Shown are pieces of the World Trade Center on a flatbed truck, Aug. 7, 2011. These pieces, which are believed to be from the top five floors of the North Tower, are part of a mass shipment arriving for more tha More
An American flag drapes steel pieces of the World Trade Center, Aug. 7, 2011. The pieces stopped overnight at Buckley Air Force Base en route to downtown Denver, Colo.
Col. Daniel Dant, 460th Space Wing commander, looks on pieces of the World Trade Center in remembrance here Aug. 8. The pieces, believed to be from the fifth floor of the North Tower, are only a few that have b More
Sgt. Timothy Johnson, Honor Guard Operations non-commissioned officer-in-charge, right, salutes during revelry here Aug. 8. Johnson was one of seven Colorado Army National Guardsmen that draped pieces of the Wo More
Col. Daniel Dant, 460th Space Wing commander, speaks in remembrance of World Trade Center attacks Aug. 8. The pieces, shipped here from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, are believed to be from the More
Members of the Fire Department of the City of New York present honors as they pass the World Trade Center and the National September 11 Memorial aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York. New York More
A Coast Guard member climbs stairs with images of the New York firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11 attached to it after a ceremony at Sector San Francisco on Yerba Buena Island Sept. 9, 2011. Members from More
Cmdr. Heather Kostecki, planning department head at Sector San Francisco, climbs stairs adorned with images of the New York firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11 after a ceremony at Sector San Francisco, on More
Chief Petty Officer Gabriel Flesher, an operations specialist at Sector San Francisco, adjusts the American flag during a ceremony held to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City at More
Capt. Cynthia Stowe, commanding officer of Sector San Francisco, says a few words on the impact of 9/11 before leading a moment of silence at the sector on Yerba Buena Island Sept. 9, 2011. The ceremony conclud More
New York City firefighters and police officers fold the "Sept. 12th Flag" with sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York. The flag was made famous after it was placed among the wreckage of More
The 9/11 memorial formation marches towards the fire station at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 11. The memorial walk was held to honor the almost 3,000 people that died on 9/11 over 200 people participated More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jordan stands by a formation of U.S. Marines at the 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2011. The ceremony was put together to remem More
As part of the 9/11 Freedom Rally, more than 3,000 flags were placed in the Dick's Sporting Goods Park Sept. 11, 2011, to commemorate those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. Rally participants also gath More
(From left to right) Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, the commanding general of Regional Command Southwest and II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones, the sergeant major of Regional Command S More
U.S. Army soldiers with the 1st Cavalry Division, Task Force Maverick hold their copies of "We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young" in front of the 9/11 memorial on the joint operations compound.
In honor of the innocent lives lost on 9/11, Marines of the Special Marine Air Ground Task Force New York remember during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, concluding their motivational run through the city, May 29 More
U.S. Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling Terrone Wolliston prepares to raise the flag for the U.S. national anthem during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on More
Cadet 1st Class Austin Nash of cadet squadron 32 and Cadet 3rd Class Alexandra Lingle of cadet squadron 8 participate in the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial on the terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Aca More
U.S. Army Spc. Omar Gomez, 10th Press Camp Headquarters, observes the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, Nov. 12, 2012. Gomez visited the memorial as part of a group of soldiers in the area for the Hurricane Sandy More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Fernando San Luis, a member of the 1st Marine Corps District's Contact Team, shows off the last piece of paper he received with the rank master sergeant before his name. San Luis, a native More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Fernando San Luis, a member of the 1st Marine Corps District's Contact Team, stands at attention inside the 9/11 Memorial in New York during his promotion ceremony Jan. 4. San Luis, a nativ 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
More than half way complete skilled laborers change the sheep wool cover of the nomadic-style yurt on Sept. 6, 2013 located at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The structure represents the “spirit of Ky 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
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
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
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
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
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), prepare to raise the national ensign to More
Brigadier Gen. Vincent Coglianese, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, congratulates Col. James Maxwell during his retirement ceremony in New York City, June 26, 2014. Maxwell, a New York State troo More
U.S. Marines and Sailors take part in a 9-11 Memorial at Fort McHenry National Park, M.D., Sept. 11, 2014. The service members visited Baltimore to participate in the "Star Spangled Spectacular" in honor of the More
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Conway, Army Test and Evaluation Command, walks along one of the reflecting pools at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, Nov. 14. More than 25 Soldiers from units acros More
Staff Sgt. Brian Bush waits to take his place in formation for a re-enlistment ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial during Fleet Week New York May 22, in New York City. Fleet Week has been held nearly More
150529-N-IC228-001 NEW YORK (May 29, 2015) Rear Admiral Dawn Cutler, Chief of Navy Information, speaks with Mr. Ron Vega about the survivor tree at the 9/11 memorial after a ceremony to mark the end of rescue a More
A balloon left under a memorial unit at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial before a ceremony in honor of the 14th anniversary of the attack on the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2015. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Spe More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, director, Air National Guard, is presented the Order of the Sword invitation from Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, command chief master sergeant of the Air Na More
A pool with a water feature / A modern water fountain in a courtyard / Public domain stock photo.
The monument to the sea / A large white sculpture with a large white object on top of it public domain stock photo.
Participants gather for the 10th Annual Vermont Remembers Run, Sept. 11, 2016, at Camp Johnson, Colchester Vt. The Vermont Remembers Run is a civilian sponsored event supported by the Vermont National Guard, an More
American flags were left by mourners at the 9/11 Memorial, New York, May 27, 2016. The 9/11 Memorial is a national tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of Sep More
Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit run through the city streets during the Freedom Run as part of Fleet Week in New York, May 29, 2016. Service members from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and Can More
U.S. Marines, sailors and civilians joined together for a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 9, 2016. The stair climb honored the fallen firefighters who responded to th More
A U.S. Air Force firefighter from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron puts on his mask before the start of the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2016. The 9/11 memorial stai More
NEW YORK CITY, NY (April 22, 2017) - Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller, the Army's non-commissioned officer of the year, visits and pays respects at the World Trade Center's memorial museum honoring the fallen from More
The USS Kearsarge sails into New York Harbor during the Parade of Ships as part of Fleet Week New York, May 24, 2017. The Parade of Ships marks the beginning of the 29th Annual Fleet Week New York. (U.S. Marine More
Spectators view and record video of USS Lassen (DDG82) during the Parade of Ships arriving in New York for Fleet Week 2017, May 24, 2017. U.S. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact wi More
Marine Sgt. Derek Goodwin, recruiter with Recruiting Station New Jersey, speaks to the students at Millburn High School during Fleet Week New York 2017, May 25, 2017. U.S. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen a More
U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen pose for a photo moments before attending a live taping of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” as part of Fleet Week New York, May 25, 2017. The service members are i More
Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen prepare meals for a lunch service at a Carter Burden Network senior center as part of Fleet Week New York, May 25, 2017. The service members prepared and served lunch to 12 More
170526-N-QI061-004 NEW YORK (May 26, 2017) Quartermaster 2nd Class Stephen Racz, from Lexington, K.Y., raises international call signs for full dress honors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 6 More
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond Attaway, the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard's silent drill team drill master, leads his team in a performance at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, during F More
Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen pose for a photo moments before attending “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” preshow as part of Fleet Week New York 2017, May 26, 2017. The service members are in New Yor More
Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen pose for a photo before attending “Good Morning America Summer Concert Series” as part of Fleet Week New York 2017, May 26, 2017. The service members were front and center More
Service members prepare to salute for the Fox & Friends morning show during Fleet Week New York 2017, May 26, 2017. U.S. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonst More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performing in Times Square, May 27, 2017 as part of Fleet Week New York 2017. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demons More
Marines with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force New York, invite bystanders to look at Marine Day static displays during Fleet Week New York 2017, May 27, 20 More
A Marine assists a child in performing a function check on an Mark19 grenade launcher during a tour aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)as part of Fleet Week New York 2017, May 27, 2017. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Gua More
Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen stand in formation before the start of the mile and a half Freedom Run as part of Fleet Week New York 2017, May 28, 2017. The service members are in New York to interact wi More
Members with the Inwood Social Club march in the American Legion Inwood Post Memorial Day Parade during Fleet Week New York 2017, May 29, 2017. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact w More
Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen attend the NBC Today Show Citi concert series during Fleet Week New York 2017 to see Niall Horan in concert, May 29, 2017. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New Y More
Firefighter trainees from Metropolitan Community College participate in a memorial stair climb at Werner Park stadium in Sarpy County, Nebraska Sept. 9, 2017. The event was held in honor of the 343 New York, Ci More
The 104th Fighter Wing dedicated a 9/11 memorial they fabricated from an artifact from the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.The ceremony was presided over by Brig, Gen James M. Lefavor, Commander of t More
U.S. Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit, stand at attention before the start of a 9/11 memorial ceremony during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 10, 2017. Marine Week Detroit c More
Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participate in a group run to the 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Sept. 19, 2017. The run was a way of paying respects to the More
A U.S. Marine ‘mans the rails’ aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) during the parade of ships commencing Fleet Week New York, May 23, 2018. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guar More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York render honors as they pass Freedom Tower, One World Trade Center, aboard USS Arlington (LPD 24) to commemorate More
Marines and Sailors man the rails of USS Arlington as they pull into the pier to dock for Fleet Week New York, May 23, 2018. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, de More
U.S. Marines and Sailors grab food during Rock the Fleet Party at Hard Rock Café in New York, May 23, 2018. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabil More
Service dogs in training with Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program took a tour with their trainers aboard USS Arlington (LPD 24) during Fleet Week New York, May 24, 2018. Fleet Week NYC is an opportunity for the Am More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York describe the capabilities of the 81mm mortar system to a visitor aboard USS Arlington (LPD 24) during Fleet Week New York, May More
A U.S. Sailor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York prepares to paint a senior center for Habitat for Humanity in Brooklyn, New York, May 25, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an oppo More
New York natives, Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Belacastro and Staff Sgt. Henry Zapata, with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York, demonstrate pistol techniques as part of a Marine Corps Mart More
U.S. Marines with the “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform for the crowds during a USMC Battle Colors Detachment Performance during Fleet We More
Marines with "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps from Marine Barracks Washington, perform in front of the aviation display during Marine Day at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New Yor More
A spectator attempts to conduct a pull-up during Marine Day as part of Fleet Week New York at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to More
U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra flies over the Manhattan Bridge on its way to Prospect Park to support Fleet Week New York’s Marine Day in Brooklyn, New York, May 26, 2018. Now in its 30th year, Fleet Week More
The U.S. Marine Corps’ Silent Drill Platoon perform in Times Square as part of Fleet Week New York, May 26, 2018. Now in its 30th year, Fleet Week is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York spend time together during a New York Police Department Memorial Day Barbeque for the Troops event in New York, New More
A U.S. flag flies at half-staff in front of the Hawthorne City Hall in honor of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 during an annual 9/11 observance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Van De Ha)
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Members of the Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air render a salute during a September 11 Memorial Ceremony, September 11, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The memorial honored t More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial in Washington, D.C., Mar. 8, 2019. (DoD photo by More
U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in a “Freedom Run” to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, during Fleet Week New York in New York, NY, May 23, 2019. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for New More
Steve Clayton, project manager, poses for a photo in front of the 9/11 memorial at the new Marine Corps Installations-West (MCI-W) Communications and Information Systems (G-6) Division compound, Marine Corps Ba More
Coalition forces await a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 11, 2019. The event brought members across the installation together to mourn over the 2,996 lives lost due to the terrori More
The Special Operations Forces Memorial Park at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., was the host site for the 18th annual 9/11 ruck march, Sept. 11, 2019. The park honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women More
52nd Fighter Wing Airmen carrying the flags for all five branches of the U.S armed forces march during a 9/11 memorial ceremony toward the memorial site at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Sept. 11, 2019. They More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense David J. Norquist places a hand over his heart during the flag unfurling at the Pentagon September 11 Observance, at the Pentagon Memorial, Washington D.C., Sept. 11, 2019. (DoD More
Airmen pause for reflection before the 7th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., Sept. 11, 2019. More than 200 ROTC cadets, Soldiers, Airmen, first responders, an More
Grand Forks Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen prepare to perform retreat during a memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The ceremony, held to honor the lives of those who d More
Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin visits the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on September 11, 2020 to honor Coast Guardsman who gave there lives on this day 19 years ago. VADM Poulin commemorates Jeffrey M. Palazzo, More
Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin visits the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on September 11, 2020 to honor Coast Guardsman who gave there lives on this day 19 years ago. VADM Poulin listens to the stories of family More
Team Osan participates in a stair climb at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2020. The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Department hosted Patriot Day in honor of the sacrifices made by emergency re More
Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin visits the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on September 11, 2020 to honor Coast Guardsman who gave there lives on this day 19 years ago. The names of Coast Guard reservists Jeffrey More
Airman 1st Class William Lemon, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, tells his story of events that took place during 9/11 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2020. This re More
A ceremonial bell and firefighter gear displays at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2020. Patriot Day commemorates the men and women who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Ce More
Team Osan salutes during the presentation of the colors at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2020. The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Department rendered honors in a custom known as “striking the More