U.S. responsibilities in the Izmir area began on September 8, 1952 with the activation of Allied Land Forces Southeast Europe and the arrival on October 14, 1953 of the Sixth Allied Tac AF at Sirinyer Garrison south of Izmir. The United States Navy supported these and other Allied Forces Southern Europe organizations, while Det 2, 7206th Air Base Squadron, supported USAF installations in the area after April 1, 1954. Allied Air Component Command İzmir was activated at General Vecihi Akin Garrison (GVAG), Sirinyer, in 2004.