Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Katz, 39th Air Base Wing aviation safety superintendent, motivates Senior Airman Kris Pham, an Airman Leadership School student, as they complete a fireman carry during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The CFT supports the Department of War priority of fitness by strengthening physical readiness, resilience and teamwork essential to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brooklyn Clark, an Airman Leadership School student, carries Senior Airman Rashkaina Mertilien, an ALS student, as instructors encourage participants during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The event promotes the Department of War priority of fitness by building functional strength, endurance and the physical readiness essential to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Jacob O’Grady, an Airman Leadership School student, fireman carries Senior Airman Kris Pham, and ALS student, while instructors monitor progress during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The event supports the Department of War priority of fitness by developing physically ready Airmen capable of meeting operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Katz, 39th Air Base Wing aviation safety superintendent, carries ammunition cans during the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. Senior enlisted leaders participated alongside students, demonstrating the importance of leading by example through physical fitness and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Ellenburg, 39th Air Base Wing command chief, congratulates Senior Airman Rashkaina Mertilien, an Airman Leadership School student, after completing the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The CFT advances the Department of War priority of fitness by promoting the strength, endurance and resilience needed to maintain mission-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Ellenburg, 39th Air Base Wing command chief, and Senior Airman Rashkaina Mertilien, an Airman Leadership School student, carry ammunition cans during the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. Senior enlisted leaders participated alongside students, demonstrating the importance of leading by example through physical fitness and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Katz, 39th Air Base Wing aviation safety superintendent, low crawls through an obstacle during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The CFT supports the Department of War priority of fitness by challenging Airmen and leadership alike to maintain the physical readiness required to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chance Stone, right, 39th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, motivates Senior Airman Kevin Cruz, an ALS student, as he completes a teammate carry during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The CFT challenged ALS students through physically demanding events designed to build endurance, teamwork and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Katz, 39th Air Base Wing aviation safety superintendent, and Chief Master Sgt. Sean Ellenburg, 39th ABW command chief, run alongside Airman Leadership School students during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. Senior enlisted leaders participated alongside students, demonstrating the importance of leading by example through physical fitness and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Senior Cougar Heiny, an Airman Leadership School student, carries Senior Airman Kevin Cruz, an ALS student, during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The event supports the Department of War priority of fitness by developing physically ready Airmen capable of meeting operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chance Stone, 39th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, observes Senior Airman Cougar Heiny, an ALS student, low crawl through an obstacle during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The physically demanding course prepares Airmen to perform in challenging environments where teamwork, resilience and endurance are essential to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Ellenburg, 39th Air Base Wing command chief, fireman carries Senior Airman Cougar Heiny, an Airman Leadership School student, during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. Senior enlisted leaders participated alongside students, demonstrating the importance of leading by example through physical fitness and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kris Pham, an Airman Leadership School student, lifts an ammunition can during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The event supports the Department of War priority of fitness by developing physically ready Airmen capable of meeting operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob O’Grady, an Airman Leadership School student, lifts an ammunition can during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The physically demanding course prepares Airmen to perform in challenging environments where teamwork, resilience and endurance are essential to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Ellenburg, 39th Air Base Wing command chief, low crawls through an obstacle during a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test with Airman Leadership School students at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The CFT reinforces the Department of War priority of fitness by building the physical readiness, resilience and warrior mindset required for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test strengthens leadership, readiness and resilience

Published July 29, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye --

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Ellenburg, 39th Air Base Wing command chief, participates in a Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test alongside Airman Leadership School students at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 15, 2026. The physically demanding course challenged students and senior leaders, reinforcing warrior ethos, mental resilience and the Department of War’s military fitness standards