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CGO huddle

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Hughes, 39th Air Base Wing chaplain, facilitates a team exercise during a first-term officer development course at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 8, 2021. The curriculum contained information that was more specific to officers that have served less than five years of service, providing insight on how to do more than just be good in their role specialty, but as a part of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Talking about communication

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ashlee Stripling, 39th Medical Group executive officer, discusses effective communication techniques during a first-term officer development course at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 8, 2021. The class went beyond being a competent officer, but also how to be an effective leader of Airmen, addressing topics such as mentorship, enlisted performance reviews and how to work with Non-Commissioned Officers to help foster a positive work environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Officers teaching officers

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Hughes, 39th Air Base Wing chaplain, teaches a leadership and professional development course for first-term officers at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 8, 2021. Most professional development and leadership courses at Incirlik are geared towards enlisted Airmen, so a team of experienced officers developed a three-day workshop to help their peers with under five years of service learn about how to advance their careers while maintaining healthy relationships and good communication with Airmen they lead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Women defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tori Ann Bluhm, Anairis Ellis and Ellyson Jimenez, 39th SFS security response team members, pause together during a ‘guard mount’ where SFS defenders don equipment before going out on shift at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. Women comprise more than 20 percent of all Airmen serving in the U.S. Air Force, yet most clothing and gear previously issued was predominately male-body type centered or unisex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Vice Commander helps suit-up

U.S. Air Force Col. Shelly L. Mendieta, 39th Air Base Wing vice commander, helps Airman 1st Class Desi Virginia Moorefield, 39th SFS security response team member, adjust the fit of her new Aspetto Mach V Female Body Armor System vest at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. Women comprise more than 20 percent of all Airmen serving in the U.S. Air Force, yet most clothing and gear previously issued was predominately male-body type centered or unisex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Issuing out the female specific gear

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shianne Chacon, 39th LRS journeyman, issues out the newly received Aspetto Mach V Female Body Armor System vests to women of the 39th Security Forces Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. The 39th LRS team hand-delivered some of the new Aspetto Mach V Female Body Armor System vests to female base defenders at the 39th Security Forces Squadron armory during a ‘guard mount’ where defenders going on duty procure equipment for the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Colonel Mendieta reviewing older body armor

U.S. Air Force Col. Shelly L. Mendieta, 39th Air Base Wing vice commander, talks about the shortcomings the standard issue Improved Outer Tactical Vest had for women serving in frontline roles at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. The Air Force is dedicated to making Airmen’s contributions feel valued and enable them to be more combat effective and ready each day. Efforts to reduce injuries, improve morale and increase effectiveness is an ongoing part of the mission to have Airmen ready to fly, fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Women ready to receive new body armor

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jatarian Haggins, 39th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, and other women defenders wait to be issued the new Aspetto Mach V Female Body Armor System vest at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. The Female Fitment program was created several years ago, by then Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, to address the equipment performance issues experienced by women serving in roles that had job-specific gear requirements, such as Security Forces, pilots and air crews, firefighting and explosives ordnance disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Early reviews of female body armor

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Crystal St. Germain (left), 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management Flight commander, and Airman 1st Class Shianne Chacon (right), 39th LRS journeyman, try on newly received Aspetto Mach V Female Body Armor System vests at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. The Female Fitment Program is an Air Force Chief of Staff initiative and was created in response to the need to find uniform items and gear optimized for female Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Sorting the new female IPE vests

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoram Kapayi, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment supervisor, sorts newly received Aspetto Mach V Female Body Armor System vests at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. Logistics squadrons coordinate with bases and vendors worldwide to provide necessary equipment and supplies to their respective bases, but overseas bases face additional challenges with distance, customs and language barriers to complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Clearing the building

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Adams, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, conducts a sweep of a building during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The ‘run-hide-fight’ response technique is used by all base personnel to determine how to properly react in an active shooter situation. Continuous training and preparedness is integral to ensuring base safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Securing the suspect

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Alexander, 39th Security Forces Squadron senior patrolman, handcuffs and detains a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Exercises typically involve multiple Air Force units and are used to gauge readiness of all parties involved via the Inspector General Inspections unit, which looks for ways to correct shortcomings and improve the ability of all sections of base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Cuffed

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Alexander, 39th Security Forces Squadron senior patrolman, handcuffs and detains a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. It’s important for all Airmen to practice their part in incident response scenarios to help develop a sense of comfortability with the procedures necessary to efficiently respond, limit damage and prevent loss of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Tango down

U.S. Air Force 39th Security Forces Squadron members work together to subdue a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Security Forces Airmen are typically the first to respond to any incident and must coordinate manpower, resources and establish clear communication to best respond to any given situation, paving the way for additional responders to follow-up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Responding to an active shooter threat

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Myers, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, moves to neutralize a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. It’s important for all Airmen to practice their part in incident response scenarios to help develop a sense of comfortability with the procedures necessary to efficiently respond, limit damage and prevent loss of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Training sidearm ... check

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Adams, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks his holster and training sidearm during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The exercise was designed to be a base-wide scenario, where all facets of the base’s Emergency Response Team are tested on how fluid they work together to respond, remedy and recover from an incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Checking on the status of the exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ny’Zavian Dozier, 39th Security Forces Squadron quality control, monitors the status of the 39th SFS response to an active shooter during an exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Exercises typically involve multiple Air Force units and are used to gauge readiness of all parties involved via the Inspector General Inspections unit, which looks for ways to correct shortcomings and improve the ability of all sections of base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Playing the part of a gunman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelsey Corey, 39th Security Forces Squadron physical security Noncommissioned Officer in charge, plays the part of an active shooter during an exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The ‘run-hide-fight’ response technique is used by all base personnel to determine how to properly react in an active shooter situation. Continuous training and preparedness is integral to ensuring base safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Ensuring phone lines never fail

U.S. Senior Airman Muhammad Jackson, 39th Communications Squadron cable maintenance supervisor, checks for bad telephone lines at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 12, 2020. Miles of cable lines crisscross the installation, requiring CS Airmen to manage, install and repair intricate systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Sending a test signal

U.S. Senior Airman Muhammad Jackson, 39th Communications Squadron cable maintenance supervisor, checks for bad telephone lines at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 12, 2020. Every building at Incirlik is connected by communication cables, which house up to hundreds of smaller wires that connect every part of a building to the rest of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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