Sept. 9, 2016 Yesterday’s Air Force: 9/11 response It wasn't long after the terror attacks of 9/11 that the Air Force responded in a big way. On Oct. 7, 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom began. In the initial months, Air Force bombers flew night and day, conducting strikes on Taliban and al-Qaida positions across Afghanistan. U.S. air superiority
Sept. 7, 2016 Yesterday’s Air Force: The president’s pilot During the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the president was hundreds of miles away from the nation’s capital. The pilot and crew of Air Force One made sure the president stayed safe and got where he needed to be to lead the country.
Sept. 11, 2015 Remembering that day in September An expanse of dark blue water rushed beneath the Boeing 767 window. A woman’s voice trembled through the static of the Airfone in her hands.
Sept. 11, 2015 Remembering 9/11: Airman reflects on childhood memories of Twin Towers For Staff Sgt. Jasmine Walker, a 1st Maintenance Group aircraft maintenance scheduler, the memory of the Twin Towers is a bittersweet reminder of her childhood.
Sept. 11, 2015 Yesterday's Air Force: The president's pilot On Sep 11, 2001, America was under attack and the president was hundreds of miles away. The pilot and crew of Air Force One made sure the commander in chief stayed safe and helped get him where he needed to be to lead the country.
Sept. 11, 2014 Remembering 9/11: Tributes throughout the Air Force Total force Airmen from around the globe took time to commemorate the 13th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with everything from commemorative runs, to tributes and moments of silence. Here is a brief look at some of those events around the Air Force.
Sept. 11, 2014 Kunsan Airmen pay homage to 9/11 with silent walk Members of the 8th Fighter Wing honored the 13th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, by attending a remembrance ceremony and silent walk at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
Sept. 11, 2014 Reserve firefighters pay tribute to 9/11 comrades Firefighters from the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in their 5th Annual Fire climb on Sept. 7 to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. Inspired by firefighter cadets in Austin, Texas, members of the 507th Air Refueling Wing climbed the equivalent of 110 stories to commemorate the 343
Sept. 11, 2013 Dover AFB firefighters unveil 9/11 memorial The Eagle Firefighters' Association unveiled Delaware's first public 9/11 memorial on the 12th anniversary of the attacks at the Air Mobility Command museum at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Sept. 11.
Sept. 11, 2013 Deployed Airmen remember Dominguez, serve on 9/11 anniversary Sept. 11 is never too far from the hearts and minds of the 105th Security Forces Squadron deployed here from Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York. Through mementos and each other, they remember one unit member who was killed during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.Nearly 3,000 people
Sept. 10, 2013 Memory’s requiem: 12 years after 9/11 She held the Airfone receiver close to her mouth and spoke in a clear, concise manner.“The cockpit’s not answering,” the flight attendant said as her voice wavered slightly. “Somebody’s stabbed in business class, and um, I think there is mace that we can’t breathe. I don’t know, I think we’re