MSNBC-National Geographic still screenshot; 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City.
0846 – Flight 11 crashed into the north face of the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
America is at war.
0850-0854 – Flight 77 is hijacked.
9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0846
September 11th, 20269/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0800
September 11th, 2026
0814 – United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 carrying 56 passengers and nine crew members, departed from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers onboard.
0820 – American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 carrying 58 passengers and six crew members, departed from Washington Dulles International Airport in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Virginia, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers aboard.
0842 – United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757 carrying 37 passengers and seven crew members departed from Newark International Airport, bound for San Francisco International Airport, with four hijackers aboard.
0842-0846 – Flight 175 is hijacked.
9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0700
September 11th, 2026
0735 – terrorists Atta and al-Omari board American Airlines Flight 11, along with the rest of the Flight 11 hijackers.
0759 – American Airlines Flight 11 departs towards Los Angeles International Airport.
9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0600
September 11th, 2026
0600 – terrorists Mohammed Atta and Abdulaziz al-Omari traveled to Logan International Airport from Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine.
0652 – fellow terrorist Marwan al-Shehhi called Atta at Logan to confirm the plans of the attack.
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Streetwalker
September 11th, 2026
Not every bag needs to look like a kit bag to perform like one. The FirstSpear STREETWALKER is constructed from lightweight ripstop and 500D Cordura nylon and built for professionals who move between the range, the gym, travel, and daily life without changing bags. At 12″ x 13″ x 22″, it carries enough for a full kit loadout or an overnight trip, while a Tubes™ quick-release shoulder strap and a laser-fused 6/12™ accessory panel bring FirstSpear’s modular platform technology to a bag built for everyday use.
Features:
- LASER-FUSED 6/12™ ACCESSORY PANEL — INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ATTACHMENT
- TUBES™ QUICK-RELEASE SHOULDER STRAP
- VENTILATED POCKET FOR SEPARATING DIRTY GEAR, BOOTS, OR CLOTHES
- PFAS FREE — MADE IN THE USA
At its core, the STREETWALKER features a laser-fused 6/12™ accessory panel that accepts FirstSpear cell tags, Ragnar pockets, and other 6/12™ compatible accessories on both the interior and exterior of the bag. On the opposite end, an extra-large ventilated pocket keeps gym clothes, muddy boots, or any gear that needs to stay separated away from the main compartment. Available in Black and Black/Multicam Black.
Built for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and prepared professionals who demand reliable equipment, the STREETWALKER delivers FirstSpear’s modular platform technology in a bag built for life on and off the range. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement, and those who train. To request an estimate, visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. For more information, visit First-Spear.com.
Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers
September 10th, 2026
SAN DIEGO – 08 September 2026 – The Italian Air Force (ItAF) has ordered two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). When the new aircraft are delivered at the end of 2027, they will increase the size of the ItAF fleet. The purchase is part of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the U.S. Air Force that also includes Ground Control Stations.
“Italy has been a very important partner for GA-ASI for more than 20 years,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “The Italian Air Force has continued to be a leader in the utilization of MQ-9A to support a wide range of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Italy, over the Mediterranean, and in support of NATO operations.”
MQ-9A Block 5 has endurance of up to 26 hours and can operate up to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters). It has a 4,600 pounds (2,087 kilogram) of payload capacity that includes 3,750 pounds (1,701 kilograms) of external stores. It provides long-endurance, persistent surveillance capability with Full-Motion Video, Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator/Maritime Radar, and auto takeoff and landing. An extremely reliable RPA, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and a triple-redundant avionics system architecture. It is engineered to meet and exceed manned aircraft reliability standards.
Apex Ammunition Introduces New Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel Loads
September 10th, 2026Columbus, Miss. (September 9, 2026) – Apex Ammunition is excited to introduce new Waterfowl Stratified™ S3 Steel shotshells in 12- and 20-gauge loads.
Featuring layered shot sizes of Apex S3 zinc-coated steel in #BB / #2 (12-gauge only), #2 / #4, or #4 / #6 combinations, each Stratified load is designed to deliver devastating performance at multiple ranges – with dense mid-range patterns and increased terminal energy at longer distances for confident kills.
“The Waterfowl Stratified™ Series was developed in direct response to our most dedicated hunters asking for a smarter, harder-hitting shell for ducks and geese,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, Apex Ammunition. “By combining multiple shot sizes in a single payload, this shell ensures you get tight pattern coverage up close and hard-hitting knockdown at distance, making it ideal for the unpredictable nature of waterfowl hunting.”
Features:
Layered Shot Payload – Optimized for both close-in birds and long-range flyers
Deadly Pattern Density – Increased pellet count on target
Customer-Driven Innovation – Built on real-world feedback from the field
Assembled in the USA – Premium components, loaded for peak consistency
If you’re chasing mallards, teal, or high-flying honkers, Stratified delivers the kind of pattern performance and stopping power serious waterfowlers demand.
Experience Your Best Shot™. Only from Apex.
For more information, visit ApexAmmunition.com.
5.11 Partners with National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to Support #ForThe343
September 10th, 2026As an official #ForThe343 Tribute Partner, 5.11 is supportingNFFF and using its platforms and community to help raise awareness and encourage participation in the campaign as the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11.
For more than two decades, the NFFF’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs have brought firefighters and communities together to climb 110 stories—the height of the World Trade Center towers—in tribute to the 343 FDNY firefighters who died in the line of duty on September 11.
This year, NFFF is expanding that tradition through #ForThe343, giving people across the country an opportunity to participate regardless of where they live or whether they can attend an organized stair climb. Participants are encouraged to climb the equivalent of at least one flight of stairs, share a photo or video on social media using #ForThe343, and challenge three others to continue the tribute.
The movement is already gaining significant momentum. According to NFFF, participants have collectively climbed more than 100,000 flights of stairs in honor of the campaign, with participation continuing to grow ahead of September 11.
“5.11 has always had a deep connection to the first responder community, and supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and #ForThe343 is incredibly meaningful to our entire organization,” said Will Ayres, Vice President of Professional Sales. “Twenty-five years later, we have a responsibility to continue honoring the courage and sacrifice of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice since. We hope to use the strength of the 5.11 community to help carry their memory forward and inspire even more people to step up, participate and ensure we never forget.”
The #ForThe343 campaign builds upon NFFF’s longstanding 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb tradition. More than 115 official Memorial Stair Climbs are taking place nationwide, including events in major markets and at landmark venues across the country. For the first time, however, participation extends far beyond organized events, allowing anyone to honor the fallen from a firehouse, gym, workplace, neighborhood or home.
“At the NFFF, we believe remembrance is a shared responsibility, and we are proud to have 5.11 stand with us in honoring our fallen heroes and ensuring they are never forgotten,” said Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. “As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, their support is helping us carry that promise of remembrance across the country and inspire people everywhere to join the #ForThe343 movement. Together, we can honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the 343 FDNY firefighters who gave their lives on September 11, one climb at a time.”
5.11’s support of #ForThe343 reflects the brand’s longstanding commitment to serving and supporting first responders and the communities they protect. Through its partnership with NFFF, 5.11 is helping amplify a simple but powerful call to action: climb, remember and challenge others to do the same.
Those unable to climb can participate by walking, running, biking or sharing a tribute in remembrance. Supporters can also contribute directly to NFFF, helping fund programs that honor fallen firefighters, support Fire Hero Families and strengthen the fire service community.
To participate in #ForThe343, find an official Memorial Stair Climb or learn more, visit ForThe343.org.
