Newcomers arrive at Incirlik

Service members walk toward the 728th Air Mobility Squadron Passenger Terminal during a layover Feb. 25, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 728th AMS services the Patriot Express mission which is used to transport incoming and departing military members, DoD civilians and their dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Newcomers arrive at Incirlik

Airmen and families depart the Patriot Express Feb. 25, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 728th Air Mobility Squadron Passenger terminal processes hundreds of passengers weekly. The PAX terminal offers military members, DoD civilians and their dependents the opportunity to fly at a discounted rate, if there is space available on pre-existing flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Newcomers arrive at Incirlik

Service members depart the Patriot Express Feb. 25, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Patriot Express provides transportation to military personnel who are permanently changing duty stations, along with accompanied family members on dependent status. They also support service members who are en route for temporary duty assignments or deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Newcomers arrive at Incirlik

Airmen and families line up inside the 728th Air Mobility Squadron Passenger Terminal and wait to be processed through customs Feb. 25, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Upon arrival at customs, newcomers present their NATO orders as part of their inprocessing to Turkey. The 728th AMS processes hundreds of passengers weekly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Newcomers arrive at Incirlik

U.S. Army Cpl. Enoc-Abimelech Jarza, 5788th Air Defense Artillery soldier, presents his passport at the customs desk Feb. 25, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 728th Air Mobility Squadron services the Patriot Express mission which is used to transport incoming and departing members of Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Newcomers arrive at Incirlik

U.S. Army Sgt. Ryne Fife and Pvt. Derek Dunn, both 5788th Air Defense Artillery soldiers, claim their baggage at the 728th Air Mobility Squadron Passenger Terminal Feb. 25, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Airmen from the 728th AMS play a key role in processing hundreds of passengers weekly that travel through Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Newcomers arrive at Incirlik

Published March 4, 2014
By Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Airmen from the 728th Air Mobility Squadron Passenger Terminal play a key role in processing hundreds of passengers weekly that travel through the base.

The 728th AMS consists of three flights: maintenance, aerial port and air mobility command and control center. The unit provides strategic, theater and contract commercial air mobility support to Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

In addition, Airmen from the PAX terminal service the Patriot Express mission which is used to transport incoming and departing members of Incirlik AB.