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)