Return to Hanoi: 50 Years of Freedom

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The Military Officers Association of America

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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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@thomasfx3190 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.

@angelajennings9268 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.

@joanesp100 3 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!

@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.

@johnblouch3309 7 ай бұрын

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

@patfinnegan467 Ай бұрын

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

@jmp.t28b99 4 ай бұрын

Very moving for me . Thanks !

@ernestbebernitz3929 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, moving video!

@AaronOlafson 2 ай бұрын

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

@nestortorres5458 10 ай бұрын

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

@LST25 12 күн бұрын

Heroes? They fought for what?

@user-mf1cv1so1y 8 күн бұрын

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

@billbuschgen520 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.

@clifford4514 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

@user-jt8xp3bg2x 2 ай бұрын

God Bless these veterans ❤

@rl64rl 2 ай бұрын

Some wonderful Americans! GBU, Warriors!!!

@goat5136 7 ай бұрын

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

@SandfordSmythe Ай бұрын

Who would we declare war on?

@LST25 12 күн бұрын

@@SandfordSmythe NVA

@SandfordSmythe 11 күн бұрын

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

@Duff-ku7it 12 күн бұрын

A John McCain memorial?

@user-ih4rp7mp7e 2 ай бұрын

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

@Daniel-ss1cy 3 ай бұрын

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

@roshanrasika9774 9 ай бұрын

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

@goat5136 7 ай бұрын

They did, and failded

@BrockTownsend Ай бұрын

Correct

@soxbearshwks8988 7 күн 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

@truckway18wheeler45 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.

@NewsHistorian 9 күн бұрын

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

@TheMOAAChannel 6 күн бұрын

The Maine Military History museum posted the series on their KZfaq page. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jddpjbKY2Ky2knU.htmlfeature=shared

@NewsHistorian 6 күн 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.

@americanlocation2011 3 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

More BS

@4y6857 Ай бұрын

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

@Slb5988 Ай бұрын

Relax

@Tencargo Ай бұрын

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

@4y6857 Ай бұрын

@@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.