At the Navy Annex overlooking the Pentagon, members of the US Air Force Band's Ceremonial Brass lead the employees of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) in "America the Beautiful". President George W. Bush declared September 14, 2001 a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance in the wake of suspected terrorist attacks on September 11th, which resulted in extensive loss of life and damage to the Pentagon and the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City