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  • 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

  • All work and no play? No Way!

    School will soon be out and for many Incirlik students this may mean embarking on family vacations, spending time with friends, enjoying a playful summer, and overall fun in the sun. However, for approximately 20 Incirlik students, there will be an added benefit - WORK! Applications for the 2007

  • Controlling those pesky mosquitoes

    Those ever-pesky mosquitoes are a health concerns because they can transmit many diseases. As a result, during the mosquito season, the base controls mosquitoes using a variety of preventive measures including chemical fogging which began June 11, and eliminating standing water when possible. When

  • Adventure awaits you

    I recently visited the 39th Services Outdoor Recreation office to check out the kinds of events and equipment they offered. I was impressed with the number of trips open to base personnel, and how much equipment was available. On average every month ODR schedules as many as eight different trips in

  • Comptroller Squadron adjusts check cashing limits, hours

    As the new 39th Comptroller Squadron commander, one of my first "charges" was to take a hard look at the current check cashing limit and hours to determine how we could better serve the base populace. After conducting extensive analysis of current check cashing operations, we determined we could

  • Reliability: Picking the right people for the job

    Many parents go through a long interview process before choosing their childcare provider. They want to ensure that the person they choose to watch after their children is a person who is suitable for the job. The Air Force has a similar system in place for people who are watching over their