An American Air Force officer was shot down over Iran. Wounded and alone, with the enemy closing in, he spent 50 hours trying to survive as he waited for a rescue. For the first time, he tells his story. This Sunday on 60 Minutes.
It was an honor to present the Kolligian Trophy to Capt. Cloninger for his extraordinary Airmanship.
While in the CENTCOM AOR, he faced an emergency in his F-22 while carrying a full combat load. Under pressure, he remained disciplined, trusted his training and made great
