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BYShannon Corbeil

Jul 14, 2022


Why it was so important to make ‘The Last Full Measure’

In 1999, writer/director Todd Robinson was at Kirtland Air Force Base to attend a PJ graduation ceremony. In attendance was William F. Pitsenbarger, the father of Airman 1st Class William H. Pitsenbarger, a PJ who was killed in action on April 11, 1…

Vietnam War photo

BYShannon Corbeil

Jul 14, 2022

BYShannon Corbeil

May 22, 2020


How a Vietnam War PJ joined the crew of ‘The Last Full Measure’

When Airman 1st Class William H. Pitsenbarger posthumously received a Medal of Honor for his valor and sacrifice during the Vietnam War, retired Air Force Pararescueman SMSgt John Pighini was at the ceremony. In March 1966, Pitsenbarger was ki…

Vietnam War photo

BYShannon Corbeil

May 22, 2020

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