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  • The Sound of Freedom

    We all talk with great pride about our Air Force, from our distinguished beginnings during WWI to our daily contributions to the Global War on Terror. We in the Air Force family have always prided ourselves on being leaders in innovation and technology, providing first-class equipment and support

  • Time and money

    As the Military Saves Campaign is winding down, you may be thinking to yourself, "I've got time ... I'm young ... I have more pressing wants ... I can wait until next year." With all due respect to the commercials on Armed Forces News -- "Don't Be That Guy." I've been there. Rewind 19 years.

  • Celebrations, Sledding, and Mattresses

    Early last week, three men who were vacationing near Turin, Italy, decided some late-night sledding might be fun. The trio didn't have a sled, so they improvised by pulling the foam rubber mattress covering from a pole that supported a safety net. Given the volume of alcohol they had consumed that

  • Word from the Inspector General

    As we develop into joint force warriors, it is critical that we focus on mission accomplishment, crucial job challenges and our careers. If Airmen are side tracked by other negative issues, our productivity will surely falter and injury or death could result. This is where the Inspector General can

  • Fire Prevention Week: Prepare your family for unexpected

    October 7-13 is Fire Prevention Week at Incirlik and this gives all of us an opportunity to judge our preparedness and learn from the experts on what we can done to improve the safety of our homes, families and Wingmen. During this week I ask you to focus on two areas; fire prevention basics and

  • A new fiscal year means new opportunities, responsibility

    Each October is the start of a new fiscal year for the military. This means that we will receive new operating funds for the wing for the next 12 months. To ensure we use these funds properly, we follow a strict set of rules and procedures with numerous reviews and approvals. The process involves

  • Action Line 70901 Alcohol Abuse Message

    CONCERN: I felt compelled to ask about something that has me a little disturbed and has me questioning, "What is Senior Leadership thinking?" and "Why on earth would they have chosen Ruthie Alcaide as a person to impact our Airmen on such a volatile issue as Alcohol Abuse?" I'm not exactly sure who

  • Engineering: a total body infrastructure … like a fine running automobile

    The infrastructure at Incirlik Air Base demands constant and consistent attention just like our bodies. Attention to your health will provide many years of shelter, comfort, protection and utility. Take the steps necessary to prevent injury and disease, to promote good health. Just as you perform

  • Ask Mehmet: The meaning of IVMA

    Question: Mehmet, I have noticed that some shops in the Alley have a sticker on their doors or windows which reads "This shop is a member of IVMA." What does that mean? What is IVMA? IVMA stands for Incirlik Village Merchants Association. About 100 shops in the Alley offer services to the American

  • Incirlik offers many activities to raise spirits

    So, the summer is coming to an end, many of your friends have departed and there are many new faces in the office or squadron. Maybe you're one of those new faces and you're feeling a little stressed by the new job, with most or all of your support system a seven to ten hour time difference