9-11 Pentagon Survivor Speaks at Freedom Festival

Pentagon Survivor Ryan Yantis was in the Pentagon assigned to the Army Staff during the 9-11 Attack and was decorated for valor. He facilitated hundreds of interviews with Army survivors, family members and leaders leading up to the first anniversary. His efforts contributed to the Army winning the Silver Anvil, the Public Relations Society of America’s premier award for communications excellence. He retired from the U.S. Army in May 2006 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.