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    Vision:

The Air Force’s Premier Air Base Squadron. Exceedingly well trained and motivated professionals enhancing U.S., NATO & Host Nation effectiveness and interoperability through first-class customer service and world-class mission support. 


Mission:
To provide world-class mission and administrative agent support to US personnel assigned to NATO HQ Allied Land Command Izmir and associate units, and administer the Çiğli Air Base Turnover Agreement. 
A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the apron Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) A KC-135 Stratotanker lands Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. KC-135 Stratotankers stationed out of Incirlik Air Base are responsible for aerial refueling of coalition aircraft supporting the Operation INHERENT RESOLVE mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the runway preparing for takeoff Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. KC-135 Stratotankers stationed out of Incirlik Air Base are responsible for aerial refueling of coalition aircraft supporting the Operation INHERENT RESOLVE mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off takeoff Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake, 912th Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, speaks with pilots of a KC-135 Stratotanker over the radio prior to take off Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason, 912th Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, stands watching a KC-135 Stratotanker after marshalling it onto the taxiway for its flight Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. One of a crew chiefs responsibilities is to guide aircraft safely onto the taxiway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffrey, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) boom operator reaches up to unlock the boom for a preflight operations check Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. As the boom operator, Jeffrey directly delivers thousands of pounds of fuel to coalition aircraft daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander, speaks with ground crews over the radio while performing preflight inspections Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Communications between air and ground crews are essential to everyday flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffrey, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) boom operator, looks out an emergency exit door to relay aircraft flap movements to the aircraft’s pilot during a preflight inspection Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Jeffrey positon allows him to provide a blind spot buffer for pilots and relay information over the aircraft radio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander, walks around the aircraft to perform preflight inspections with Tech. Sgt. Jason and Staff Sgt. Jake, 22d EARS crew chiefs Sept. 19, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Preflight inspections are required to be performed before every aircraft takeoff to better ensure safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) Lt Col David Leahy, right, assumes command of the 425th Air Base Squadron (ABS) from Col Todd Stratton, 39th Mission Support Group commander, Oct. 7, 2016, at Izmir, Turkey. The 425th ABS performs as administrative agent and provides mission support for the NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters, Izmir, as well as six other associate units. Stratton officiated the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Wilson) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Meerstein, 39th Communications Squadron (CS) commander, stands with 39th CS Airmen for a photo Oct. 5, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Meerstein is in charge of more than 170 permanent party and deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Meerstein, 39th Communications Squadron (CS) commander, poses for a photo in front of a communication satellite dish Sept. 30, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th CS provides communications needs across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho) Staff Sgt. Jessica Mitchum, 425th Air Base Squadron commander’s support staff, briefs Col. Todd Stratton, 39th Mission Support Group commander, about commander’s support staff programs during his visit Sept. 16, 2016. (Photo by Tanju Varlıklı) Col. Todd Stratton, 39th Mission Support Group commander, took time during his visit to Izmir to meet and speak with Airmen during a commander’s call Sept. 16, 2016. Stratton addressed a wide range of issues and sought out Airmen’s views on mission-related issues and other concerns. (Photo by Tanju Varlıklı) U.S. Air Force Airmen work out with limited electricity at the fitness center at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 21, 2016. Due to a temporary loss of commercial power, some facilities had to continue operations, including the base's fitness center until power was completely restored. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from across U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) repair section work on an air conditioning unit July 28, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Airmen arrived at Incirlik to augment and support forces here in continuing operations supporting the 39th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Todd Gonsalves, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, connects components of an air conditioning unit together during a repair July 28, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Because of their continuous use during summer months, HVAC repair technicians must perform maintenance and repairs regularly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Todd Gonsalves, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, uses a wire stripper to remove the protective coating from electrical wires while repairing an air conditioning unit July 28, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Gonsalves came to Incirlik Air Base on temporary duty to augment and support the continuous operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Bombardiere, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) water fuels system maintenance technician, and Ahmet Karsli 39th CES, fit pipeing together for use in repairs to a water heater July 28, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Water heater units store and heat water for use throughout facilities for showers, sinks washers and other devices. CES servicemembers from across U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa integrated with members from the 39th CES to support the ongoing 39th Air Base Wing missions after the July 15, 2016, failed Turkish military coup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Bombardiere, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) water fuels system maintenance technician, repairs a water heater July 28, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Servicemembers from across U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa came on temporary duty after a request for forces was submitted by the 39th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Bombardiere, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) water fuels system maintenance technician, drains water from a water heater July 28, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Servicemembers from across U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa came on temporary duty after a request for forces was submitted by the 39th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Todd Gonsalves, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) journeyman, repairs an air conditioning unit July 28, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. HVAC repair technicians came to Incirlik as a result of a request for forces from the 39th CES after the July 15, 2016 failed Turkish military coup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders) A 39th Security Forces Squadron defender, places a piece of black tape over their shield during a National Police Week retreat ceremony May 15, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The black tape placed over the shield is a symbol of mourning fallen law enforcement officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce/Released)

Command Section

Command Section Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
DSN: 314-675-6694
Comm: +90-232-455-6694

About the 425th ABS

The 425th Air Base Squadron is a Geographically Separated Unit, or GSU, of the 39th Air Base Wing, Incirlik AB, Turkey.

Mission

Performs as administrative agent and provides mission support for the NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters, Izmir as well as six other associate units operating in Izmir Turkey. Administers the annual $1 million Çigli AB Loan Agreement between the United States and Turkey.

Organization

The 425th ABS is composed of eight flights: Civil Engineering, Communications, Financial Management and Contracting, Logistics, Personnel Programs, Security Forces, and Services. The squadron also has five staff agency functions: Chapel, Legal, Public Affairs, Protocol, and Safety.

The squadron does everything normally accomplished by a wing, with the exception of operations.

For more information on the 425th, click HERE.

(Current as of June 26, 2014)

IZMIR LIBERTY CHAPEL

Chapel Community Programs:

- 1000 Sunday –Bible Study
- 1115 Sunday – Protestant Worship
- 1230 Sunday – Chapel Potluck (First Sundays)
- 1800 Wednesday – Food and Fellowship (First and third Wednesdays)
- Monthly community service projects
- For information on other faith group worship opportunities available in the local area, please contact the chapel.


Chapel Staff Contact Info:
DSN: 675-6809/6807
Comm: +90 232-455-6809/6807

Medical Information

Most medical care is provided by two Independent Duty Medical Technicians assigned to the 425th ABS Medical Aid Station. Dental care is mostly provided on the economy.

For more information call DSN: 314-675-6792 or Comm: +90-232-455-6792

General Information

Security Forces & Anti-terrorism
Security Forces and Anti-terrorism provide protection and security updates to members and assets of the 425th Air Base Squadron.

For more information call: DSN 314-675-6771 or Comm +90-232-455-6771.

Postal Services
Postal hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and
Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information call: DSN 314-675-6831 or Comm +90-232-455-6831.

Traffic Management Office
TMO handles household goods, unaccompanied baggage shipments and passenger travel requirements. TMO also manages USDA.

For more information call: DSN 314-675-6729 or Comm +90-232-455-6729.

Library
The community library is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information call: DSN 314-675-6814 or Comm +90-232-455-6814.