Local Feature: A March to Remember
On July 12, a group of Security Forces airmen embarked on a 2,181-mile journey from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Ground Zero - their way of honoring the sacrifices that have been made in the 10 years since 9/11.
Sunday, members of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's 4th Fighter Wing - the unit that created the march - will relieve their comrades and continue the mission: to arrive in New York City on the 10th anniversary of a series of events that rocked the nation they signed up to defend.
A tribute's last steps
NEW YORK -- Julie Lamont tried to collect herself but couldn't. "What did he say to you?" her daughter, Stephanie, asked, looking beyond the tears rolling down her mother's face at the airman standing just behind her. "Come on. What...Published: Sep 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Mission accomplished
It could have been a simple march -- a group of service members carrying a flag to a destination located somewhere within the country they signed up to defend. But when members of the Air Force's Security Forces community set...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
148-mile journey complete
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Renee Rucker wiped tears from her eyes as a group of airmen saluted the American flag. She turned away and fought back more when the national anthem played out over loud speakers -- when a Vietnam veteran...Published: Aug 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Airmen take last few steps in Ruck March to Remember
VIRGINIA -- He wasn't wearing an Air Force uniform. There was no 35-pound ruck sack strapped to his shoulders. But when Pete Page began marching alongside members of the 4th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron Wednesday afternoon, passers-by took...Published: Aug 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Quake doesn't stop local marchers
VIRGINIA -- They were no more than a mile beyond Chatham, Va., when the buildings tucked inside the historic downtown started shaking. But members of the 4th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron hardly noticed the 5.8 earthquake that moved the...Published: Aug 24, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
One last photo before the towers fell
The Twin Towers were already burning. The tunnels and bridges leading into New York were closed. But Gary Box was on a mission. So the firefighter started walking. * Steve Pettit gets out of his car and lets his wife...Published: Aug 23, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Remembering 9/11, one step at a time
GREENSBORO -- Denise Jones tried to hold back her emotions when a group of airmen came into view. But as the formation made its way down her street and past her home, tears started falling. "Every time I see service...Published: Aug 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story