Lt. Col. Karl Garlock retired from Kingsley Field in
Lt. Col. Karl Garlock retired from Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, in 1969 after a distinguished flying career in which he survived captivity by the Germans after being shot down during combat. He was ... More
Black Hawk flies over Ben's Brigade
A UH-60 Black Hawk flies over the 64-member “Ben’s Brigade” as they accompany retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March, March ... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, accompanied by green-to-gold New Mexico State Universi... More
More than 8,400 participants salute as the National
More than 8,400 participants salute as the National Anthem is played before the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)
These F-15s execute the Missing Man Formation where
These F-15s execute the Missing Man Formation where one aircraft departs the formation in a steep climb at the moment they pass over the memorial service for a fallen pilot. The 173rd Fighter Wing performed thi... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (in white shirt),
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (in white shirt), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks through a field of blooming California poppies with members of “Ben’s Brigade” - his loyal supprt team made u... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a revered Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, holds his Filipino World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal after a ceremony at Whit... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. aided by his support team, Ben’s Brigade, March 19, 2017... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between nearly 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Ra... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks under a blazing New Mexico sun aided by members of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade - a group of 64 family, friends, form... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, crosses the 8.5-mile finish line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (in white shirt),
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (in white shirt), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks through a field of blooming California poppies with members of “Ben’s Brigade” - his loyal supprt team made u... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, crosses the 8.5-mile finish line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks to members of “Ben’s Brigade” - a group of friends, family, former Clemson University students of his, and relatives of his fello... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile R... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, leads a group of family, friends, former Clemson University students of his, and relatives of his fellow WWII prisoners of war known... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, crosses the 8.5-mile finish line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks through a field of blooming California poppies during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., Marc... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, commander
U.S. Air Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command and a Clemson University alumnus, greets 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University a... More
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Cole, a medic from Austin, Texas,
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Cole, a medic from Austin, Texas, checks the vitals of retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, at the eight-mile mark of the Bataan Memorial Death Ma... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, takes a water break as he walked nearly 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at Whit... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, crosses the New Mexico desert aided by members of Ben’s Brigade, his loyal support team - made up of former Clemson University stude... More
Ben's Brigade gathers for a group shot at the 8-mile
Ben's Brigade gathers for a group shot at the 8-mile marker of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 25, 2018. 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a revered ... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, shares a laugh with Master Sgt. Mike Lavigne, a volunteer at water station one of the Bataan Memorial Death March, at White Sands Mi... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, meets former Staff Sgt. Benjamin Breckheimer, who was a cavalry scout with 5th Brigade, 2n... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, shares a laugh with supporters during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reser... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., accompanied b... More
A U.S. Army Soldier snaps a quick photo of retired
A U.S. Army Soldier snaps a quick photo of retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, ... More
Ben's Brigade accompanies 100-year-old Bataan Death
Ben's Brigade accompanies 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, as he walks between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (in white hat),
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (in white hat), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks with members of Ben’s Brigade, his loyal support team, under a blazing New Mexico sun during the Bataan Memoria... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon (in white hat), a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White ... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, has no fun at all with members of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White San... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon (in white hat), a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, shows off his Clemson class ring with fellow alums during the Bataan Memori... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, begins his walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March with 64 members of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, at White Sands Missile ... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile R... More
“Forward, march!” Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon,
“Forward, march!” Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, begins his walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March with the order his Japanese captors gave him to keep him walking during the real Bataan Death March, ... More
Donna Burdette, assistant of 100-year-old Bataan Death
Donna Burdette, assistant of 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, checks on how he's feeling at mile 4 of the Bataan Memorial D... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (center), a
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (center), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, jokes with some of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, before the start of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March a... More
A participant in the 2018 Bataan Memorial Death March
A participant in the 2018 Bataan Memorial Death March greets 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, at the beginning of the race ... More
Donna Burdette escorts retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon,
Donna Burdette escorts retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, to the starting line of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March... More
Jorg Lian, a Norwegian Army officer who recieved the
Jorg Lian, a Norwegian Army officer who recieved the War Cross with Swords, Norway’s highest award for bravery in combat, on May 8, 2011 “to have demonstrated particularly outstanding bravery and leadership dur... More
More than 7,200 partipants including seven Bataan Death
More than 7,200 partipants including seven Bataan Death March survivors watch as a member of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command “Black Daggers” Parachute Team drops onto the parade field during the openin... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, is shaded by an American flag as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sand... More
More than 7,200 partipants including seven Bataan Death
More than 7,200 partipants including seven Bataan Death March survivors watch as a member of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command “Black Daggers” Parachute Team drops onto the parade field during the openin... More
Participants salute as the National Anthem is played
Participants salute as the National Anthem is played before the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)
More than 7,200 participants in the 28th annual Bataan
More than 7,200 participants in the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March salute as the National Anthem plays during opening ceremonies at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve p... More
Former Navy Special Operations Master Chief Harold
Former Navy Special Operations Master Chief Harold Bologna (left) embraces retired U.S. Army Col. and Bataan Death March Survivor Ben Skardon, 100, at the beginning of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White S... More
More than 7,200 participants in the 28th annual Bataan
More than 7,200 participants in the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March salute as the National Anthem plays during opening ceremonies at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve p... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a revered Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, holds his Filipino World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal after a ceremony at Whit... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, and his assitant, Donna Burdette, take photos with fans before opening ceremonies of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile R... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, gets a kiss from Ulli Dunn, a volunteer for the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, before Skardon gave a speech t... More
Wounded warrior amputees take a group photo before
Wounded warrior amputees take a group photo before participating in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets admirers after his talk the day before the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March ... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., for the 11th ... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks to a standing-room only crowd the night before the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 18... More
The dusty shoes of 100-year-old Bataan Death March
The dusty shoes of 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, who walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March a... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, prepares to cross the eight-and-a-half mile finish line fo the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2... More
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon,
100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., accompanied b... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, crosses the eight-and-a-half mile finish line of the 28th annualBataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, ... More