APG command sergeant major recounts post‑9/11 response, honors first responders
Sep 23, 2026
Command Sergeant Major Jay High of Aberdeen Proving Ground described APG's immediate response to the Pentagon recovery, honored local military and civilian contributions, and linked the event to ongoing service commitments.
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Command Sergeant Major Jay High, representing Aberdeen Proving Ground, described his unit's response after the Sept. 11 attacks and highlighted APG's logistical and technical support to recovery operations at the Pentagon. He told attendees that colleagues from APG deployed protective equipment and specialized technology to aid search and rescue.
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