Return to Nam documentary

52 Vietnam veterans take an emotional journey back to Vietnam on an historic Old Glory Honor Flight.

[@edwardgarcia9983]

My Name is SFC Edward Garcia (Ret). I serviced in Vietnam in 1966-67 along with my brother CWA George Garcia (ret). I also have a third brother that served in Vietnam, MSgt Johnny R Garcia (Ret). Between the three of us, we served a total of 6-1/2 years. I live in Thailand now. I have yet to return to Vietnam which I been wanting to do for a few years. God willing it will happen within a year. Personally, I served in Qui Nhon, Siagon, Cham Ranh Bay, and Phu ta valley just south of Qui Nhon. I was able to take an in-country RR and to flight on a C-130 to Pleiku and spend 2-1/2 days with my brother George.

[@mryantong]

I was born and raised in Hue City. My parents were always telling me about the war they lived through, especially about the battle in Hue 1968. I don't care who was right or wrong. I just appreciate that the war was ended and the country was reunited. I appreciate the North fighting til the end for reunification. I appreciate those American soldiers who fought and defended my city, who helped my parents' families fleeing away from battles. Both sides used to fight each other to death. If you hold a gun and don't shoot, you'd be shot and killed. That was the reality, the moment between life and death for soldiers either side. But now you see, there is no more hatred between Vietnamese and Americans. The relation between 2 countries is better than ever before. Vietnamese people have overcame the suffering of war. But I didn't really know that on the other side, many of Vietnam veterans are still haunted and having scars in their hearts. I just want these soldiers to know that a lot of people like me and my families are really thankful for your service. Thank you.

[@longdangphi7765]

bạn đã dũng cảm nói lên sự chính nghĩa của một dân tộc, chiến đấu cho sự thống nhất của một đất nước. người VN cũng không thù hận những kẻ thù của minh, họ chỉ mong hòa bình và làm bạn với tất cả các nước trên thế giới.

[@michaeldineenSG2018]

That was an amazing response. I have become friends with some former NVA soldiers and people at Vietnam Television and a writer at the NhanDan paper. They wrote an article about me in the NhanDan in April 2023. The Vietnamese people I have met via Facebook have been absolutely fantastic and I am really happy I met them. They have really put the war behind them and are eager to meet Americans. I really enjoyed seeing your post cause it's great to see.

[@tobyweir3221]

Hard to watch through tears! From a Dog Handler who served in Vietnam in 1967-68. Thanks.

[@truongluonghoang5803]

I see many tears on your faces. Peace between our two countries is forever.

[@randychester2754]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

Peace and prosperity to you and your people.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

This is the best Vietnam veteran returning to Vietnam documentry I have watched. I am 70 years old, I retired to Delaware by way of Maryland in 2012. I love this documentary, thank you for posting it. I am proud to have served in Vietnam with the 12th SP squadron from 1969-70 from DaNang to Camn Rahn Air Base. Awesome story, welcome home brothers ! I came home on 30 August 1970, no welcome home for me either except from my parents. I just took my uniform off, then bought some new clothes, grew my hair out just to blend in. I really only associated with other Nam veterans while getting my degree with the GI Bill and working full time all at the same time. I did wear my field jacket, as this was my link to other Vietnam veterans who were also wearing their field jackets during the colder months of the year.

[@vaneepham5847]

Arch A. Thank you for ur service My dad and uncles all fought for the south Vietnamese and we appreciate what you and all the Brave US veterans have sacrifices and done for our country . I wish u and all your “brothers “ well and good health god bless

[@tyates4398]

Arch, i felt the exact same way after i came home from Afghanistan, it's a shame so many generations of young American's have to share this experience.

[@wouterstavleu4158]

thank you for your service. you should have gotten a welkom home. you didn't deserve this hate. you deserve respect and you got mine.

[@45cab]

Beyond words respect to all of you Gbu all

[@tkso.philly3879]

There's a nice memorial dedicated to Delaware Vietnam veterans located off Baynard Boulevard in the park in Wilmington.Btw.Is that Little Anthony in that photo with you?😊

[@linhnocent]

As a young child of 5yrs old when we came to the U. S.A.. I thank you for your service, your sacrifices and your heart. We fled Saigon in April of 75. I can still hear the working sound of the helicopters. I have not been back to my birth country in all these years.

[@jackel477]

I have lived in Vietnam for the last 4years and just married a Hanoi local who has changed my life for the better. This country holds no animosity towards the US. Feel free to return anytime you feel you can, I'm sure your relatives still here would love to see their long lost family

[@tjbbmr]

Beyond moving. I went in the Air Force in 1976. Served with many Vietnam veterans. Their pain was beyond sad. I just visited Vietnam myself in early January 2020. This was one of the best Vietnam Vet stories I’ve seen. It was so awesome to see the welcome home. I cried like a baby.

[@Nancy-kw7ft]

Thank you for your service!

[@smashyboi6887]

Despite what people might say, thank you for everything!

[@barlinggimong2980]

Where is black American during VN war.?

[@buckappel6835]

Returned to Vietnam Nam 4 years ago. The most emotional part of the trip for me was looking down Le Loi Street in Hue. All I could picture were Marines being shot to pieces on that street during the TET offensive in 68. It hit me lime a lightning bolt.

[@chrisbearden629]

Thank you sir for your service

[@amydang5093]

@@chrisbearden629 Yeah....RED North VietCong so eager to eat alive The Whole South VN between 1968 & 1972 RED Summer year........!!!!

[@sta9706]

Hope you're well.

[@johnlaycock583]

Glad you are back Buck! You deserve to feel better! John 25th ID Cu Chi RVN

[@buckappel6835]

@@johnlaycock583 Thanks Brother. Welcome home!

[@willie707]

58,000 American soldiers died. Roughly 3 millions Vietnamese on both sides North and South Vietnam lost their lives during the 15 years of a senseless war. I am glad that Vietnam nowadays is at peace after many years of wars. 90% of its population was born after the Vietnam War. The country is now vibrant, youthful and developing. Its war veterans have moved on and embrace their former enemy . The US veterans finally have a chance to close that painful chapter in their life. That is a bless for everyone. May peace prevails in the 21st century between natios on earth! (From a Vietnamese who was born during the war.)

[@peapercola9481]

How? I mean... bác năm nay 60 tuổi à?

[@MinhTran-ol9wg]

This documentary touch my heart with so much love and tear for those man and woman that go to war and sacrificed there life for our country . TY so much for your services, I can not even hold my tear as I am writing this comment😢😢

[@philkaiser2313]

This was beautiful ! I wish l could do this with my brothers. Tears in my eyes. 7/17Air Cav 68/69 Peace to all.

[@jfro5867]

What a wonderful thing to watch. I live in England. I am 50 so sort of this remember bits of this on the news in the 70's. I have read a lot of things lately and know So many lies were told by the US generals and leaders. I think all of today's politicians should be locked in a room and MADE to watch this, to stop them sacrificing other young men and women to suit their own political selfish ideals. What lovely charming men those old soldiers are.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

M60 years old I was younger in Vietnam but I remember my uncle coming home from Vietnam it was bad I didn't understand it at the time but as I got older I come to realize how bad that war was and what it did to our troops God bless each and every one of them and thank you for this Honor Flight next week our oldest daughter will be in the Army for 20 years she has done six tours overseas she just came back from Afghanistan after a year-and-a-half we was under the impression that was going to be her last one but she's going back again in 2 months for another year and a half I am so proud of her and all that serve no matter where God bless you all

[@freeman-1776]

55:49 on the time bar. "I just love these people now. From the bottom of my heart, I just love these people. I feel more comfortable here now than I did, in the United States a week ago." Brothers, I have nothing but respect for you. I am the son of a Vietnam veteran. I teach English here in Vietnam now. These quoted words are truth. I am going back to the US in 4 months, toting a Vietnamese fiance. Don't get me wrong, I have been here for 6 years and even in peacetime, I have broken my right ribs 3 times and my left ribs 2 times. I have also shattered my right shoulder and broken my right hand in motorbike accidents. Vietnam will chew you up and spit you out, even in peacetime. but it is a place that I will never forget for as long as I live. The Vietnamese people are the friendliest people in the world. The war was 40+ years ago and from my own experience here, they are enjoying a peace that they have never had before. I'm a part of that.. These brave brothers have been here in war time but we all have seen and experienced the same thing. A divine people. I am so glad to be returning home to the USA. I don't think I can survive much more of this place, even in peacetime. Because of the shoulder surgery, I can't raise my right arm past 50%. I have frozen shoulder and a 60% numbness in my right hand but I have learned to live with it without blaming anyone. Vietnam is still dangerous but it is also worth the visit. While the rest of the world is falling apart, Vietnam is developing, growing and improving on a scale I have never seen before. Cheers to Vietnam but it's time for this ARMY veteran to go home. Teaching English here has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and I'm now 59. I have see enough of Communism to know that it will never be for me, but as a visitor here, it is their way. I prefer FREEDOM. I'm going home now. Well done veterans. I am so touched by your willingness to experience Vietnam in peace time. May you heal and I appreciate your commitment to seek the truth. I absolutely respect and love every one of you. God Bless you. I am so glad that I'm not alone in my discovery about the Vietnamese people. It is true. VIETNAM WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. Once you have been here, it's memories, sights, and even smells are burned into your brains. May Vietnam remain a place of peace forever. I thank all of you for coming back here to bury your demons and find peace. In 6 years I only had one Viet Cong soldier approach me with anger. He had stepped on a Vietnamese land mine and survived. In a market in Hue, someone tapped me on the shoulder and when I turned around I saw a man who had been burnt from head to toe. His eyes were red and he was reduced to a living scar. he held his hat out demanding restitution. Soldiers, when you talk about your scars, I understand. I didn't fight in Vietnam but at that moment, I felt the same pain; the same anguish, the same PTSD. Never in my life had I see such pain. The locals began to circle us and though I wanted to empty my wallet, I grabbed my girlfriend and fled. I was truly afraid but I will never forget that man. I suffered from PTSD from being a Police Officer and a Firefighter back in the states. This encounter was a whole new level. I cried like a little baby because I saw the worst of what a war can do to someone. Like I said, I never faught in the Vietnam war, but I have seen the graves. I have seen the surviving victims and I understand your wounds as well. God bless all of you and may your healing be complete. Thank you for this documentary. It is truly a masterpiece. Cheers!

[@dianawingate8887]

Welcome home ! Thank you for your service !! I am the age of most of these guys. You to be able to write letters addressed : To Any Solder/Sailor.....did this myself & got replies. Wore a POW bracelet for 3 years. This is so wonderful for these guys.

[@michaellee5610]

This is a fantastic documentary of returning to Vietnam. I wasn't called to Vietnam, no call up no conscription as I was already serving as a full time Police Officer in Australia. My Brother was in the army, Australian SAS a 2nd Lt. who served with the American Forces and was K.I.A. in Phuoc Thuy Province, April 1971. I love watching all these Vietnam docos in remembrance of him as we were really close. He made many friends among the US soldiers and they would talk about America and Australia and he made many friends. He would write and tell me this while I was in the Police Academy in Australia. He was Killed in action and actually passed away as his American friends placed him on the Huey. I have great respect to ALL who served in Vietnam and I thank the Americans who were with my brother at that time in 1971 whoever you were, I will never know, but you may remember who you are thank you for your service to your country and for those who gave their lives and for those who came home. God bless you all.

[@tommynorton8973]

As a nam vet i watched this and went through the Cambodian thing and no one honored me when i came home except my father and mother and that was enough for me, i also brought some of nam home with me as i turned 21 in the hospital in cam ranh bay, i have no ill feelings, i did what i had to do and am proud of my 3 yrs total service. God bless all our veterans!!!

[@jeffvannguy8601]

What a wonderful show. Very emotional to watch! I am a Vietnamese from south of Vietnam. I wan to say Thank you so much for their services...

[@davidballard1745]

I've thought often about returning to Vietnam. Maybe before I die , I'll get that chance to go and heal the wounds I've carried for all of these years.

[@randyharris5195]

One amazing video to see old veterans, and I'm one of them, return to what was once a battlefield and more - to face their haunts and demons for a healing in their lives, and return home once again, this time as heroes.

[@Nancy-kw7ft]

Thank you for your service!

[@johndavis9432]

Thank you for your service sir and thank you to all Vietnam vets and veterans from all services in all wars that this country fought in.

[@randyharris5195]

I appreciate that. Point of clarification. I was in ROTC while the SE Asian games was on. Years later, I volunteered out of Army retirement to head off to Iraq 2008-09. I did "return" to Vietnam in 2017 to tour all those places I'd seen on TV. I even saw Uncle Ho's mausoleum. I returned again in 2019 to teach English to a family of kids in Hanoi. Funny, the dad is in the Vietnamese Army and his dad and father-in-law were in the NVA. We were cool.

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

I never knew my Dad spoke Hmong until a man walked up to him, asked him his name and said something that my Dad didn't divulge until the year before he died. My Dad died in an accident and was an image of health until the truck hit him. But he talked about the Qwon Duk Duk Massacre. Where the American, Australian and British troops made such an effort to work with and befriend the Hmong, that the Viet Cong couldn't get near without the women of the village banging their pots to alert the Vietnamese irregulars and the American, Australian and British troops, depending on when it was.

[@lonelycarl1805]

Saying thanks from Germany for such honest docus. Brilliant .

[@oldgloryhonorflight3659]

Thank you for telling their story so beautifully. I hope we can do it again with another group of our Vietnam veterans.

[@ivietnam-phonghongle5249]

Old Glory Honor Flight you gotta wait for the end of miss Corona sir LOL.

[@rickymeadows5176]

Lost for words, Welcome home and God bless you all. And for those who never returned , may you always be remembered as heroes and your names forever be whispered by the winds of time..

[@V8Deuce]

If that ending doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you're not Human! Gosh what a powerful film. Thank you!

[@guyseydel1080]

Just amazing, heart rendering, the way America should be, to all of those Citizen Soldiers, God Bless, tears are a healing process...Love of family, love of peace...we were there to help and protect another people, never forget.... to my brothers and sisters,Hand salute..For God and Country Buzz Seydel- US Army 1966-1972

[@yennydanz7450]

I’m crying .Thanks so much for your time to serve in VN. God blessed America

[@bboomermike2126]

I did two tours, I was rejected by my country when I got back in the World, I was rejected by veterans organizations. I applied several times to go back on trip like the one in this video but was rejected. So I got a passport, got a visa and a plane ticket on my own dime. I flew over alone, I followed the crowd to migration and stood in the sidewalk outside Tan Son Nhat alone at midnight. The Vietnamese welcomed me and I was no longer alone.

[@markross2124]

Glad you got to go back to Vietnam, and it was a positive experience.

[@minhtri649]

I feel sad for South Vietnam vets. People just forget them. At least, I hope all veterans can have peace now.

[@DPMSDigLit]

An amazing piece! Thank you for taking us along their journey.

[@hopenguyen2687]

Thank you to each and everyone of U.S. soldiers, whose came to South Viet Nam and helping South Vietnamese to defend their freedom.

[@wiinguyen3683]

I’m proud of my people. Fought hard for their land. No bragging no resentment no complaints just peace.

[@HaveMonkeyWillDance]

Your pride is well justified. An extraordinary race, resilient and forgiving. Incredible really.

[@fasthracing]

Would point out that both sides of your people fought hard

[@harryhirsch8527]

@@fasthracing but your side had no business in Vietnam

[@fasthracing]

@@harryhirsch8527 What the southern Vietnam people had no right to be in Vietnam??

[@choongta]

Huy Nguyen I am your people, and you had better tell your communist party to let your people do something about the Chinese currently invading tourist resorts all over Dang Nang and Nha Trang - with signs saying "No Vietnamese or dogs allowed".

[@patois12]

Just a lovely documentary. It felt like being right along with these guys on their trip, and Jeff Alexander's writing and soothing narration were excellent and affirming. I've often wished that my WW2 Navy vet dad had had this kind of experience, because I know he had a lot of parts of his service against the Japanese in the Pacific that he could/would never talk about. But like most of that generation he stuffed it and had a productive life; and being in the Pacific I don't know how they could return anyway. But it's obvious that these Honor Flights do these vets good while addressing the past amongst safe people who truly relate to and care about this close-knit brotherhood. I was cheered to see their new friendships forming and how the Vietnamese accepted them. Anyway, I think this Honor Flight program is a great and important idea, and I'm so happy for those who are able to participate for healing in whatever ways they need. And that these Vietnam vets finally got some welcome upon returning home. Every vet deserves appreciation for their military service.

[@blackphantom88]

As a Filipino Uniformed Men.. I would like to execute my snappy salute to you Sirs, American Veteran in Nam... Im deeply touched...

[@howardfordyce5699]

Welcome Home Vets, I hope your mission is complete.

[@btkfendi72]

I'm lost for words...D Veterans deserves this trip.A beautifull closure..N d homecoming...AWESOME.. To d fallen,will never b forgotten..Amiiin.. Luv this vid... SALUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sylvesterpatrick4680]

These uncles, grandpas and fathers have seen a lot You have seen hell Thank you for your sacrifices willingly and unwillingly in Nam Thank you 💕😊 from Malaysia

[@Tamra_77]

That was amazing, emotional, and heartbreaking. Thank you for making that trip possible, and I hope some have found what they have been searching for their whole lives, whether it was closure, answers, new friendships, to be appreciated, acceptance. I am so proud of all of you. My eyes cried, and my hands clapped for you! Thank you all for your service!! ❤️

[@norrisbethke7770]

The scars of war will always remain but for these guys there was relief…finally ! My dad was on Iwo…being from the same area (Appletown) love the midwest accents ….salute ! 🙏🏻👏🕊

[@spikey5216]

Great Documentary. Really happy for these Viet vets, now they can finally have peace. Thank you for your service.

[@hoangnguyen3424]

Thank you. Wonderful journey

[@mastercylinder5225]

From a fellow RVN graduate, best of luck to you all. God bless you all, God bless you all.

[@burtthebeast4239]

Thank you all, WELCOME HOME, God bless you all...

[@chiho9193]

Thank you for your Service

[@fnln544]

An honorable return to Vietnam. An absolutely humanistic documentary. May these former Service Members have blessings to find acceptance, peace and relief from this trip. It seems these men have built great bonds. The special challenge coins being given to the Veterans and left by them at important places was touching. Thank you for your past service to our nation and former duty in the Republic of South Vietnam. The men, definitely, received a nice homecoming related to the trip. It's nice people and businesses donated funds for the trip. Very Respectfully, A Soldier of Today.

[@waynegibson8799]

This was a great documentary. Thanks to those who made it. It was good for me to see it. I'm a combat vet. I was there in late 69 and 70. I really teared up at the homecoming. I think most guys struggle with the way we were treated coming home. Thanks again

[@richardunger2177]

These are all local men for me- I'm from Appleton. I'm 60, a vet, obviously I missed Nam by a few years. But I am beyond honored to know that these very same men are fellow Wisconsonites.

[@jimmymarsh2489]

John McCain lives about 8 miles from me. He's a good man and I hate that our troops didn't get the respect that should have been given, so to all Vietnam veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice and welcome home soldiers

[@briandd27]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you to those who fought in Vietnam.

[@pclayton5063]

I was on the top of Nui Ba Den (Black Virgin) mountain June 1970 providing air support (radio relay) to our FACs (Rustic Alpha) going into Cambodia. I was one of only three Air Force guys on the mountain. It was a little unnerving getting off the Huey and getting told I was responsible for a section of the perimeter fence and given a M60 machine gun and box of hand grenades. Only had one instance of having to use them though at about 0100 when bad guys started coming up the mountain. Luckily the AF came and got me after a couple of weeks. When I think back on that, and only being 20 years old, I wonder how I did that. And, no, I have no interest in going back.

[@45cab]

Respect to all Vet! Thank you never enough!

[@davidmonkman6677]

any one who serves their country deserves our respect regardless of the rights or wrongs of the war itself those who fought should never be criticized..

[@bigceazer]

i agree. just blame the politicians who send them off to die.

[@mcg5167]

Thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice, and Semper Fi to my Marine Corps brothers.

[@mikef4832]

GREAT video. They finally got the welcome home they deserved all those years ago.

[@novemberwallace7059]

I miss having a dad when veterans Day comes so I write songs and poems I cry for him and for those who did not make it home and for all of you

[@derernsti]

Great documentry.. but only 928 likes.... thumb up for these veterans and this documentry... and i´m saying that as a german.....

[@brendawiles647]

nicely done WBAY. nicely done.

[@hddoan7244]

Gents, Thank you for your service and defended our former homeland South Vietnam. May God Bless You all.

[@tracker-one-niner]

they sure as hell deserved that welcome home. Salute to all Vietnam vets from Brazil!

[@scotttet5223]

I was a little boy in Vietnam War I still remember about the war.

[@lifeorliberty3086]

I'm so thankful and happy these soldiers have some closure. I hope it helped them all. To all that served I want to say thank you for your service. God bless you and I love you all.

[@HARPOON1476]

American Dream of all these Veteran, Honor Him for all the rest of his lifes.

[@anthonytran7566]

As a Vietnamese-American Iraq Combat Veteran my love toward America and Vietnam Veterans !!!

[@guyseydel1080]

God Bless All of Our Veterans,They always pay the price,Thank a Veteran...

[@fernandof1455]

Thank you heroes!!!

[@ralphralpherson9441]

It's crazy seeing these guys as older men and then seeing the flashback at the end with their in-country photos... So many of them wearing the uniform my Dad wore. I still have the jacket and shirt with his last name and U.S. Army across the two front pockets, courtesy of the 4th artillery out of Ft. Sill in Oklahoma. My dad is getting into his mid 70s now... soon, in another decade or two, just like WW2 vets (my grandfather at 93 is one of the last of them - served '44-45 in Italy) these men will start to disappear or grow too old to participate in something like this. All Vietnam vets should know they are appreciated, that most of us do not feel like the hippies and university elites did back then, they should get the chance to visit the country and make peace and amends with the people, remember lost comrades, and receive this awesome forgiveness and brotherhood. Only wish there were more organizations like this.

[@paularam6735]

Sir. Being an ex-serviceman myself after Vietnam, I understand the memories of these men. I really hope more can go as I lived in Korea for several years. Siting outside the Yongsan lodge smoking I saw an old soldier, shaking with fear. I sat with him and gently asked his name. Yes he had returned to Korea as he has served there during the Krean War. He was shaking coz he feared going back to the battle sites. I asked "why did you come so far and do you have anybody to go with you?. A US service member on leave overheard our conversation. He had a Korean friend with him and they sat with him. Then I saw them take the old soldier to visit what he came to see. I came to attention and paid the compliment as they passed. He was going back!!!!

[@heathfitzgerald363]

Thank you for your service men. We have it from here.

[@tomsmith5216]

Kudos to those who were able to do that. I couldn't, and wouldn't. Too many memories of things I can't forgive or forget....

[@paulbrown8370]

I wish they would have an Honor Flight out of New Jersey, I would love to go. It would be my only and last time to go there, as i am dying from Agent Orange and don't have much time left anymore. I served with the 84th Engineers in Bong Son and up to Da Nang, that was the last place. I feel like i left a part of me there and would love to go back and see the areas and the people who were good to me while i was there. I was treated with respect by the people then and to this day as well. It would give me some closure on my life and put a lot to rest for a change. My wife says i need it and so do my doctors. I hope i get a chance to go back. Welcome home my brothers. 1970-71

[@tracymesser296]

Great Respect!! God Bless You and thank you for your service!! So sorry agent orange found you!!

[@paulbrown8370]

@@tracymesser296 Thank you so much for your kind words, I am trying everyday to hold on to this life.

[@tracymesser296]

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[@henrymhhuynh8046]

we are proud of your people .fight hard for freedom .for human .without complaints .(Just PEACE). we are never forget .tks .we remember your guy forever .and enjoi your life .LOVE again !!!

[@3luudan]

Great program, very much appreciated the J.I for their service.

[@booshiet]

Proud of these soldiers

[@miguelfiguereo6112]

Really touching

[@multitieredinvestor5246]

65-66 HHC 1st MI Bn, 69-70 CO B 125th Sig Bn. Tay Ninh. I was on Taskforce Shoemaker, May 1970, the trek in Cambodia. Was friendly with General Shoemaker, but never knew he was the taskforce leader until attending his funeral. He was 1st Cav, I was 25th Inf Div. I had troops on Nui Ba Dinh Black Virgin Mountain. Was on her the day before coming home July 1970.

[@haiminh7630]

Hope that one day,Korea unite,then Korean War veteran can meet each other like the Vietnam veteran

[@fredscott1702]

The final act for all warriors is to return the sword to it's scabbard. These men got to come full circle. I thank each and every one of them. Welcome home.

[@thornbird6768]

The torment and heartache these men carry is beyond my comprehension 🥲 but they had a job to do and they did it .

[@rickfrancis5480]

Just really so awesome . How can u donate to this?

[@sendit1158]

HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH SOLDIERS, NONE OF THIS WAS YOUR FAULT, CHEERS FROM ONTARIO CANADA

[@jetset4me1]

After talking to a Vietnam veteran that went back to Vietnam and found closure he convinced me to go back in 2015 after 47 years. When I was in Seoul waiting for my connecting flight to Saigon I was pacing the floor in the airport. I almost turned around and returned home. After boarding the flight to Saigon I started pacing the aisles and an American asked me if I was afraid of flying. I told him I was afraid of returning. He said sit down and relax. You will be fine. Returning gave me peace. The Vietnamese people were so gracious. I do not regret the trip. It was the best 15 days there. I wished I could have stayed longer. God Bless America and all that served their country.

[@danmcadie2515]

It's called Ho Chi Minh City now, you show disrespect by calling it Saigon - The North Vietnamese made the US flee "Saigon" like a whipped dog!

[@tkso.philly3879]

For some,no,,,MANY of us, some memories are stored away in a special place where it's too painful to visit.As for me? Sometimes I don't get enough sleep,and sometimes too much...-Its a terrible situation when one cannot close they're eyes for rest and slumber and STILL can't rest because of nightmares.And the medication given to me from the V.A. Did help me to sleep,,,but,I couldn't wake up,out of the nightmares,which is tantamount to TORTURE to me.I drink beer which helps,but nothing gives brings me comfort and solace.May GOD BLESS us all-

[@titaroldan6513]

Seeing the pictures from them being much older too when they were younger was really really something I think what would their older selves tell their younger selves? 🙏

[@dink7278]

I HIGHLY encourage people to visit Nam especially old vets from that war. You would not recognize the place. Hanoi has pickup trucks, families with pet dogs, KFC, Subways, I even saw a Mexican restaurant in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Hell, I even ran into a Crimson Tide fan wearing his cap at a museum. He didn't see me until I got right up close. As he turned to face me, I quickly donned my Clemson Tigers cap. He just walked away in disgust.

[@lambosil1437]

My gramps was a south Vietnamese air traffic controller he tells me a few tales about the war and what planes he saw.

[@novemberwallace7059]

I have not forgotten y'all I think of you all as family

[@rom5382]

Welcome home Vietnam heroes!!!

[@novemberwallace7059]

my Name is November wallace my Native Indigenous name is Silverwolf my Native Indigenous dad fought in Vietnam and Korea I lost my dad in 2005 I miss every day he told me about the Hell y'all went through and what y'all went through when y'all came back because of y'all I joined the Army in 19990 but it was short lived I was hit by a drunk driver it was a hit and run I was busted up bad

[@josezerpa8177]

This is so hard to watch, grown men who once were only kids when they were sent to that slaughterhouse that was the Vietnam war, crying inconsolably. I hope they found the closure and redemption they were looking for.

[@tonywuanwilliam8476]

Warmly welcome to your second Home ,Vietnam ❤

[@novemberwallace7059]

I love you all

[@mufuliramark]

I wished the sound was better, it goes from quiet to loud. Would have been far better with proper sound.

[@markwoodworth9010]

God bless you all vietnam veterinarian 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🌹

[@toothpick5932]

Well said Willie! The Vietnamese moved on with their lives so should these soldiers.

[@jimlong527]

The day I arrived in Cam Ranh Bay 1970: we had a day of rockets, I grew up fast. Hello Brothers & Sisters 2/502 Infantry 101st Screaming Eagles 🦅 Camp Eagle, OP Checkmate, Firebase Bastogne and many more.

[@cdnsk12]

I toured Hỏa Lò Prison in 2010. I was struck by the thought that the prison was built in 1886 by the French Colonial Authorities. So over the century it was used by the French, Japanese, French again & finally the North Vietnamese. It is very likely that the Prison workers were local families surrounding the prison. Probably 3 or 4 generations of North Vietnamese worked in the prison, constructing & repairing it, hauling supplies, working as Administrators, Clerks & Guards ... a few were probably torturers. Now it's a tourist area. Only a tiny fraction of the prison remains. It's curious that the Vietnamese proudly show off the terrible conditions of the prisoners were subjected to by the french Authorities; but never mention that the NV Prison System kept the same conditions 1954 to 1975. I'll never forget that single prison toilet; which bizarrely the Vietnamese have retained. John McCain remembered climbing the stairs to the toilet every morning for a quick crap; while the other prisoners watched. it was very degrading, which was the whole point for the French, Japanese & North Vietnamese Jailers.

[@vaneepham5847]

Norman McKinnon absolutely devastating:(

[@longdangphi7765]

ô vậy bạn đã và thăm nhà tù ở phú quốc hoặc công đảo ở miền nam việt nam chưa? nơi mà những người chiến sĩ bộ đội miền bắc bị giam giữ. đó người ta gọi là địa ngục trần gian. tôi đảm bảo với bạn những phi công Mỹ đã được đối xử rất tốt, tuy nhiên cở sở nhà tù thì không được tốt lắm.

[@matthewemery4205]

TOUGH TO WATCH WITH MY SON IN IRAQ

[@tayninh69]

I served in country from 6-69 to 8-70 with the 1st Cav. Div. We stayed at Tay Ninh for about a year then moved to Phuc Vinh. When I returned home I can't remember being spit on, but I sure remember the swear words said to me and and people just plain turning their back to me. I remember a woman traveling with her little daughter at the airport in Chicago. While waiting to board my plane I sat down next to them and she stood up and said to her little girl, we are moving, that man is a baby killer. That hurt me.

[@petripernu1568]

15:25 made my tear up, badly

[@rom5382]

Welcome home heroes!!!

[@anthonytran7566]

Vietnamese always love our Americans...