Joe Kornhoff

Joseph (Joe) Kornhoff serves as the Executive Director of the Pentagon Memorial Foundation (PMF)

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Special Thanks to @SenSchumer for his steadfast support of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. It was an honor to talk about our issues.

#NYC #Shanksville

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It was an honor to be at the Capitol Viewing of “9/11 Reclaiming Ground Zero."

A special thank you to @hakeemjeffries and @nicklalota for their hospitality and their commitment to supporting us at @Sept11PMFund and @Sept11Memorial and @ShanksvillePA

@SpanbergerForVA - @hakeemjeffries said you’re missed

It was also a special honor to see @SenSchumer and @TeamPelosi. Their dedication to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is deeply appreciated.

It was a privilege to be part of this special event!

#NYC #shanksville #ReflectHonorEducate #25thRemembrance

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Go give the full episode a listen: https://t.co/wYCooyI47b

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Grateful to join @WreathsAcross on Past Stories, Current Lessons to talk about the work we're doing to honor the 184 victims of the Pentagon on 9/11.

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What an incredible visit to the @TheJusticeDept museum at the @RobertKennedyJr Building. So excited for their opening this summer commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and honoring the memories enshrined at @Pentagon911Fund and @Flight93Friends

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As we remember D-Day and the leadership of Gen. Dwight D Eisenhower I would be remiss if I didn’t share some pictures of this amazing leader.

As a founding member of Army Navy Country Club, we are proud to display his golf clubs which were frequently used during his time as President.

Perhaps more important is the second picture with the marked up version of the letter he sent to all Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force as they set forth on their “Great and Noble Undertaking.”

Next to that is a hand written note that General Eisenhower wrote taking responsibility should the invasion of Normandy have failed.

It says -

“Our landing have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place is based upon the best information available. The troops, the air, and the navy did all they could do to bravery and devotion to duty could to. If any blame or fault is attached to the attempt it is mine alone.”

Here is a great link to learn more about the incredible events of that day and the remarkable leadership he displayed as Supreme Commander Allied
Expeditionary Forces:
https://t.co/CUJAyJqNcA
https://t.co/9I7s8sPh6H

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Check out the trailer: https://t.co/1pPjLXtboF

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So honored to be partnering with the @The911Legacy and our joint mission to educate future generations on the events of 9/11. I cannot wait for the release of The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11, from tragedy of triumph by @MichaelGier and @ChrisMeek_USA and narrated by @GarySinise

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Thank you, @ArlingtonVALib, for all you do to help educate the public about the September 11th attack on the Pentagon.

I’m looking forward to the joint fireside chat with @Sept11PMFund on June 11 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Shirlington Public Library.

[The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial @Sept11PMFund]

During National Police Week, we honor the courage and sacrifice of the law enforcement officers who serve our communities every day.

In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon, local law enforcement officers and first responders rushed into danger during a time of tremendous uncertainty and fear. Their courage and service helped inspire a grieving nation to stand back up on its feet.

Watch the full documentary, produced by the @ArlingtonVALib , at the link below.

https://t.co/rLLzdxVr54

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Still waiting for the day my professional development includes lightsaber training. May the 4th be with you!

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@Sept11PMFund @RepDonBacon Thank you @RepDonBacon & team for stopping by. It was a pleasure to talk to you about our work here at the @Sept11PMFund.

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I was honored to be included in the 2026 class of Northern Virginia’s 40 Under 40 honorees last night. While this is a meaningful personal milestone, it is also a reminder of the responsibility I carry as Executive Director of the Pentagon Memorial Fund.
Our mission is about fulfilling a promise to the families of the 184 lives lost at the Pentagon. As we look toward our symbolic groundbreaking this September, I am more committed than ever to ensuring we have a permanent place to tell the story of resilience and service for future generations. Thank you to the Northern Virginia community for supporting our goal for 2029.

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Before Tom Cruise, there was Chic Burlingame.

Captain Charles “Chic” Burlingame III was an honor graduate AND instructor at the real TOPGUN, the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School at NAS Miramar.

He flew F-4 Phantoms. He served in the Gulf War. He built a 22-year career as a commercial airline captain.

On September 11, 2001, the day before his 52nd birthday, his flight was hijacked and flown into the Pentagon.

His bench stands at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.

The real Maverick never came home.

@NASFallon @USNavy

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Honoring the legacy of Captain Charles "Chic" Burlingame III, a @USNavy Top Gun graduate and pilot of American Airlines Flight 77. We will never forget his service and sacrifice.

Go to https://t.co/JATLl7Astt to learn more.

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The Hall of Fame isn’t just stats.

Sometimes it’s one swing. One night. A broken city that needed one reason to breathe again.

@mikepiazza31 gave New York that moment on September 21, 2001.

We don’t forget it.

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Ten Days ago, the 2026 @MLB season kicked off.

Today, we remember what happened ten days after September 11th, 2001, when the @Mets stepped back onto the field.

Americans were still grieving but still standing. When @mikepiazza31's bat connected that night at Shea Stadium, an entire nation exhaled for the first time.

This swing gave the Mets a 3-2 lead and provided a grieving nation with a much-needed sense of hope and unity.

Thank you, @MLB, for recording and sharing historic moments like this so future generations can witness how sports can bring us all together.

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More than 58,000 names are on The Wall.

184 names are on the benches of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.

Some answered the call in Vietnam. Some answered it again and were still showing up at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

We don’t separate the generations of sacrifice. We remember them together.

@VVANational @VVMForg @AmericanLegion @VFWHQ

[The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial @Sept11PMFund]

Honoring Master Sergeant Max J. Beilke, the last American combat soldier to leave Saigon in 1973.
After 15 years of dedicated advocacy for veterans and their families, he tragically lost his life at the Pentagon on September 11th. We join the @DeptofWar in remembering his incredible legacy of service.

Learn more at https://t.co/OwDfIJyz2i

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SPC Craig Amundson wasn’t just a soldier; he was a creator.

Film Studies graduate. Small business owner. Graphic designer for the Army’s top personnel command at the Pentagon.

Craig brought his creative talent into uniform. He built SockoDesign and then built something even bigger: a career that blended artistic skill with military purpose.

He was 28 years old when he was killed at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

His bench stands at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.

We remember him and every veteran who carried their entrepreneurial spirit into service.

@USChamber @VetsInTech @SBAgov

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Honoring the life and creative spirit of Specialist Craig Amundson, a soldier, husband, and father who served at the Pentagon. We remember his legacy today and every day.

Learn more about his story at https://t.co/JATLl7Astt

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These photos capture the Medal of Honor Library at the @ArmyNavyCC, a truly meaningful tribute to the extraordinary members of the club who have received our nation’s highest military honor.

I’m especially proud of the role the Army Navy Country Club Foundation played in bringing this space to life. As a former Foundation board member, I had the privilege of seeing firsthand the care and commitment that went into ensuring these stories of courage, sacrifice, and service are preserved and honored.

It stands as a lasting reminder of the character and legacy of those who have gone above and beyond in service to our country.

[The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial @Sept11PMFund]

National Medal of Honor Day is a reminder of what service and sacrifice truly mean.

At the Pentagon Memorial, that responsibility drives our mission: to remember the 184 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to educate future generations so their legacy endures.

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Grateful for the incredible people at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and everything they do for Gold Star families.

Being with them at the gala last week meant so much; however, it’s the small, thoughtful moments that stay with you. This cookie was such a simple gesture, but it says everything about who they are.

TAPS shows up with compassion, with care, and with a deep commitment to honoring every family they serve.

Thank you for all that you do!

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We are grateful to the @TAPSorg for their unwavering commitment to supporting Gold Star families.

Last week’s gala was a powerful reminder of the strength and community that surrounds those who have lost loved ones in service to our country, including the families of those we honor at the Pentagon Memorial.

Through their compassion and dedication, TAPS ensures these families are never alone.

We are proud to stand with them in remembrance.
We will never forget.

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Thank you Senator @BillDeSteph for this meaningful gift.

A flag that flew above the Virginia State Capitol,a powerful tribute to those we lost at the Pentagon on September 11.

Grateful for your continued support and commitment to honoring their memory.

[The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial @Sept11PMFund]

We are grateful to @BillDeSteph for generously donating a flag that flew above the Virginia State Capitol to the Pentagon Memorial Foundation.

Senator DeSteph has been a strong ally in our mission to honor and remember the lives lost at the Pentagon on September 11.

This meaningful gesture serves as a powerful symbol of remembrance and respect for those we will never forget.

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Appreciate you, @MaxJMarcilla, for making this interview possible. You and Tim run a tight ship, looking forward to working together again, hopefully at the Visitor Education Center. #letTimcook.

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A special thank you to @MaxJMarcilla from the @DCNewsNow / @TheHill reporting team for covering progress on the Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center.