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Airmen assigned to the 39th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron discuss various medical treatments at Acıbadem University in Istanbul, Turkey, Oct. 28, 2021. Airmen from the 39th OMRS visited Acıbadem’s Center of Advanced Simulation and Education to train in a more realistic environment, with state-of-the-art technology that provides real-time feedback to the medical team. The team, which consisted of a clinical nurse and two enlisted medical technicians, performed a spectrum of training scenarios, ranging from clinical patient care to tactical combat casualty care. They also capitalized on the opportunity to use the facility’s virtual reality capabilities to perform basic life-saving skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Nov. 22, 2021

39th MDG Airmen partner with Acıbadem University to Enhance Training and Readiness

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Airmen from the 39th Medical Group attended medical training at the Acıbadem University's Center of Advanced Simulation and Education, the only center of its kind, Oct. 26-28, in Istanbul.

The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy for prioritizing, and administering COVID-19 vaccines that will strengthen our ability to protect our people, maintain readiness, support the national COVID-19 response, and trust in safe and effective vaccines and vaccination plan.

Nov. 9, 2021

COVID Vaccine Distribution

The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy for prioritizing, and administering COVID-19 vaccines that will strengthen our ability to protect our people, maintain readiness, support the national COVID-19 response, and trust in safe and effective vaccines and vaccination plan.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 39th Air Base Wing and medical professionals from Acıbadem Adana Hospital and Medline Adana Hospital pose for a photo during an immersion tour at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 25, 2021. During the tour, medical professionals from Acıbadem Adana Hospital and Medline Adana Hospital observed demonstrations by the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, U.S. Army Task Force Black Cat of Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade and the 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog team. This was the first base tour given to local community partners in almost 10 years and provided the group an opportunity to learn how they directly enable the 39th ABW’s mission. The 39th Medical Group collaborates with these community hospitals to provide for the 39th ABW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

Nov. 8, 2021

Acıbadem and Medline hospital partners visit Incirlik Air Base

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Thirty Turkish medical staff members from Acıbadem and Medline hospitals in Adana participated in a base tour of Incirlik Air Base Oct. 25, 2021.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 39th Medical Support Squadron test the top straps of a fully loaded aircraft pallet during cargo build-up training with the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 19, 2020. Medical Logistics has a wide mission that touches upon acquisitions, procurement and contracting for the 39th Medical Group. They oversee equipment repair and maintenance, facility upkeep and quality control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Sept. 2, 2021

Incirlik behind the scenes: Scalpel, forceps, gauze! Medical Logistics supplies medics

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- “Medical Logistics is a highly sensitive environment where timing matters immensely.”

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kayla Blanchard, 39th Medical Group Immunization technician, administers a COVID-19 vaccination to Capt. Brent Luch, 39th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, during the initial series of vaccinations Jan. 8, 2021, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Prioritized DoD personnel are highly encouraged to take the vaccine to protect their health, their families, their community, and lower the public health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Jan. 29, 2021

39th Medical Group vaccinates Incirlik against COVID-19

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- The first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, intended to inoculate essential leadership and first responders, was delivered to Incirlik Air Base via a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules on Jan. 7, 2021.

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