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‘My Life Changed That Day’ – DHA Staff Recalls 9/11 at the Pentagon
Most Americans remember the terror, the sense of disbelief, and the confusion that followed. But many also remember the sense of duty, selflessness, and courage that took over individuals and communities across the United States and the world, inspiring them to do something positive to help. "We tend to forget what we, as individuals, can do out there if we help each other out," said one military health worker, reflecting on that day at the Pentagon. "So, of course, for me, this will never end, it's a dear part of my heart, it's in me."
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9/11 20th Anniversary Message from DHA Leadership
Commemorations of the terrorist attacks on our nation 20 years ago serve as a somber reminder of the loss on 9/11 and in the days and years that followed. Lt. Gen. Ron Place, DHA Director, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg, DHA Senior Enlisted Leader, share their message honoring the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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Not only were military medical personnel critical in treating and saving lives of victims of the attack on the Pentagon, but our military medical forces also responded to ground zero in New York. Many of the medical heroes of 9/11 continue to serve their country and patients, even 20 years later.
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