0937 – Flight 77 crashes into the western side of the Pentagon.
US Navy image of the damage to the Pentagon where 125 perished in an airline attack against the building.
9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0937
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September 11th, 20260903 – Flight 175 crashes into the south face of the South Tower of the World Trade center.
9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0846
September 11th, 2026
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 – 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.
