Firefighters from Kadena Air Base, Japan, salute the American flag during Taps at the 9/11 memorial ceremony.Kadena Airmen acknowledged those who risked their lives to save the victims of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony also paid tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served in the military whether deployed or at home station since these events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

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Airmen post the American flag, the Japanese flag, and the NATO flag during Taps at the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ceremony acknowledged those who risked their lives to save the victims of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony also paid tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served in the military whether deployed or at home station since these events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

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Maj. Chris Iriarte, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, plays the bagpipes during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen acknowledged those who risked their lives to save the victims of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony also paid tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served in the military whether deployed or at home station since these events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

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Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, gives a speech in remembrance of 9/11 memorial ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen acknowledged those who risked their lives to save the victims of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony also paid tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served in the military whether deployed or at home station since these events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

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Airmen prepare to post the flags before Taps begins during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ceremony acknowledged those who risked their lives to save the victims of the tragic events of Sept.11, 2001. The ceremony also paid tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served in the military whether deployed or at home station since these events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

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Airmen attend the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, to pay their respects for those who risked their lives to save the victims of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony also paid tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served in the military whether deployed or at home station since these events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

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Kadena remembers 9/11

Published Sept. 11, 2009
By Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of Team Kadena, to include Airmen, sailors, soldiers and Marines, spent the morning remembering those victims and first responders who died Sept. 11, 2001. Also recognized were those who have served in the military, whether deployed or at home station, since these events. Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, commended the patriotism of those who have since joined the service in the midst of conflict.