Congratulations to Capt. Jill A. Smokovitz, 39th Air Base Wing Inspector General inspection and exercises director, for winning the permanent party Larger Than Life award. Immediately after arriving to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Smokovitz initiated an Operational Readiness Exercise action plan in preparation for a base wide inspection. Smokovitz was nominated by her office for presenting important qualities, such as being a leader, clear communicator, savvy collaborator and enthusiastic facilitator. “Thank you to the IG team for putting in the hard work to prepare for the NSI,” said Smokovitz after receiving the award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)