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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen assigned to the 35th Force Support Squadron, lower a U.S. flag during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. Airmen participated in a Patriot Day Retreat, an annual observance to remember those who were injured or died during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen assigned to the 35th Force Support Squadron, ring a bell to symbolize the ringing of the “last alarm” during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The “last alarm” is the firefighter’s tradition of sounding a bell at the end and beginning of a fire. It is also sounded for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, symbolizing their tasks are completed, their duties well done, and to signify they are “returning to quarters.” This is demonstrated by the sounding of three short rings, three times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, salute a wreath to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The ceremony marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen assigned to the 35th Force Support Squadron, prepare to set a wreath during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. In 2001, President Bush proclaimed Sept. 11 as Patriot Day to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

U.S Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Edward Grant, 35th Security Forces Squadron, S-3 Operations and Training superintendent, gives a speech during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. A total of 576 emergency first responders passed away on Sept. 11, 2001, trying to save the lives of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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The speech

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, makes the closing remarks during the ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. A remembrance ceremony was held to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of approximately 3,000 innocent people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Run for one

Memorial climb participants walk in honor of the lives lost on 9/11 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Each participant climbed an equivalent of 110 flights in order to honor the 343 firefighters who died rescuing others during 9/11, and to understand what they went through that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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343 lost

A firefighter helmet and two axes sits on a table at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. This tribute symbolizes the heroic efforts made by the firefighters who rushed into the World Trade Center buildings during 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to climb

Team Misawa participants climb a hill at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Each participant paid tribute to a New York City Fire Department firefighter by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Each individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice of an FDNY firefighter but also symbolically represents their heroic journey to save others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Render your salute

A group of Airmen salute the flag during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Through participation in these events, the attendees ensured each of the firefighters lost during 9/11 were honored and that the world knows that they will never forget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Moment of silence

A wreath is displayed in honor of the lives lost on 9/11 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Airmen and families from across the base, including young children attended the ceremony and memorial climb in efforts to not only educate but also to ensure we never forget the sacrifices made that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

The 35th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard lowers the U.S. and Japanese flags during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. The ceremony marked the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

Honor Guardsmen with the 35th Force Support Squadron retire the U.S. and Japanese flags during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. The ceremony marked the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Alvin Belga, the 35th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard officer in charge, stands at attention during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. The ceremony marked the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

Airmen stand at parade rest during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. The ceremony marked the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

A wreath is placed in honor of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. The ceremony marked the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

A bell is rung to symbolize the ringing of the “last alarm” during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. The “last alarm” is the firefighter’s tradition of sounding a bell at the end and beginning of a fire. It is also sounded for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, symbolizing their tasks are completed, their duties well done, and to signify they are “returning to quarters.” This is demonstrated by the sounding of three short rings, three times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, left, 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, right, Misawa Air Base installation commander, salute a wreath to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. The ceremony marked the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bruce Rick, the 35th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, gives opening remarks during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. The ceremony marked the 19 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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