Air Force Features

Feb. 22, 2023
JB San Antonio Airmen support Türkiye, Syria earthquake relief efforts

Airmen assigned to Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, in coordination with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, prepared approximately 68 short tons of medical equipment for movement to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, in less than 48 hours.
Feb. 13, 2023
728th AMS, 39th OSS support Türkiye earthquake relief deliveries

Since Department of Defense support to U.S. Agency for International Development for earthquake relief to Türkiye began, the 728th Air Mobility Squadron has offloaded 5,764 tons of equipment and supplies from aircraft in coordination with 39th Operational Support Squadron, as of Feb. 12.
March 9, 2020
Air Force announces 2019 Safety Awards

Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr., Air Force Chief of Safety, recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Safety Awards and the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards for 2019.
Oct. 28, 2019
Goldfein, Wright take part in wide-ranging ‘Ask Me Anything’ Reddit session

That’s why Goldfein and Wright were side by side in a Pentagon conference room Oct. 24, hunched over computers like millennials at a coffee shop to take part in a free-flowing, hour-long and very public “Ask Me Anything’’ session on Reddit.
Dec. 12, 2018
Dover, Ramstein set standard for AMOW C-5 maintenance training

More than 30 U.S. Air Force Reserve aircraft maintainers assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing along with a 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and crew traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 23, to assist the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing with vital hands-on, airframe-specific training.
July 27, 2018
Air Force announces 2018 Innkeeper Award winners

The Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2018 Innkeeper Awards for best lodging operations across the service.
May 30, 2018
74th FS pilots receive DFC

Two Airmen received the Distinguished Flying Cross May 23, 2018, in recognition of their actions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.Maj. Matthew “Chowder” Cichowski and Capt. William “Archer” Dana both, 74th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots, risked life and limb while deployed to
April 30, 2018
Airmen honor legacy of former CSAF by earning the Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Award

Three Airmen received the Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Award from Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., April 27, 2018.
March 19, 2018
Physical therapist strengthens EOD mission readiness

For some Air Force careers, everyday physical demands can have a significant impact on an Airman’s comprehensive fitness in a big way. Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, are working with the 39th Medical Operations Squadron to help reduce the stress that comes with
Jan. 10, 2018
A-10s bring thunder, lightning during fight against ISIS

The 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is wrapping up a deployment that saw heavy involvement in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Sept. 29, 2016
Turkey now an unaccompanied, 12-month tour

Air Force assignments to Turkey are now unaccompanied, 12-month tours, effective Sept. 21, Air Force officials said Sept. 29.
July 22, 2016
Power restored at Incirlik Air Base

Commercial electric power was restored July 22 to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, U.S. European Command officials said.
July 19, 2016
US personnel in Turkey safe, Pentagon spokesman says

All U.S. service members and civilians in Turkey are safe in the wake of the July 15 attempted coup there, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters July 18.
April 5, 2016
Ramstein mobility wing credited for smooth departure from Turkey

Even before the flow of families arrived at Ramstein Air Base after they were ordered to depart from Turkey on March 29, Airmen from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing were getting ready to make their transition as fluid as possible.
April 1, 2016
Incirlik ensures safe departure of families from Turkey

While Incirlik Air Base remains a hub of activity in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, an ordered departure was approved March 29 for families of military members and Defense Department civilians stationed in Adana, Izmir and Mugla, Turkey, to include those on base.

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