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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      Female service members from the Turkish Air Force, U.S. Air Force, Spanish Air Force and Polish Air Force pose with their country’s flags for International Women’s Day on Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 4, 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Women Who Make Great Achievements’ focusing on women in the Armed Forces who have been able to break down the barriers that impede their ability to thrive while embodying strength, resilience and courage in every mission they undertake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzie Plotnikov)240304-F-BZ793-3408
                        
                        
                        Female service members from the Turkish Air Force, U.S. Air Force, Spanish Air Force and Polish Air Force pose with their country’s flags for International Women’s Day on Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 4, 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Women Who Make Great Achievements’ focusing on women in the Armed Forces who have been able to break down the barriers that impede their ability to thrive while embodying strength, resilience and courage in every mission they undertake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzie Plotnikov)
                
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USAF celebrates International Women’s Day with NATO service membersPublished March 8, 2024
                    
                    By Capt. Kaitlin Cashin
                    
                    
                    39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
            **INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye (AFNS) --**Female**NATO** service members from Turkish, U.S., Spanish and Polish contingents celebratedInternational Women’s Day at Incirlik Air Base,March8. 
 International women’s day is an observancecelebratingthe social, economic,culturaland political achievements of women around the world. This year’s theme is “Women who make great achievements.” 
 Today, Incirlik AB celebratesfemale service members for the great achievement of defending NATO’s southern flank. 
 Incirlik AB is a Turkish military installation hosted by the Turkish 10th Tanker Base Command. The 10 TBC hosts members from the U.S.******39th Air Base Wing**, Spanish Anti-Aircraft Artillery Command, and Polish Military Contingent in support of NATO. 
 With a diverse array of international partners and mission sets, Incirlik AB service women each play unique roles in the defense of NATO’s southern flank. 
 Turkish Air Force 1st LieutenantOzgecanOzcan Engin expertly flies F-16s in support of Turkish national interests from Incirlik AB. 
 Turkish Air Force air lawyer, Ceren Erden,advisesleaders of the 10th Tanker Base, the host unit of Incirlik AB. She oversees the legal proceedings affiliated with 10 TB personnel. 
 U.S. Air Force Maj. Danielle Caudill is the Director of Operations for the 39th Force Support Squadron. She recently earned “Field Grade Officer of the Year.” During her time at Incirlik AB, sheis responsible fortraining, equipping, and conducting operations for the 215 39 FSS personnel in the caring and feeding 6,000 U.S., NATO, and Local National personnel.

Caudill is passionate about mentoring young officers, especially other female service members,and routinely volunteers for junior officer mentorship and career counseling.Her family history gave her special appreciation for International Women’s Day. 
 “I am an international woman! My mother comes from Guyana, South America, and my father came from Ireland,”Caudillsaid.“The democratic values protected by NATO are part of what inspired my parents to move to America for a chance at a better life. It is so inspiring to now be able to celebrate international women’s day alongside other female NATO partners serving the military today.” 
 U.S. Air Force Airman Jaclyn Schultz is a radar,aircraftandweather specialist and was recognized as 39 ABWvolunteer of theyear. She has served as the Airmen Committed to Excellence Council Vice President and has supportednumerousbase initiatives including fitness competitions, volunteer events and diversity and inclusion panels.Sheroutinely interacts with NATO partners in her workplace and volunteer work.

“It has been such an amazing experience working alongside and learning the culture of our NATO partners,” Schultz said. “Getting to experience and learn from our counterparts’professionalism has given me an appreciation for the difference we can make together.” 
 Polish First Lieutenant of the Navy MonikaRyzowczis also a lawyer for the Polish Military Contingent at Incirlik AB. Sheis responsible for advising the Polish Military Contingent tofollow local and international law. 
 Polish Lance Corporal Iwona Pol is a noncommissioned officer in the Polish Military Contingent andis responsible for monitoringthe Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea in support of NATO Naval Command. 
 Spanish Lieutenant Maria Galan Garrido is serving her first assignment as a Tactical Control Officer at Incirlik AB. She is joined by Sgt. Sara Maria Cea Becerra, whois responsible forthe maintenance and readiness of the Patriot Launcher,and 1st Sgt. Noelia Guevara Marquez,who is serving her second mission at Incirlik AB. They all serve the Spanish Patriot Battery unit at Incirlik AB. The Spanish Patriot Battery unit falls under the Spanish Anti-Aircraft Artillery Command with the mission to protect Adana from air-based threats. 
 Turkish, American,Polishand Spanish—eachwoman serves to advance democratic values and NATO interests in Türkiye. 
 “Thanks to the great achievements and routine cooperation of women serving Incirlik AB, the teamwork of NATO in Türkiye is stronger than ever.” said******Col. Kevin Lord**, 39ABW commander.“Not only do these women routinely demonstrate the great achievementof defending NATO interests in Türkiye,they alsoset an example for the next generation of female service members.”LR 



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