RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Base firefighters, flanked by key members of 100th Air Refueling Wing leadership, render a respectful salute in front of the Sept. 11 memorial on the eight-year anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. At 1:45 p.m., taps was played over the base public address system to mark the exact moment the attack began. This year's observance is scheduled Sept. 10 at 9:11 a.m. at the 9/11 memorial. (U.S Air Force file photo/Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)