Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, one of only two Notre Dame football players to ever be carried from the field, toured Malmstrom Air Force Base and spoke with the Airmen of the “First Aces” Aug. 28 and 29.
The real-life Rudy first met with missileers and Airmen from the 341st Operations Group during a pre-departure briefing Aug. 28 in Building 500 after an introduction by Col. Mohammed A. “Mo” Khan, 341st OG commander.
The colonel first met Mr. Ruettiger when he was a major stationed at Patrick Air Force Base and was coaching his son’s football team in what he called a “perfect” season, zero wins.
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