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West Point commemorates 9/11 anniversary
Class of 2014 Cadet Sam Strader was one of 125 cadets, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School cadet candidates, staff, faculty and family members who took part in a memorial run throughout West... MORE about West Point commemorates 9/11 anniversary
West Point firefighters recognized by New York...
WEST POINT, N.Y. (Sept. 12, 2012) -- Jim Cordle hesitated when asked to sign the firefighter's helmet worn during post-9/11 recovery operations at Ground Zero. The N.Y. Giants offensive lineman... MORE about West Point firefighters recognized by New York Giants on 9/11 anniversary
Students, bikers pay tribute on Patriot...
WIESBADEN, Germany - Sept. 11, 2012, started with an auditorium full of Wiesbaden Middle School students commemorating Patriot Day/National Day of Service and Remembrance and concluded with a... MORE about Students, bikers pay tribute on Patriot Day/National Day of Service and Remembrance
Picatinny wreath ceremony commemorates 11th...
Representatives of the Picatinny community gathered on this anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks for a solemn wreath ceremony near the Visitor Center to commemorate the attacks and... MORE about Picatinny wreath ceremony commemorates 11th anniversary of 9/11
U.S. Army Pacific honors fallen of 9/11
Soldiers and family members from U.S. Army Pacific paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States during a remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2012, on Palm Circle at... MORE about U.S. Army Pacific honors fallen of 9/11
Detroit Arsenal Patriot Day ceremony recognizes...
The Detroit Arsenal paid tribute to first responders, military members and extraordinary citizens who lost their lives and performed heroic actions Sept. 11, 2001 during a Patriot Day Ceremony... MORE about Detroit Arsenal Patriot Day ceremony recognizes loss, heroic actions
They are no longer with us: USAWC remembers 9/11
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett joined Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo and the United States Army War College community to begin Sept. 11, 2012 with this somber reminder and a ceremony dedicated to the college alumni... MORE about They are no longer with us: USAWC remembers 9/11
Remembering September 11 3rd BCT fallen heroes
On the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Americans everywhere are attending ceremonies or tuning in to watch them on television. They are reflecting on where they... MORE about Remembering September 11 3rd BCT fallen heroes
Fort Drum remembers 9/11
FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Soldiers, emergency personnel, family members and civilian employees gathered Tuesday in front of the 9/11 Memorial in front of Clark Hall for the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony... MORE about Fort Drum remembers 9/11
Grafenwoehr Elementary students honor Patriot...
Dressed in red, white and blue, fourth- and fifth-grade students from Grafenwoehr Elementary School led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during a Patriot Day commemoration in Grafenwoehr on... MORE about Grafenwoehr Elementary students honor Patriot Day
More troops to Afghanistan in 9/11 anniversary
Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico- Approximately, 100 soldiers assigned to the 301st Military Police Company, US Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, departed 11 Sept., 2012, towards a mobilization station in the... MORE about More troops to Afghanistan in 9/11 anniversary
On 9/11, Soldiers in Afghanistan reminded Army...
Soldiers first entered Afghanistan less than a month after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York City, Shanksville, Pa., and the Pentagon. Eleven years... MORE about On 9/11, Soldiers in Afghanistan reminded Army takes care of its own
Commentary: Looking beyond 9/11 plus 11
When the smoke cleared after Sept. 11, 2001, what remained was a national sense of unity and patriotism. MORE about Commentary: Looking beyond 9/11 plus 11
What 9-11 was, is for me 11 years later
It's hard to believe it's been 11 years since the 9-11 attacks. I -- then Army Master Sgt. Jon Connor -- was assigned to the Pentagon with the Army's Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. We were... MORE about What 9-11 was, is for me 11 years later
Command remembers solemn moment
Leadership and employees pause for moment of silence on 9/11 MORE about Command remembers solemn moment
Obama: Lives lost on 9/11 ushered in stronger...
Eleven times, the nation has marked another Sept. 11 come and gone and paused in remembrance, reflection, unity and purpose, President Barack Obama said here today during a service at the Pentagon... MORE about Obama: Lives lost on 9/11 ushered in stronger nation
Madigan Healthcare System hosts 9/11...
Madigan Healthcare System hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Madigan pond. The ceremony featured comments from Madigan leadership and reflection time for staff and... MORE about Madigan Healthcare System hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony
Camp Zama remembers 11th anniversary of 9/11...
CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Sept. 12, 2012) -- "That day that we all know as 9/11 changed more than the skyline of New York City. It left more than a wound in the Pentagon, or a scar on a field in... MORE about Camp Zama remembers 11th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Division West conducts 9/11 remembrance ceremony
Division West Soldiers stand in formation during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony conducted at division headquarters at Fort Hood, Texas, today. Division West, a subordinate unit of First Army, trains... MORE about Division West conducts 9/11 remembrance ceremony
Eleven years later, Never forgotten
GEORGE A. MORRIS ARMY RESERVE CENTER, Vicksburg, Miss.--Mr. Steve Rowland, Force Management Analyst, 412th Theater Engineer Command, led the unit in prayer on Patriot Day, as Maj. Gen. William M... MORE about Eleven years later, Never forgotten
Natick Soldier Systems Center remembers 9/11
Soldiers and civilians of the Natick Soldier Systems Center gathered near the flag pole to remember the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. MORE about Natick Soldier Systems Center remembers 9/11
U.S. Army Europe commanding general highlights...
A couple weeks ago Sue and I had the fantastic opportunity to join 57 Wounded Warriors from the US and our European Coalition partners on a bicycle ride at Bostalsee, Germany. It was an... MORE about U.S. Army Europe commanding general highlights European Allies' support in personal 9/11 observance
Odierno: National Guard contributions since...
On the eve of today's 11th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the chief of staff of the Army paid tribute to the role of the National Guard in the immediate aftermath and in the years... MORE about Odierno: National Guard contributions since 9/11 'critical'
Post-Sept. 11 mission continues at Fort Hamilton
Eleven years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon, Soldiers, Airmen and sea services personnel from the New York National Guard remain on duty to prevent... MORE about Post-Sept. 11 mission continues at Fort Hamilton
Call of duty: Four Soldiers discuss the event...
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - For Staff Sgt. David Sanders, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 172nd Infantry Brigade, the recruiter's call came at "the perfect time." Just weeks previous... MORE about Call of duty: Four Soldiers discuss the event that changed their lives
'Capital Guardians' respond to needs of nation
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the western side of the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m., killing 184 people and eventually causing a partial collapse of the building... MORE about 'Capital Guardians' respond to needs of nation
11 years later: Honoring the fallen - moving...
For Americans, the date "September 11, 2001" evokes very distinct memories of that specific time in our lives when the world, as we knew it, changed forever. Our memories mark this day... MORE about 11 years later: Honoring the fallen - moving forward
Panetta honors victims of Flight 93 in...
On the eve of the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta toured the Flight 93 National Memorial here and called the passengers and crew of the ill-fated... MORE about Panetta honors victims of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania
Presidential Proclamation: Patriot Day and...
On September 11, 2001, a bright autumn day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history. Thousands of innocent men, women, and children perished when mighty towers... MORE about Presidential Proclamation: Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2012
Eagle 6 Patriot Day message
As I personally reflect on the attacks of September 11th, I want to remember all the Patriots who lost their lives to terrorists. MORE about Eagle 6 Patriot Day message
Army senior leaders visit 9/11 Memorial
Army senior leaders, including Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, along with other general officers and their spouses toured the 9/11 Memorial in New York Feb. 14. MORE about Army senior leaders visit 9/11 Memorial
Record number of West Point cadets run Tunnel...
Sunday marked the 10th anniversary of the Tunnel to Towers Run, which this year saw nearly 30,000 runners and walkers including 1,800 cadets and 80 runners from the United States Military Academy... MORE about Record number of West Point cadets run Tunnel to Towers
Ride 2 Recovery cyclists trek route of 9/11...
Ride 2 Recovery cyclists pedaled more than 500 miles during an eight-day trip from New York to the Pentagon commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. MORE about Ride 2 Recovery cyclists trek route of 9/11 attacks
We will always remember: Fort Jackson...
FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- The Fort Jackson community joined the rest of the nation in remembering the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a Wreath-laying Ceremony in front of Post Headquarters... MORE about We will always remember: Fort Jackson commemorates 10th anniversary of 9/11
Soldiers enjoy Patriot Day concert
FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Country artist Kellie Pickler performed Saturday during a Patriot Day concert at Hilton Field. MORE about Soldiers enjoy Patriot Day concert
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was only Army...
News of the attacks spread quickly to USACE officials. Col. John O'Dowd, the New York District commander at the time, was holding a meeting in his office a half-mile from the World Trade Center... MORE about The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was only Army command with 9-11 missions
Pentagon survivors tell their stories
Only a few people can tell us what really happened on Sept. 11, 2001. The terrorist attacks that day affected everyone in America, but only a relative few were actually at the sites when the... MORE about Pentagon survivors tell their stories
Public Affairs missions is untold 9-11 story
I was at my desk on Sept. 11, 2001, with the radio tuned to a local Boston talk radio station when one of the hosts said, "You're not going to believe this, but some nut just flew a plane into... MORE about Public Affairs missions is untold 9-11 story
"A Decade of Remembrance" is the...
Signs of autumn were visible everywhere when members of the Kaiserslautern military community gathered to honor the service of two new retirees and pay homage to the victims of 9/11 on Panzer... MORE about "A Decade of Remembrance" is the theme of 21st TSC ceremony
