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Third AF commander experiences 39th ABW mission, partnerships during visit to Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gingrich, 39th Air Base Wing commander, welcomes U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 14, 2021. Reed traveled to Incirlik AB to meet with Airmen, learn about their skills and observe how they support Third AF, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, and U.S. European Command. Third Air Force issues directives to subordinate commands and takes action on behalf of the USAFE-AFAFRICA commander as directed. The command takes deliberate actions to develop Airmen and their families; confronts global challenges in support of the National Defense Strategy to defend our country and our allies; and utilizes dedicated efforts to deliver peace to our nation and its allies by fostering stability and deterring aggression throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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Third AF commander experiences 39th ABW mission, partnerships during visit to Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, meets with Consul Amanda Pilz, U.S. Consulate Adana principal officer and consul, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 14, 2021. The 39th ABW supports the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and collaborates locally with the U.S. Consulate in Adana to help promote security and stability throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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39th ABW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gingrich, incoming 39th Air Base Wing commander, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 1, 2021. During the ceremony, Col. John Creel relinquished command of the 39th ABW to Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, who then charged Gingrich with leading the wing. The 39th ABW is charged with defending NATO’s southern flank under the auspices of Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. European Command. The wing projects global power through strategic deterrence, agile combat support and enduring partnerships to defend U.S. interests and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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39th ABW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (left), Third Air Force commander, and Col. John Creel (right), outgoing 39th Air Base Wing commander, congratulate Col. Jason Gingrich, incoming 39th ABW commander, during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 1, 2021. During the ceremony, Creel relinquished command of the 39th ABW to Reed, who then charged Gingrich with leading the wing. The 39th ABW is charged with defending NATO’s southern flank under the auspices of Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. European Command. The wing projects global power through strategic deterrence, agile combat support and enduring partnerships to defend U.S. interests and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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39th ABW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (left), Third Air Force commander, presents the guidon to Col. Jason Gingrich, incoming 39th Air Base Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 1, 2021. Gingrich replaced Col. John Creel as 39th ABW commander after serving as the senior military advisor for the U.S. Mission to NATO. The 39th ABW is charged with defending NATO’s southern flank under the auspices of Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. European Command. The wing projects global power through strategic deterrence, agile combat support and enduring partnerships to defend U.S. interests and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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U.S. Ambassador to Turkey meets with base leaders

From left, Turkish Air Force Col. Hakan Aki, 10th Tanker Wing chief of operations, sits with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield, U.S. Air Force Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, Defense Attaché, during a visit to the 10th Tanker Wing Headquarters at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield applauded the 39th Air Base Wing members, NATO allies and regional partners for developing seamless interoperability during the visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield signs Turkish Command Building guest book

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield signs a guest book while Turkish Air Force Col. Hakan Aki, 10th Tanker Wing chief of operations, watches at the Turkish Air Force 10th Tanker Wing headquarters at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield applauded the 39th Air Base Wing members, NATO allies and regional partners for developing seamless interoperability during the visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Leaders talk strategy

Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield discuss the 39th ABW strategic outlook during a site visit at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield came to Incirlik to discuss the role Airmen and Soldiers stationed at and deployed to Incirlik play in regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Briefing the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey

(left) Col. Shelly Mendieta, 39th Air Base Wing vice commander, and (center) Col. John Creel, 39th ABW commander, share the 39th ABW strategic outlook with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield during his visit at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield came to Incirlik to discuss the role Airmen and Soldiers stationed at and deployed to Incirlik play in regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Col. John Creel talks strategy

Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, shares the 39th ABW strategic outlook with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield during a site visit at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield came to Incirlik to discuss the role Airmen and Soldiers stationed at and deployed to Incirlik play in regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Rolling out the "red carpet" for the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield walks alongside Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and 39th ABW leadership at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield came to Incirlik to discuss the role Airmen and Soldiers stationed at and deployed to Incirlik play in regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Leaders careful about COVID-19

Turkish Air Force Col. M. Taner Gültekin, 10th Tanker Wing Aircraft Maintenance Group commander, greets U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield as he arrives at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield met with 10th Tanker Wing leadership to discuss the allied mission along NATO’s southern flank during his visit to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Welcoming the U.S. Ambassador

U.S. Air Force 39th Air Base Wing leadership greets U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield as he arrives at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield traveled to the base to discuss the role Incirlik Airmen and Soldiers play in regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Col. Creel greets Ambassador Satterfield

U.S. Air Force Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, greets U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield as he arrives at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2020. Satterfield came to Incirlik to discuss the role Airmen and Soldiers stationed at and deployed to Incirlik play in regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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SAPR: 15 years of serving sexual assault survivors

April 2020 marks the 15th anniversary of the Sexual Assault Prevention Response program after it was established in 2005. The program offers services to victims of sexual assault and provides training to aid in the prevention of sexual assault. (Courtesy graphic)
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First term Airman: Failing my way to success

Airman 1st Class Octavius Thompson, 39th Air Base Wing photojournalist, prepares to take a photo at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 17, 2019. As a photojournalist, Thompson crafted visual stories representing how Airmen at Incirlik maintain the mission and advance themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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First term Airman: Failing my way to success

Airman 1st Class Octavius Thompson, 39th Air Base Wing photojournalist, poses for a photo at Incirlik Air Base Turkey, Jan. 17, 2019. Thompson appreciated the opportunities his first assignment afforded him and the teammates who helped him grow as an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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First term Airman: Failing my way to success

Airman 1st Class Octavius Thompson, 39th Air Base Wing photojournalist, reflects about his first assignment here at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 17, 2019. Thompson explained how he was nervous for his first assignment due to struggling at technical school, but how he ultimately learned to embrace every challenge and to always fail forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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39th OSS gains new commander

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the Incirlik Air Base Honor Guard prepares to present the colors during a change of command ceremony, June 1, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base , Turkey. Lt. Col. Robert Grant, 39th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Richard Swengros, 39th OSS incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristan Campbell)
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