Incirlik celebrates legacy of MLK

Members of the Incirlik community gathered to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 18, 2013, at the Consolidated Club complex. Each year, Airmen organize an event to observe Dr. King's birthday by honoring his efforts and accomplishments to the civil rights movement and his contributions to the shift in a once-segregated America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker/Released)

Incirlik celebrates legacy of MLK

Master Sgt. Angenette Caballero, 728th Air Mobility Squadron readiness and resources superintendent, recites and excerpt of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the Honoring the Dream ceremony in honor of Dr. King Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Members of the Incirlik community gathered to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King with a luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker/Released)

Incirlik celebrates legacy of MLK

Staff Sgt. Melissa Howard, 39th Medical Support Squadron ultrasound technician, sings “Never Give Up” during the Honoring the Dream ceremony in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The ceremony was held to honor the contributions of Dr. King to the civil rights movement and to celebrate the progress made since his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker/Released)

Incirlik celebrates legacy of MLK

Published Jan. 23, 2013
By Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Members of the Incirlik community celebrated the legacy and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a luncheon Jan. 18, at the Consolidated Club.

The event focused on Dr. King's contributions to the civil rights movement and the betterment of American society and included a guest speaker, musical selections and an excerpt of the "I Have a Dream" speech.

The guest speaker, Master Sgt. Ricky Mack, 39th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, spoke about how Dr. King's actions set a standard for the conviction all Airmen should have towards their family, service and a worthy cause.