very patriotic, and we couldn't imagine what was going on back at home and we felt very proud. the mission meant something tonight. it was more the underlying purpose of it all. and it was emotional. >> nbc's dana lewis is in northern afghanistan to tell us more about the attacks. >> there was a lot of damage there overnight. we understand from some reports that the ammunition dump was hit there. there was a large fire. >> and on the streets around ground zero in new york and across the country, concern about possible retaliation from the terrorists. >> we will not waiver, we will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail. peace and freedom will prevail. >> 12 weeks ago -- 12 years ago this week and now we have john kerry in afghanistan talking about the final withdrawal of troops from there. that's going to wrap up this hour of "jansing & co." i'm chris jansing. thomas roberts is up next. >> hi, chris, it really takes you back. thanks so much.