USAFE Idol contest comes to the ‘Lik’ Published Feb. 10, 2007 By Senior Airman Patrice Clarke 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Like to sing and want to show off your vocal talents? The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Idol contest will be storming through the "Lik" March 15 at the Consolidated Club. Team Incirlik members will compete in three preliminary rounds starting at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and each consecutive Thursday until the contest. Celebrity judge and entertainer for this year's event is Anthony Fedorov, a Ukranian-American singer who was a top finalist on American Idol Season 4. All first, second and third-place winners at the base-level will receive cash prizes of $350, $100 and $50 respectively. The USAFE Band Ensemble "Touch N' Go" will entertain the crowds and provide accompaniment for all contestants at all levels of the competition. The USAFE Idol Talent Contest is open to all active duty Airmen assigned or attached to USAFE units, as well as all civilians and dependents 18 years or older. "These events are fun and showcase the incredible pool of talent that exists among our Airmen across USAFE," said Col. "Tip" Stinnette, 39th Air Base Wing commander. The 2007 USAFE Idol Talent Contest culminates the week of April 11-14 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Base-level winners proceeding to the USAFE-level contest receive three days of performing arts workshops and rehearsals hosted by the USAFE Band. The USAFE-level contest takes place April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Ramstein Officers' Club. The 2007 USAFE Idol will be announced that evening following two rounds of competition. Complete rules, guidelines and applications, as well as additional information on base-level contests, can be found on the USAFE Services Idol Web site at: www.usafeidol.org. (Headquarters USAFE Services, contributed to this article.)