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  • Cyberbullying: What can parents do?

    According to the Pew Research Center, in 2000, about half of adults in the U.S. were online and only 3 percent of American households were using broadband for internet access at home. That number increased and in 2014, Pew reported that 87 percent of American adults use the Internet.Today, the

  • Afghanistan at 'critical juncture'

    Afghanistan is at a critical juncture, the commander of NATO's Resolute Support mission and U.S. forces in Afghanistan told a House panel Oct. 8.Afghan forces need to be strengthened in order to meet the myriad challenges they face, including the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant,

  • Dirt Boys set foundation for OIR recovery mission in Turkey

    Eight 'Dirt Boys' from the 435th Construction Training Squadron and 786th Civil Engineer Squadron deployed to Diyarbakir Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 12, 2015, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.The team's sole mission for deploying to the Turkish installation is to build a bare base to support

  • Incirlik Chaplain nominated for 2015 Vaught Visionary Award

    Maj. Eusebia Rios, 39th Air Base Wing deputy wing chaplain, was selected as the U.S. Air Forces Europe - Air Forces Africa nominee for the Brigadier General Wilma Vaught Visionary Award, here.The award recognizes service members and civilians who have exhibited innovation, commitment and a selfless

  • AVD for Incirlik dependents extended 30 days

    The authorized voluntary departure of dependents was extended for an additional 30 days Oct. 2 for those assigned to Incirlik AB or living in the surrounding area which includes the city of Adana.The extension was approved by the Deputy Secretary of Defense to continue ensuring the safety and

  • 435th AGOW deploys team, expands OIR mission

    Full certainty is never guaranteed in the military, which is why Airmen are trained to deploy at a moment's notice and hit the grounding running when the need for them becomes reality. For Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, a subgroup of the 435th Air Ground Operations

  • Hear the beep where you sleep

    The location of smoke alarms matters and can be the difference between life and death during a fire emergency. That's the message behind this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!"Along with firefighters and safety advocates

  • Women's health: Take time to get checked

     Each October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women are reminded to put themselves first and make time for their health. Making health a priority helps people stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay.Women often put their families' needs ahead of their own, ignoring minor