Initial Operational Capability Achieved!
Col. Eric Overturf, 477th Fighter Group Commander, speaks during the Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Initial Operational Capability ceremony September 5. The IOC celebration was and a Total Force celebration held to recognize the first attainment of the capability to employ effectively a weapon, item of equipment, or system of approved specific characteristics that is manned or operated by an adequately trained, equipped and supported military unit. (U.S Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Owens)