SrA Private RallyPoint Member 1915601 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sorry if this isn&#39;t the place to ask this question. I don&#39;t have Facebook so this was the only other site I figured I&#39;d get awnsers. <br /><br />I was dead set on getting out of the AF (stationed at Minot for 5 years) but today I got orders for incerlick (sp?) I was wondering about the mission the living arraignments and just off base life, anything helps. I&#39;m still on the fence but I&#39;ve always wanted to go over seas! Also I&#39;m security forces idk if that makes a a difference. 2016-09-22T14:07:14-04:00 SrA Private RallyPoint Member 1915601

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sorry if this isn&#39;t the place to ask this question. I don&#39;t have Facebook so this was the only other site I figured I&#39;d get awnsers. <br /><br />I was dead set on getting out of the AF (stationed at Minot for 5 years) but today I got orders for incerlick (sp?) I was wondering about the mission the living arraignments and just off base life, anything helps. I&#39;m still on the fence but I&#39;ve always wanted to go over seas! Also I&#39;m security forces idk if that makes a a difference.

2016-09-22T14:07:14-04:00 2016-09-22T14:07:14-04:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 1915771

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hi, SrA Talotta.<br /><br />I was at Incirlik in support of Operation Northern Watch, which dates me a bit. Our mission was in support of the PL2 aircraft, and not so much law enforcement. Incirlik was a great place. The Turks, both the military personnel and civilians, were always very polite and easy to get along with. And the food was awesome!<br /><br />In June of this year, they had a potential coup attempt, and that kicked off FPCON Delta for a while. I expect that will be an ongoing threat.

2016-09-22T15:00:50-04:00 2016-09-22T15:00:50-04:00 SSgt Ed Lewandowski 1916465

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>they do have face book page to check out. I was stationed at the Lic in the 80 it tight team always has and will be.

2016-09-22T19:56:00-04:00 2016-09-22T19:56:00-04:00 Sgt John Steinmeier 1917778

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Incirlik (actually pronounced In-jur-lik)<br /><br />With all the shenanigans going on in Turkey right now I can&#39;t say it will be as great of an assignment as it was for me. I can say that when I was stationed at the &#39;lik from 89-90 the 39th SP Flight (actually was not designated as a Squadron but a Flight (political reasons)) was very tight knit. We definitely worked hard though. The Turks are scared poopless of K9s and we had to be very careful of how we employed them. I worked on the Law Enforcement side of the house so had daily interactions with our Turkish AF counterparts who were always courteous and professional.<br /><br />The &quot;alley&quot; aka the village of Incirlik was a great place to hang out during off duty times. Weekend trips down to the Mediterranean were much fun as well. If you are an ancient times history geek, great place to geek out.<br /><br />Not sure if it still holds true or not, but back in the day once you got inside of USAFE it was easy to stay there. You could actually do a dream sheet picking the individual bases within USAFE once there. I rotated to England after my time in Turkey, cheaper to keep you over there than send you all the way back.<br /><br />My AF experiences overseas were far better than my experience stateside.

2016-09-23T10:13:07-04:00 2016-09-23T10:13:07-04:00 Sgt Josh Lindsey 1926499

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lol anywhere is better than minot.....

2016-09-27T09:20:23-04:00 2016-09-27T09:20:23-04:00 MSgt Jeff Greene 1926693

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Both of my sons were stationed in Turkey. They enjoyed it very much. Lots of culture and great experiences. My oldest was there when Kobar Towers was bombed.

2016-09-27T10:40:29-04:00 2016-09-27T10:40:29-04:00 SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee 1926710

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was in tent city in Incirlik for 4 months many years ago and loved the area. Times have changed though, so not sure how the climate is as far as locals vs soldiers, but it was great. You can travel and see many places with just a short hop, and a short drive to the beach or mountains. Feel excited, it was still a good tour last I heard.

2016-09-27T10:44:35-04:00 2016-09-27T10:44:35-04:00 Capt Joel Dougherty 1926808

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My daughter-in-law just got there for a 15-month unaccompanied tour. Shortly after she arrived, Incerlik was changed to a 12-month AAC Tour. Not retroactive for those who arrived earlier, however. She reports that the base is on lockdown due to bad guys outside the gate.

2016-09-27T11:13:44-04:00 2016-09-27T11:13:44-04:00 MSgt Don Dobbs 1927169

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Stationed in Ankara at the old HQ the assignment was the BEST ever. At the time I was there my family came with me Joint assignment. I was the NATO rep for the USAF in Turkey and was also responsible for all WRM and bed-down of any U.S. forces deploying to Turkey. If you respect the Turks they will be the best folks you&#39;ve ever met. Prices are cheap, food is great, and it&#39;s usually party central. I spent over 250 days TDY in country. I visited every military base in Turkey. Incerlik is one of the best kept secrets in the USAF. Large base with all the amenities of a US base, located close to the Mediterranean, some of the resorts near there are fantastic. If you try to speak a little of the language the Turks love it and will treat you very well. I was there 87, 88, 89. things have changed politically but I&#39;m sure the people haven&#39;t.

2016-09-27T13:04:46-04:00 2016-09-27T13:04:46-04:00 Sgt Kevin McNamara 1927457

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My son is currently stationed at Incirlik (USAF SF) and they are base confined. There is no ability at present to go off base and see the country, due to the ongoing security threats. No family members or civilians are present, as all have been returned to the US several months ago. You will work, train, eat and sleep.

2016-09-27T14:47:17-04:00 2016-09-27T14:47:17-04:00 Capt Matthew Avila 1929359

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was stationed at the Lik about a year and a half ago. It&#39;s already changed since then due to security concerns (now unaccompanied, and down to 12 month tours). Currently, you won&#39;t get to experience all the freedoms we used to have like exploring the local area and walking the Alley. With that said, it was an amazing experience I would recommend to try. Since it is such a small base, it is a very tight knit group and leadership is always setting up events to keep you entertained. There are tons of rotators out to Europe as well, so you can take leave in Germany or wherever you choose to experience the travel bug. The weather is great, the people are nice and Turkish food is awesome. If you joined the Air Force because you wanted to travel, I wouldn&#39;t turn down this opportunity.

2016-09-28T09:41:00-04:00 2016-09-28T09:41:00-04:00 MSgt Lambert Larson 1929611

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was there in 87 and 97/98 with my Guard Unit. Enjoyed being there both times. The winter time wasn&#39;t the greatest rained a lot. My son was stationed there with the 39th SF and he enjoyed his time there did a lot of traveling. As far as the USAFE thing it worked for my son. After Turkey he went to Italy, Kosovo and Azores enjoyed himself the whole time he was over there. Lots of traveling. Now he is in the states and dislikes it will be getting out next yr.

2016-09-28T11:22:45-04:00 2016-09-28T11:22:45-04:00 Col John "Coach" Allison 1929763

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Incirlik is now a remote assignment. 12 months, no dependents. Not sure about off base lodging or security.

2016-09-28T12:20:01-04:00 2016-09-28T12:20:01-04:00 SSgt Todd Hoffmaster 1930603

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was assigned to Incirlik in 88 - 91 and I loved it. It is very hot there and you will get sick on the local food - guaranteed. They used the give Peptobismol as a welcome gift. If you are female wear the proper clothing off the base and respect their customs and courtesies. We are guests in their country and the bases belong to them as well. Hydrate and enjoy, be aware of your surroundings and do not draw attention to yourself- they do not play around over there.

2016-09-28T17:42:40-04:00 2016-09-28T17:42:40-04:00 Col Rex Tallent 1936320

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It has been awhile, but as I recall the quickest way for a GI to get into serious trouble in Turkey was to flirt with a Turkish woman. Other than that, if you love history and want something to share with your kids and grandkids someday, I&#39;d say go for it.

2016-09-30T13:52:16-04:00 2016-09-30T13:52:16-04:00 SSgt Joe Kerr 2119821

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>smelly asshats who dont like us

2016-11-29T22:35:22-05:00 2016-11-29T22:35:22-05:00 SSgt Nicholas Merchant 2290185

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My answer to you is the same I gave my brother first you have 6 yrs in 5 were spent in Hell yes I too was SF at Minot 2000-2004 and it sucked then too, but you have an opportunity to go overseas dont turn it doen it 12 monthd use the remote to your advantage from there go to iceland, then ask for germany and if youre into outdoors Alaska see the world man makd the best of your experience not a day goes by i didnt wish i was still in... are you 5th or 91st

2017-01-28T06:28:58-05:00 2017-01-28T06:28:58-05:00 MAJ Ken Landgren 3373365

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Consider yourself lucky.

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