39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Senior Airman Tristin Kesemann, an air traffic controller assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, scans the flightline at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. ATC Airmen are responsible for clearing pilots during take-off and landing, and play a significant role in communicating vital flight patterns and weather information. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane, a Radar Approach Control air traffic controller assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, makes contact with an aircraft at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. RAPCON provides adequate separation between aircraft and issues safety alerts and traffic advisories for all U.S. aircraft within 50 miles of every direction and from the ground to 27,000 feet in the air. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Staff Sgt. Kyle Bailey, a Radar Approach Control air traffic controller watch supervisor assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, views an airspace radar display at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. RAPCON provides adequate separation between aircraft and issues safety alerts and traffic advisories for all U.S. aircraft within 50 miles of every direction and from the ground to 27,000 feet in the air. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Senior Airman Tristin Kesemann, an air traffic controller assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, monitors the flightline at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. ATC Airmen are responsible for clearing pilots during take-off and landing, and play a significant role in communicating vital flight patterns and weather information. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Senior Airman Chloe Hasty, an air traffic controller assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, monitors a display screen at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. ATC Airmen are responsible for clearing pilots during take-off and landing, and play a significant role in communicating vital flight patterns and weather information. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Master Sgt. Robert Thomas, weather operations flight chief assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, sets up a weather meter at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. The weather operations flight constantly watches the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew by utilizing the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Master Sgt. Robert Thomas, weather operations flight chief assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, views a weather display at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. The weather operations flight constantly watches the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew by utilizing the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Airman 1st Class Austin Doll, an airfield management operations coordinator assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron is responsible for the maintenance of runways, lighting and other airfield components and systems to ensure that all takeoffs and landings proceed without incident at Incirlik Air Base. Doll ensures aircraft maintain their ability to take off at a moment’s notice by keeping runways clear of foreign objects and communicating any hazards to pilots. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Airman 1st Class Austin Doll, an airfield management operations coordinator assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, watches an aircraft land at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. Airfield operators ensure that all takeoffs and landings proceed without incident by maintaining runways, lighting and other airfield components and systems. These Airmen ensure aircraft maintain their ability to take off at a moment’s notice by keeping runways clear of foreign objects and communicating any hazards to pilots. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

39th OSS Hydras: Providing operational and staff support to Incirlik AB

Published Jan. 31, 2022
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

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