Two American servicemen, who were former prisoners of war, are photographed at Gia Lam International Airport in Hanoi, North Vietnam during Operation Homecoming. Overcome by emotion, they tearfully embrace each other upon being released into United States custody. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department and is identified as ECC A900039 127. GVB-280 63-32-31A.

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