“No event in American History is more Misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is Misremembered now.” ~ President Nixon

Vietnam: Battlefield Repatriation Initiative

The Return to Vietnam Initiative underscores the essential principles of peace and justice by highlighting the selfless courage demonstrated by Vietnam War veterans during their service, aiming to ensure that future generations recognize their patriotism, sacrifices, and the plight of those forgotten upon their return. For further information, check out the videos and FAQs provided below.

Return to Vietnam

Kindly ensure that you have thoroughly engaged with the videos provided below prior to submitting your unit's request for a return to Vietnam. Reactivating past ghosts and memories from a dark period of your life is a major component of this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

The duration of each battlefield return program to Vietnam is typically set at twelve (12) days.
Twenty veterans will participate in each return program, each embodying the esteemed military unit with which you served during your combat experience.
Every itinerary has been meticulously designed to correspond with the geographical regions where your unit was stationed throughout its tenure in the country.
Veterans who engaged in post-Vietnam operations during Desert Storm, Afghanistan, or Iraq are assigned as escorts for Vietnam veterans. Individuals who are not veterans or their family members are prohibited from participating in our return programs. No exceptions
Each group will be accompanied to Vietnam by a cadre of committed volunteers, production staff, and medical professionals.
No expenses are associated with the return of your units to Vietnam. We believe you have already paid the price; it is now our responsibility to cover the expenses for your patriotic service to our country and for your contribution in ensuring we recount the stories of the heroes who did not return.

Send Your Question

"Your return to Vietnam is guaranteed to be an extraordinary and exhilarating experience with the assistance of TGGF. They provide solace to your concerns as you ruminate on the distressing memories of your turbulent wartime experiences."

~ Joseph Getherall, USMC, 1967
"Timothy Davis exemplifies a remarkable capacity for empathy towards veterans who persistently grapple with the intangible psychological repercussions arising from their service in Vietnam."

~ Eric Grimm, USMC 1967
"Despite my initial reservations, the assistance and warm reception provided by Timothy and TGGF have greatly enhanced my rehabilitation from the difficulties of PTSD."

~ Robert Good, US ARMY 1967
"I had the privilege of retracing my route through Vietnam. I was once more in Ia Drang, where the gentle breeze and brilliant sunlight revitalized and calmed me while expelling any lingering memories of the past."

~ Bud Alley, Ia Drang Valley 1965

How to Apply.

If you possess a compelling inclination to return to Vietnam and wish to propose individuals from your unit for a concluding reunion, kindly submit a formal letter of introduction. In your correspondence, please articulate your identity, specify your unit, detail the engagements in which you were involved, and identify the primary locations where you were stationed during your time in Vietnam.Kindly ensure that you include a copy of your DD-214. Should you lack the requisite qualifications, refrain from submitting an application.
Upon receiving your letter of interest, we shall proceed to refer your case to a representative from our Veterans Affairs division. This representative will reach out to offer assistance regarding the requisite procedures and documentation needed for the anticipated return of your units to Vietnam.
Upon obtaining the necessary approval, our team of experts will engage directly with the designated point of contact to orchestrate the essential arrangements for the return of your unit. We shall compile a comprehensive inventory of destinations and historical sites during these discussions to assist you in orchestrating your return to Vietnam.
Ready yourself to journey back over five decades and revisit a significant era of your life. There will be days replete with joy and laughter, while others may evoke a profound desire to weep. Be proud, stand tall, and recognize that you are in the company of heroes. Therefore, it is time to embrace, reflect, and release.