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Mission

We exist to support the military and diplomatic missions of ODC-T, DAO, and the U.S. Embassy, improving U.S.- Turkiye relations and furthering U.S. Strategic interests in the region.

Vision

To become the center of community life for the USG and partner nations in Ankara, fostering community spirit and engagement.

Priorities

- People who are dedicated, dynamic, and deliberately developed

- Readiness through excellence in safety, support, and service

- Partners committed to common Values and strategic interests

Command Section

Command Section Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
DSN: 314-672-7170
Comm: +90-312-422-7170

About the 717th ABS

The 717th Air Base Squadron, “The Pulse of Ankara,” is a geographically separated unit of the 39th Air Base Wing, Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye.

The facility has a base Exchange, Commissary, DoDEA school, fitness center, community center, multiple picnic areas, library, laundromat, chapel, and barbershop. In short, the squadron provides various support functions as a standard wing.

The 717th’s mission is “We exist to support the military and diplomatic missions of ODC-T, DAO, and the U.S. Embassy, improving U.S.- Turkiye relations and furthering U.S. Strategic interests in the region.” As the most diverse squadron in the 39th Air Base Wing, the 717th supports the U.S. Embassy, Office of Defense Cooperation-Türkiye (ODC-T), and our tenant organizations on the Ankara Support Facility. They also support partner nations, including 30 members of NATO, 22 members of the Partnership for Peace (PfP), and many others.

The 717th ABS’s physical footprint in Ankara is essential to its mission. The squadron is staffed with active duty, local, national, and contract team members who maintain many of the same capabilities at larger installations. These include a Commissary, Base Exchange, Traffic Management and Housing Offices, Post Office, a gym on the 18-acre facility, and an active Air Terminal at Esenboga International Airport. The base also has a top-rated DoDEA K-12 school with nearly 200 students from 30 countries. Furthermore, the squadron enables combat operations by providing communication support to two theaters. These functions, including the last one, require a physical presence in Ankara and cannot be performed remotely.

Through close integration and cooperation with the U.S. Embassy, the ODC-T, the office of the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT), the 717th ABS can extend many of the services they provide, such as Commissary and BX shopping privileges, to diplomats and military personnel from allies and partners. This facilitates the development of closer ties with partner nations’ military and diplomatic personnel and improves U.S. diplomatic access to their respective embassies. 
 

History

Turkish-U.S. Logistics Headquarters, Detachment 30, was established in 1965. The unit was established as the 7217th Air Base Group and activated Nov. 15, 1982.

The 717th Air Base Squadron was re-designated on June 15, 1993, and inactivated on Jan. 30, 1994.

The 717th was re-designated as the 717th Expeditionary Air Base Group, converted to provisional status, and assigned to the United States Air Forces in Europe to activate any time after Feb. 5, 2001.

It was established as the 39th Air Base Wing, Detachment 1, in May 2002.

It was established as the 425th Air Base Group, Detachment 1, on Oct. 3, 2005.

Withdrawn as a provisional unit, re-designated as the 717th Air Base Squadron on July 18, 2008, and activated on July 24, 2008.

(Current as of August 2024)

Emergency Information

Emergency Information

US Embassy Switchboard:  +90 (312) 294-00 00

Local Emergency: 112

Medical Duty: +90 (507) 086 6706

RSO Office(08:30-17:30): +90(312) 294-07 97

Medical Information

Medical Information
Medical/Dental care are provided on the economy. There are no military medical personnel designated to us. We are still assigned to Incirlik AFB for medical on Tricare.
Tricare Online: https://www.tricareonline.com/tol2/prelogin/desktopIndex.xhtml

General Information

Security Forces & Anti-terrorism
Security Forces and Anti-terrorism provide protection and security updates to members and assets of the 717th Air Base Squadron.
For more information call: DSN 314-672-7179 or Comm +90-312-422-7179 or Fax: +90-312-285-9251

CSS
MONDAYS: CLOSED FOR TRAINING
TUESDAY-FRIDAY: 0900-1630
DSN: 314-672-7172
Org Email Box: 717ABS.CSS.CommandSection@us.af.mil

Pass and ID (ASF Badge)
Appointment Only
MONDAYS: CLOSED
TUESDAY-FRIDAY: 0900-1400
DSN: 314-672-7172
Org Email Box: 717ABS.Pass-Registration.Office@us.af.mil

DEERS
MONDAYS: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 0900-1500
Walk-ins Welcome; Appointments take priority
Appointment Link website: Click Here ; https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator
Instructions:
• Enter Location- Ankara
• Select our location on the right-hand side that states our physical address which you can later use on Google maps for your appointment.
• Click on “ Schedule An Appointment” tab then select your desired day/time and enter your personal information and personal email.

Postal Services
Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 0930-1600
Thursday and Friday: 0930-1530
For more information call: DSN 314-672-7171 or Comm +90-312-422-7171
Org box email: 717abs.apo@us.af.mil

Traffic Management Office
TMO handles member vehicle processing, household goods and unaccompanied baggage shipments.
Tuesday-Friday: 0730-1600
For more information call: DSN 314-672-6926; 672- 6929 or Comm +90-312-422-6926
Org box email: 717ABS.TMO.Office@us.af.mil

Library
Monday/Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Friday: 1000-1500
Saturday and Sunday: 1100-1430
For more information call: DSN 314-672-7162 or Comm +90-312-422-7162

School Liaison Program Manager
Maureen Khairallah
For in-person meeting: Appointment Only
Tuesday- Friday: 1100-1500
Email: maureen.khairallah@us.af.mil
Org box email: 717.ABS.SLO.SchoolLiaison@us.af.mil
DSN 314-672-7184 or Comm +90-312-422-7184

ICE Comments
Comments and feedback for the various Ankara Air Station facilities can be submitted by clicking here.

717th ABS

Religious Services

Religious Services
Chaplain Contact Info:
Org box email: 717abs.chaplain.notaryoffice@us.af.mil
DSN: 672-7168
Comm: +90 312-422-7168