U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan A.F. Crowley, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, gives a commemorative speech during the Remembrance Ceremony on the ceremonial lawn on JBAB, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2024. His speech served as a reminder that there is a responsibility to make a collective commitment to safeguard the nation and response to emergencies will require a unified effort among service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force service members from the 11th Security Forces Squadron on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling salute during the national anthem during the Remembrance Ceremony on JBAB, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2024. The ceremony marked the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Attendees reflected on the impact of the day and honored the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen wait for the commencement of the Remembrance Ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2024. The ceremony marked the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Attendees reflected on the impact of the day and honored the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Darious Hawkins, fire chief of the Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services, tolls a bell in commemoration of the lives lost on 9/11 during the Remembrance Ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2024. Tolling of the bell is reserved for moments of grief, signaling sorrow and demonstrating respect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)