Did anyone make it to incirlik AB Turkey in their military career?

Sgt Randy Hill — Fri, 30 May 2014 14:41:48 -0400

served in the 628th MASS from 1988 to 1989 and helped the Russians following the Armenian earthquake. In retrospect this was a clue the cold war was coming to a close.

Response by SrA Miguel Torres made May 30 at 2014 8:36 PM

SrA Miguel Torres — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:36:09 -0400

Yes, it was my first duty station.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made May 31 at 2014 8:41 AM

CMSgt James Nolan — Sat, 31 May 2014 08:41:02 -0400

Spent a few months in tent city, 2002-2003 between trips in and out of Afghanistan on the Detainee Missions. Was able to bring back a Huglu Over-Under and a bunch of good carpet from the "alley".

Response by SSgt Chuck Hart made Jun 6 at 2014 10:58 AM

SSgt Chuck Hart — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:58:13 -0400

Worked Airfield Management from May of 1992 to May of 1994. Miss the food!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2014 4:46 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:46:31 -0400

I just came back from a deployment there providing intel support to aircrew.. The food was delicious & the locals around base were very friendly

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 11 at 2014 12:05 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:05:04 -0400

Yes, but only for about 6 hours while I waited for my ride home from OIF1.... ;o)

Response by SSgt Jerald Garrett made Jun 11 at 2014 11:33 PM

SSgt Jerald Garrett — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:33:42 -0400

i went to Incirlik AirBase in 1984 for 2 months, they two NATO Tac evals and was in jeopardy of losing there mission 16-18 hrs shifts of Alarm red and black. it sucked ;0)

Response by SSgt Jerald Garrett made Jun 11 at 2014 11:35 PM

SSgt Jerald Garrett — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:35:45 -0400

i went to Incirlik AB way back in 1984 for a 30 day detail , the base failed 2 nato Tac evals and was in jeopardy of losing its mission, a month of 1-18 hrs shift of alarm red and black... wasnt fun .

Response by SSgt Koree Copeland made Jun 18 at 2014 7:48 PM

SSgt Koree Copeland — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 19:48:21 -0400

I was stationed there for my first assignment as well. I was there from June 2006 to October 2007. Loved it there. Had alot of adventures there, spent alot of time in castles and at the beach. Went to the capital and Istanbul. Beautiful country.

Response by SrA Chris Beckwith made Aug 19 at 2014 4:29 PM

SrA Chris Beckwith — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:29:18 -0400

I was there in '84/'85 before I PCS'd to Travis AFB. Believe it or not, I have alot of great memories from "the lick".

Response by TSgt Forrest Kimmel made Sep 1 at 2014 7:58 AM

TSgt Forrest Kimmel — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 07:58:04 -0400

Yes, I served there during the times you were there. My name is Forrest Kimmel, I was a Staff Sergeant when I arrived, and a Tech. When I left. 1988 - 1992 Did you know a Tsgt. James Webster?

Response by SrA W. Douglas Myers made Oct 22 at 2014 9:15 PM

SrA W. Douglas Myers — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:15:53 -0400

Incirlik AB was my 2nd duty assignment. Got there in May of 1989 to May of 1991.

Response by SSgt Tim Howard made Jun 23 at 2015 12:01 AM

SSgt Tim Howard — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:01:29 -0400

Yes 39th SPS, 1987-1988.

Response by SSgt Jakob Thull made Aug 24 at 2015 5:01 PM

SSgt Jakob Thull — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:01:59 -0400

I am currently stationed there with 2 months left. It has definitely been an experience, not necessarily one I enjoyed, but one I wouldn't give up.

Response by SrA W. Douglas Myers made Jan 14 at 2016 11:35 PM

SrA W. Douglas Myers — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:35:45 -0500

I was stationed from 13 MAY 1989 until Aug 1991. I was in Packing & Crating.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2016 9:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:11:24 -0500

I spent 12 months in turkey i think 3 was with incirlik AB I enjoyed it.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2016 11:24 AM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:24:56 -0400

39th Tactical Hospital ... Feb 1982 - Feb 1983. "Where else can they send us!"

Response by TSgt Mario Guajardo made Mar 23 at 2016 8:15 PM

TSgt Mario Guajardo — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 20:15:12 -0400

Just TDYs, one in 1981 with F-111Fs from RAF Lakenheath as a Fire Control Specialist then 1994 as Operational Intelligence Analyst/briefer from Tinker AFB with AWACS

Response by SSgt Ed Lewandowski made Jul 19 at 2016 11:26 PM

SSgt Ed Lewandowski — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:26:14 -0400

39 CAMS AGE SHOP 8/82-8/83 It was ok TJ came for nato tac elva hated the month. My shop wasnt friendly place to hang around

Response by Sgt John Steinmeier made Jul 24 at 2016 8:47 PM

Sgt John Steinmeier — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 20:47:00 -0400

First assignment May 89 - Jul 90 39th SPF. Spent many weekends hanging out on the Mediterranean down by Castle by the Sea. Think some friends and I accidentally drove into Syria once while exploring some very back roads.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 25 at 2016 9:53 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:53:50 -0400

I made it to Incirlik only once, and that was for a layover on my flight home from Iraq in 2004.

Response by TSgt Forrest Kimmel made Jul 28 at 2016 6:48 PM

TSgt Forrest Kimmel — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:48:09 -0400

I served there twice. 628 MASS both times. 1980 - 1982, 1988 - 1991.

Response by MSgt Brett Culver made Jul 29 at 2016 1:40 PM

MSgt Brett Culver — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:40:39 -0400

Retired from Incirlik in 2013

Response by Sgt Joseph Pickus made Mar 15 at 2017 9:16 PM

Sgt Joseph Pickus — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:16:50 -0400

Sgt Joseph Pickus
Served 628 MASS 1986 TO 1989 , Turbo Prop Mech C130s

Response by TSgt Johnny Wilbanks made May 9 at 2017 8:47 PM

TSgt Johnny Wilbanks — Tue, 09 May 2017 20:47:14 -0400

Served there from 1989-1993

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 10 at 2017 12:10 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Wed, 10 May 2017 00:10:08 -0400

A Chiropractor, ex-USAF told me of young Turkish men getting 'wound' up at his American presence in their country. He told me, one of them pulled a knife and stabbed himself in the his own hand!

Response by SrA Daniel Davis made May 22 at 2017 10:41 PM

SrA Daniel Davis — Mon, 22 May 2017 22:41:40 -0400

Served as an Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist out at building 90 from December 1992 - April 1994

Response by TSgt Darrell Burner made Aug 7 at 2017 3:29 PM

TSgt Darrell Burner — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:29:13 -0400

Randy, was there ..... worked Special Handling, TRX, with Wes Burton, Hue Tart, Janet Gumbar to name a few. Food outside the gate was the BEST! :-)