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Colonel Rudy Wright, USF, (right), 39th Wing commander, Incirlik ir Base, Turkey, places flowers at the base flagpole, where the merican flag is flying at half-mast, as a symbol of respect to those lost in recent terrorist attacks against merica. Shortly after 8 M (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the merican people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The Incirlik Village Merchants ssociation along with the Turk Harb-ic Labor Union is among those who gave support to...

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenheath, UK, listens to a flurry of questions from the media at the Eagles' Landing. The news conference held to inform the local population on the current operations at the base in light of the recent terrorist attacks against the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. All bases worldwide are on the highest states of alert,...

US Air Force (USAF) Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Shelby Taylor (right), reads a prayer as personnel assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), bow their heads for a moment of silence during a September 11th, Remembrance Ceremony held at the Wings of Liberty Park

Royal Air Force (RAF) Squadron Leader, Clive Wood (left); US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Michael Crane (center), Vice-Commander, 100th Air Refueling Wing; and USAF Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CCMST) William Scott, place a flower wreath at the Prisoner of War/Missing In Action (POW/MIA) Memorial, during a Ceremony at, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK)

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, 39th Wing commander, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and the Turk Harb-ic Labor Union place flowers at the flagpole as a sign of their condolences on September 14, 2001. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The labor union wore black ribbons around their arms as a way to express their sorrow for Americans

86th Airlift Wing Free Methodist Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Rex Carpenter, USAF, takes a moment to reflect in prayer before the memorial service at the Ramstein Air Base Northside Chapel. The memorial service is in honor of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) John Snider (left), Vice-Commander, 48th Fighter Wing, and Royal Air Force (RAF), Commander, Squadron Leader Mike Taylor render salutes during a September 11th, Remembrance Ceremony held at the Wings of Liberty Park

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Dana B. Demand, Commander, 105th Air Lift Wing, speaks during a dedication Ceremony held at Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANGB), honoring members of the New York City Police Department, New York City Fire Department, and the New York/New Jersey Port Authority Police Departments, for their rescue effort during the September 11th, tragedies

In contrast to the flowers left by British locals, in sympathy for the victims of the wanton acts of terror in the United States, AIRMAN First Class Tesfa Browne, USAF, 100th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, stands guard with her Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at the ready outside Gate One. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Colonel (COL), Michael Crane, USAF, Vice Wing Commander, 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF), Mildenhall, UK and Mrs. Sheila Friend-Smith, Mayor of the City of Ely, England talk after planting a Tulip tree outside the Ely City Cathedral. The Mayor and citizens of Ely dedicated the tree to show support to Americans and express their sympathy, after the September 11 2002 terrorist attack

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Sgt. Scott McLean, Trade Group 4 Aerial Erectors, Tactical

U.S. Col. Troy Pananon (right), 100th Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 100th

Royal Navy Commodore John Bessell, center, commander,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Corey Adams, left, 100th

Sgt. 1st Class Than Munzke, a psychological operation

Secretary of the Air Force Sheila Widnall is suited up prior to her U-2 Dragonlady flight. STAFF SGT. Andrew McLean, an aerospace physiologist specialist, integrates the full pressure suit

The Atlantic Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year award winner, US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class (BM1) Alfred Stansberry and his wife Tammie are presented the Lone Sailor Statuette by Vice Admiral (VADM) Kevin J. Cosgriff. The Sailor of the Year award recognizes the outstanding sailors who selflessly give themselves to the Navy and their communities with a well-rounded sense of purpose, in Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Melissa Bateman, 321st Special Operations Squadron (SOS), is joyfully reunited with her husband, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tom Bateman, sons Zach and Josh, and daughter Courtney, as she returns home at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), following a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

CV-22 Osprey's from the 352d Special Operations Wing

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Eddy Frank, armed with an M16 rifle, defends the alert facility at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida. TSGT Frank, like other base sentries, belongs to the Reserve's 482nd Security Forces Squadron. The 482nd is protecting Homestead AFB and have been named the Reserves best Security Forces Unit in 1999. 6 of the 10 Reserve team members who won the Royal Air Force's Strickland Trophy military skills cup hailed from Homestead. The 482nd also won the Spirit award at the ACC Contending Warrior '98, for the highest morale, leadership and enthusiasm. This image was used in the December 1999 AIRMAN Magazine article ' Guardians at the Gate"

Base signage around the base during Arctic Challenge

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