As with the rest of the U.S. military , the wing 's focus changed abruptly after the September 11 attacks , 2001 . Responding immediately , the 153 AW became the first unit to resume flying , by answering the call to ferry blood donations around the western United States . By the end of September virtually all of the 153rd Security Forces Squadron had been called to active duty and assigned to active Air Force bases . As a result , numerous individuals volunteered to be activated as security forces augmentees , an assignment that lasted half a year for many . Three others volunteered for temporary civilian airport security duties
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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