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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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Four Chaplains Run

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sherrie Lewis, 39th Mission Support Group superintendent, leads Airman Leadership School Class 19-C during the Four Chaplains’ Run Feb. 22, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Four Chaplains’ Run was hosted by the chaplain team in memory of four World War II Army chaplains who sacrificed their own lives aboard the USS Dorchester by giving up their lifejackets to save others as the ship sank. The four chaplains commemorated were 1st Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist; 1st Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish; 1st Lt. John P. Washington, Roman Catholic; and 1st Lt. Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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Four Chaplains Run

A United Service Organizations’ member takes a photo of Airman Leadership School students and instructors after the Four Chaplains’ Run Feb. 22, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Every year, members of the military celebrate the legacy and courage of the four World War II Army chaplains who sacrificed their own lives aboard the USS Dorchester by giving up their lifejackets to save others as the ship sank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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Four Chaplains Run

A volunteer directs runners during the Four Chaplains’ Run Feb. 22, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The chaplain team hosted the 5K in memory of four World War II Army chaplains who sacrificed their own lives aboard the USS Dorchester by giving up their lifejackets to save others as the ship sank. In July 14, 1960, the Four Chaplains’ Medal was approved to recognize their heroic actions and to date they are the only ones to ever receive the medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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Four Chaplains Run

Members of the 39th Air Base Wing run to commemorate four World War II Army chaplains who sacrificed their own lives aboard the USS Dorchester by giving up their lifejackets to save others as the ship sank at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Feb. 22, 2019. The ship set sail from New York on Jan. 23, 1943, and was sunk by a German submarine on Feb. 3, 1943. Of the 902 members onboard the ship only 230 survived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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Four Chaplains Run

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kurtis Harrison, 39th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, gives a thumbs-up during the Four Chaplains’ Run Feb. 22, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Four Chaplains’ Run was hosted by the chaplain team in memory of four World War II Army chaplains who sacrificed their own lives aboard the USS Dorchester by giving up their lifejackets to save others as the ship sank. The chaplains were posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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Spanish Patriot change of command

Members from the Spanish Patriot Unit stand in formation during their unit’s change of command ceremony, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 16, 2019. The Spanish Patriot Unit augments NATO’s Support to Turkey missile defense mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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Spanish Patriot change of command

Members from the U.S., Spanish, Turkish, Italian and Lithuanian military come together for the Spanish Patriot Unit change of command ceremony, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 16, 2019. Members of NATO share a commitment to peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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Spanish Patriot change of command

Spanish army Lt. Col. Javier Vazquez Hermoso takes command of the Spanish Patriot Unit during a change of command ceremony, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 16, 2019. The 39th Air Base Wing provides vital facility and quality of life support to Spanish armed forces stationed at Incirlik in support of NATO’s patriot air defense mission in Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirby Turbak)
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Spanish Patriot change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. Britt Hurst, 39th Air Base Wing commander, talks with leadership from the Spanish army at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 16, 2019. The Spanish unit thanked the 39th Air Base Wing for providing vital facility and quality of life support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)
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Spanish Patriot change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. Britt Hurst, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Spanish army Lt. Col. Jose Alberto Munoz Martinez, Spanish Patriot Unit commander, pose during a going-away gift exchange at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 16, 2019. As NATO allies, both countries are dedicated to demonstrating unwavering support for security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander praises Incirlik’s readiness

U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Britt Hurst, 39th Air Base Wing commander visits with Spanish NATO allies at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, on Dec. 5, 2018. Wolters and Hurst received a brief from Lt. Col. Jose Alberto Muñoz, Spanish Patriot Unit commander, on their mission before the group discussed the importance of the NATO partnership. (U.S Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Octavius Thompson)
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