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Vietnam POWs from Okaloosa County to be honored at reception on March 9th

The Air Force Armament Museum Foundation is hosting a reception to honor Okaloosa County’s Vietnam POWs on Thursday, March 9th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Air Force Armament Museum located at 100 Museum Drive. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.  The reception will include hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, as well as a […]

When the aircraft left the ground, the Prisoners of War knew they really were free and on their way to the U.S. Air Force Base Hospital at Clark Air Base. (Courtesy photo Air Force Medical Service)

The Air Force Armament Museum Foundation is hosting a reception to honor Okaloosa County’s Vietnam POWs on Thursday, March 9th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Air Force Armament Museum located at 100 Museum Drive. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. 

  • The event aims to honor all former Vietnam POWs from Okaloosa County who served in the United States Air Force. 

The reception will include hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, as well as a short program. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Air Force Armament Museum Foundation. 

POWs being honored that night include:

  • Brig. Gen George “Bud” Day, USAF, Ret (Feb 24 1925-July 27, 2013) 
  • Col Richard A. Dutton, USAF, Ret (April 24, 1930-Dec 12, 1999) 
  • Col Keith Hall, USAF, Ret 
  • Col Howard Hill, USAF, Ret 
  • Col Ed Hubbard, USAF, Ret 
  • Col Ron Webb, USAF, Ret 
  • Lt Col Dave Gray, USAF, Ret

The event is expected to be well-attended, and it’s an opportunity for the community to learn more about the contribution of these individuals and the sacrifices they made while serving the country. 

Sponsors of the event include the Air Force Armament Museum Foundation, the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Forever Warriors, and the Magnolia Grill.

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