Pentagon Commemorates 24th 9/11 Anniversary with Memorial Service

Lead The Pentagon held a memorial ceremony today for the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, honoring the 184 service members and civilians killed when Flight 77 struck its headquarters, with President Donald Trump in attendance.

Nut Graf The observance at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial drew military and civilian leaders, family members of the victims and guests to mark nearly a quarter-century since the terrorist strike, underscoring ongoing national remembrance and resilience.

Ceremony Details

• The ceremony began at 9 a.m. EDT, hosted by Deputy Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine at the Pentagon Memorial.
• A moment of silence was observed at 9:37 a.m., the exact time American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building.
• President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the service before departing for New York, where they plan to observe additional anniversary events.

Tributes and Remembrances

• Family members of the 184 Pentagon victims read loved ones’ names along the memorial’s reflecting pool.
• Wreaths were laid at the pentagonal monument, and taps were played to honor the fallen.
• A livestream of the event was broadcast on War.gov and Pentagon Channel 2 for public viewing.

Nationwide Observances

• Simultaneous ceremonies took place at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
• Many communities marked the day with volunteer projects, including food drives and neighborhood cleanups as part of a national day of service.

Ongoing Legacy The Sept. 11 attacks prompted sweeping changes to U.S. security policy and led to the Global War on Terror, with lasting impacts on service members, first responders and survivors. Today’s Pentagon ceremony reaffirms the nation’s commitment to honor those lost and support affected families.