Vigilant Guard 2021 serves as catalyst to grow 167th search and rescue capabilities

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle September 16, 2021 at 01:47PM 167th Airlift Wing fire department participated in Vigilant Guard with hopes to grow their search and rescue capabilities.

Remembering 9/11: 20 years later

Story by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace September 14, 2021 at 10:08AM A feeling of sorrow and the echo of slow, steady footsteps filled Wings of Freedom Park as two 97th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and two 97th Security Forces Squadron defenders posted the colors. Shortly after, hundreds of Airmen, civilians, family members, and others somberly hung their heads and closed their eyes during the recitation of the Police Officer’s, Paramedic’s and Firefighter’s Prayers. For some, the self-sacrificial tenor of these prayers hit close to home, while others simply listened on with reflective empathy.

Hampden Township hosts “Patriot Day” memorial service

Story by September 12, 2021 at 02:11PM The Hampden Township Veterans Recognition Committee held a memorial service on Sept. 11, 2021, at the Hampden Township Memorial Park in Enola, Pennsylvania. The memorial service, held on the 20th anniversary of the 2001 attacks, took place to pay respect and honor first responders – firefighters, police officers, public works, military members and civilians – for their service and sacrifice on Sept. 11, 2001.

Hampden Township hosts “Patriot Day” memorial service

Story by September 12, 2021 at 02:11PM The Hampden Township Veterans Recognition Committee held a memorial service on Sept. 11, 2021, at the Hampden Township Memorial Park in Enola, Pennsylvania. The memorial service, held on the 20th anniversary of the 2001 attacks, took place to pay respect and honor first responders – firefighters, police officers, public works, military members and civilians – for their service and sacrifice on Sept. 11, 2001.

Fort Campbell’s first responders reflect on 9/11, share experience

Story by Ethan Steinquest September 10, 2021 at 04:13PM Captain Clint Hale, Fire and Emergency Service, has seen it all during almost 30 years of service at Fort Campbell, but nothing could have prepared him for the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Then-Firefighter Hale was conducting a routine equipment check-out at Fire Station 1 when he noticed a crowd gathered in the apparatus bay watching footage of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.