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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Lyndel Miller, 39th Air Base Wing Inspector General office director of complaints, reviews resiliency talking points Sept. 9, 2019, on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik Airmen are pushing forward with Operation GRIT, an initiative created by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa to improve military culture, create safer communities and develop productive Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Incirlik Airmen roll out September GRIT

    Grit… what is grit? The word brings thoughts of courage, resolve and strength of character, according to the major command U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. Using this definition, USAFE-AFAFRICA has pushed forward with an initiative called Operation GRIT. It is an innovative way of improving military culture, creating safer communities and developing productive Airmen, the MAJCOM says on its website.
  • Airmen assigned to the 39th Medical Group practice decontamination procedures on a simulated victim during an exercise Aug. 21, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th Air Base Wing conducted a base-wide exercise to assess the emergency readiness of Airmen on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Contamination elimination

    Airmen assigned to the 39th Medical Group practice decontamination procedures on a simulated victim during an exercise Aug. 21, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th Air Base Wing conducted a base-wide exercise to assess the emergency readiness of Airmen on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)
  • As a way to aid in the safety and readiness of Airmen across the installation, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Bass, 39th Security Forces Squadron police services NCO in charge, developed the Midnight Titans as a way to provide community assistance to Airmen after hours. The program reinforces the Wingman concept by providing transportation to member's homes as well as walking with them when they need it, whether it is because they are making the right decision to prevent a DUI or just want someone to talk to along the way. (Courtesy graphic)

    Midnight Titans: Airmen helping Airmen

    With over 6,000 rides given to the Airmen of Incirlik Air Base, the success of the Midnight Titans program continues to increase the safety of base residents.
  • A local vendor shows sheep that are for the Sacrifice Holiday which is observed throughout the country from Aug. 11 through Aug. 14 this year.

    Sacrifice Holiday

    Rooted in the story of Abraham, who nearly sacrificed his son Isaac, the Sacrifice Holiday is one of Islam’s biggest observances. According to Muslim belief, God halted Abraham’s hand and told him to sacrifice a ram as a substitute. Muslims practice this observance from Aug. 11 to Aug. 14. This is the second of two major Muslim holidays celebrated
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rachel Shetler, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pulls her MWD, Buck, away from a simulated suspect during a K-9 demo at Airman Appreciation Day, March 29, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. These demonstrations showcase the capability MWDs and handlers add to the security forces toolkit for protecting the base, assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

    SFS military working dogs, Airmen keep base safe, secure

    Security Forces military working dog handlers and their four-legged companions are part of a variety of tools in the 39th Security Forces Squadron toolkit.Those MWDs and their handlers work “paw-in-hand” to keep the base, its assets and personnel safe and secure.“We’re responsible for the security of the base like any other security forces patrol,”
  • Autumn, a 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, pants as she receives the Meritorious Service Medal during her retirement ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 29, 2019. Autumn served three years in the Marine Corps and seven years in the Air Force as an MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    An Airman’s best friend

    Every end has a new beginning, even for an Airman’s career. This resonated deeply with the Defenders of the 39th Security Forces Squadron, especially the military working dog handlers, as they recently celebrated the retirement of one of their furry, four-legged Airmen. Staff Sgt. Nicholas Fletcher, an MWD trainer, gave an poignant farewell message
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Candee Berck, 39th Medical Operations Squadron Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program manager, left, and Staff Sgt. Aidan Vela, 39th MDOS mental health technician, pose for a photo, July 18, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. ADAPT is one of the entities that fall under the mental health flight and is in place as a preventative and rehabilitative program to get Airmen focused on their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

    ADAPT: combatting substance abuse correctly

    When you are faced with an internal battle, the Air force provides many avenues to seek help. Whether this avenue is mental health or a wingman, the tools provided to keep Airmen at their best are available 24/7. One resource provided is the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, commonly known as ADAPT. This is a program used to not only help Airmen when an alcohol-related incident occurs, but to also provide tools to curb habits before they start.
  • Incirlik’s Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program offers a new victimology course to educate on the brain’s reaction to trauma, false reporting statistics, maximum punishments for sexual assault offenses and why the myths are wrong. Airmen The program teams up with other agencies such as the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and the Judge Advocate’s Office to further educate Airmen about the impact sexual assault has on the force. (Courtesy Graphic)

    Combating sexual assault

    Several months have passed since April and for some, the excitement surrounding sexual assault awareness and prevention month has fizzled but one lieutenant’s passion for combating this key issue is still ablaze. For 1st Lt. Nicole Flanagan, 39th Air Base Wing sexual assault response coordinator, the math is simple--one sexual assault is one too many and education is the key to achieving her goal of zero.
  • Body armor plates rest on a cart while a 39th Logistic Readiness Squadron Airman inventories a mobility bag June 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The plates are one of the various posture equipment used to enhance Airmen’s protective measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

    Supply and demand

    The 39th Logistics readiness Squadron is made up of four flights. Within the squadron individual flights such as individual protection equipment, hazardous materials pharmacy and distribution and deployment provide Incirlik Air Base services to keep the Airmen ready to complete various missions across the installation.
  • Lt. Col. Jessica Guarini, 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron commander, pauses to speak with her Airmen prior to takeoff on June 6, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Guarini regularly engaged with her Airmen to ensure they were ready 24/7 to support the unit’s mission of providing aerial refueling capabilities to the warfighters in the southern region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

    G-Code: A motto to live by

    “G-code in effect, I repeat, g-code is now in effect.” Codes are how the Air Force identifies the capabilities and sometimes the needs of its Airmen. To the flying community, a “G-code” signals there is a female aboard the aircraft, which is rare. For the 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling (EAR) Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Jessica Guarini, G-code is more than just flight terminology, but a motto to live by.
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