9/11 Tower Challenge

Members of the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a color guard ceremony during the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 8, 2017 at Gila River Area in Glendale, Ariz. The 9/11 Tower Challenge was held to honor first responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and to show their support to first responders and military members who continue to protect the U.S. from foreign and domestic threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)

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9/11 Tower Challenge

Members of Luke Air Force Base joined the Glendale community during the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 8, 2017 at Gila River Area in Glendale, Ariz. The 9/11 Tower Challenge was held to honor first responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. During the 9/11 Tower Challenge, participants climbed 2,071 steps representing the number of steps that were in the Twin Towers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)

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9/11 Tower Challenge

Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, cheers on members from the 56th Medical Support Squadron as they complete the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 8, 2017 at Gila River Area in Glendale, Ariz. The 9/11 Tower Challenge was held to honor first responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. During the 9/11 Tower Challenge, participants climbed 2,071 steps representing the number of steps that were in the Twin Towers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)

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9/11 Tower Challenge

Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard, 56th Fighter Wing commander, rings the bell after completing the 9/11 Tower challenge Sept. 8, 2017 at Gila River Area in Glendale, Ariz. The 9/11 Tower Challenge was held to honor first responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and to show their support to first responders and military members who continue to protect the U.S. from foreign and domestic threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)

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11 September 2001

Published Sept. 11, 2017
By Airman !st Class Caitlin Diaz-Gorsi
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

16 years ago, 434 first responders gave their lives trying to save those in the World Trade Center Twin Towers. This past Friday, Airmen joined first responders to honor those lost in the attacks.

9/11 Tower Challenge

9/11 Tower Challenge

9/11 Tower Challenge

9/11 Tower Challenge