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Team Fairchild pauses in remembrance of 9/11 attacks

Team Fairchild Honor Guard members salute the flag during a 9/11 retreat ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The retreat ceremony was held in front of the headquarters building at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Sept. 11, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton)

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Team Fairchild pauses in remembrance of 9/11 attacks

Published Sept. 13, 2012
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Members of Team Fairchild paused in remembrance of the fateful 9/11 terrorist attacks during a retreat ceremony Sept. 11.

The base honor guard performed the colors, the fire department rang the bell, the chaplain said a prayer and the all of Fairchild paid their respects.

The retreat ceremony serves a twofold purpose. It signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag and fallen comrades.

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