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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

A Spanish Army member assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit explains range rules and rifle procedures during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The gathering promoted shared readiness by bringing coalition members together to train, compete and exchange techniques in a controlled range environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lucas Gross, 39th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, Staff Sgt. Carlie Hammontree, 39th CS section chief, and Tech. Sgt. Paul McLean, 39th CS infrastructure section chief, pose for a photo during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The gathering promoted shared readiness by bringing coalition members together to train, compete and exchange techniques in a controlled range environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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An HK G36 rifle rests on the ground during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The gathering promoted shared readiness by bringing coalition members together to train, compete and exchange techniques in a controlled range environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish Army members assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit prepare ammunition during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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U.S. Air Force, Turkish Air Force, and Spanish Army members stand on the firing line during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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A Spanish Army member assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit prepares to place a target during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event brought together partner-nation participants to strengthen marksmanship skills and enhance multinational cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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A Spanish Army member assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit demonstrates required firing positions for competitors during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The gathering promoted shared readiness by bringing coalition members together to train, compete and exchange techniques in a controlled range environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 39th Air Base Wing, Turkish Air Force and Spanish Army members assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit stand on the firing line during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event brought together partner-nation participants to strengthen marksmanship skills and enhance multinational cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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U.S. Air Force, Turkish Air Force and Spanish Army members fire from the prone position during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

A Spanish Army member assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit fires an HK G36 rifle during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

Spent shell casings lay on the ground during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

Spanish Army, Turkish Air Force and U.S. Air Force members walk forward to inspect their targets during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The gathering promoted shared readiness by bringing coalition members together to train, compete and exchange techniques in a controlled range environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

U.S. Air Force, Turkish Air Force and Spanish Army members review targets during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The gathering promoted shared readiness by bringing coalition members together to train, compete and exchange techniques in a controlled range environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

Spanish Army members assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit review shot placement during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event brought together partner-nation participants to strengthen marksmanship skills and enhance multinational cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

A Spanish Army member assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit fires an HK G36-E rifle during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

A Spanish Army member assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit demonstrates a firing position during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event brought together partner-nation participants to strengthen marksmanship skills and enhance multinational cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

A Turkish Air Force member fires an HK G36-E rifle during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul McLean, 39th Contracting Squadron infrastructure section chief, fires an HK G36E rifle during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lucas Gross, 39th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, participates in a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event brought together partner-nation participants to strengthen marksmanship skills and enhance multinational cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

A Spanish Army member assigned to the Spanish Patriot Unit presents the first-place award to Turkish Air Force members during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event strengthened multinational cooperation and enhanced readiness among participants from the Spanish Patriot Unit, Turkish Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

Spanish Army members distribute participation items to U.S. and Turkish competitors during a marksmanship event at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The gathering promoted shared readiness by bringing coalition members together to train, compete and exchange techniques in a controlled range environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

Members of the Spanish Patriot Unit and Turkish Air Force pose for a photo after receiving an award during a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led competition brought together Spanish, Turkish and U.S. personnel to strengthen partnership and marksmanship proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

Spanish Army, Turkish Air Force and U.S. Air Force participants pose for a group photo following a shooting competition at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2025. The Spanish-led event supported multinational cooperation and enhanced interoperability among partner forces stationed at the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Spanish-led shooting competition builds interoperability among Incirlik partner forces

Published Dec. 2, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

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