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Together, we shall overcome

On standard days they operate as EL AL staff members - pilots, flight attendants, technical managers, computer experts etc. But, right now they are IDF recruits, protecting our homeland on the battlefield. Here are some of the EL AL employees who proudly exchanged their everyday uniforms for their army fatigues A boarding pass to the IDF

Photos: courtesy of ELAL

Staff sergeant Y’ Age: 22

Adi Peres Age: 22

Sergeant Major A’ Age: 40 Job Title: Pilot, First Officer 737 Time in EL AL: A Year IDF Role: Pilot on Desert Bird Squadron I just wanted to say: “It’s a great privilege to report to the squadron at this challenging period, and save lives during the various missions. It’s an additional privilege, as an EL AL pilot, to carry our flag proudly on the plane’s tail across the world.”

Job Title: Flight Attendant Time in EL AL: 10 Months

Job Title: Flight Attendant Time in EL AL: 4 Months

IDF Role: A Fighter & Combat Medic in the Artillery. Over the past week a Military Officer in the Air Force Cooperation Unit. I just wanted to say: “I’m glad to take part and have significance in the fight over our homeland, and can’t wait to go back to some routine - to the EL AL flights. Most importantly we need to remember that together we will win – Am Yisrael Chai.”

IDF Role: Caracal (Unit 33) Warrior I just wanted to say: “Being a fighter serving in the IDF reserves isn’t simple under such complex times. Saying that, there are a few things that keep us doing what we do - one of which is EL AL’s contribution to the country, a joy to be a part of. It’s important to continue and maintain unity and high morale. That’s the only way to win!”

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