Members of the 39th Security Forces Squadron pose in their costumes for the Polar Plunge Jan. 22, 2011 at the base pool at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Polar Plunge is a 39th Force Support Squadron-sponsored event where participants have the opportunity to challenge their tolerance of cold water. Officals gave out prizes to the participants with the best costume and best theme. (Courtesy photo from 39th Force Support Squadron)

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Members of the 39th Security Forces Squadron dive into cold water at the base pool Jan. 22, 2011 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey during the Polar Plunge. The event is sponsored by the 39th Force Support Squadron and challenges people to test their bravery and tolerance to cold water. Participants were encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win prizes for best costume and best theme. (Courtesy photo by 39th Force Support Squadron)

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The winners of Best Theme Costume category leap into the base pool Jan. 22, 2011 during the Polar Plunge event at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The annual event is sponsored by the 39th Force Support Squadron and challenges people to test their bravery and tolerance to cold water. Participants were encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win prizes for best costume and best theme. (Courtesy photo from 39th Force Support Squadron)

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Taking the Plunge

Published Jan. 31, 2011
By Airman 1st Class Clayton Lenhardt
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- The Polar Plunge is a 39th Force Support Squadron sponsored event where participants have the opportunity to challenge their tolerance of cold water. Prizes were given out to the participants with the best costume and best theme.