9/11 Reflections

Senior Master Sergeant Kesler, 51st Fighter Wing First Sergeant Right when I turned the TV on the second plane hit the World Trade Center. I’ll never forget it. I was assigned to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea on Sept. 11, 2001. I knew we were going to war, but I just didn’t know with who. It was very obvious that this was an attack on our nation. As a First Sergeant, our focus has always been to take care of our troops. Afghanistan and Iraq has been our life for the past 20 years. I can say we know how veterans of previous conflicts feel about their service in Vietnam, Korean and other wars. I think a lot about the men and women who defended our nation and think about individuals that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

PHOTO BY: Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.
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