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56th CES hosts 9/11 memorial service
Luke Air Force Base Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron listen to an address given by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025,
at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Elias Carrero
ABOVE & RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, addresses Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland spoke about his experience on the day of the attacks, and on a service member’s need to always be ready and competent to act on a day a crisis may occur to live up to the oath they swore.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Pippins, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, participates in a flag is raising during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony
in honor of those who died during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Luke Air Force Base Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron salute
as a flag is raised during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died dur- ing the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Flag raising ceremonies are
a long-standing tradition that symbolize unity, pride, and respect, often marking the be- ginning of significant events or honoring service and sac- rifice. In memory of all who died during the 9/11 attacks, the flag is raised to half-staff.
Luke Air Force Base firefighters assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron raise a flag during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell cer- emony in honor of those who died during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Flag raising ceremonies are a long-standing tradition that symbolize unity, pride, and respect, often marking the beginning of significant events or honoring service and sacrifice.