First Command Financial Services: Lessons Learned - Vietnam POW to share experiences with local residents

A retired Air Force officer who spent six years in Vietnam's infamous "Hanoi Hilton" prison camp will talk about this life-changing experience -- and the lessons it taught him about himself -- on Friday, April 10 at DSCC (Defense Supply Center Columbus), hosted by First Command Financial Services.


"None know better than the combat veterans that the cost of freedom is high, but the blessings of liberty are priceless," says Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, an F-4 pilot who was shot down over North Vietnam.


Barry Bridger's thought-provoking presentation will focus on how he and his fellow POWs worked together to survive their years of incarceration. In this story of survival, bravery, teamwork and patriotism, Barry will share how the POW experience has helped him assess what is truly important in his life.


Friday, April 10, 2009
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Defense Supply Center Columbus
Building 20 Auditorium
3990 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43218


Non-military personnel who wish to attend should forward Name and Organization/Business to cekonecny@firstcommand.com so that a visitor notification for each may be sent to security to expedite admission to the base. A picture ID will be required for entry.