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    Defending the capital: 1st HS veterans recount 9/11 response 25 years later [Image 7 of 7]

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    A military or fire service official speaks at a podium during what appears to be a memorial or ceremonial event, likely a 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Firefighter helmets and a ceremonial bell are displayed on a red-draped table in the foreground, with an extended aerial ladder truck visible in the background. American and Air Force flags are prominently displayed alongside the speaker.

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kaentong 

    316th Wing

    U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sgt, Jay Ekis, shares remarks during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 11, 2026. Ekis was assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron during the 2001 attacks and currently serves as a contract simulator instructors at Andrews, training the next generation of aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kaentong)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 13:46
    Photo ID: 9928081
    VIRIN: 260911-F-YV304-1274
    Resolution: 5772x3848
    Size: 2.41 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND, US
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    Military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms stand in formation during what appears to be a formal ceremony or color guard event. They are holding flag staffs, including the United States flag and what appears to be a U.S. Air Force flag. One service member in the foreground is also holding a document or program in a clear protective sleeve.
    A large American flag is suspended between two aerial ladder trucks at what appears to be a military or Air Force base ceremony. The dramatic scene is backlit by sunlight breaking through overcast clouds, casting long shadows across a wet parking area. Personnel in military uniforms are gathered near a building in the background.
    Two individuals wearing tan/khaki flight suits with American flag patches are participating in an outdoor ceremony at what appears to be a military installation. One person is speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone, while the other stands behind him. A fire truck with an extended aerial ladder is prominently displayed in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, featuring a large American flag suspended between two fire truck aerial ladders. Rows of uniformed military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms stand at parade rest facing a speaker or podium, accompanied by civilians in suits. The overcast sky and formal formation suggest a commemorative or official military event.
    A large military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a brick plaza, with hundreds of uniformed personnel standing in formation and saluting. A large American flag is displayed prominently, suspended from a fire truck's extended aerial ladder on the right side of the image. The overcast, wet conditions suggest recent rain, and the setting appears to be a military installation.
    A large formation of military personnel in camouflage uniforms stands at attention during what appears to be a formal ceremony. Two large American flags are suspended from fire truck aerial ladders, with one flag also reflected in the window of a nearby vehicle. The overcast sky and solemn gathering suggest a memorial or deployment ceremony.
    A military or fire service official speaks at a podium during what appears to be a memorial or ceremonial event, likely a 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Firefighter helmets and a ceremonial bell are displayed on a red-draped table in the foreground, with an extended aerial ladder truck visible in the background. American and Air Force flags are prominently displayed alongside the speaker.

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