16 years ago our country showed unity & resiliency in the midst of tragedy. #NeverForget What did you do when you first heard the news?

Letise Dennis I got out of bed, put on my uniform, Called my boss and activated the Intelligence Flight recall roster. Then I went over to the 11th Air Force Watch and set up the single Intelligence distribution center for all units defending the northwest skies of the United States. You know, I did my job.

I was delivering drywall to a construction site. I had got into the truck and was turning it around when the second plane struck the south tower! I immediately called my armory and asked how I could help! We were activated shortly there after for Operation Enduring Freedom.

I was on the road to work when reports of the first plane crashing into the WTC came over my radio. The second when I had just arrived at work and then guessed it was a terrorist attack. Have we not forgotten? Do we still care as much? I'm not so sure...