Marines from across Parris Island, S.C., salute the nation's flag Sept. 11, 2013, during a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the lives lost on 9/11. The terrorist attack was the greatest tragedy on U.S. soil More
U.S. troops and Coalition Forces stand at attention during a 9/11 memorial held at the International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremony was to remember th More
Chief petty officer select Shannon Tracey (left) and Darrin Hill, assistant chief of Fire Prevention, Construction Battalion Center Gulfport Fire Department, salute during the playing of Taps during a 9/11 Reme More
The first sergeants and various members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing came together to paint and restore a 9-11-01 memorial on base. The first sergeants saw the wear and tear to the tribute from the harsh More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter, a Medal of Honor recipient, signs in a book dedicated to surviving family members of those killed in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon at the 9/11 memorial in the Pentagon, Arli More
Shreds of paper are laid in a 9-11 memorial with the names of each victim written on each shred during the 85th Support Command’s 9-11 Remembrance held at the unit headquarters, Sept. 7. 1st Sgt. Melody Tuper, More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Tinisha Franklin, right, speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony Sept. 8, 2013, in the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in More
New Jersey National Guard airmen and soldiers bow their heads in prayer at a World Trade Center Memorial and Dedication Ceremony at Borough Hall in Sea Girt, N.J., Sept. 9, 2013, in memory of the Sea Girt citiz More
Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, invites Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer and several other guests from MCAS Miramar to his house for dinner, Sept. 10. All of the v More
Chief Navy Counselor Jorge L. Arencibia assigned to Destroyer Squadron One reads about the former Navy chief, who paid ultimate sacrifice, during a heritage event held at Fort Rosecrans Cemetery in Point Loma. More
A member salutes during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Sept. 11, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Marelise Wood)
Lt. Col. Kenneth McDaniel, commander of the 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Fires Brigade, speaks to Manor Middle School students in Killeen, Texas, Sept 10. McDaniel and soldiers from his ba More
Sgt. Roberto Gonzalez with MWSS 373, and the reviewing officer for the 9/11 Warrior Recognition Evening Colors Ceremony speaks to guests aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 11. The ceremony w More
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and President Barack Obama in hosting the Pentagon Observance Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2013. The event More
Col. Robert Ramsden (left), 99th Air Base Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Cleveland (right), 99th ABW command chief, and member from the 99th ABW command section participate in the 9/11 Old Gl More
Chicago White Sox pitcher Hector Santiago signs autographs for sailors from Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center at a luncheon event at the state of Illinois Donnelly Armory. The United Service Orga More
Seaman Andrew Kashian and Gunner's Mate Seaman Apprentice Krystal Bocanegra conduct morning colors aboard the Pearl Harbor-based guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60). The national ensign is flown More
During a ceremony this morning at the 185th Air Refueling Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard in Sioux City, Iowa the United States Flag was lowered to half-staff in order remember the 2,977 victims of the terr More
Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Vincent L. Savage lines up in formation with fellow sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a Sept. 11, 2001, c More
Helmets and gear of the Eglin Air Force Base fire department are aligned in rows prior to their mission Sept. 11. Fire department airmen and civilians ascended the 11-story air traffic control tower carrying ri More
Combat boots with the names and pictures of those lost in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom sit on display on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Wednesday, Sept. 11. Volunteers from the Fisher Ho More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Troy Jones, 4th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 11, 2013. Hundreds of members of Team Seymour attend More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zackary Sandoval, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rings the last alarm during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2013. Fire departments More
Philip P. Buffa Jr. left, with the Eastern Carolina Firefighters Pipes and Drums plays "Amazing Grace" during an annual remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept 11, 2013. The c More
U.S. Air Force Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Cleveland, 99th Air Base Wing command chief, run in the 9-11 Old Glory Challenge Sept. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force More
Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 stand with Marines, Airmen, and Soldiers during a 9/11 Remembrance Commemoration on Camp Lemonnier. NMCB-11 is home-ported in Gulfport, Miss. a More
A sailor assigned to U.S. Navy Band Southeast performs the national anthem during the 9/11 Memorial Service at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen assigned to the submarine base More
Cynthia Fleming shares her experiences from Sept. 11, 2001, with members of the American Society of Military Comptrollers, Alamo City Chapter, during the group’s monthly luncheon Sept. 11 at the Fort Sam Housto More
U.S. airmen assigned to a 52nd Force Support Squadron honor guard detail, left, march in front of a formation of airmen during a 9/11 commemorative ceremony at Spandahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2013. (U.S More
Marines and sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force gathered today aboard Camp Pendleton to pay their respects to the lives lost on 9/11. I MEF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan and Sgt. Maj. Ronald More
Airmen from the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron and 436th Security Forces Squadron raise the flag Sept. 11, 2013, in honor of the 9/11 Memorial dedication ceremony at the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air More
Employees gather for a Patriot Day observance at SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic. Patriot Day is observed in remembrance of the lives that were lost in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. SSC Atlantic honored o More
A color detail salutes the Djiboutian and American flags during a Sept. 11 commemoration at Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)
Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command render a salute and fire cannons during the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in honor of Soldiers and civilians who died in the attack on the World Trade Ce More
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group raise the American flag during a morning colors ceremony honoring the victims and heroes of 9/11, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremony marked the 1 More
Canadian Army soldiers participate in the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks ceremony at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. Terrorists hijacked four passenger aircraft Sept. 11, 2001. Two of More
Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Naples, shares his experience and discusses how the military was ready to act on 9/11 during a remembrance ceremony on Capodichino. The ceremony ma More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zackery Vaught, 65th Security Forces Squadron specialist, assembles a memorial during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2013, at Lajes Field, Azores. The 65th Air Base Wing honore More
During a ceremony this morning at the 185th Air Refueling Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard in Sioux City, Iowa, Master Sgt. Jeffery Moffit and Senior Airman Xa Greigg lowered the United States Flag to half-s More
The 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard leads a joint service color guard as well as members of the wing and its tenant units in a silent memorial walk to honor people who have died in service since the at More
U.S. Soldiers with the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Patriot, stand at attention before lowering the American flag during a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, in More
Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 stand with Marines, airmen, and soldiers during a 9/11 Remembrance Commemoration ceremony at Camp Lemonnier. NMCB-11 is homeported in Gulfport, More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael Bills, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson acting senior commander, and Don Addy, Fort Carson Good Neighbor and National Homeland Defense Foundation president/CEO, pay their respe More
Members of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh place flags along the grass line of Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Sept. 11, 2013. MSU Pittsburgh and Coast Guard Enlisted Association members partnered wit More
President Barack Obama, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey speak at an observance ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial to honor those killed in the 2 More
South Carolina Army National Guard, 742nd Support Maintenance Company (SMC), stands alongside Colombian soldiers during a time of remembrance for 9/11 on Baman Maintenance Base, Colombia, Sept. 11, 2013. The 74 More
A 22-aircraft "freedom launch" took place at Travis AFB, Calif., Sept. 11, 2013. Seven C-17 Globemaster IIIs, 11 KC-10 Extenders and four C-5B Galaxies from the 60th Air Mobility Wing lined up and then launched More
U.S. Marines and civilians gather for an annual remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept 11, 2013. The ceremony was held as an annual tribute of all the fallen victims during t More
A family visits the Pentagon Memorial before a 9/11 commemoration ceremony Sept. 11, 2013, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. The event was held for survivors and family members of those who lost their lives in More
Chief (Select) Sonar Technician Michael Curtis, from Chesapeake, Va., reads a relegation in remembrance of the 9/11 victims aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely, homeported in Norf More
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Honor Guard stands ready with members of the Honolulu Police Department for the 9/11 Ceremony at Tamarind Park, Bishop Square, Honolulu, Wednesday, Sept. 11. The ceremony was desi More
New York Army National Guard Sgt. Glenn Follett pauses for a photo before pushing on to a memorial ceremony here, Sept. 11. Follett, 44, of Baldwinsville, N.Y., walked about 85 miles from Syracuse N.Y. to Fort More
A formation of American and Spanish service members and civilians pay respects during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Moron Air Base, Spain, Sept. 11, 2013. Among the service members present were Marines with Sp More
U.S. Service members present the colors during the Pentagon Community 9/11 observance at the center courtyard of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2013. Terrorists hijacked four passenger aircraft Sep More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Bestermann, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Don Thieme, and Rear Adm. Walter E. "Ted" Carter Jr., president, U.S. Naval War College, wait to deliver remarks as the official party during a More
Members of the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight and Alconbury Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps salute during the playing of the U.S. national anthem during a 9/11 Remembranc More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing "Jersey Devils," at sunrise on Sept. 11, 2013. Twelve years ago, the 177th Fighter Wing was one of the first A More
Staff Sgt. Zach Colburn, a 19th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and Airman 1st Class Kyle Jensen, a member of the 19th Security Forces Squadron, kneel beside a wreath Sept. 11, 2013, placed at Little Rock More
Col. Mark Collins, 82nd Sustainment Brigade commander and a Phoenix native, led an 82nd Sustainment Brigade Wear Blue to Remember Run during Provider Week Sept. 11.
Members of the Orange County Fire Authority display the colors during the Pledge of Allegiance, at a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., Sept. 11, 20 More
The Offutt Color Guard departs the 9/11 Memorial Service of Remembrance and Hope at Offutt Air Force Base. Service members from Offutt Air Force Base and U.S. Strategic Command attended the ceremony on the 12th More
Members of the Nisei Veterans Committee march their colors onto Watkins Field during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Massing of the Colors and Patriot Day ceremony Sept. 11. Hundreds of organizations parti More
Mike McLoughlin, a New York City firefighter and a student at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School, speaks to faculty, students, and staff during a Patriot Day memorial More
Sailors at Naval Support Activity Naples, Capodichino, prepare to raise the American and Italian flags during a ceremony for the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony was held to honor th More
Chief Hospital Corpsman (select ) Kenneth Gracie and Chief Fire Controlman (select) Harold Singleton prepare to lay the memorial wreath during the Fleet Activities, Yokosuka's 9/11 Memorial Service, held insid More
U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jay R. Vargas speaks with Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, before an evening colors ceremony on Marine Corps Air Stati More
Senior Airman Rayden Whitfield presents the American flag with the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard during a 9/11 memorial event at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino Sept. 11, 2013, in Las Vegas. People More
U.S. and coalition military members pause for a moment of silence with a view of memorials to soldiers and firefighters during the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremo More
U.S. Air Force Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Cleveland, 99th Air Base Wing command chief, run in the 9/11 Old Glory Challenge Sept. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force More
Students at Pass Road Elementary School chant “USA” and wave flags during their Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance assembly. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 Executive Office More
A U.S. soldier carries the American flag while running at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11. 2013. Soldiers participated in the FOB Lightning Memorial Run by running four More
A wreath is displayed at Patriots Memorial at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I., before a commemoration of the 12th anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony served as an opportunity to honor the 11 students More
U.S. Army Capt. Phillip Redden, a chaplain with the 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, speaks during the 9/11 Remembrance Service at Forward Operating Ba More
Sailors bow their heads in silence during a 9/11 ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cyrus Roson/Released)
Chief (Select) Quartermaster Eric Scott and Chief (Select) Machinist's Mate Anthony Vega, both assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), lower the national ensign to half-mast More
On Sept. 11, 2013, a memorial to those killed on Sept. 11, 2001, was dedicated at the Air Mobility Command museum at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The memorial, which incorporates two pieces of steel from World Tr More
U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy aircraft assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing line up prior to takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2013, as part of the Freedom Launch honoring the victims of the 9/1 More
U.S. and International Security Assistance Force personnel render hand salutes to the U.S. flag during a ceremony held in remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan. Camp Eggers is More
Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West Executive Officer Cmdr. Greg Wilson speaks to service members and civilians before the start of the 9/11 Remembrance 5K run on NAS's Sigsbee Park. NAS Key West is a state-of-the More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) hold a memorial ceremony for Sept. 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security op More
Students at Palm Vista Elementary School gather for a memorial ceremony at the school’s flagpole Sept. 11, 2013.
Members of Coast Guard Sector New York stand at attention during a 9/11 observance ceremony in Staten Island, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2013. Capt. Gordon Loebl, commander, Sector New York, gave remarks on the significan More
Symbols are displayed in honor of the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting for freedom during a remembrance service held at the E More
Chief (Select) Gunner's Mate Patrick Ryan, left, from Louis, Calif., assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa, and Chief (Select) Logistics Specialist Federico Balbin, from San Diego, assigned to Commander, Task F More
Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Soldiers stand together on Camp Lemonnier in remembrance of 9/11. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael / Released)
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Director of Administration and Management Michael L. Rhodes in hosting the Pentagon Community More
Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, addresses a crowd aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during a 9/11 Warrior Recognition evening colors ceremony, Sept. 11. The Marines of the 3rd More
Service members of the Tri-Command and distinguished guests pay respects as the City of Beaufort Fire Department posts the Nation's colors during the annual City of Beaufort 9/11 Commemorative Ceremony at the H More
Seven U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, 11 KC-10 Extender aircraft and four C-5 Galaxy aircraft assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing line up at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2013, for t More
The Jacksonville Fire Department color guard retires the Colors at the end of an annual remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept 11, 2013. The ceremony was held as an annual tr More
U.S. Army Col. Brian Foley, Garrison commander, hosts the Remembrance Run on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Sept. 11, 2013. In honor of the fallen men, women, and children, the units and companies stationed on post More
During a ceremony this morning at the 185th Air Refueling Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard in Sioux City, Iowa, the United States flag was lowered to half-staff in order remember the 2,977 victims of the ter More
President Barack Obama, right, lays a wreath at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Sept. 11, 2013, during a remembrance ceremony to honor the victims of the attacks on the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001. The president joined More
Capt. Timothy L. Brooks, chaplain, 49th Transportation Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), introduces guest speaker retired U.S. Navy Chaplain Ron Swafford to more than More
Chief petty officer selects stand at attention during a remembrance ceremony for the 12th anniversary of 9/11 at Naval Station Everett. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeffry A. Will More
Sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and members of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Fire Department participate in a flag detail during the commemoration of the 12th anniversary of 9/11. ( More
Lt. Phillip Stevens delivers an invocation to crew members aboard USS Constitution during a commemoration ceremony for those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mas More
Members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and joint and coalition partners stand in formation during a memorial ceremony here, Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremony marked the 12th anniversary of the tragedy of Sept. More
Pacific Northwest sailors and firefighters participate in morning colors as part of a ceremony in remembrance of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Speciali More