Each year the Airman magazine staff begins months of research and coordination to publish its annual almanac edition known as "The Book."

Airman, May, 2004

Each year the Airman magazine staff begins months of research and coordination to publish its annual almanac edition known as "The Book." The edition has quickly become the most popular issue Airman publishes. This year the magazine printed more than 350,000 copies of The Book 2004--100,000 more copies than the previous year.

With such a demand for the issue, the staff realizes the importance of making it as accurate as possible. That's why Airman works closely with all major commands, direct reporting units and other offices at the Pentagon and the Air Force Personnel Center to coordinate and approve all the information before publication.

Unfortunately, the number of areas this issue encompasses makes it difficult to produce all error-free publication. Therefore, we also rely on the feedback of our readers In help improve the edition. Here are some comments on The Book 2004.