A distinguished graduate of the Air Force ROTC program there, he was commissioned a second lieutenant and became a navigator-bombardier, flying B-52 aircraft. At the end of his second tour of duty in Southeast Asia, he was shot down over Hanoi, North Vietnam in December 1972, and held captive until the end of March 1973. As a result of his active military service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, five Air Medals, the Prisoner of War Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Wow...that's nice to know!
Thanks for posting that...I've been trying to see what medals he is wearing....very impressive.