Air Station Ankara

ODC Turkey is a joint command comprised of three directorates (Security Cooperation Directorate; Agreements and Operations Directorate; and Administration and Logistics Directorate) staffed by Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel. Our mission is to assist the Turkish Armed Forces in modernizing; increase cooperative weapons systems research, development, and acquisition; support U.S. Forces and activities in Turkey; and, as possible, assist U.S. industries competing for sales of U.S. equipment. Additionally, we work to facilitate bi-lateral Turkish and American military operations on behalf of the U.S. European Command (EUCOM).

717th AB Squadron's mission is to be the premier support provider to the entire Ankara Mission community with a vision of enabling an environment where partnerships will grow resulting in a strong strategic alliance. The 717 ABS provides logistical support to AAFES, Commissary, and DoDDS. We manage activities of the Ankara Air Station to include AT/FP, Library, APO, and Community Readiness Center (A&FRC), Coordinate customs clearances for import, export, and transfer of all equipment, munitions, and vehicles within Turkey. We also monitor the Turkey/Spain Base Maintenance Contract's (TSBMC) Ankara portion and Airport Ground Handling Services contract and the Unified Communications Support contract in Ankara.