Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, signals to U.S. Air Force defenders assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training strengthened proficiency in rapid embarkation techniques essential to expeditionary operations, ensuring Airmen remain prepared to support NATO allies and partner nations during crisis response missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Styles Tok, 39th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, looks out from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training reinforced teamwork, communication and cross-service coordination essential to NATO operations, strengthening the 39th Air Base Wing’s ability to support joint and contingency missions throughout the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Benavides, 39th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, and Staff Sgt. David Henry, 39th SFS unit training manager, sit aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training strengthened proficiency in rapid embarkation techniques essential to expeditionary operations, ensuring Airmen remain prepared to support NATO allies and partner nations during crisis response missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force defenders assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron approach a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training improved communication and coordination between Air Force and Army personnel supporting NATO contingency operations and the 39th Air Base Wing’s mission to enable U.S. and allied readiness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, idles on the flight line during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training reinforced safety, coordination, and readiness across Air Force and Army operations, supporting the 39th Air Base Wing’s mission to strengthen joint interoperability and enable U.S. and NATO contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Collin Hawkins, right, 39th Security Forces Squadron flight commander, adjusts 1st Lt. Duke Landon’s, 39th SFS flight commander, flight gear during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training with U.S. Army Soldiers from Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training improved communication and coordination between Air Force and Army personnel supporting NATO contingency operations and the 39th Air Base Wing’s mission to enable U.S. and allied readiness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, lifts off during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training enhanced interoperability and understanding of U.S. Army air operations in support of joint mission readiness and the 39th Air Base Wing’s role in enabling U.S. and NATO operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, looks out from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training enhanced inter-service integration and strengthened operational readiness with U.S. Air Force 39th Security Forces Squadron for real-world mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, prepare a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training with the U.S. Air Force 39th Security Forces Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training enhanced cross-service understanding and readiness for combined mission environments, supporting United States European Command and NATO objectives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Army Sgt. Carson Signer, Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief, stands by during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training with the U.S. Air Force 39th Security Forces Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training enhanced interoperability and understanding of U.S. Army air operations in support of joint mission readiness and the 39th Air Base Wing’s role in enabling U.S. and NATO operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief, conducts pre-flight procedures during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training with the U.S. Air Force 39th Security Forces Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training enhanced cross-service understanding and readiness for combined mission environments, supporting United States European Command and NATO objectives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force defenders assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron conduct pre-mission coordination prior to a joint rotary-wing familiarization training with a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training reinforced teamwork, communication and cross-service coordination essential to NATO operations, strengthening the 39th Air Base Wing’s ability to support joint and contingency missions throughout the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

A U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Micah Harold, 39th Security Forces Squadron vault storage area supervisor, observes terrain from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training enhanced inter-service integration and strengthened operational readiness for real-world mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct pre-flight safety checks aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training reinforced safety, coordination and readiness across Air Force and Army operations, supporting the 39th Air Base Wing’s mission to strengthen joint interoperability and enable U.S. and NATO contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force defenders assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training strengthened proficiency in rapid embarkation techniques essential to expeditionary operations, ensuring Airmen remain prepared to support NATO allies and partner nations during crisis response missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force defenders assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron approach a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, during a joint rotary-wing familiarization training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 26, 2026. The training improved communication and coordination between Air Force and Army personnel supporting NATO contingency operations and the 39th Air Base Wing’s mission to enable U.S. and allied readiness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Joint rotary-wing training strengthens Army–Air Force integration at Incirlik

Published Feb. 4, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

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