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Mike Schlappi, a motivational speaker and four-time Olympic athlete, gives a copy of his book “Shot Happens” to Cody Bowler of Enterprise High School during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Freedom Academy at Camp Williams, Utah, July 12, 2026. The book highlights the challenges and hardships he faced after being shot in the chest by his friend and how he overcame those struggles to become an Olympic gold medalist. 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. 1st Class Nathan Baker)
| Date Taken: | 07.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.29.2026 11:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9816216 |
| VIRIN: | 260711-A-MB608-1355 |
| Resolution: | 3360x2240 |
| Size: | 738.75 KB |
| Location: | CAMP WILLIAMS, UTAH, US |
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