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Fairchild, others take part in the "Missing in America" Project

A retired Army Honor Guard bugler performs “Taps” at the honor service. The honor service was for 62 veterans and two spouses who were recovered and identified for placement.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Fairchild, others take part in the "Missing in America" Project

Airman 1st Class Christopher Schafer, Fairchild Honor Guard, salutes after placing the remains of a veteran in the Columbarium Wall during the honor service. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Fairchild, others take part in the "Missing in America" Project

Senior Airman Gary Allen, Fairchild Honor Guard, carries the remains of a veteran to the Columbarium Wall during the honor service. A final resting place and full honors were provided for 62 veterans and two spouses. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Fairchild, others take part in the "Missing in America" Project

Airman 1st Class Martin Felix Manchado, Fairchild Honor Guard, places the remains of a veteran in the Columbarium Wall during the honor service. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Fairchild, others take part in the "Missing in America" Project

Members of the Fairchild Honor Guard post the colors during the honor service. The final resting place and full honors were provided for 62 veterans and two spouses. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Fairchild, others take part in "Missing in America" Project

Col. Marc Van Wert, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, speaks during an honor service for the Missing in America Project at Washington State Veteran’s Cemetery in Medical Lake, Wash., Sept. 12. The honor service is the largest mass honor service for the Missing in America Project in the nation to date. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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9-11: Showing Respect

Col. Paul Guemmer, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Headquarters commander, accompanies Airman 1st Class Candance Goldfuss, Fairchild Honor Guard, to place a wreath at the base flag pole. Hundreds of people attended the ceremony commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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9-11: Showing Respect

Maj. Carol Shirley, 92nd Operations Support Squadron chief of current operations, rendered a salute from inside the wing headquarters while she observed the 9-11 Retreat Ceremony taking place outside Sept. 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ronald VanAusdal)

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Fairchild units 'team' to conduct first-ever KC-135 OSC Exercise

Staff Sgt Kevin Matthew, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator and 1st. Lt. Alexander Denton, 92nd ARS co-pilot, use signal mirrors to relinquish thier position to a KC-135 Stratotanker as Maj. Kristen Westby, 92nd ARS pilot, established communication with the aircraft. The KC-135 acted as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) until an A-10 Thunderbolt took over OSC duties Sept. 1 in Ione, Wash., during the OSC exercise. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech Sgt. J.T. May III)

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Fairchild units 'team' to conduct first-ever KC-135 OSC Exercise

Staff Sgt. Kevin Matthew, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to establish initial communication after egressing out out of a simulated plane crash during the On-Scene Commmander Exercise Sept. 1 in Ione, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech Sgt. J.T. May III)

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Fairchild units 'team' to conduct first-ever KC-135 OSC Exercise

1st Lt. Alexander Denton, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron co-pilot, evades potential enemy threats as Staff Sgt. Justin Reiter, 92nd Operations Support Squadron safety observer, looks on during the On-Scene Commander Exercise Sept. 1 in Ione, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech Sgt. J.T. May III)

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A time to 'slow down'

Brennan Roshetko, 6-year-old, rappels down the Lazy F Camp climbing wall in Ellensburg, Wash. Sept. 12. The Fairchild CHapel put together the event to give families a chance to slow down. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. Thomas Roshetko)

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A time to 'slow down'

Lt. Col. Michael Felice, 92nd Maintenance Squadron commander, helps teach Gabe, his 4-year-old son, how to shoot archery in Ellensburg, Wash. Sept 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. Thomas Roshetko)

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Base reflects on how Sept. 11 changed their lives

“I feel the security of the U.S. has changed. Our country, people and myself are now vulnerable. It feels that the innocence was taken away from us and it is sad.” - Colleen Couch (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Base reflects on how Sept. 11 changed their lives

“I always thought New Yorkers were rude, but I visited there in 2007 and found them to be changed. I think Sept. 11 maybe changed them, but at a horrible price.” - Marcia Bonilla (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"That awful day in U.S. history made me think about how vulnerable we are as a country and how important having the strongest military in the world is." - Shawn Roberge (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)

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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"The events of Sept. 11 made me more aware of my surroundings and reminds me why I’m fighting for our country by serving in the U.S.Air Force." - Zach Wiltse (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)

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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"That day gave me a better understanding of why we take the fight to our adversaries and allowed me to know how devastating an attack on our home front can be." - Jacob Rutter (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)

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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"Sep. 11 made me realize how there are truly evil people in the world and people are vulnerable at any time. I also realized how important public service is." - Gary Allen (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)

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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"Since that tragic day, I now realize realize how short life can be and I try my best every day to never take life for granted. You never know what the next day will bring." - Candace Goldfuss (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)

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