HAPPY NEW YEAR! Published Jan. 4, 2008 By Col. Philip McDaniel 39th Air Base Wing INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Men and women of the 39th Air Base Wing and Team Incirlik, 2007 was a great year full of challenges and accomplishments. Each of you stepped up to the plate and did a great job! From a fantastic effort during the Unit Compliance Inspection to our near flawless execution during the Limited Surety Inspection, to our stellar US/Turkish DECA inspection, you have a lot to be proud of with your achievements. Those in our Detachments...you too have done fantastic work for the wing and the United States Air Force. From Istanbul, to Ankara and Izmir, your efforts have resulted in outstanding support to all US personnel in Turkey. This support has enabled our state department partners and NATO elements to get their job done. Thanks for all you do everyday, often behind the scenes; your exemplary work is noticed! As we move into the New Year, I'm sure the pace will not diminish. At Incirlik, we will start off 2008 with our Surety Inspection during which I know you will all shine. Across the entire wing we will continue to feel the effects of our PBD 720 cuts as personnel leave without being replaced...we must all find ways to implement AFSO21 techniques to do our jobs more efficiently and eliminate non-value added work. This may seem a daunting task, but I'm confident that together we will find ways to make it happen. While the challenges will be many, I know that 2008 will further highlight the capabilities of Team Incirlik and the 39th Air Base Wing across all of Turkey. Your ability to get the job done shines through at each endeavor you undertake. I'm proud to be your commander and shamelessly brag about your achievements at every opportunity. I look forward to this New Year and wish everyone the best both personally and professionally.