det.20Izmirturkey

Detachment 20, Izmir, Turkey (Det. 20) was a United States Air Force unit stationed in Izmir, a key city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Established during the Cold War, Det. 20 supported NATO missions by providing communications, logistics, and liaison functions for U.S. and allied forces operating in the region. The unit played a strategic role in facilitating cooperation between American and Turkish military elements, particularly within the NATO Southern Region Command headquartered in Izmir. Over the years, Det. 20 adapted to evolving mission requirements until its eventual inactivation, reflecting broader changes in U.S. force posture and NATO priorities in the region.