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MHS Remembers 9/11

Image representing 9/11 with the twin towers inside a pentagon and an American flag. Includes the text, Fifteen years ago, an airplane slammed into the side of the Pentagon as part of the terrorist attacks that would become known simply as 9/11. Not only were military medical personnel critical in treating and saving lives of victims of the attack on the Pentagon, but our military medical forces also responded to ground zero.

We also want to recognize the advancements in the MHS since 9/11. Processes employed since 9/11 continue to improve the medical treatment of Service members, dependents and retirees, and advances in military medicine have enabled wounded, ill and injured Service members to continue service in uniform and in our local communities.

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Remembering 9/11, finding hope

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9/15/2016
Jessica Meyle and her son, Robert, born on May 13, 2002—just barely eight months after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Ms. Meyle was a public affairs specialist in the TRICARE Management Activity, Communications and Customer Service division and still supports the Defense Health Agency today. Robert just started his first year in high school.

Jessica Meyle, a current employee at the Defense Health Agency recalls events on 9/11 and the day after.

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9/11 Memories - Army Col. (Dr.) Geoffrey G. Grammer

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9/14/2016
Army Col. (Dr.) Geoffrey G. Grammer, Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center director

Army Col. (Dr.) Geoffrey G. Grammer recalls the events of 9/11

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9/11 Memories - Kate McGraw

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9/14/2016
Kate McGraw, DCoE Deployment Health Clinical Center interim director

Kate McGraw recalls the events of 9/11 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware

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Medical Response to 9/11 - Paul K. Carlton Jr.

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9/13/2016
Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton Jr., retired, Surgeon General of the Air Force

Paul K. Carlton Jr. recalls the events of 9/11

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September 11: USU Answers the Call

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9/12/2016

USU graduates, faculty and students were among the first responders to New York and Washington, as well as the Pennsylvania crash site. Their extensive training and experience enabled them to react and mobilize quickly, many of them within seconds of the Pentagon attack.

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Chaplain of Navy Medicine Remembers Sept. 11, 2001

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9/12/2016
Chaplain of Navy Medicine Remembers Sept. 11, 2001

Capt. Dale White, chaplain of Navy Medicine, shares his story about Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S Navy video/released)

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9/11 Memories - Patricia D. Horoho

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9/12/2016
Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, retired, Surgeon General of the Army

Former U.S. Army Surgeon General recalls the events of 9/11 at the Pentagon

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Medical Response to 9/11 - Patricia Horoho and Malcolm Nance

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9/12/2016
Photo of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. The Pentagon Memorial was created to remember and honor those family members and friends who are no longer with us because of the events of September 11, 2001 at the Pentagon. (Courtesy photo by Kevin Dwyer)

Patricia Horoho and Malcolm Nance recall the events of 9/11

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Pentagon Flag

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9/11/2016
Military Service members render honors as fire and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon during rescue and recovery efforts following the Sept 11 terrorist attack. The attack came at approximately 9:40 a.m. as a hijacked commercial airliner, originating from Washington D.C.'s Dulles airport, was flown into the southern side of the building facing Route 27. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass)

Military Service members render honors as fire and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon during rescue and recovery efforts following the Sept 11 terrorist attack. The attack came at approximately 9:40 a.m. as a hijacked commercial airliner, originating from Washington D.C.'s Dulles airport, was flown into the southern side of the building facing Route 27. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass)

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Pentagon Ruins

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9/11/2016
A section of the Pentagon lies in ruins following the deadly Sep. 11 terrorist attack in which a hijacked commercial airliner was crashed into the Pentagon. American Airlines FLT 77 was bound for Los Angeles from Washington Dulles with 58 passengers and 6 crew. All aboard the aircraft were killed, along with 125 people in the Pentagon. (U. S. Naval photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass)

A section of the Pentagon lies in ruins following the deadly Sep. 11 terrorist attack in which a hijacked commercial airliner was crashed into the Pentagon. American Airlines FLT 77 was bound for Los Angeles from Washington Dulles with 58 passengers and 6 crew. All aboard the aircraft were killed, along with 125 people in the Pentagon. (U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass)

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Pentagon Scene

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9/11/2016
A fire fighter from Arlington County, Fire Department surveys the scene during rescue and recovery efforts following the deadly Sep. 11 terrorist attack in which a hijacked commercial airliner was crashed into the Pentagon. American Airlines FLT 77 was bound for Los Angeles from Washington Dulles with 58 passengers and 6 crew. All aboard the aircraft were killed, along with 125 people in the Pentagon. (U.S. Naval photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass.)

A fire fighter from Arlington County, Fire Department surveys the scene during rescue and recovery efforts following the deadly Sep. 11 terrorist attack in which a hijacked commercial airliner was crashed into the Pentagon. American Airlines FLT 77 was bound for Los Angeles from Washington Dulles with 58 passengers and 6 crew. All aboard the aircraft were killed, along with 125 people in the Pentagon. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass.)

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A communicator’s story on the morning of September 11, 2001

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9/11/2016
The garrison flag is hung from the still smoldering Pentagon by service members and firefighters. (DoD photo)

The Military Health System Strategic Communications Team remembers and commemorates the 15 years since 9/11

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Bringing Comfort to New York City

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9/10/2016
Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort steams into New York City Sept. 14, 2001, in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Preston Keres)

The USNS Comfort is activated in response to the terrorist attack, initially to assist in the medical care of injured survivors

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Garrison Flag at Pentagon

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9/10/2016
The garrison flag is hung from the still smoldering Pentagon by service members and firefighters. (DoD photo)

The garrison flag is hung from the still smoldering Pentagon by service members and firefighters. (DoD photo)

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9/11 Memories – Kathryn M. Beasley

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9/9/2016
Capt. Kathryn M. Beasley, retired, former Navy Nurse Corps officer

Kathryn Beasley had recently reported into her new job as director of Healthcare Operations at the former National Naval Medical Center when the terrorist attacks hit

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