The Air Force Armament Museum Foundation held a reception to honor Okaloosa County’s Vietnam POWs in March at the Air Force Armament Museum 100 Museum Drive.
The event honored all former Vietnam POWs from Okaloosa County who served in the United States Air Force.
All proceeds from the auction benefitted the Air Force Armament Museum Foundation.
POWs honored that night included:
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 was an opportunity for the community to learn more about the contribution of these individuals and the sacrifices they made while serving our 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.
