SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday released his 9/11 message to the fleet, Sept. 9. Shipmates, today we mark the passage of 20 years since 9/11 – a day where terrorism darkened the doorstep of America and changed our lives forever. In the blink of an eye, planes crashed into New York City’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Somerset County … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Air Force Releases Reports on Racial Disparity Reviews
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 - The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9. The progress update report is available for download here and the second report findings can be downloaded here. PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE FIRST DISPARITY REVIEW The first Independent Racial … [Read more...]
How September 11, 2001 Shaped The Future Of The Washington NG
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 - The world is undoubtedly a different place than it was 20 years ago. Following the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, more than 200 Washington National Guardsmen deployed to airports across the state. Their mission was to assist with the security of air travel, helping restore the faith of travelers after two commercial airliners flew into the World … [Read more...]
Americans Show Support for Survivors of 9/11 Attack
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 - A number of organizations and individuals laid wreaths at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, Sept. 7, including Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks. She also spoke with some of the survivors of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. In a video made earlier that day she shared some of what she experienced on 9/11. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, … [Read more...]
B-2 Spirit To Kick-Off KC Chiefs 2021 Season Opener
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit is slated to fly over the Kansas City Chiefs’ NFL season opening game against the Cleveland Browns on Sept.12, at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. Continuing a long-standing tradition between Team Whiteman and our community partners, the Kansas City Chiefs organization, the stealth bomber will launch the game with a rumbling … [Read more...]