With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta. As part of that enhanced state of readiness members of the 86th Communication Group are taking part in initial Security Forces Augmentee Training. Here they go over procedures for clearing their Colt mm M16A1 rifles. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAF

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With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta. As part of that enhanced state of readiness members of the 86th Communication Group are taking part in initial Security Forces Augmentee Training. Here they go over procedures for clearing their Colt mm M16A1 rifles. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

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