SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, prepare to hoist the American flag to the top from half-staff before lowering it during a retreat ceremony, September 21, 2001, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The flag was flown at half-staff since September 11, 2001 to honor the victims of the 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 and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, prepare to hoist the American flag to the top from half-staff before lowering it during a retreat ceremony, September 21, 2001, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The flag was flown at half-staff since September 11, 2001 to honor the victims of the 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 and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Starting Sept. 22, 2001 the flag will be displayed at full staff.

Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana

Country: Turkey (TUR)

Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tanaya M. Harms, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
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