Posted on Jun 6, 2016

Former Air Force colonel held hostage in Iran dies in Arizona | Fox News

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Thomas E. Schaefer, a retired Air Force colonel who was the ranking military officer among the 52 Americans held hostage in Iran for 444 days before being released in 1981, has died in Arizona. He was 85.

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TSgt Joe C.

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RIP Col, my condolences.

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He's lucky to have lived a full life. I'll bet he had some stories to tell.

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

Posted >1 y ago

Sorry to Hear of the Passing of such a Brave and Wonderful Air Force Officer.

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TSgt Jennifer Disch

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Prayers for the family.

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Former Air Force colonel held hostage in Iran dies in Arizona | Fox News

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