13.1 miles to celebrate 71 years

Runners line up before the start of the 39th Air Base Wing half marathon at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 22, 2018. The marathon had over 60 participants that included U.S., Turkish and Spanish members, who completed a total of 13.1 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)

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13.1 miles to celebrate 71 years

Runners start the 39th Air Base Wing half marathon at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 22, 2018. Each year, U.S. Air Force bases around the world hold marathons in celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)

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13.1 miles to celebrate 71 years

Motivational signs are posted along the running trail for the 39th Air Base Wing’s half marathon trail at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 22, 2018. Incirlik AB hosted the marathon in celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 71st birthday on Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)

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13.1 miles to celebrate 71 years

Volunteers hand out water to runners during the 39th Air Base Wing half marathon at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 22, 2018. Members of the Company Grade Officer Council, Hispanic Heritage Council and the Titan’s Refuge set up water stations for runners and cheered them on as they ran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)

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13.1 miles to celebrate 71 years

Published Sept. 25, 2018
By Senior Airman Kirby Turbak
39 Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, hosted a half marathon on Sept. 22, 2018, in celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 71st birthday on Sept. 18. The marathon had over 60 participants that included U.S., Turkish and Spanish members, who completed a total of 13.1 miles.