The Day the Sky Changed | Indianapolis News

On September 11, 2001, pilots at Terre Haute Regional Airport, including Colonel Chris Colbert and his F-16 squadron, were thrust into history as they scrambled to intercept potential threats after the Twin Towers fell. Partnering with an American Airlines pilot, they flew combat-ready jets toward Chicago—America’s next tallest building—to guard against further attacks. When they intercepted Air Force One en route to Washington, D.C., they weren’t just protecting a president—they were defending a nation’s soul. Colbert later reflected on how that day shattered America’s illusion of invincibility, and though he went on to fly combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, he now urges us to honor the victims and remember the unity forged in tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46b6b618d5487b11