time and an alcohol-related incident that could shorten your career, or worse, your life. The Air Force uses the wingman philosophy to

  • HSI results attest to excellence in all we do

    The 39th Air Base Wing and the Medical Group has mastered the victory dance and can finally take a deep breath after receiving their second "Excellent" rating on an Air Force inspection in just over two months. "We did this as a team and wouldn't have accomplished such success without all of our