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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Brancato, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, flips Senior Airman Steven Nadeau, a student, during a class Nov. 7, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The free class is conducted by Airmen who volunteer to teach as BJJ coaches, and is available for all Airmen stationed on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Fit to Fight: Incirlik Airmen roll with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Brancato, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, flips Senior Airman Steven Nadeau, a student, during a class Nov. 7, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The free class is conducted by Airmen who volunteer to teach as BJJ coaches, and is available for all Airmen stationed on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
  • Members of the 39th Medical Support Squadron pose for a photo, Nov. 1, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The squadron is made up of health service management, biomedical equipment, medial material functions, and other functions that provide support for patient care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

    Titan Medics celebrate MSC week

    The 39th Medical Group participated in an appreciation week for the Medical Service Corps officers and support personnel Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.Events during the week included a kick-off lunch, scavenger hunt, Halloween party, and trivia. The theme of this year’s appreciation week is ‘Celebrating 70: Proud of yesterday,
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Barnes, 39th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, uses a plasma cutter to cut excess material a railing, Oct. 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Plasma cutters give technicians a quick, efficient way to cut down parts to fit a customer’s needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

    Making the cut

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Barnes, 39th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, uses a plasma cutter to cut excess material a railing, Oct. 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Plasma cutters give technicians a quick, efficient way to cut down parts to fit a customer’s needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Shott, a shooting contest participant, inspects an M9 pistol prior to using it during the Excellence in Competition event Oct. 28, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Airmen from various units across Incirlik competed to become one of the top 10 out of 100 contenders in the event hosted by the 39th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Incirlik Airmen have blast at shooting competition

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Shott, a shooting contest participant, inspects an M9 pistol prior to using it during the Excellence in Competition event Oct. 28, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Airmen from various units across Incirlik competed to become one of the top 10 out of 100 contenders in the event hosted by the 39th Security Forces
  • Turkish air force members collect data during Paver training Oct. 22, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Paver is a software tool allowing engineers the opportunity to collect data on the airfield and streamline pavement maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jim Araos)

    Turkish AF, USAF learn Paver

    Paver is a pavement management software tool that allows engineers to collect data on an airfield to determine pavement condition index, or PCI, ratings from zero to 100. Based upon the condition rating and types of distresses recorded, engineers can estimate the total quantity of future repairs and make decisions on what areas need reconstruction.
  • A ball rests in the grass during a rugby game Sept. 14, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rugby is considered to be one of the ancestor sports to American football. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Incirlik Airmen build resilience with new rugby team

    Helen Keller, an American author and activist, once said “alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”This is what two Airmen discovered when they worked together to bring one of their dreams to life: establishing a rugby football club at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.The dream started when Maj. Michael Stacpoole, a health care integrator
  • Members of the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Base Energy Management team pose at a booth outside the Base Exchange Oct. 5, 2018, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to kick off Energy Action Month. October is designated as the month to educate Air Force members on the importance of reducing energy and water use. (Courtesy photo)

    EAM kicks off at Incirlik

    Every October, the Air Force observes Energy Action Month to raise awareness of the critical role energy resilience plays in supporting Air Force priorities.This year’s theme of “Energy Able, Mission Capable” is designed to showcase how efficient energy use increases mission capability and readiness for the global mission.“Wasted energy and water
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Genesis Guerrero, a 39th Air Base Wing chaplain, holds his high school portrait at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 2, 2019. When he was 17 years old, Guerrero used the picture to successfully dissuade his father from committing suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    Seeing the bigger picture

    Capt. Genesis Guerrero, a chaplain for the 39th Air Base Wing, was 17 years old when his family almost fell apart.
  • U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Stephen W. Wilson addresses Airmen during an all-call at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 30, 2019. Wilson toured facilities and spoke with Airmen about various topics including readiness, resiliency and the strategic importance of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    VCSAF thanks Incirlik Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Stephen W. Wilson addresses Airmen during an all-call at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 30, 2019. Wilson toured facilities and spoke with Airmen about various topics including readiness, resiliency and the strategic importance of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gavin Henderson, 39th Maintenance Squadron munitions operations technician, (left), and Staff Sgt. Bryan Gibree, 39th MXS munitions inspection supervisor, inspect bombs during an inventory Sept. 11, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Munitions Airmen, commonly known as “AMMO troops,” are responsible for the storage, inspection, transportation and issuance of ammunition to various constituents for their respective missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

    AMMO troops count every shot, make every shot count

    “If it goes pop, sizzle, bang or boom, we deal with it,” said Staff Sgt. Bryan Gibree, 39th Maintenance Squadron munitions inspection supervisor. “It’s our job to make sure that everyone has the munitions they need—when and where they need it— and that those munitions will be effective and reliable.” This is why the Air Force isn’t a glorified mail service—because of dedicated munitions Airmen who put the “fire” in firepower.
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