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Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on September 14, 2001, for the victims and the families of the terrorist attacks in the United States. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the ildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The base is in Force Protection Condition Charlie (FP CON Charlie) with barriers preventing ready access to critical...

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join toge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on Sep... More

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on September 14, 2001, for the victims and the families of the terrorist attacks in the United States. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the ildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The base is in Force Protection Condition Charlie (FP CON Charlie) with barriers preventing ready access to critical...

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join toge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on Sep... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Steven Taylor, USAF, kneels down to shoot photos of Shaw Air Force Base maintenance personnel working on an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon late into the night of 11 September 2001. MSGT Taylor, a base photographer is documenting the steps taken at the base in response to the terrorist attacks against the US earlier in the day. The jet, once repaired, will be launched, if needed, to defend the United States against any unknown aircraft entering US airspace. The base is now operating in Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon that morning, 11 September 2001

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Steven Taylor, USAF, kneels down to shoot photo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

Military personnel gather near a car in a parking lot to hear radio updates after the terrorist attack against the US on the morning of 11 September 2001. The personnel evacuated from a nearby workcenter as a Force Protection measure while the building is secured. Shaw Air Force Base moved into Force Protection Condition Delta in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Military personnel gather near a car in a parking lot to hear radio up...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Greg L. Davis, USAF Release S... More

A 20th Security Forces Squadron member sits in the turret of a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) with a Saco 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun pintle-mounted as he monitors vehicles entering through the main gate at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The base is now operating in Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon on the morning of 11 September 2001

A 20th Security Forces Squadron member sits in the turret of a M998 Hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

Shaw Air Force Base aircraft maintenance personnel work on an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon late into the night of 11 September 2001 with the aid of a mobile light cart. The jet, once repaired, will be launched, if needed, to defend the United States against any unknown aircraft entering US airspace. The base is now operating in Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon that morning, 11 September 2001

Shaw Air Force Base aircraft maintenance personnel work on an F-16CJ F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta. As part of that enhanced state of readiness members of the 86th Communication Group are taking part in initial Security Forces Augmentee Training. Here they go over procedures for clearing their Colt 5.56 mm M16A1 rifles

With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Major Michael Allshouse, USAF, 39th Security Forces Squadron, Commander briefs the oncoming flight at guard mount after Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Major Michael Allshouse, USAF, 39th Security Forces Squadron, Commande...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

Members of the 86th Transportation Group use a Hyster forklift to put up barriers around the 86th Airlift Wing Headquarters Building in response to Condition Threatcon Delta on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The base is now operating in a heighten state of alertness in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Members of the 86th Transportation Group use a Hyster forklift to put ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Melissa Ray, 86th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks identification and cars as people come through the west gate as a precaution for Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany 12 September 2001. The base is operating in FP CON Delta as a precaution after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

SENIOR AIRMAN Melissa Ray, 86th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

A silhouette of members of the 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squadron, overseeing the main gate in their M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The crew is armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles and an FNMI 5.56 M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is mounted on the HMMWV. Increased security measures were implemented after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

A silhouette of members of the 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Members of the 86th Transportation Group use a Hyster forklift to put up barriers around the 86th Airlift Wing Headquarters Building in response to Condition Threatcon Delta on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The base is now operating in a heighten state of alertness in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Members of the 86th Transportation Group use a Hyster forklift to put ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Eric Westad, 39th Security Forces Squadron, augmentee responds, with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, to a Security Forces alarm. The heighten measures were taken after Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented an increased security posture following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

SENIOR AIRMAN Eric Westad, 39th Security Forces Squadron, augmentee re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

Traffic is backed up for up to 4 hours outside Ramstein Air Base's West Gate as 568th Security Forces Squadron carefully check identification and cars as people come through the gate as a precaution for Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany 12 September 2001. The base is operating in FP CON Delta as a precaution after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Traffic is backed up for up to 4 hours outside Ramstein Air Base's Wes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

AIRMAN Warren Jennings, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks individual identification and cars as people come through the west gate as part of Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta). The base is operating in FP CON Delta as a precaution after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

AIRMAN Warren Jennings, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

Prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Bowman, 39th Security Forces Squadron augmentee, checks identifications cards at a security check point after Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Bowman, 39th Security For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

MASTER Sergeant Bobby Henderson, 39th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, conducts role call at guard mount. On this shift Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

MASTER Sergeant Bobby Henderson, 39th Security Forces Squadron flight ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

AIRMAN First Class Kathleen Sheldon, USAF, (left), assists Technical Sergeant Jose Garcia, 39th Security Forces Squadron, in clearing his 9mm M9 Pistol prior to duty, after Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The base implemented increased security postures following after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

AIRMAN First Class Kathleen Sheldon, USAF, (left), assists Technical S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

AIRMAN First Class Willy Ivy, USAF, (center), and SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Wanstreet, USAF, (right), 39th Security Forces Squadron, working with their Turkish counterpart, follow procedures to secure an area after a Security Forces alarm response. Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

AIRMAN First Class Willy Ivy, USAF, (center), and SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

AIRMAN First Class Robert Robinson, USAF, 100th Security Forces performs through searches of bags in vehicles as they enter the base. The precautions taken on September 12th at RAF Mildenhall, UK are a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

AIRMAN First Class Robert Robinson, USAF, 100th Security Forces perfor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carly S. Burke, USAF Release S... More

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kussrow, USAF, 86th Security Forces Squadron inspects a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher attached, during a weapons inventory, in case there is a need to defend the base. With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kuss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta. Photographic SPECIALIST, SENIOR AIRMAN Kristin Conway, USAF, (right), and Graphics Technician, STAFF Sergeant Vicki Aiken, USAF, both with the 786th Communications Squadron go over procedures for clearing their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles during their initial Security Forces Augmentee Training

After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

AIRMAN First Class Craig Hand, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, directs vehicles at the west gate as a precaution during Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany 12 September 2001. The base is operating in FP CON Delta as a precaution after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

AIRMAN First Class Craig Hand, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta. As part of that enhanced state of readiness members of the 86th Airlift Wing took part in initial Security Forces Augmentee Training. As part of the training Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor STAFF Sergeant David Boles, USAF, 86th Security Forces Squadron instructs students on the procedures for clearing their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles

After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

AIRMAN First Class Darren Wiseman, 100th Security Forces checks vehicles and personnel IDs as people enter RAF Mildenhall, UK. The increased security measures took effect after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

AIRMAN First Class Darren Wiseman, 100th Security Forces checks vehicl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carly S. Burke, USAF Release S... More

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kussrow, USAF, 86th Security Forces Squadron inspects a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher attached, during a weapons inventory, in case there is a need to defend the base. With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kuss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Tabitha Walker, USAF, checks AIRMAN Alex Hart's, identification at the parking lot entrance in front of Ramstein Officer Billeting, Ramstein AB, Germany, on September 12, 2001. Due to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, increased force protection measures, such a vehicle searches and barricades are stepped up at military installations around the world

SENIOR AIRMAN Tabitha Walker, USAF, checks AIRMAN Alex Hart's, identif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

At the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, an unidentified US Air Force member arranges the flowers left by Americans and local German nationals in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

At the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, an unidentified US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rhineland-Phalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Whether by car, truck, or bicycle, prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Bowman, 39th Security Forces Squadron augmentee, checks identifications cards at a security check point. Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Whether by car, truck, or bicycle, prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

Whether by car, truck, or bicycle, prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Bowman, 39th Security Forces Squadron augmentee, checks identifications cards at a security check point. Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Whether by car, truck, or bicycle, prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

Securing access to the 786th Communication Squadron (CS) Dormitory, AIRMAN Laquana Williams, USAF, (right), Base Publishing technician, carefully checks out the ID of AIRMAN First Class Angela Knowles, USAF, messaging technician, before allowing her to enter the building. Both are with the 786th CS. The base is now operating in Threatcon Condition Delta in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon on the morning of 11 September 2001

Securing access to the 786th Communication Squadron (CS) Dormitory, AI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

AIRMAN First Class Frederick Bushby, 100th Security Forces uses a mirror to check under vehicles for anything unusual as they enter the base. The precautions taken on September 12th at RAF Mildenhall, UK are a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

AIRMAN First Class Frederick Bushby, 100th Security Forces uses a mirr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carly S. Burke, USAF Release S... More

With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta. As part of that enhanced state of readiness members of the 86th Communication Group are taking part in initial Security Forces Augmentee Training. Here they go over procedures for clearing their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles

With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Members of the 86th Transportation Group use a Hyster forklift to put up barriers around the 86th Airlift Wing Headquarters Building in response to Condition Threatcon Delta on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The base is now operating in a heighten state of alertness in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Members of the 86th Transportation Group use a Hyster forklift to put ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Technical Sergeant Michael Ellis, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with his military working dog performs a complete check of a vehicle at the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Technical Sergeant Michael Ellis, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rhineland-Phalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

The 39th Communications Squadron Unit Control Center, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, review force protection measure documents before passing the information down to individual flights September 12, 2001. Incirlik implemented increased security postures after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

The 39th Communications Squadron Unit Control Center, Incirlik Air Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

German and American Flags fly at half-staff outside Wing Headquarters on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in memory of the victims back home. After apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, killing themselves, the passengers, and thousands on the ground

German and American Flags fly at half-staff outside Wing Headquarters ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

MASTER Sergeant Orlando Higgins, USAF, (right), 39th Airlift Wing, Career Assistance Advisor checks personnel identification before allowing entrance, after Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

MASTER Sergeant Orlando Higgins, USAF, (right), 39th Airlift Wing, Car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

After terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base moved to Condition Threatcon Delta. Members of the 86th Transportation Group use a 10K-AT forklift to place barriers around the 86th Airlift Wing Headquarters Building, denying easy access to potential terrorist attacks

After terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

The 39th Communications Squadron Unit Control Center, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, review force protection measure documents before passing the information down to individual flights September 12, 2001. Incirlik implemented increased security postures after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

The 39th Communications Squadron Unit Control Center, Incirlik Air Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

Major Michael Allshouse, USAF, 39th Security Forces Squadron, Commander briefs the oncoming flight at guard mount after Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Major Michael Allshouse, USAF, 39th Security Forces Squadron, Commande...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kussrow, USAF, 86th Security Forces Squadron inspects a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, during a weapons inventory, in case there is a need to defend the base. After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kuss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Whether by car, truck, or bicycle, prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Bowman, 39th Security Forces Squadron augmentee, checks identifications cards at a security check point. Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Whether by car, truck, or bicycle, prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

Communications Control Center Operations Controller, SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Mayernik, USAF, (left), and the Shift Supervisor STAFF Sergeant Brian Molloy, USAF, both with the 86th Communications Group go over recall procedures in the Communications Control Center during Threatcon Charlie. Ramstein Air Base, Germany went into the higher state of vigilance after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Communications Control Center Operations Controller, SENIOR AIRMAN Bri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

86th Communications Squadron Switchboard Augmentee, AIRMAN First Class Nathan Yeaworth, USAF, assists customers incoming calls from around the world, transferring their calls to their destination and helping with any phone related information during Threatcon Charlie. Ramstein Air Base, Germany went into the higher state of vigilance after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

86th Communications Squadron Switchboard Augmentee, AIRMAN First Class...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Facility Control Officer, AIRMAN First Class Sarah Shatzel, USAF, 86th Communications Group, relays security procedures in the Communications Control Center during Threatcon Charlie, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on 13 September 2001. The enhanced measures went into effect after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Facility Control Officer, AIRMAN First Class Sarah Shatzel, USAF, 86th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

15th Air Base Wing, Civil Engineers, STAFF Sergeant Jerry Girvan guides AIRMAN First Class Jeramy Wallace as they set up barriers with a warehouse forklift in front of Base Operations at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The barriers provide protection from potential bombs by controlling vehicle parking away from the building. The base declared Force Protection Condition "Delta" (FP CON Delta) after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings on September 11, 2001

15th Air Base Wing, Civil Engineers, STAFF Sergeant Jerry Girvan guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sc... More

Inside a Battle Cell at the Communications Control Center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Executive Officer, First Lieutenant (1LT) Greg Davis, USAF and MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Valise Godley, USAF, discuss security procedures as the base goes into Threatcon Charlie. The enhanced measures went into effect after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001. 1LT Davis is with the 786th Communications Squadron and the CHIEF of the Communications Control Center. MSGT Godley is with the 86th Communications Group

Inside a Battle Cell at the Communications Control Center at Ramstein ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Flags of NATO member nations are flown at half-staff in front of the Headquarters Allied Air Forces North building, Ramstein Air Base, Germany on 13 September 2001. They are flown in remembrance of lives lost during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Flags of NATO member nations are flown at half-staff in front of the H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Latoni... More

AIRMAN First Class Tommy Hagines, 15th Air Base Wing, Civil Engineering, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, drives a warehouse forklift to move barrier sections from storage to awaiting trucks. The barriers will fortify buildings and control vehicle traffic around the base. Force Protection Condition "Delta" (FP CON Delta) was declared on September 11, 2001 after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings

AIRMAN First Class Tommy Hagines, 15th Air Base Wing, Civil Engineerin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sc... More

Communications Control Center Shift Supervisor, STAFF Sergeant Brian Molloy, USAF, 86th Communications Group, goes over recall procedures during Threatcon Charlie, at Ramstein Air Base Germany on 13 September 2001. The measures went into effect after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Communications Control Center Shift Supervisor, STAFF Sergeant Brian M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Colonel Rudy Wright, USF, (right), 39th Wing commander, Incirlik ir Base, Turkey, places flowers at the base flagpole, where the merican flag is flying at half-mast, as a symbol of respect to those lost in recent terrorist attacks against merica. Shortly after 8 M (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the merican people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The Incirlik Village Merchants ssociation along with the Turk Harb-ic Labor Union is among those who gave support to...

Colonel Rudy Wright, USF, (right), 39th Wing commander, Incirlik ir Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, (right), 39th Wing commander, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, places flowers at the base flagpole, where t... More

As part of President Bushs proclaimed National Day of Mourning, a military member prays during a service held at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The service held on September 14th, to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground on 11 September 2001

As part of President Bushs proclaimed National Day of Mourning, a mili...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ashley Sorrels, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Family members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, grieve together during a three-minute period of silence held for the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Family members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, grieve to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

Technical Sergeant Brian Posten, USAF, (center), 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, leads other members in observing three minutes of silence on 14 September 2001. This was a worldwide initiative for everyone to remember those lost during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon on Tuesday, 11 September 2001. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Technical Sergeant Brian Posten, USAF, (center), 568th Security Forces...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John ... More

Against a background of wreaths, flowers, and candles at the Ramstein Air Base West Gate, Brgermeister (Mayor) of Ramstein Village Klaus Layes speaks to his constituents and the press. The mayor and villagers marched to the base as a show of support and empathy for the victims, and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th. Immediately following the march, as a physical manifestation of their sympathy, they laid the wreaths, flowers, and candles at the West Gate

Against a background of wreaths, flowers, and candles at the Ramstein ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

ith stepped up security, a 48th Security Forces member, armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, stops a vehicle at the main gate. The vehicle must submit to a through inspection in order to receive permission to enter RAF Lakenheath, UK. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the orld Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Security is always foremost at RAF Lakenheath, but security is even tighter to prevent another occurrence of the tragedies that struck New York and...

ith stepped up security, a 48th Security Forces member, armed with a C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With stepped up security, a 48th Security Forces member, armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, stops a vehicle at the main gate... More

On September 14, Captain Rebecca Brooks, USAF, 100th Communications Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, relays information to other squadron members while working the Unit Control Center. With the base on heighten alert, working out of the Unit Control Center Captain Rebecca Brooks, USAF, 100th Communications Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, relays important information from the Battlestaff to other squadron members. The heighten status went into effect after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

On September 14, Captain Rebecca Brooks, USAF, 100th Communications Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carly S. Burke, USAF Release S... More

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, lower their heads during a three-minute period of silence. The event is in memory of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the 48th Fighter W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Rae, USAF, 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squadron, manning the FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), oversees the main gate in his M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. His partner, Technical Sergeant Rafael Gomez, USAF, with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle gets a closer look at the 5-ton M939A2 Cargo Truck. Increased security measures were implemented after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Rae, USAF, 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Members of the media from BBC and Anglia television, and radio stations, document the news conference held at the Eagles' Landing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, by the 48th Fighter Wing Commander, Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF. The news conference held to inform the local population on the current operations at the base in light of the recent terrorist attacks against the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and...

Members of the media from BBC and Anglia television, and radio station...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the media from BBC and Anglia television, and radio stations, document the news conference held at the Eagles' Landin... More

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer during the memorial service for the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The service held at the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on September 14, 2001

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer during the m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

The Ramstein Air Base, East Gate at night. Flowers and candles are placed by the local German populace at the gate in remembrance of the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The Kaiserslautern community openly displayed its empathy to the US Armed forces

The Ramstein Air Base, East Gate at night. Flowers and candles are pla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: Jose E Rod... More

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer during the memorial service for the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The service held at the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on September 14, 2001

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer during the m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, Commander 39th Wing and 39th Air and Space Expeditionary Wing, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and, his wife Samantha offer prayers for the thousands of Americans lost, and their grieving family members, during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. The candle light vigil was held at the base chapel in conjunction with National Prayer Day and Remembrance declared by President George W. Bush, 14 September 2001

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, Commander 39th Wing and 39th Air and Space ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

Security personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing, 606th Air Control Squadron, SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Rae, USAF, (left), stands by his FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) and Technical Sergeant Rafael Gomez, USAF, with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, oversee the main gate. They use an M998 HMMWV as their platform at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Increased security measures were implemented after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Security personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing, 606th Air Control Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

At the West Gate candles flicker in the wind next to wreaths and flowers laid there by German citizens following a march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September14th. The march and flowers are to show support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11, 2001

At the West Gate candles flicker in the wind next to wreaths and flowe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

Family members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, place flowers at the base of "Old Glory" after a memorial held for the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Family members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, place flo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

German citizens and officials march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September 14, 2001, as a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

German citizens and officials march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: German March to support Terror Victims Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) S... More

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, Commander 39th Wing and 39th Air and Space Expeditionary Wing, his wife, Samantha, and daughter, Jordan, sing America the Beautiful and offer prayers for the thousands of Americans lost during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. The candle light vigil was held at the base chapel at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in conjunction with National Prayer Day and Remembrance declared by President George W. Bush, 14 September 2001

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, Commander 39th Wing and 39th Air and Space ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

Brgermeister (Mayor) of Ramstein Village Klaus Layes stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Brigadier General Mark Volcheff, 86th Airlift Wing Commander, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, following a German citizens march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base, on September 14, 2001. The march is a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

Brgermeister (Mayor) of Ramstein Village Klaus Layes stands shoulder-t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing each react in their own way at a memorial service for the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The service held at the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on September 14, 2001

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing each react in their own way at a memo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

German citizens march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September 14, 2001, as a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th. Immediately following the march, as a physical manifestation of their sympathy, wreaths, flowers, and candles are laid at the at the Ramstein Air Base West Gate

German citizens march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

Family members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, place flowers at the base of "Old Glory" after a memorial held for the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Family members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, place flo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

German citizens march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September 14, 2001, as a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

German citizens march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

In a full Stewart Clan Tartan Kilt, Norm Taflinger, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, plays "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes as part of a memorial held at RAF Lakenheath. The memorial is in memory to the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

In a full Stewart Clan Tartan Kilt, Norm Taflinger, 3rd Air Force, RAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

Members of the 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, stop traffic to observe three minutes of silence on 14 September 2001, in remembrance of those lost during the terrorist attacks in the United States on 11 September 2001. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Members of the 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John ... More

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer, holding a rosary, during the memorial service for the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The service held at the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on September 14, 2001

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer, holding a r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

At the base of the Ramstein Air Bases West Gate, candles flicker in the wind among the flowers and wreaths laid there by German citizens who marched there from Ramstein Village. The march was a show of support and empathy for the victims, and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

At the base of the Ramstein Air Bases West Gate, candles flicker in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

86th Airlift Wing Free Methodist Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Rex Carpenter, USAF, takes a moment to reflect in prayer before the memorial service at the Ramstein Air Base Northside Chapel. The memorial service is in honor of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

86th Airlift Wing Free Methodist Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Rex Carp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cheri... More

A service member stationed at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, offer a prayer for the thousands of Americans lost during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. The candle light vigil was held at the base chapel at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in conjunction with National Prayer Day and Remembrance declared by President George W. Bush, 14 September 2001

A service member stationed at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, offer a praye...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

On September 14th, STAFF Sergeant Richard Montgomery, USAF, Unit Deployment Manager, 100th Communications Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, keeps a close eye on the Battlestaff directives to inform the personnel in the squadron. The heighten status went into effect after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

On September 14th, STAFF Sergeant Richard Montgomery, USAF, Unit Deplo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carly S. Burke, USAF Release S... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Kaehler, USAF, dog handler, 48 Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, and her K-9, Harras, search packages more thoroughly at base Post Office for bombs or or dangerous articles following terrorists attack on United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten American people, terrorist mounted attacks on World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into buildings, killing mselves, passengers and thousands on ground. Security is always foremost at RAF Lakenheath, but security is even tighter to prevent anor occurrence of...

SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Kaehler, USAF, dog handler, 48 Security Forces Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Kaehler, USAF, dog handler, 48 Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, and her K-9, Harras, search packag... More

At prayer service held at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey on 14 September, military members gather to mourn the loss of lives taken in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground on 11 September 2001

At prayer service held at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey on 14 September, m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ashley Sorrels, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, lower their heads during a three-minute period of silence. The event is in memory of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the 48th Fighter W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

Inside the M998 HMMWV as SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jeremy Rae, 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squadron, mans the FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). SRA Rae is part of a team overseeing the main gate at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany during a time of heighten alert. The increased security measures were implemented after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Inside the M998 HMMWV as SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jeremy Rae, 52nd Fighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Lady Liberty looks on as "Old Glory" flies at half mass in Liberty Circle at RAF Lakenheath, UK as a tribute to the thousands who fell in the recent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon on 11 September 2001

Lady Liberty looks on as "Old Glory" flies at half mass in Liberty Cir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

After marching from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September 14, 2001, German citizens place wreathes, flowers, and candles, as a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

After marching from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenheath, UK, listens to a flurry of questions from the media at the Eagles' Landing. The news conference held to inform the local population on the current operations at the base in light of the recent terrorist attacks against the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. All bases worldwide are on the highest states of alert,...

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenheath, UK, listens to a flurry of questions from the media ... More

With stepped up security, a 48th Security Forces member inspects the undercarriage of a vehicle before granting it permission to enter RAF Lakenheath, UK. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Security is always foremost at RAF Lakenheath, but security is even tighter to prevent another occurrence of the tragedies that struck New York and Washington D.C

With stepped up security, a 48th Security Forces member inspects the u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the Turk Harb-ic Labor Union display their sorrow for the Americans over the recent terrorist attacks by placing flowers at the 39th Wing Headquarters flagpole. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. As a sign of sympathy, the labor union wore black ribbons on their arms

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the Turk Harb-ic L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

An American flag among the mementos left at the West Gate by German citizens who marched from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September 14, 2001. The march is a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11, 2001

An American flag among the mementos left at the West Gate by German ci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

A wreath laid at the west gate of Ramstein Air Base, by German citizens following a march from Ramstein Village on September 14, 2001. The wreath represents a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

A wreath laid at the west gate of Ramstein Air Base, by German citizen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

86th Airlift Wing Catholic Chaplain, Father Thomas Doyle comforts many individuals of the Kaiserslautern Military Community during the memorial service for the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The service held at the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on September 14, 2001

86th Airlift Wing Catholic Chaplain, Father Thomas Doyle comforts many...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Norm Taflinger, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, salutes during the playing of the national anthem during a memorial held at RAF Lakenheath in memory of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Mr. Taflinger will play "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes in honor of the victims

Norm Taflinger, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, salutes during the play...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

The West Gate entrance sign at Ramstein Air Base, Germany became the site of an impromptu memorial by German civilians in honor of the victims in Tuesdays terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

The West Gate entrance sign at Ramstein Air Base, Germany became the s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cheri... More

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, 39th Wing commander, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and the Turk Harb-ic Labor Union place flowers at the flagpole as a sign of their condolences on September 14, 2001. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The labor union wore black ribbons around their arms as a way to express their sorrow for Americans

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, 39th Wing commander, Incirlik Air Base, Tur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenheath, UK, listens to a flurry of questions from the media at the Eagles' Landing. The news conference held to inform the local population on the current operations at the base in light of the recent terrorist attacks against the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. All bases worldwide are on the highest states of alert,...

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenheath, UK, listens to a flurry of questions from the media ... More

With all traffic at a standstill, members of the 52nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron pays tribute to the victims of the recent terrorist attack rendering a salute during the playing of "TAPS" at the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001 will not be forgotten by American military personnel around the world

With all traffic at a standstill, members of the 52nd Fighter Wing Sec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

86th Airlift Wing Free Methodist Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Rex Carpenter, USAF, (foreground), and other members of the clergy, Ramstein Air Base Germany, wait their turns to speak at the Northside Chapel, during a memorial service on Friday 14 September 2001. The service, the result of a request by President George W. Bush, to honor those lost in the recent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon, with a National Day of Mourning. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

86th Airlift Wing Free Methodist Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Rex Carp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cheri... More

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