Home : News : News
JBSA News
Results:
Tag: Freedom Flyers

Missing Man formation honors Freedom Flyer organizer
December 31, 2018
A photo from 2015 shows retired Air Force Lt. Col. Charles Huff during a Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Huff died Dec. 5, 2018. The 560th Flying Training Squadron flew a missing man formation with three T-38C Talons over his interment ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In 1973, Huff was an original organizer for training Vietnam war Air Force pilots after they were released as POWs.
POWs/MIAs honored during 45th Annual Freedom Flyers Reunion
March 26, 2018
The U.S. Air Force Band of the West plays during a wreath-laying ceremony March 23, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX. The ceremony is held annually and is followed by a prisoner of war symposium that allows former POWs to share their experiences in Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
Chargin' Cheetahs to host 43rd annual Freedom Flyer Reunion March 4
February 10, 2016
Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks during the wreath laying ceremony March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event is held in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion which honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. To honor their return, their initial training included a “freedom flight.” The last group of POWs was released from captivity in North Vietnam March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Harold China/released)