Deployed Airman is awarded Pick of the 'Lik Published Nov. 1, 2013 By Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Maj. Donald Mentch, 414th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander deployed from Creech Air Force Base, N.V., was awarded this week's "Pick of the 'Lik" Oct. 31, here. With his bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering, master's in aerospace engineering and a doctorate in electrical engineering, Mentch provided his expertise to Incirlik AB and repaired 17 bird aversion strike hazard cannons and seven bowling alley lanes. Mentch is currently on a temporary duty assignment for six months at Incirlik AB and performed these repairs outside of his duty hours. The 39th Air Base Wing leadership recognizes Airmen who are handpicked by their unit leadership for demonstrating outstanding leadership and job performance abilities.