Return to Hanoi: 50 Years of Freedom

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The Military Officers Association of America

Күн бұрын

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.

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@joanesp100 7 ай бұрын

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

@crtupper Жыл бұрын

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

@1735099 Ай бұрын

As an Australian I served as a rifleman (conscript) in 1970. I have returned twice, once with my two sons, and a second time with my wife and two daughters. I'd recommend that experience to all veterans.

@angelajennings9268 4 ай бұрын

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.

@WCX Ай бұрын

Agreed. Dispite the unimaginable evil done to them, the people of Vietnam are amazingly forgiving of these 'men'.

@thomasfx3190 4 ай бұрын

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.

@inigolarumbe1594 2 ай бұрын

Al resto del mundo los prisioneros de USA nos importan una mierda, sólo nos preocupan los civiles vietnamitas que ustedes asesinaron.

@BoyceAshley 5 ай бұрын

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

@americanlocation2011 2 ай бұрын

I never thought the day would come in America when anyone, yet alone a former president, would get away with making a insulting, dismissive comment about a veteran, especially one who spent 5 years in a place like the Hanoi Hilton. And 70m Americans don't have a problem with that. How sick.

@terri6854 Ай бұрын

The power of a cult.

@RJ-nh9hw 27 күн бұрын

McCain paid a dear and heavy price as a POW. In his later years, transformed into a politician, he made many statements others would find very distasteful and hurtful. Trump's response to McCain was directed specifically to him in an active, fighting manner. I would bet my last dollar that the Trump of today would not make such a comment and would even apologize to Senator McCain face to face, sincerely and completely. I am one of those 70 million and I had a problem when Trump made that slur, I was mad as hell then and I am also a combat veteran ('66-'67). Neither man is an angel, nor am I.

@goat5136 11 ай бұрын

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

@SandfordSmythe 4 ай бұрын

Who would we declare war on?

@LST25 3 ай бұрын

@@SandfordSmythe NVA

@SandfordSmythe 3 ай бұрын

@LST25 How do we declare war on an army? You declare war on a nation.

@rotor-head 3 ай бұрын

@@SandfordSmytheI am asking, not making a statement. Could we have declared war on The Republic of North Vietnam?

@andyb.1026 3 ай бұрын

So it was a US Terrorist attack ,, Obviously 😢

@clifford4514 4 ай бұрын

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

@billbuschgen520 5 ай бұрын

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.

@RJ-nh9hw 27 күн бұрын

Warriors who became tempered via pain...yet time has broadened their perspectives where peace is warmly embraced underscored by a natural desire to love one another as best as possible. These are some of my brothers...I salute them all!

@jmp.t28b99 8 ай бұрын

Very moving for me . Thanks !

@WilliamRachels 5 ай бұрын

God Bless these veterans ❤

@AaronOlafson 5 ай бұрын

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

@Mary-wp7gd Жыл бұрын

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

@Duff-ku7it 3 ай бұрын

A John McCain memorial?

@ernestbebernitz3929 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, moving video!

@rl64rl 6 ай бұрын

Some wonderful Americans! GBU, Warriors!!!

@patfinnegan467 4 ай бұрын

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

@TheGainfather 6 күн бұрын

Nothing but the utmost respect to all vietnam veterans. These men are the sons of the greatest generation and you can see the warrior spirit carried on. God bless and thank you all for your service and sacrifices!

@lynnaehardy6707 6 күн бұрын

War is ugly. We love you guys. Thank you for your service. You helped us get near China and other enemies over there. We have our Defense there now because you made the way.

@Capecodham 25 күн бұрын

I was there in 2012 to virtually all the places seen in this video.

@chadhines5804 2 ай бұрын

Really wish our government never had gotten involved in this

@patpolicastro6622 25 күн бұрын

After 50 plus years it was surprising to see and hear a former class mate of mine, Pete Camrotta. Glad he is alive and well.

@rick00770 2 күн бұрын

Heroes all. Tough times back then for these great military.

@johnblouch3309 11 ай бұрын

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

@terri6854 Ай бұрын

So Jane Fonda was right. They weren't all tortured.

@ShakespeareJoyce-h8q 10 күн бұрын

Brown Frank Walker Gary Harris Matthew

@anthonytran7566 Ай бұрын

No animosity everyone was doing their job !!!!!

@truckway18wheeler45 5 ай бұрын

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.

@anthonytran7566 Ай бұрын

These Prisoners of War are our heroes not politicians !!!!!

@nestortorres5458 Жыл бұрын

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

@LST25 3 ай бұрын

Heroes? They fought for what?

@TonyUpton-n8s 3 ай бұрын

@@LST25 exactly my thoughts. should have never been there.

@hanhnguyen 3 ай бұрын

@@LST25for freedom

@LST25 3 ай бұрын

@@hanhnguyen Freedom? 😄 Why didn't they help them against the French? 😄 🤣

@robertisham5279 3 ай бұрын

@@LST25 Exactly

@soxbearshwks8988 3 ай бұрын

i mean no disrespect to any Nam vet that feels they have to go back there for whatever reason they have, but i would never set foot in that shthole country again.... 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai RVN. 10/65-11/66

@robertisham5279 3 ай бұрын

How come?

@soxbearshwks8988 3 ай бұрын

@@robertisham5279 were you there???

@robertisham5279 3 ай бұрын

@@soxbearshwks8988No I wasn't born in 98 decades after the war.

@Daniel-ss1cy 6 ай бұрын

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

@NewsHistorian 3 ай бұрын

Would love to hear about the East German propaganda film “Pilots in Pajamas” that Hubbard appeared in.

@TheMOAAChannel 3 ай бұрын

The Maine Military History museum posted the series on their KZbin page. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaKci4KdqKuFmKMfeature=shared

@NewsHistorian 3 ай бұрын

@@TheMOAAChannel Yes I know it and thank you for the response. I am very curious about the two East German filmmakers and the production in general. The surviving POWs don't talk about it. It would be a fascinating topic for your channel. Thank you for the excellent work.