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OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – In this issue of EM Update, we mark the Oak Ridge EM program’s world-first accomplishment: completion of decontamination, decommissioning and demolition of its uranium gaseous diffusion enrichment process buildings. On Aug. 30, Oak Ridge achieved its ambitious Vision 2016 when workers demolished the final portion of Building K-27. This in-depth issue takes readers inside the milestone celebration, the decade-long effort to reach Vision 2016 and a look ahead to Vision 2020, Oak Ridge’s goal to complete all cleanup at the East Tennessee Technology Park. EM Oak Ridge Manager Sue Cange reflects on the achievement of cleaning up the five process buildings — 4.5 million square feet in total — a former employee recalls President Jimmy Carter’s visit to the former K-25 site, and the EM Oak Ridge program details its continuing efforts to transform the site into a thriving industrial park, with 720 acres already transferred to the private sector.