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  • Tech. Sgt. Max Gonzales, 39th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, facilitates an Air Force Smart Operations of the 21st century event on the stork nesting program Oct. 23, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Gonzales guides the process through the appropriate stages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Reams/Released)

    Incirlik facilitates Stork Nesting AFSO21 event

    One of the most harmful practices in the Air Force is for Airmen and civilians to waste their time following processes that are counterintuitive to their mission, especially when such tasks are time-consuming and costly. When process inefficiencies are identified, Air Force Smart Operations of the 21st Century is a great way to assess the problem
  • Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Fresquez, 39th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, kisses Kira, 39th SFS military working dog, during her retirement ceremony Oct. 27, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Kira has been a U.S. Air Force MWD for 10 years, eight years at Incirlik AB, working as a narcotic K-9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

    'Grandma Rose' hangs up leash after 10 years of service

    Airmen come in all shapes, sizes and colors--some even have paws.  Military working dog Kira from the 39th Security Forces Squadron plays a vital role in the safety and security of all personnel at Incirlik Air Base. After 10 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force as a narcotic K-9, eight years of working at Incirlik AB, the two-foot
  • Lt. Col. Joseph Musacchia, 39th Security Forces Squadron commander, briefs defenders at guard mount, Oct. 21, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Musacchia took command of the 39th SFS March 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Reams/Released)

    Meet your leadership: 39th SFS Commander, Lt. Col. Joseph Musacchia

    The 39th Air Base Wing units are led by hand-picked commanders here and at geographically-separated groups and squadrons across the region. This series of features gives an inside look at those leaders and their leadership style. This feature highlights the 39th Security Forces Squadron Commander, Lt. Col. Joseph Musacchia.Question: Why did you
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    Ask Mehmet: Turkey celebrates Republic Day

    Ninety-one  years ago on Oct. 29, 1923, Turkey declared itself an independent republic and in commemoration of Republic Day, ceremonies, parades and other events will take place throughout the country on Wednesday.The history of Republic Day starts with the Ottoman Turks, when they first appeared in the early 13th century in Anatolia subjugating
  • Lt. Col. John Thomas, 425th Air Base Squadron commander, took command of the 425th ABS May 30, 2014, Izmir, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tanju Varlikli/Released)

    Meet your Leadership: 425th ABS commander, Lt. Col. John Thomas

    The 39th Air Base Wing units are led by hand-picked commanders here and at geographically-separated groups and squadrons across the region. This series of features gives an inside look at those leaders and their leadership style. This feature highlights the 425th Air Base Squadron commander, Lt. Col. John Thomas.Question: Why did you decide to join
  • With more than 70 percent of online adults using Facebook and nearly 90 percent of 18 to 29 year olds using social media, it would be easy to say most communication occurs online. While social media use can be entertaining and informative, its use poses potential operations security weaknesses and Air Force Instructions provide guidance on appropriate social media use. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

    Safeguarding your digital footprint

    Social media is a great resource for Airmen and their families to share information and stay connected to relatives at home and abroad.Although many depend on these wonderful tools, recent events have encouraged us to re-evaluate our digital footprint to ensure our personal and professional information is protected from online predators and
  • Lt. Col. David Holz, 39th Maintenance Squadron commander, took command of the 39th MXS June 21, 2013, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

    Meet your leadership: 39th MXS Commander: Lt. Col. David Holz

    The 39th Air Base Wing units are led by hand-picked commanders here and at geographically-separated groups and squadrons across the region. This series of features gives an inside look at those leaders and their leadership style. This feature highlights the 39th Maintenance Squadron Commander Lt. Col. David Holz.Question: Why did you decide to join
  • Maj. Matthew Welling is commander 39th Civil Engineer Squadron. Welling took command of the 39th CES June 17, 2013, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cory W. Bush/Released)

    Meet your leadership: 39th CES Commander: Maj. Matthew Welling

    The 39th Air Base Wing units are led by hand-picked commanders here and at geographically-separated groups and squadrons across the region. This series of features gives an inside look at those leaders and their leadership style. This feature highlights the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander Maj. Matthew Welling.Question: Why did you decide to
  • The 39th Air Base Wing has various recognition programs each month recognizing Airman for their hard work. A few of the programs include: “Pick of the ‘Lik,” quarterly and annual awards, promotion ceremonies, and other awards such at the First Sergeant’s “Diamond Sharp” and the Chief’s group award. (Illustration by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

    Team Incirlik's September recognitions

    The 39th Air Base Wing conducts various programs each month recognizing Airmen for their hard work. A few of the programs include: "Pick of the 'Lik," quarterly and annual awards, promotion ceremonies, and other awards.The following are members of Team Incirlik who were recognized for an award or promotion in the month of September.All Airmen are
  • Sheep are sold in Incirlik Village for the upcoming Sacrifice Festival, Oct. 1, 2014, near Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The holiday lasts four-and-a-half days and it begins Oct. 3 at noon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dallas Edwards/Released)

    Ask Mehmet: Kurban Bayrami or Feast of Sacrifice

    Editor's Note: Ask Mehmet is a forum for people to ask questions of the local area, as well as the outer confines of the region and the country as a whole. To submit a question, send an e-mail with the subject "Ask Mehmet" to 39abw.pa@us.af.mil.If you see herds of sheep in the streets of Incirlik village and Adana, don't get worried. It is a sign
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