Delegates gather around U. S. Air Force (retired) Maj. Lynn R. Beens following a presentation in which he spoke on his experience as a P.O.W during the Vietnam War as part of Freedom Academy 2026, July 12, 2026, at Camp Williams, Utah. Freedom Academy has been an annual event sponsored by the Honorary Colonels Corps since 1961. High school students, also known as delegates, from across Utah come to Camp Williams for an immersive week focused on the responsibilities, sacrifices, and civic institutions that help preserve the American way of life. Delegates visit the State Capitol, local media organizations, the Utah State Correctional Facility, and the federal courthouse, among other locations, to get an in-depth look at how these institutions work. Delegates also hear firsthand accounts from veterans, refugees, and motivational speakers who share experiences that highlight the value of the freedoms Americans enjoy. (Utah National Guard photo by Sgt. Dustin B. Smith)
| Date Taken: | 07.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.15.2026 19:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9808998 |
| VIRIN: | 260712-A-VV700-8891 |
| Resolution: | 2000x1139 |
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| Location: | UTAH, US |
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