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Nov. 14, 2023
TAIP pays for continuity at Incirlik AB

Since the recent increase of the Turkey Assignment Incentive Pay program, known as TAIP, many 39th Air Base Wing Airmen have opted to stay at Incirlik Air Base for an additional 12 months for an extra $1,000 a month.
Oct. 31, 2023
Turkish Air Force integrates with U.S. Bombers in long-planned mission

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrived Tuesday, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, for a historic hot-pit refuel as part of a long-planned bomber task force mission.
Aug. 16, 2023
Türkiye Victory Day

Victory Day is a Turkish national holiday that's celebrated on Aug. 30 each year. It's the day of the final victory between national Turkish forces over Greek invaders in 1922.
July 21, 2023
DoDEA-Europe Team visits Incirlik AB Incirlik School Facilities

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye – Department of Defense Education Activity Europe Region leadership visited Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, 18 July, 2023. Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA Region director, and Dr. Charles E. Kelker, DoDEA Region chief of staff, toured the schools on base to assess the
June 21, 2023
Festival of Sacrifice

The Muslim world will start to celebrate the Eid al-Adha, ‘Festival of Sacrifice’ this Tuesday, June 27. In Islamic tradition, this historic event started when Prophet Abraham was ordered to prepare his son Ismael as a sacrifice, an order which Abraham and his son unquestioningly obeyed. But
March 9, 2023
The U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye hands over DoD field hospital to Turkish Government’s Ministry of Health

Patients and hospital personnel walk near hospital tents at the field hospital on the grounds of Mustafa Kemal University in Serinyol, Hatay, Türkiye, March 7, 2023. At the request of the Turkish government, U.S. military personnel assigned to 39th Air Base Wing and Task Force 61/2 were tasked with
Feb. 22, 2023
Incirlik Port Dawgs offload Medical Shelters for Humanitarian Relief Aid

Senior Airman Caleb Hargrove, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 728th Air Mobility Squadron, prepares to unload medical shelters and equipment at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb. 18, 2023. The medical shelters and equipment will be utilized to provide aid to those in need following
Feb. 20, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State visits Incirlik AB in support of Türkiye Earthquake Relief

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 19, 2023 to see firsthand ongoing relief efforts that support the Turkish authorities response to the Feb. 6, 2023 earthquakes. In the aftermath of the earthquakes, U.S. President Joseph R. Biden directed the heads of
Feb. 14, 2023
U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye visits Incirlik AB after Earthquakes

U.S. Ambassador Jeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, visits Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb 13, 2023. Ambassador Flake visited Incirlik AB to discuss the recent earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023, and see the humanitarian support efforts first-hand. As Ambassador to
Feb. 8, 2023
Urban Search and Rescue teams arrive at Incirlik Air Base

Two Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams and a critical aid package in support of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) response operations arrived by aircraft at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb. 8, to provide humanitarian assistance to Türkiye following devastating earthquakes that

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