Remembering September 11th

Inside the main gallery of the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum stands a solemn exhibit dedicated to those whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost in the attacks, the more than 7,000 U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror, and the first responders who still face lasting health complications because of their heroic service.

Artifacts That Bear Witness

Within the Museum, powerful artifacts preserve the physical and human impact of that day.

A steel truss recovered from the World Trade Center was gifted to the Museum’s collection by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Nearby, a limestone fragment from the Pentagon serves as another enduring witness. It was collected by the Military District of Washington Engineer Company from Fort Belvoir during its response to the attack. The unit was later reorganized as the 911th United States Technical Rescue Engineer Company.

These artifacts are more than pieces of steel and stone. They represent lives lost, courage displayed, and a nation forever changed.

Join Us for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

On September 11, 2026, the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks with a special Remembrance Ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The ceremony will honor the victims of September 11, the first responders who answered the call, and the generations of service members who served in the wars that followed.

The event will also mark the official opening of the Field of Honor, where hundreds of American flags will stand in tribute to service members, veterans, first responders, and loved ones.

Following the ceremony, guests will be invited to walk through the Field of Honor and visit the Museum’s 9/11 exhibit.

Join us as we remember, reflect, and honor.

Place a Flag in the Field of Honor

Each flag in the Field of Honor tells a story.

Flags may be purchased in honor or memory of a service member, veteran, first responder, family member, or loved one whose life deserves to be remembered.

The Field of Honor will officially open following the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony and remain on display through Veterans Day.

Flag purchases close August 15, 2026.

Who will your flag stand for?