PREMIER AIRMEN U.S. Air Force airmen at headquarters Air Mobility Command on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., listen to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, June 10, 2008. Gates is visiting bases to reassure airmen that they are members of the premier air force in the world and to discuss the recent resignations of top Air Force officials. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 471105-H-QLX21-115.jpg Photo Gallery