U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Schmidt/Released 090803-M-1318S-037.jpg
Aug 5, 2009
Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon fire three shots during the playing of Taps in honor of the fallen service members from America's wars at the Marine Corps War Memorial Aug. 3. The night's guest of honor was Medal of Honor recipient retired Air Force Col. George 'Bud' Day. Day has served in three different military services, including the Marine Corps, during three different wars and is America's most decorated living military officer. During his time as an Air Force pilot in Vietnam, Day was captured by North Vietnam forces. During his captivity he escaped, becoming the only prisoner of war to do so, but after two weeks of evasion, he was recaptured by Viet Cong forces. He was finally released in 1973.
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