Col. Jason Gingrich (center), 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Airman Gabriel Wright (left), a systems technician assigned to the 39th Communications Squadron, perform a cake cutting ceremony during the Air Force birthday gala at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 18, 2021.Gingrich and the rest of the 39th ABW’s leadership team hosted the gala to celebrate the Air Force’s 74-year legacy of excellence. From humble beginnings in 1947, the service stands on the shoulders of great Airmen who have helped build the world's greatest air force, as well as credibility and trust for our nation and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)