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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 39th Medical Group participates in a 9/11 memorial tower climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026. The climb marked 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 39th Air Base Wing joined the Department of the Air Force and service members worldwide in honoring the 2,977 lives lost. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Isaac Adams, 39th Air Base Wing commander, provides opening remarks at a 9/11 memorial tower climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026. The climb marked 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 39th Air Base Wing joined the Department of the Air Force and service members worldwide in honoring the 2,977 lives lost. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 39th Air Base Wing participate in a 9/11 memorial tower climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026. The climb was conducted to honor the victims within the Department of War, specifically the Pentagon employees, service members, and American Airlines Flight 77 passengers, as well as the selfless first responders who ran toward danger at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 39th Air Base Wing takes a name from a bucket during a 9/11 memorial tower climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026. The bucket contained names of first responders who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks and Airmen climbed the tower with the names to honor their sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Yue Liu, 39th Maintenance Support Flight chief, participate in a 9/11 memorial tower climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026. The climb was conducted to honor the victims within the Department of War, specifically the Pentagon employees, service members, and American Airlines Flight 77 passengers, as well as the selfless first responders who ran toward danger at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Davenport, 728th Air Mobility Squadron member, participates in a 9/11 memorial tower climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026. The climb honored the victims within the Department of War, specifically the Pentagon employees, service members, and American Airlines Flight 77 passengers, as well as the selfless first responders who ran toward danger at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 39th Medical Group, participates in a 9/11 memorial tower climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026. The climb marked 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 39th Air Base Wing joined the Department of the Air Force and service members worldwide in honoring the 2,977 lives lost. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Etterley-Crown, 728th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader, participates in a 9/11 memorial tower climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026. The climb was conducted to honor the victims within the Department of War, specifically the Pentagon employees, service members, and American Airlines Flight 77 passengers, as well as the selfless first responders who ran toward danger at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi)

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39th OSS hosts 9/11 Memorial Tower Climb

Published Sept. 11, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Victoria Nuzzi
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye --

 U.S. Airmen assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron hosted and participated in a 9/11 Memorial Tower Climb at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2026.

Commemorating 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the 39th Air Base Wing joined the Department of the Air Force and service members worldwide in honoring the 2,977 lives lost. This includes honoring victims within the Department of War, specifically the Pentagon employees, service members, and American Airlines Flight 77 passengers, as well as the selfless first responders who ran toward danger at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. 

In addition to paying tribute to the fallen, the memorial climb serves to educate younger generations born since 2001 on the enduring fortitude, resilience and unity of the American people. The event also remembers the sacrifices of veterans and Gold Star families who supported operations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

25 years later, Airmen at the 39 ABW remain resolved to deter aggression, project power and stay ready alongside Allies and partners.