Incirlik members take the plunge

Participants hold their breath as they make the plunge during the 2013 Polar Plunge at the base pool Jan. 12, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. More than 30 individuals showed up to take a dip in the frigid water for a chance to win a pool party valued at $150. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Incirlik members take the plunge

Mark Olsen, 39th Medical Operations Squadron, left and Steven Wallace, 39th Maintenance Squadron, high-five before jumping into frigid water during the 2013 Polar Plunge at the base pool Jan. 12, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Both participants won Force Support Squadron gift cards for wackiest costume and best theme costume. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Incirlik members take the plunge

Participants parade for judges during the 2013 Polar Plunge at the base pool Jan. 12, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Categories for the plunge included: wackiest costume, best theme, and the grand prize for the squadron that could stay in the longest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Incirlik members take the plunge

Steven Wallace, 39th Maintenance Squadron, wins a prize for the wackiest costume during the 2013 Polar Plunge at the base pool Jan. 12, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Three contestants won Force Support Squadron gift cards, and two squadrons won a pool party valued at $150. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Incirlik members take the plunge

Mark Olsen, 39th Medical Operations Squadron, and his daughter are awarded a prize for the best costume theme category during the 2013 Polar Plunge at the base pool Jan. 12, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Three contestants won Force Support Squadron gift cards, and two squadrons won a pool party valued at $150. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Incirlik members take the plunge

Mark Olsen, 39th Medical Operations Squadron, helps his daughter out of the ice-filled pool during the 2013 Polar Plunge at the base pool Jan. 12, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. More than 30 individuals showed up to take a dip in the frigid water for a chance to win a pool party valued at $150. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Incirlik members take the plunge

Published Jan. 14, 2013
By Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Incirlik members get together for a dip in the pool during the 2013 Polar Plunge for a chance to win a pool party valued at $150.