U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

A plane carrying U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, takes off from the runway at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out aircraft tail numbers)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, steps onto an aircraft at the end of his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by masking out aircraft tail numbers)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, right, loads disaster relief supplies onto a truck with a U.S. Marine during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, left, walks with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew Priddy, Task Force 61/2 commanding general, right, during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, left, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Calvin B. Powell, 39th Air Base Wing commander, right, during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, left, observes the airfield through binoculars while 1st Lt. Alisa Wagner, 39th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight director of operations, points towards the flightline during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, left, walks to 1st Lt. Alisa Wagner, 39th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight director of operations, during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, steps off an aircraft at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

Published Feb. 14, 2023
By Senior Airman David D. McLoney
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye --

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, visits Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to Türkiye, Flake holds the highest civilian position as The Chief of Mission, and impacts the communication and resources of U.S. personnel, advancing U.S. foreign policy goals. As a fellow NATO ally, the U.S. Government mobilized personnel to assist Türkiye in their response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)