Sept. 10, 2026

From Remembrance to Readiness: Reflecting on 25 Years Since 9/11

Fort Lee, VA — Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Sandra Nunez-Lopez, a medical support assistant at Kenner Army Health Clinic, reflects on a routine change of plans that kept her from being at the World Trade Center that morning. Her experience reshaped her life and perspective on military service. Today, her story connects remembrance with the enduring importance of military medical readiness and remaining prepared to respond whenever the nation calls.