Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, currently deployed to Afghanistan tell their stories about what inspired them to join the Army and what motivates them to stay in.

Soundbites from
Staff Sgt. Ryan Penaflor, 204th BSB, Dededo, Guam
Sgt. 1st Class Jerome Easter, 385th MP, Edgewood, Maryland
Capt. Andrew Cairns, 1-10 CAV, New Jersey
Staff Sgt. Troy Mueller, 1-10 CAV, Wisconsin
Sgt. Aaron Church, 3-71 CAV, Limestone, Tennessee
Staff Sgt. Elma Morales, 3-71 CAV, Los Angeles, California
Sgt. George Peoples, 3-71 CAV, Tampa, Florida
Sgt. 1st Class Howard Blake, 2-8 IN, Columbus, Georgia
Capt.  Stuart Warders, 2-8 IN, Miami, Ohio

9-11 Memorial Interviews

A collection of video and photos, in both unedited and edited formats, from the U.S. military around the world. These images illustrate the story of 9/11 and the annual commemorations of the day's sacrifices and heroism. This material is provided for use by anyone interested in reflecting upon, or sharing, the story of America’s resilience.

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Lt. Michael Regan, talks about being on one of the firefighter rescue teams during the attack on the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. 911TenAnniv

Lt. Michael Regan

Maj. Thomas Benton, Deputy Commander of the 2nd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, talks about being deployed with his unit to New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. 911TenAnniv

Maj. Thomas Benton

Chief Bob Zoldas, Battalion Chief for the Fairbanks County Fire and Rescue Dept.,talks about being on the rescue team the day the Pentagon was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001.  911TenAnniv

Chief Bob Zoldas

Cmdr. David Tarantino, Director for Clinical Programs at Headquarters Marine Corps, talks to a military reporter about being in the Pentagon during the attack on Sept. 11, 2001. 911TenAnniv

Cmdr. David Tarantino

William Layer, Public Affairs Specialist, talks to a military reporter about being in the building when the Pentagon was attacked during the events of Sept. 11, 2001. 911TenAnniv

9-11 Memorial Interviews

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