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    Inside the Pentagon on 9-11

    Posted on September 11, 2019

    Retired Air Force Col. Gene Carter, who now lives in Perry with his wife, Cathy, shared his experience from 9-11 with members of the Taylor County Historical Society earlier this year. He was working in the Pentagon when terrorists flew a plane into the building, and witnessed the destruction and loss of life firsthand.

    By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor

    Gene Carter had just hit “send” on an e-mail and was mentally shifting gears to the remaining tasks he needed to check off for the day.

    Minutes later, a loud roar filled his office. An experienced pilot, Carter immediately recognized the pulsating sound of jet engines at full throttle.

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