Posted on 04/15/2009 7:40:19 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) The US Airways pilot who safely landed his plane in New York's Hudson River received an airmanship award Wednesday from the Air Force Academy, where he graduated in 1973.
Capt. Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III received the Col. James Jabara Award for Airmanship and reviewed a parade of all 4,000 cadets at the elite school.
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Very cool !
Glad the man was recognized by his peers in such a manner.......
Is he back to work yet ?
Dunno Al.....sorry . Haven’t followed his situation.
I want this man on my team. I am glad to be on his!
Outstanding!
Very cool! I know he says that he was just doing his job, but he definitely deserves recognition for doing it so well. A true American hero.
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