Col. Robert Kelly, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, gives a speech about the events that took place 18 years ago on 9/11 at the Patriot Day Ceremony Sept. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ceremony was not only held to honor all 576 emergency first responders who gave their lives on 9/11 to save others, but also all service members of the United States Armed Forces currently serving at home and overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Bosarge)