Congress members visit hometown heroes at the 'Lik
By Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
/ Published January 21, 2014
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Leaders from the 39th Air Base Wing and the U.S. Consulate Adana, await the arrival of Jim Inhofe, Oklahoma senior senator Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Senators James Inhofe, Okla. senior senator, John Boozman, Ark. senator, Ander Crenshaw and Representatives Vern Buchanan, both Fla. representatives, Ann Kirkpatrick Ariz. representative and Steve Pearce, N.M. representative and their spouses enjoyed a tour here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)
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Leaders from the 39th Air Base Wing and the U.S. Consulate Adana, await the arrival of U.S. senators Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. U.S. service members as well as Dutch soldiers welcomed congressional leadership with a tour of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)
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Service members gathered for lunch with U.S. senators and representatives Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The senators gathered at the Sultan’s Inn dining facility where they met with men and women in uniform from their home states and talked about life in the military and at Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)
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A U.S. flag sits on a table where service members from N.M. talk with their home representatives Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. While the congressional leaders enjoyed lunch at the Sultan’s Inn, spouses enjoyed a lunch at the 39th Force Support Squadron Club Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)
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Steve Pearce, N.M. representative speaks with service members Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. After the visit with service members the distinguished guests caught a glimpse of the joint mission on a visit with Dutch soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)
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Ander Crenshaw, Fla. representative speaks with service members during a lunch Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Soldiers and Airmen from around the 39th Air Base Wing and from the 1st Netherlands Ballistic Missile Defense Task Force welcomed congressional leadership with a tour of Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)
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Dutch Soldiers greet U.S. congressional members during a base visit Jan. 18, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Before visiting the Dutch soldiers the senators gathered at the Sultan’s Inn dining facility where they met with men and women in uniform from their home states and talked about life in the military and at Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey --
U.S. delegates and their spouses from Okla., Ark., Ariz., Fla. and N.M. visited Incirlik Air Base, Jan. 18.
Service members from the 39th Air Base Wing and from the 1st Netherlands Ballistic Missile Defense Task Force welcomed congressional leadership with a tour of Incirlik AB.
Senators James Inhofe, Okla., and John Boozman, Ark., and representatives Ander Crenshaw, Fla., Vern Buchanan, Fla., Ann Kirkpatrick, Ariz., and Steve Pearce, N.M., visited the Sultan's Inn dining facility where they met with men and women in uniform from their home states and talked about life in the military and at Incirlik AB.
Taking time to sit down and talk with Airmen and Soldiers was much appreciated according to Staff Sgt. Thomas Myers, 39th Force Support Squadron, chaplain's assistant.
"To have my senator take time out of his day meant a lot to me," said Myers. "With the military downsizing and budget cuts, it has a lot of Airmen worried, including myself. To hear the senator speak so passionately about supporting the military made me feel like Congress hasn't forgotten about us."
While the congressional leaders enjoyed lunch at the Sultan's Inn, their spouses enjoyed a lunch with Incirlik key spouses at the 39th Force Support Squadron Club Complex.
After the visit with service members the distinguished guests caught a glimpse of the joint mission with a visit to the Dutch Patriot battery site. Dutch Soldiers welcomed the congressional leaders and gave them a peak into their daily duties at the 'Lik.
The Dutch forces augment Turkey's air defense capabilities and contribute to the de-escalation of the Syrian crisis along the Turkey border.
It is very impressive to have this support from our NATO allies, said Crenshaw.
"It was fascinating to see the cooperation between different nations to offer this kind of protection," he said.