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©Stars and StripesClark Air Base, Philippines, March, 1973: Staff Sgt. William A. Baird is assisted as he arrives at Clark Air Base following his release from a North Vietnamese prison. Baird spent 1,764 days in captivity, and was awarded the Silver Star after his return.

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