‘It was overwhelming’: Jacksonville veteran reflects on responding to ground zero

Gen. Dan Caine, currently the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reflects on his experience as a young fighter pilot mobilized during the response to the September 11 attacks. He asserts there was no doubt the nation was at war following the events. Additionally, a Jacksonville veteran describes the experience of responding to ground zero as overwhelming, highlighting the intense emotional and operational impact of the mobilization efforts during the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.