Vietnam War veteran shares experiences with DMACC students
A Vietnam War veteran is in Central Iowa sharing his experiences this week, including his time as a prisoner of war.
Air Force Lt. Col. Tony Marshall was once one of only seven African Americans in the Air Force Academy program.
In 1972, Marshall survived after jumping out of a burning plane. He was then captured by the Viet Cong and sent to the infamous Hanoi Hilton and the Zoo prison camps.
Marshall spoke to students at DMACC on Monday about what he learned during those years.
"A lot of people say, 'I don't know how I would react in a situation.' You don't know when the situation presents itself — you rise to the occasion... Always keep a sense of humor — you can't make up lost time," Marshall said.
Marshall's talk today is part of DMACC's War and Human Experience Speaker Series.
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