Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Brayan Grandez, 39th Maintenance Squadron, documents data during a routine check at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. The squadron’s maintenance capabilities provide essential support that enables the 39th Air Base Wing to sustain daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Debenedetto, 39th Maintenance Squadron, poses for a photo inside a maintenance trailer at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. The squadron’s maintenance efforts ensure essential systems remain reliable and ready to support the 39th Air Base Wing’s sustainment mission in support of U.S. and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Debenedetto, 39th Maintenance Squadron, operates a maintenance hoist system during a demonstration at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. The squadron’s maintenance efforts ensure essential systems remain reliable and ready to support the 39th Air Base Wing’s sustainment mission in support of U.S. and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Debenedetto, 39th Maintenance Squadron, opens a maintenance trailer during a facility demonstration at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. The trailer houses specialized tools and equipment that enables the squadron to perform on-site maintenance and support rapid response operations across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brayan Grandez, 39th Maintenance Squadron, explains maintenance procedures to 39th Air Base Wing leadership during a tour at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. The visit allowed wing leadership to observe firsthand how maintainers sustain readiness in support of regional operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Albert Esposito, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kim Elliott, 39th ABW interim command chief, observe Senior Airman Brayan Grandez, 39th Maintenance Squadron, describes repair equipment during a tour at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. The demonstration showcased innovative maintenance processes that enhance operational efficiency and sustain readiness for NATO support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Albert Esposito, right, 39th Air Base Wing commander, coins Senior Airman Anthony Debenedetto, 39th Maintenance Squadron, during a unit visit at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. The visit allowed wing leadership to engage with maintainers and recognize their contributions to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brayton Simas, 39th Maintenance Squadron maintenance team chief, explains maintenance operations to Col. Albert Esposito, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kim Elliott, 39th ABW interim command chief, during a tour at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. The tour emphasized the squadron’s role in sustaining readiness and mission assurance across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brayan Grandez, 39th Maintenance Squadron, conducts equipment checks during a leadership visit at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Oct. 31, 2025. Routine inspections and process reviews ensure the unit maintains high operational standards to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

Maintenance Airmen sustain mission capability at Incirlik AB

Published Nov. 7, 2025
By Sraff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing
39th ABW/PA

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