June issue of Airman available

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SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) --  Learn about some of the famous firsts in military aviation, read about the continuing mission in Afghanistan and take a look at the “Warriors of the North” at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. These features and more highlight the June issue of Airman magazine, now available in print and online at http://www.af.mil/news/airman.

Pushing the Envelope -- The history of powered flight is a series of momentous occasions stacked atop milestones and achievements, and many of the significant moments in air power come courtesy of the Air Force.

War and Peace -- As major combat operations in Iraq ended faster than many expected, airmen supporting the air campaign for Operation Iraqi Freedom stood poised for any further conflict and humanitarian operations. But, at the same time, they were ready to return home to family and loved ones.

The Afghan Express -- Airmen continue to provide key services to ground troops waging the war on terrorism in Afghanistan. From airlift to ground attack and weather support, they are carrying their share of the fight.

The Lost Frontier -- Most Americans are familiar with the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, but few know that covert construction was beginning on two secret Alaskan bases -- at Cold Bay and Umnak -- to protect the continental United States.

Givin’ It the Gas -- At Grand Forks AFB, the “Warriors of the North” have extended their footprint worldwide to supply the critical lifeblood that helps keep the Air Force going at home and overseas. The war on terror and other ongoing missions have touched the lives of everyone at this northern-tier base.

Getting Along in Grand Forks -- It may not top the list of plum assignments, but there is much more than meets the eye at Grand Forks AFB, located far enough north to include Canada among weekend destinations. And for avid outdoorsmen, North Dakota offers world-class opportunities for hunting and fishing.

Units interested in pre-ordering extra copies of the January 2004 issue need to have their administrative support offices send the unit's mailing address and total number of military and civilian Air Force people via e-mail to afnspub@afnews.af.mil. The deadline for ordering the 2004 Almanac issue is Oct. 31.