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The Langley Winds quintet will host two musical performances for military and civilian children at Meadow Lane Elementary school, Oct. 6. The woodwind ensemble inspires all ages and enhances Air Force esprit-de-corps with superb artistry in a broad range of musical performances for schools, public events and official military functions. The quintet is comprised of flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, horn, and bassoon. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Seekell and military working dog Charlie, both wounded warriors, demonstrate the capabilities of patrol explosives dogs at the FOX and Friends studio in New York Sept. 12, 2011. Seekell and Charlie were wounded by an improvised explosive device outside Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on Mother’s Day 2011. Seekell joined other Airmen from the 4th Security Forces Squadron to speak about their time in the Air Force as well as the creation and completion of the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

Airmen from the 4th Security Forces Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. speak with Steve Doocy and Gretchen Carlson anchors for FOX and Friends in New York Sept. 12, 2011. The team of Airmen answered questions about the 2,182 mile march they created to honor the sacrifices made by service members in the decade that has passed since 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

A team of defenders from the 4th Security Forces Squadron stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. speak with Brian Kilmeade anchor of FOX and Friends in New York Sept. 12, 2011. Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Broughman,left, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Seekell and Maj. Jim Alves talked about their time serving in the Air Force as well as their tribute to the 10th anniversary of 9/11 through the Security Forces Ruck March to Remember, which they created to commemorate the sacrifices of those who serve their nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Seekell watches the television monitors in the green room of the FOX and Friends studio in New York Sept. 12, 2011. Seekell and his military working dog Charlie prepare to go on camera with other members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. to speak about the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember. Charlie wears the Purple Heart he was awarded after being injured by an improvised explosive device outside Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on Mother’s Day 2011. Charlie received shrapnel wounds to his hind quarters and damage to his eardrums and Seekell lost his left leg. Seekell is a native of Charlestown, R.I. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

Three security forces Airmen complete the wreath laying ceremony at Battery Park, New York Sept.11, 2011. The wreath laying marked the completion of a 2,182 mile journey from San Antonio to New York. Wreaths were also laid in Shanksville, Pa. and Washington, D.C. The 2,182 mile march was part of the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Broughman holds the security forces guidon as he listens to a commemorative speech during the ceremony that marked the end of the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember at Battery Park, New York Sept. 11, 2011. Broughman was integral in the planning and execution of the 2,182 mile march from San Antonio to New York. Broughman is assigned to the 4th Security Forces Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. and hails from Fithian, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

Maj. Jim Alves places a flight of security forces Airmen at attention as they complete their Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember Sept. 11, 2011 in Battery Park, New York. The 2,182 mile march began July 12 in San Antonio. Alves is the 4th Security Forces Squadron commander and hails from Boston. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

Col. Alan Metzler leads security forces members as Tech. Sgt Kenneth Broughman carries the guidon during the final steps of the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember through Battery Park in New York Sept. 11 , 2011. The 2,182 mile journey began July 12 in San Antonio Texas and ended and Battery Park on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Broughman is the non commissioned officer in charge of training for the 4th SFS and is a native of Fithian, Ill. Metzler is the chief of security forces for Air Combat Command and is from Fresno, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Seekell and his military working dog Charlie pause for a moment of rest and reflection in New York Sept. 11, 2011. Seekell and Charlie traveled to Battery Park to witness and participate in the final moments of the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember. Both wear the Purple Heart accolades they received after being hit by an improvised explosive device on Mother’s Day outside Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Seekell lost his left leg and Charlie received shrapnel wounds to his hind quarters. Seekell is a military working dog handler from the 4th Security Forces Squadron and is a native of Charlestown, R.I. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy Rake)

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Defenders reach New York in time for 9/11 anniversary

The wreath that will commemorate the end of the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember is temporarily placed among 2,976 Flags of Honor as the 25 defenders participating in the last leg of the march make their way through Battery Park in New York Sept. 11, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Keavy L. Rake)

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A ride of rememberance

Glenn Cole from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron, displays a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action sticker on his motorcycle while waiting outside the gates of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2011, to participate in a motorcycle ride to the Civil War era Bentonville Battlefield. The ride included 4th Fighter Wing Airmen and civilians and was part of events to commemorate all who gave some and those that gave all. Cole is a native of Pikeville, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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A ride of remembrance

Airmen and civilians begin a POW/MIA remembrance motorcycle ride from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., to Bentonville Battlefields, Sept. 14, 2011. The Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 371, is hosting several events on base from Sept. 12-16 to honor Americans held as prisoner of war and to renew our nation?s commitment to account for U.S. personnel still missing from the nation?s past wars and conflicts. Events range from this motorcycle ride to a 24-hour remembrance run Sept. 15, which will lead into the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony here Sept. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert)

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A ride of remembrance

Team Seymour in conjunction with the Goldsboro community and the Wayne County sheriff?s department participate in a POW/MIA remembrance motorcycle ride from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., to Bentonville Battlefield, Sept. 14, 2011. The riders were escorted by Wayne County sheriffs who stopped traffic and led the way to the battlefield. This is one of several events held by the Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 371 from Sept. 12-16 to remember the more than 80,000 Americans still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert)

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This light will shine

Airmen from the Airman Leadership School hold a candle light vigil in remembrance of the prisoners of war and missing in action at the chapel on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2011. Many activities will take place on base leading up to the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Remember

Chaplain (Capt.) Thomas A. Webb gives a speech during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 11, 2011. The four hijacked planes had no survivors (246 deaths). Webb spoke to the crowd about appreciation for life. Webb is a 4th Fighter Wing base chaplain and a native of Newport News, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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Remember

Team Seymour members watch a slide show on the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001 during a remembrance ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 11, 2011. All the deaths in the attacks were civilians, except for 55 military personnel killed at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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Remember

Senior Master Sgt. David Houtz tells a crowd the affect 9/11 had on him during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 11, 2011. There were a total of 2,996 deaths, including the 19 hijackers from the attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Houtz is a 4th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent and a native of Elizabeth City, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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Remember

Tech. Sgt Darion Shrieves master of ceremonies during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 11, 2011. Shrieves read to the crowd the timeline events that occured on Sept. 11, 2001. Shrieves is a 4th Security Forces Squadron standardization evaluator and a native of Baltimore, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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Tech. Sgt Bryan Driscoll participates as a master of ceremonies during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 11, 2011. A total of 411 emergency workers who responded to the scene died trying to rescue people and fight fires. Driscoll participated in the ceremony to honor the fallen. Driscoll is a 4th Civil Engineer fire protection crew chief and a native of Cheyenne, Wy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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