Courage and Resilience in Captivity

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The chapter explores the impact of courage and resilience demonstrated by a fellow prisoner of war on the speaker, leading to personal growth and development. It delves into the harrowing experiences of interrogation, torture, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset for survival and resisting the enemy. The chapter also highlights the characteristics of fighter pilots and the inspirational stories of resilience and leadership among POWs.

Leon F. "Lee" Ellis (born October 9, 1943) is a retired United States Air Force colonel, award-winning author, speaker, and consultant.^[1] Ellis gained notoriety when, as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War, he was shot down, captured, and spent 5+1⁄2 years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi and surrounding areas with former presidential candidate and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and others.^[2] His capture occurred on November 7, 1967, and he was released on March 14, 1973.^[3] He was one of the youngest, junior members in the camps.^[2] Ellis is an international speaker and consultant on the subjects of leadership and human performance.