The Alley

Outside the Turkish air base is a small community whose official name is hardly ever used, being known to everyone simply as “The Alley.” Consisting mostly of small shops, restaurants, and bars, it exists to provide goods and services to the military men and women on base. A quick perusal of what sells to the majority of servicemen abroad offers an interesting and instructive view on the heart of the military, and the way it is perceived by the local Turks.