Combat Camera: A 9/11 Retrospective, Part 2

The Pentagon in flames moments after a hijacked jetliner crashed into the building Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Cpl. Jason Ingersoll, USMC

Firefighters work to put out the flames moments after a hijacked jetliner crashed into the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Cpl. Jason Ingersoll, USMC

The Pentagon in flames just minutes after a hijacked jetliner crashed into the building Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Cpl. Jason Ingersoll, USMC

Firefighters and Defense Department employees organize a group to go in and find survivors moments after a hijacked jetliner crashed into the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Cpl. Jason Ingersoll, USMC

After being told to vacate his office in the Pentagon, U.S. Air Force Maj. Ken Echternacht volunteered to help set up the Red Cross Disaster Services Area in the South Parking lot. The area was being used to provide food and rest for various emergency response agencies working around the clock to secure the impact area caused when a hijacked commercial jetliner crashed into the building Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by TSgt Jim Varhegyi, USAF

Aerial view of the destruction caused when a hijacked commercial jetliner crashed into the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001. The terrorist attack which caused extensive damage to the Pentagon followed similar attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Cedric H. Rudisill, USAF

Fire and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon during rescue and recovery efforts following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. A hijacked commercial airliner, originating from Washington D.C.'s Dulles airport, was flown into the southern side of the building facing Route 27. Photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass, USN

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