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A woman inside the Pentagon on 9/11 recalls the harrowing moments when she first learned of the attacks—only after a coworker canceled her event—and witnessed the second tower hit. Moments later, a massive explosion rocked the building, which she initially thought was a bomb. Rushing back to her office, she found it in ruins, smoke and debris everywhere. Outside, black smoke billowed from the Pentagon, and she collapsed in terror for her coworkers—though they survived, injured. Of the 184 lives lost that day, she reflects on how minutes could have changed everything. Yet, she returned to work the next day, working grueling 12-14 hour shifts, even sleeping in a storage closet with bubble wrap as a pillow, fueled by resolve not to let the attackers win. She credits service members, first responders, and TSA agents for their tireless efforts in preventing further devastation through dedication and planning.

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