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EUCOM Afghan Evacuation Operations

Airmen assigned to the 728th Air Mobility Squadron travel through the passenger terminal at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, before deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Allies Refuge, Aug. 20, 2021. Their deployment supports the U.S. military’s mission, directed by the President of the United States, to facilitate the safe, expedient evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans out of Afghanistan. Thanks to its strategic location, Incirlik AB serves as a power projection platform, supporting operations in both the U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. The 728th AMS advances effective and flexible global mobility operations by providing expertise in aerial port operations, aircraft maintenance, and command and control.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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EUCOM Afghan Evacuation Operations

Airmen assigned to the 728th Air Mobility Squadron pose for a photo at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, before deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Allies Refuge, Aug. 20, 2021. Their deployment supports the U.S. military’s mission, directed by the President of the United States, to facilitate the safe, expedient evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans out of Afghanistan. Thanks to its strategic location, Incirlik AB serves as a power projection platform, supporting operations in both the U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. The 728th AMS advances effective and flexible global mobility operations by providing expertise in aerial port operations, aircraft maintenance, and command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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EUCOM Afghan Evacuation Operations

Airmen assigned to the 728th Air Mobility Squadron prepare for takeoff in a KC-135 Stratotanker at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, before deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Allies Refuge, Aug. 20, 2021. Their deployment supports the U.S. military’s mission, directed by the President of the United States, to facilitate the safe, expedient evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans out of Afghanistan. Thanks to its strategic location, Incirlik AB serves as a power projection platform, supporting operations in both the U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. The 728th AMS advances effective and flexible global mobility operations by providing expertise in aerial port operations, aircraft maintenance, and command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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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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Thawing the Moderna vaccine

U.S. Air Force Maj. Crystal Karahan, 39th Medical Support Squadron Medical Logistics flight commander, helps Staff Sgt. Joshua Wheeler, 39th MDSS Medical Logistics warehouse NCO in charge, thaw Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine doses at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 8, 2021. Medical Logistics Airmen typically can’t rush order supplies like their civilian counterparts, so instead they worked with their U.S. Army Materiel Command and Defense Logistics Agency partners to supply the base with needed vaccine doses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Pre-vaccination COVID-19 Briefing

U.S. Air Force Capt. Whitney Patrick, 39th Medical Group physician assistant, briefs Airmen about the newly received COVID-19 vaccine during the first phase of vaccinations on Jan. 8, 2021, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. All DoD personnel will continue to wear appropriate masks, practice physical distancing, wash hands, and follow restriction of movement to protect our safety as a large portion of the population will need to be vaccinated before COVID-19 risks diminish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Wheeler, 39th Medical Support Squadron Medical Logistics warehouse NCO in charge, carefully moves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine doses from freezer to a refrigerator for de-thawing at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 8, 2021. The Moderna vaccine is a more temperature stable RNA type that remains stable at -20 degrees Celsius, but still needs to be thawed before it can be used. It cannot be refrozen, so Medical Logistics Airmen only thaw doses that will be used right away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyequashua Springs, 39th Medical Support Squadron Medical Logistics technician, and Staff Sgt. Briuk Heim, 39th MDSS Medical Logistics customer service NCO in charge, inspect newly delivered medical supply packages at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 7, 2021. The Department of Defense has mandated that all personnel will continue to wear appropriate masks, practice physical distancing, wash hands and follow restriction of movement orders to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19. (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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Incirlik AB immunizes Airmen against COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kayla Blanchard, 39th Medical Group Immunization technician, administers a COVID-19 vaccination to Capt. Brent Luch, 39th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, during the initial series of vaccinations Jan. 8, 2021, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Prioritized DoD personnel are highly encouraged to take the vaccine to protect their health, their families, their community, and lower the public health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Incirlik AB immunizes Airmen against COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Janee Walker, 39th Security Forces Squadron chief enlisted manager, holds onto a COVID-19 vaccination card during the first phase of immunizations on Jan. 8, 2021, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Vaccines for COVID-19 are only available after they are demonstrated to be safe and effective in large phase-three clinical trials, have been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and have been manufactured and distributed safely and securely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Incirlik AB immunizes Airmen against COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kayla Baxter, 39th Medical Group Ambulance Services shift leader, administers a COVID-19 vaccination to Lt. Col. Carol West, 39th Medical Support Squadron laboratory commander, during the initial series of vaccinations Jan. 8, 2021, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Department of Defense is committed to protecting service members, civilian employees, and families around the globe; safeguarding national security capabilities; and supporting the whole-of nation response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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