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  • One Airman's perspective

    In May, as a result of the 2011 Budget Control Act, commonly referred to as "Sequestration," the Secretary of Defense announced a furlough of most Department of Defense civilians in order to save roughly $2 billion of the Department's $11 billion budget shortfall. Sequestration has generated

  • Traveling Turkey: Saklibahce

    Editor's Note: This is part of an ongoing series of spots of interest in the area. For information on various trips offered on Incirlik AB visit 39FSS.com.After spending a short time at Incirlik, one is sure to hear complaints of there being nothing to do while here, but the fact is that is

  • Make it happen, Airmen

    Airmen are no strangers to change. Our Air Force was born from change after an exhausting world war when nations were recovering and healing emotionally, physically and financially.The decades following World War II brought us numerous changes: hot and cold wars, technological and aerospace

  • Dying for information

    BOOM! The explosion rings in his ears. It's so loud, it hurts. The smoke is thick and it clouds his vision. Everything is hazy. "Why is the sky in front of me instead of above? Wait - why am I lying on my back?" There's so much confusion, so much chaos. He can see others on the ground and see others

  • Lt. Col. James Gherdovich, 39th LRS: Seven expectations of every Airman

    I love my Airmen. They are capable warriors ready to sacrifice everything so that our nation thrives in a world ready to implode. They are committed to the team and to improving the world from the inside out, one challenge at a time. My team shares seven expectations that are the touchstone of our

  • Traveling Turkey: Karaman's wild horses

    Editor's Note: This is part of an ongoing series of spots of interest in the area. For information on various trips offered on Incirlik AB visit 39FSS.com.Sometimes the best journeys are off the beaten path and away from the main sites.While those main sites are definitely worth seeing, you can see

  • Continuing the service

    Everyone joins the military for different reasons. Some join because they want to serve their country, others out of family tradition. Some join because they want to see the world, others simply need a job.I enlisted as a third-generation Airman, and at least fourth-generation military. Because of

  • 'We'll make you famous!'

    A number Air Force public affairs offices have been known to yell the motto "we'll make you famous!" at promotion and graduation ceremonies or other wing events. It's a fun motto, but it can come across as bit arrogant or dishonest when you really think about it. How many Airmen do you know who have

  • Lt. Col. James Skelton, 39 CS: Just Care

    What is leadership? Is it an art or is it science? Is it something we're born with, or is it a trait we learn and develop over time? What are the qualities that underpin a good and effective leader? What's my leadership philosophy? These were just a few questions I asked myself as I was mentally

  • Muslims observe Holy Month of Ramadan

    Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series on Ramadan and the Ramadan Holiday.Members new to Turkey may wonder why their Turkish co-workers and neighbors are not eating, smoking or drinking during lunchtime or breaks. Asking a Turkish co-worker to join them for lunch might earn a polite