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Retired Air Force Col. George 'Bud' Day, Medal of Honor recipient, was welcomed as the guest of honor during the Marine Corps Sunset Parade Aug. 3. 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. - Retired Air Force Col. George 'Bud' Day, Medal of Honor recipient, was welcomed as the guest of honor during the Marine Corps Sunset Parade Aug. 3. 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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