NPRPHOTOS: Commemorating Sept. 11 In Afghanistan

  • Eyder Peralta
  • September 11, 2011, 7:39 PM

U.S. soldiers pray during the an anniversary ceremony of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. (John Moore / Getty Images)

It's been said many times, today: that one of Sept. 11's most significant legacy are the two wars still being fought the by the United States. Perhaps, that's why this set of pictures feels so important. It shows American service members commemorating the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 in simple terms: raising an American flag or bowing in prayer:

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