A Lifetime of Service

During a time when frequent job transitions have become the norm, there's a remarkable tale of commitment and heartfelt dedication that has unfolded over the course of an astounding 48 years in the corridors of the 39th Air Base Wing. In an era where change is the only constant, Mehmet Birbiri --

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.

Turkish, US, NATO partners observe Atatürk Memorial Day at Incirlik Air Base

Turkish air force, U.S. Air Force and NATO partners of Qatar, Spain and Poland observe an annual Atatürk Memorial Day during a formal ceremony Nov. 10, 2023, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is credited with the birth and modernization of Türkiye and his accomplishments are

US State Department, Air Force speakers participate in NATO-funded natural disaster resiliency workshop

In response to the earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye in February 2023, an international panel of academic experts conducted an “Emerging and Disruptive Technologies to Enhance Disaster Resilience” advanced research workshop, featuring keynote speakers from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. State

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s Memorial Day

The 85th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Türkiye, is observed this year on Nov. 10. Atatürk, who is the founder of the Turkish Republic and its first president, devoted his life to domestic and international peace and stands as a towering figure of the

39th LRS hosts 2023 'Rodeo'

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.

Modern Türkiye celebrates 100 years

One-hundred years ago on Oct. 29, 1923, Türkiye declared itself an independent republic, and in commemoration of Republic Day, ceremonies, parades and other events will take place throughout the country.

39th MDG conducts ‘Ready Eagle’ mission readiness exercise

The 39th Medical Group conducted a mass casualty exercise, named “Ready Eagle” here Oct. 12. The purpose of the exercise was to focus on patient care in a contaminated environment. The 39th MDG cared for patients at the incident scene, provided transport, decontaminated simulated casualties, and

Don’t be a target: How to identify adversarial propaganda

Strategic competitors, adversaries and proxies use information to gain an advantage over the U.S. joint force.