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Staff Sgt. Roland McGinnis gives Retired Air Force Col. George 'Bud' Day, Medal of Honor recipient, and his wife Doris a tour of the commandant of the Marine Corps' home during their visit at Marine Barracks 8th and I Aug. 3. The commandant's house is the oldest original standing building in Washington. 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.
090803-M-1318S-029.jpg Photo By: Cpl. Scott Schmidt

Aug 5, 2009
Staff Sgt. Roland McGinnis gives Retired Air Force Col. George 'Bud' Day, Medal of Honor recipient, and his wife Doris a tour of the commandant of the Marine Corps' home during their visit at Marine Barracks 8th and I Aug. 3. The commandant's house is the oldest original standing building in Washington. 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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