April 9, 2025 USAFE Band returns to Türkiye, strengthens ties during Orange Blossom Carnival For the first time in nearly three years, the United States Air Forces in Europe Band returned to Türkiye, performing across Adana April 3–7, 2025, in support of the city’s annual Orange Blossom Carnival.
Oct. 5, 2023 After U.S. Downs Turkish Drone in Syria, Focus Remains on Defeat ISIS Mission An American F-16 fighter aircraft shot down a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle that had been observed conducting airstrikes in a U.S.-restricted operating zone about a kilometer from U.S. forces in Syria.
Feb. 8, 2023 NATO Leader Visits Austin in Advance of Brussels Meeting Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed expansion of the alliance, helping Ukraine defend itself from Russia's invasion, and the need for swift support for Turkey.
Feb. 8, 2023 U.S. Aids Turkey After Devastating Quakes The United States — including the Defense Department — has multiple efforts underway to provide assistance to Turkey following devastating earthquakes, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Feb. 7, 2023 Dover AFB supports Turkiye earthquake relief effort Airmen from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron processed U.S. humanitarian assistance Feb. 7, 2023, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, in support of search and rescue efforts in Türkiye following two devastating earthquakes Feb. 5.
March 2, 2021 Dover AFB reinforces NATO alliance with Turkey Airmen from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron supported a foreign military sales mission with the Turkish air force at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on Feb. 22, 2021.