39th Maintenance Squadron hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new munitions flight building

Airmen assigned to the 39th Maintenance Squadron munitions flight pose for a photo outside the new munitions flight building during the 39th MXS munitions flight building dedication ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Dec. 19, 2022. The 39th MXS munitions flight building was designed to provide a streamlined means of communication within the ammunitions flight and assist Airmen in building camaraderie and teamwork. The building also provides better protection for munitions assets controlled by the flight and consolidates six sections into a single building, increasing productivity for current and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

Master Sgt. Wesley Walker, 39th Maintenance Squadron munitions materiel flight chief, shows Col. Calvin Powell, 39th Air Base Wing commander, the entranceway of the new munitions flight building after the 39th MXS munitions flight building dedication ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Dec. 19, 2022. The 39th MXS munitions flight building was designed to provide a streamlined means of communication within the ammunitions flight and assist Airmen in building camaraderie and teamwork. The building also provides better protection for munitions assets controlled by the flight and consolidates six sections into a single building, increasing productivity for current and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

39th Maintenance Squadron hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new munitions flight building

Master Sgt. Wesley Walker, 39th Maintenance Squadron munitions materiel flight chief, shows Col. Calvin Powell, 39th Air Base Wing commander, a newly printed graphic after the 39th MXS munitions flight building dedication ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Dec. 19, 2022. The 39th MXS munitions flight building was designed to provide a streamlined means of communication within the ammunitions flight and assist Airmen in building camaraderie and teamwork. The building also provides better protection for munitions assets controlled by the flight and consolidates six sections into a single building, increasing productivity for current and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

39th Maintenance Squadron hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new munitions flight building

The 39th Maintenance Squadron emblem is displayed on the new munitions flight building at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Dec. 19, 2022. Col. Calvin Powell, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Maj. Jeffrey Allen, 39th Maintenance Squadron commander, presided over a ceremony to officially open the new 39th MXS munitions flight building, which was designed to provide a streamlined means of communication within the ammunitions flight and assist Airmen in building camaraderie and teamwork. The building also provides better protection for munitions assets controlled by the flight and consolidates six sections into a single building, increasing productivity for current and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

39th Maintenance Squadron hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new munitions flight building

Airmen assigned to the 39th Maintenance Squadron participate in the 39th MXS munitions flight building dedication ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Dec. 19, 2022. The 39th MXS munitions flight building was designed to provide a streamlined means of communication within the ammunitions flight and assist Airmen in building camaraderie and teamwork. The building also provides better protection for munitions assets controlled by the flight and consolidates six sections into a single building, increasing productivity for current and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

39th Maintenance Squadron hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new munitions flight building

Col. Calvin Powell, 39th Air Base Wing commander, center left, and Maj. Jeffrey Allen, 39th Maintenance Squadron commander, center right, cut the ribbon during the 39th MXS munitions flight building dedication ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Dec. 19, 2022. The 39th MXS munitions flight building was designed to provide a streamlined means of communication within the ammunitions flight and assist Airmen in building camaraderie and teamwork. The building also provides better protection for munitions assets controlled by the flight and consolidates six sections into a single building, increasing productivity for current and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

39th Maintenance Squadron hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new munitions flight building

Col. Calvin Powell, 39th Air Base Wing commander, delivers remarks to Airmen assigned to the 39th Maintenance Squadron during the 39th MXS munitions flight building dedication ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Dec. 19, 2022. The 39th MXS munitions flight building was designed to provide a streamlined means of communication within the ammunitions flight and assist Airmen in building camaraderie and teamwork. The building also provides better protection for munitions assets controlled by the flight and consolidates six sections into a single building, increasing productivity for current and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

39th Maintenance Squadron hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new munitions flight building

Published Dec. 28, 2022
By Senior Airman David D. McLoney
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey --

The 39th Maintenance Squadron hosted building dedication ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Dec. 19, 2022.

The ceremony marked the official completion and opening of the new 39th MXS munitions flight facility, which was designed to provide a streamlined means of communication for Airmen.

“[Having] most of our supervision, stockpile, munitions control, munitions inspectors and the munitions operations shop in one centralized location will help solidify camaraderie and alleviate communication shortfalls,” said Staff Sgt. Mel Mills Jr., 39th MXS munitions operations supervisor. “The new up-to-date facility will upgrade the quality of life for everyone involved while ensuring more stout and sophisticated security that is in line with our regulations.”

Senior Airman Darius Williams, a munitions controller assigned to the 39th MXS, highlighted how airman-friendly the new work environment is for him and his wingmen.

“Our new building gives us a lot more room for meetings and breaks, allowing us to avoid the weather outside and stay cool and dry,” he said. “It also offers a kitchen area and showers in the restrooms so we have more options that don’t require us to travel across base during lunch.”

Master Sgt. Wesley Walker, 39th MXS munitions flight chief, explained how the new facility has modernized the flight’s operational capabilities and enabled leaders to develop Airmen more effectively.

“This building allows us to consolidate six elements spread across four buildings down to one facility, which dramatically reduces communication gaps and job delays,” he said. “It also allows members to cross train and aid in elements they haven’t worked in before, which develops them into more well-rounded ammo troops.”