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Profiles in Aviation: John S McCain III Went Into the Family Business
John S. McCain retired from Naval service as a Captain in 1981. His numerous military decorations and awards include the Silver Star, two Legions of Merits, Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Star Medals, two Purple Hearts, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and Prisoner of War Medal. His political career lasted from 1981 until his death on August 25th 2018. (www.avgeekery.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Interesting comments about McCain. I knew his roommate in the Hilton, Bud Day. Bud earned the MOH, and was one of Maerica’s most storied and decorated warriors. Bud and another POW were the two men who saved McCain’s life fed when he was thrown into their cell to die after McCain was tortured after refusing to leave early. Bud was also a “maverick”, whose legal career included becoming a thorn in the side of DOD to get lifetime medical care for pre-Korean war retirees when DOD reneged on its promise to provide that care. Bud was not a hanger-on, nor a sycophant. But he admired and respected McCain, as did his bride Doris “Viking”Day. Bud never, ever mentioned anything about “singing”, or betraying the POW cause by McCain. He said that McCain broke under torture, but he said he (Bud) also broke under torture. He said tha every man breaks...all you can do is delay it, and mislead them, or knock yourself out, or try to commit suicide to prevent it. But he never mentioned McCain as a “Songbird”.nor did any of the other POWs I knew during my USAFA cadet or military career days (some of those men, not Bud, were 8natructors of mine at USAFA after Operation Homecoming). So...who should I believe? I’ll take Bud. And unless you were there, perhaps you should cease slandering a dead man. It doesn’t matter anymore. And I believe that yu’re wrong, based upon a first hand source.
They got his birthdate wrong. McCain was born in 1936, not 1926.
Only one of many errors!!
How can one vote down this source. The article is riddled with errors.
BTW, IF you have not A) served, &B) served during armed conflict, &C) served in a combat zone during armed conflict, &D) served in contact with armed hostile forces during armed conflict, &E) Engaged in action directly responsive to hostile activity that resulted in the capture or attempt to capture friendly personnel, or F) actually been captured yourself under these circumstances, then you need to understand that casting "shade" on any POW reflects far, far worse on you than the subject of your disrespect.
BTW, IF you have not A) served, &B) served during armed conflict, &C) served in a combat zone during armed conflict, &D) served in contact with armed hostile forces during armed conflict, &E) Engaged in action directly responsive to hostile activity that resulted in the capture or attempt to capture friendly personnel, or F) actually been captured yourself under these circumstances, then you need to understand that casting "shade" on any POW reflects far, far worse on you than the subject of your disrespect.
I had some quality time with the Senator on several flights from PHX to DCA. We had polite discussions about the military, income taxes, citizenship, TSA, health care, and diversity. He was knowledgeable, willing to exchange ideas, and had a true interest in doing the right thing for Arizona and the nation. He was very polite to everyone, and listened to everyone who spoke to him as if they were the most important person he heard that day.
A great man has been stilled. RIP Sen. McCain
A great man has been stilled. RIP Sen. McCain
Politicians have been known to do that!!!
His biggest accomplishment was harming America by voting to keep Osama, oops, Obamacare because of his Hatred (justified) of Trump.
Would not want Ither as a Son, or Father!
Dr. Jim. Korea and Nam Vet.
His biggest accomplishment was harming America by voting to keep Osama, oops, Obamacare because of his Hatred (justified) of Trump.
Would not want Ither as a Son, or Father!
Dr. Jim. Korea and Nam Vet.