Return to Hanoi: 50 Years of Freedom

Retired Air Force Col. Robert Certain, a B-52 navigator and former prisoner of war, worked with MOAA to organize a trip back to Vietnam to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming and the return of more than 600 POWs from North Vietnam. Seven former POWs as well as family and friends joined Certain to see southern Vietnam and Cambodia and return to Hanoi to see what remains of the infamous Hanoi Hilton prison.

[@thomasfx3190]

I was 10 in 1976 and was very much aware of the war. My mother cried when the POWs came home in 1973, even though we didn’t know anyone who served in Vietnam except for my Dad’s cousin who had returned in 1970. I had two neighbors, one on one side, one on the other that were Navy officers, but one was actually CIA, (I asked him), and we had an FBI agent across the street. I learned a lot just sitting on their front porches. In any case I always felt very attached to the war and the pows that were left behind, especially in Laos.

[@angelajennings9268]

The inhumanity and cruelty is shocking but the acceptance and forgiveness is Totally Amazing! God Bless All Who Suffered. This is A Lesson That Should Be Remembered.

[@joanesp100]

I was in Vietnam in 2020, amazing people wonderful country and very tolerant.

[@crtupper]

Amazing video. I think how fortunate we were to get you all home. Welcome home gentlemen!

[@nestortorres5458]

God bless America, our former POWs, and the heroes whose names are on the wall.

[@Mary-wp7gd]

This is an incredible video that I wish were a full length documentary! Such bravery going the first time, such courage to go back.

[@patfinnegan467]

A very fine bunch of gentlemen heroes. Thank you for your service. I am so glad you made it through.

[@johnblouch3309]

thank you for this video. thank you to all veterans.

[@billbuschgen520]

The book (In the Presence of Mine Enemies) is a must read if any of this interests you. It will open your eyes. God Bless all these men.

[@jmp.t28b99]

Very moving for me . Thanks !

[@ernestbebernitz3929]

Awesome, moving video!

[@AaronOlafson]

Very powerful video documenting and confirming their full circle of catch and release......Freedom.

[@clifford4514]

Very interesting information Gentleman. Living 5 or 6 years through that o can't imagine. Glad you made it home and got to live your life's

[@rl64rl]

Some wonderful Americans! GBU, Warriors!!!

[@user-jt8xp3bg2x]

God Bless these veterans ❤

[@goat5136]

I mean, the NVA officer did have a point. The US never declared war

[@SandfordSmythe]

Who would we declare war on?

[@Daniel-ss1cy]

Its. A. Reminder. To. The. Commander. In. Chief. To. Take. Great. CARE. When. Commiting. Ones. Military. To. War

[@user-ih4rp7mp7e]

As a combat vet l corps no way l would see them hills again.go to show.what some pow went threw.

[@roshanrasika9774]

You guys had to send a Commando team to Hanoi Hilton and rescue these POW s. An immediate extraction

[@goat5136]

They did, and failded

[@BrockTownsend]

Correct

[@truckway18wheeler45]

Linebacker II operation in 1972 was kept secret until U.S. allowed to publish in 1999. But Vietnam published in 2021. Battle of 1972 in Vietnamese version Battle of Dien Bien Phu Tren Khong. I watched to the end. Can't believe 30 years old radar 3cm made in 1942 was connected to Sam2 made in 1950 and then knocked down B-52 in real films during battle. In fairy, should mentioned electronic radar box of F-4, B-52 was repaired and then used it as part guidelines Sam2 missiles. At that time 1972, Soviet with Sam3,4,5 and 6 but won't send to Vietnam. I saw in films few U.S. pilot disrespect ill discipline. Used signs language time to time. No go home because their fault. Many MIA forever can't find because ill discipline. Attack NVA rob AK-47 that's why grenade in their mouth.

[@americanlocation2011]

But wait, according to Coward Trump NONE of these men are heroes, remember? He says they're only heroes because they were captured. MAGA? Sickening.

[@edwarddraves7893]

More BS

[@4y6857]

@@edwarddraves7893You know how “BS” is spelled? “Cadet Bonespurs”. His challenge as a young man was to avoid VD, not VC.

[@Slb5988]

Relax

[@Tencargo]

I bet you never served a day in the military. But you do know how to hate.

[@4y6857]

@@Tencargo I don’t have to be a veteran to see Trump’s obvious hypocrisy and then make a comment about it. From my perspective as a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran, thanks to Agent Orange, what I feel for Donald Trump is not hatred. It’s loathing and disgust.

[@serchmex07]

Go to every village and cities in 🇻🇳 Vietnam and ask for forgiveness

[@eddie810]

You should go up to them and ask for an apology, Superman.

[@lydiamiddlekauff2604]

Why apologize? For trying to bring the people freedom? Stupid remark!

[@seeitasitis]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BrockTownsend]

FO

[@jamessandoval5843]

Trolls gotta troll.