Polar plunge onlookers and participants feel the water as some prepare to jump into the base pool during the polar plunge event Jan. 20, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Polar Plunge is an annual event held at Incirlik AB, which gives members an opportunity to dress up in costumes and take a plunge into the cold water of the base pool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Lile/Released)
Participants of the 2016 polar plunge dive into the water at the base pool Jan. 20, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Many of the members quickly climbed out because of the freezing temperature, while a couple members continued to swim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Lile/Released)
Polar plunge participants test the temperature of the water with their hands before jumping into the base pool Jan. 20, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event is sponsored by the 39th Force Support Squadron and challenges people to test their bravery and tolerance to cold water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Lile/Released)
Tom Graham, 39th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation director, speaks with Col. Mark Anarumo, 39th Air Base Wing vice commander, while he receives hot coco before the polar plunge event held at the base pool Jan. 30, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This year marks the fourth annual polar plunge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Lile/Released)