Mission SA: San Antonio prisoner of war given proper final flight (Hector Acosta)

High above the clouds, Hector Acosta is getting a unique view that most of us don’t get to experience.

“It’s a shame,” Acosta said. “If more Americans could experience this, it would be awesome.

Although it’s unique, it’s not the first time Acosta has been inside an Air Force jet above the clouds.

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