
Gen Richard Myers
General Richard Myers was the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the September 11 attacks, assuming a critical leadership role amid the unfolding crisis. He was in Capitol Hill for Senate confirmation hearings when the attacks occurred, and he coordinated military responses during the emergency.
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Klimow was executive assistant to Gen Richard Myers, vice-chair of the joint chiefs of staff.
He was at his desk at the Pentagon on 9/11. As the chaos unfolded, he refused to leave | September 11 2001The Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-09-11








