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Members of the 438th Security Police Squadron guard captured hijackers on the flight line during a simulated hijack exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sgt. Ken Hammond Release Sta More

Members of the 438th Security Police Squadron guard captured hijackers on the flight line during a simulated hijack exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Re More

A hijacked Tu-154B Hungarian commercial aircraft taxis behind US Air Force security vehicles as it proceeds toward the military ramp at Rhein-Main Air Base. The plane is headed for the international side of Frankfurt International Airport following the apprehension of its two teenage Czechoslovakians hijackers. No one was injured in the incident

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A hijacked Tu-154B Hungarian commercial aircraft taxis behind US Air Force security vehicles as it proceeds toward the military ramp at Rhein-Main Air Base. The plane is headed for the international side of Frankfurt International Airport following the apprehension of its two teenage Czechoslovakians hijackers. No one was injured in the incident

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A hijacked Tu-154B Hungarian commercial aircraft taxis behind US Air Force security vehicles as it proceeds toward the military ramp at Rhein-Main Air Base. The plane is headed for the international side of Frankfurt International side of Frankfurt International Airport following the apprehension of its two teenage Czechoslovakians hijackers. No one was injured in the incident

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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...

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...

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

C-130 Hercules from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, land at Whiteman Air Force Base to provide transportation for Missouri's Emergency Response Team Task Force 1. The teams mission, to assist in the rescue and recovery of personnel trapped inside the Pentagon after hijackers deliberately flew an American Airlines Boeing 757-200 jetliner into the building

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SRA S More

Aftermath from a terrorist attack of the Pentagon, September 11, 2001. Shortly after 8 a.m. on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamentalist Islamic Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200, shortly after it took off from Dulles International Airport just outside Washington DC. The hijackers herded up the 64 passengers toward the rear of the aircraft using knives and paper cutters then flew a circuitous route that took them away then back toward Washington. At about 9:45 a.m. they flew the aircraft and passengers into the side of the Pentagon. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aftermath from a terrorist attack of the Pentagon, September 11, 2001. Shortly after 8 a.m. on September 11, 2001 in an attempt More

In defiance, a US flag is setup outside the Pentagon. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamentalist Islamic Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200, shortly after it took off from Dulles International Airport just outside Washington DC. The hijackers herded up the 64 passengers toward the rear of the aircraft using knives and box cutters then flew a circuitous route that took them away then back toward Washington. At about 9:45 AM they flew the aircraft into the side of the Pentagon. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five "rings," in this section, that circle the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: In defiance, a US flag is setup outside the Pentagon. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the Am More

A C-130 Hercules from Little Rock lands at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to provide transportation for Missouri's Emergency Response Team Task Force 1. This response team processed through the deployment line, transported out of Whiteman AFB within a matter of hours and headed for the Pentagon in Washington D.C. The teams mission, to assist in the rescue and recovery of personnel trapped inside the Pentagon after hijackers deliberately flew an American Airlines Boeing 757-200 jetliner into the building

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Steven R. Nabor, USAF Release St More

Missouri's Emergency Response Team Task Force 1 waits as security forces check through their gear. They are about to process through the deployment center at Whiteman Air Force Base. The teams mission, to assist in the rescue and recovery of personnel trapped inside the Pentagon and the World Trade Center after hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SRA S 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

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

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

Photographer Rex Lux, a German national, working for the DDP News Agency, photographs STAFF Sergeant Michael Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, and his dog working at the main gate at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Increased security measures were done after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centerßs 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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 Michael Whisnant, 437th Security Forces Squadron, inspects the contents of a Cregger Company truck for hazardous materials. The driver, Edward Drayton patiently waits for, what he calls, "understandable and necessary measures in a time like this". Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston, South Carolina tightened security at the base after the terrorist attacks, on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings the day before

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operato 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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Whisnant, 437th Security Forces Squadron, checks an ID card at the front gate of Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston, South Carolina on September 12, 2001. Security tightened at the base after the terrorist attacks, on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings the day before

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operato More

A tent erected on the Pentagon south parking lot September 12, 2001, to manage recovery efforts in the aftermath of the September 11th terror attack. Shortly after 8 a.m. on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200, shortly after it took off from Dulles International Airport just outside Washington DC. The hijackers herded up the 64 passengers toward the rear of the aircraft using knives and paper cutters then flew a circuitous route that took them away then back toward Washington. At about 9:45 a.m. they flew the aircraft and passengers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A tent erected on the Pentagon south parking lot September 12, 2001, to manage recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Septembe 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

STAFF Sergeant Michael T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, and his military working dog, make security checks at the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany following recent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centerßs 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 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

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

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 1ST Class Patrick Forester, 437th Security Forces Squadron, checks ID cards at the front gate of Charleston Air Force Base in Charleston, South Carolina on September 12, 2001. Security tightened at the base after the terrorist attacks, on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings the day before

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operato 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

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

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

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

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

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 Christopher Lee, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks the drivers identification at a vehicle checkpoint on the base. Force protection measures increased worldwide due to recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

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

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

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

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

AIRMAN First Class Lisa Grealish, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks the identification of personnel in the M35 "deuce and a-half" truck. All vehicles and personnel are subject to a through check and search before access to the base. Force protection measures increased worldwide due to recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

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

AIRMAN First Class Lisa Grealish, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks in with security forces desk on her radio. Force protection measures have been increased worldwide due to recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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 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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Lee, USAF, 48th Security Forces Squadron, trains AIRMAN from other jobs on the duties they will inherit as Security Force Augmentees. In time of need augmentees take on extra duties to enhance the security of the base, adding to the number of personnel available beyond the regular Security Forces Squadrons numbers. 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. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

A 48th Security Forces member, armed with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, directs a vehicle where to go for inspection. The vehicle will under go a through inspection before given permission to enter RAF Lakenheath, UK. 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. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

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

Anti-tank barricades line the streets of 48th Fighter Wing compound at RAF Lakenheath, UK. 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. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

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

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

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

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

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

Security members, in full combat gear, from the 48th Security Forces Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, stand at heightened alert at Gate 2. Vehicles that pass through the gates are subject to a through search as a higher state of force protection is implemented due to the recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To 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

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

Lady Liberty looks on as the flag of the United States of America flies at half-mast at Liberty Circle, RAF Lakenheath, UK. Flags are at half-mast to commemorate those who have fallen from the recent terrorist attacks against the United States when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To 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

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 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

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,...

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

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

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

Barricades line the streets as protection for buildings. Cones block roads to indicate no entrance, and signs are taped to conceal the identity of buildings at 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK. 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. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

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

Before allowing entrance to the base, SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Kaehler, USAF, dog handler, 48th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, and her K-9, Harras, search vehicles more thoroughly at the base gate for bombs or other dangerous articles following the terrorists attack 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 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Before allowing entrance to the base, SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Kaehler, USAF, dog handler, 48th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenh 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

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 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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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