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210910-F-DM566-0027

“I was in second grade, 7 years old, it's one of those memories that is burned in. I can picture coming through the door and seeing the librarian’s reaction as this replayed on the news, shortly thereafter watching that first plane strike the tower. I came home and told my dad, I’m joining the military,” recounted U.S. Air Force 1st Lt Daniel Cook, 18th Security Forces Squadron officer in charge of logistics and readiness, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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210910-F-DM566-0023

“I was in the military for roughly 9 months and scheduled to go on my first TDY to Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. I woke up that morning at 0300… and was excited to go on an adventure with 12 other Security Forces members. We checked into our flight and boarded the plane. The plane closed its doors, started to taxi and waited at the end of the runway for clearance to take off. We taxied back to the airport, deplaned and entered a completely silent airport. You could have heard a pin drop and all passengers were glued to the mounted tube TVs. They all showed the same image. It was a skyscraper that was burning and still not knowing what had happened, I was confused and actually a little afraid. Moments later a plane struck the second adjoining tower and disappeared in an explosion and all you could hear was people gasping deeply. What we did not know, was that this day would change not only our life but the lives of many Americans and the way the U.S. military would operate for years to come,” recounted U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Edward Mann IV, 18th Security Forces Squadron NCOIC of Installation Security, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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210910-F-DM566-0018

"In elementary school, we would usually watch remembrances on TV and remember those that had fallen. As time went on in high school, we learned about how it impacted the world and the U.S.,” recalled U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Crose, 18th Medical Healthcare Operations Squadron ambulance services medical technician, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. “Peoples’ lives will be in our hands, so we have to be ready to act and rely on all the skills, knowledge and training we have. It’s our job to do what needs to be done and save as many lives as we can.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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210831-F-DM566-0141

“I know Sept. 11 was really huge for America, and that a lot of lives were lost. The first time I remember hearing about it, I was in kindergarten. That is when my parents told me about the attack. It has impacted me a lot, it makes me strive to be better every day because life is short and you never know what could happen at any given time so you have to be ready at all times and stay alert,” said U.S. Air Force Airman Jose Garcia 18th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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210831-F-DM566-0102

“The first thing I remember about Sept. 11 was a story my middle school teacher told me -- turning on the TV while it was going on and then immediately shutting off when the second tower went down,” recounts U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Spaulding, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2021. “I am a first responder, it means I am a high necessity, I don’t get days off on the weekends, I don’t get federal holidays, I am needed for the mission to go on so I always have to be ready.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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210831-F-DM566-0057

“I was here [Okinawa, Japan] in 2001, I was in middle school. Due to the time difference, it was night time and I was watching TV and then it happened. It was unreal I couldn’t believe what was going on. I always wanted to be a firefighter, to help others, [Sept. 11] helped motivate me to become one.” recounts Brian Arime, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0294

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, takes a moment to reflect after climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0273

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, cools down after climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0227

Participants of the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb walk up and down a flight of stairs Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Participants climbed a total of 110 flights of stairs to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0171

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Schafer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, walks down a flight of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters participating in the event donned approximately 60 pounds of gear and climbed a total of 110 flights of stairs to simulate the climb firefighters made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0092

Participants of the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb walk up and down a flight of stairs Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was open to all personnel with base access to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the victims of that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0067

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, top, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Schafer, 18th CES lead firefighter, walk up a flight of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters participating in the event donned approximately 60 pounds of gear and climbed a total of 110 flights of stairs to simulate the climb firefighters made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0035

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tara Opielowski, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives opening remarks during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was open to all personnel with base access to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the victims of that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0020

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron stand at ease before the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0018

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron stand at ease before the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0009

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and members of Team Kadena prepare for the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was open to all personnel with base access to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the victims of that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen provide aid to victims of a simulated attack during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Mission-focused exercises enable units to hone skills for real-world applications in a variety of scenarios. Sharpening those skills helps to ensure Airmen are ready to respond to any crisis at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen provide aid to simulated victims of an attack April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing and its associate units are responsible for providing forward power projection with integrated, deployable combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load munitions onto a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 44th AMU Airmen demonstrated their ability to continuously and rapidly generate combat aircraft amidst a simulated air attack. More than 80 combat-ready aircraft reside within the 18th Wing, performing aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, air superiority and combat search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen roll a simulated casualty onto a litter during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen are entrusted with leading with tact; especially in times of stress and emergency and are trained to fully integrate joint and allied forces into Kadena's operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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