AMERICA‑58 brings 58 veterans from each state to honor the fallen, remember the missing, and preserve a legacy of service.

- Timothy Davis, (Founder)

AMERICA-58

America-58 is a national, state-based program of the Return to Vietnam initiative, operating under the governance, stewardship, and mission framework of Vietnam Inc. Through each state mission, 58 Vietnam veterans are selected for a fully sponsored return to Vietnam. Their participation carries a purpose greater than the journey itself. They are entrusted to represent their fellow veterans, honor those who gave their lives, preserve the memory of those who served, and carry forward a responsibility of remembrance, reconciliation, and service for the generations that follow.

WHY NOW

For the Vietnam generation, time is limited. Veterans are aging, facing mobility problems and health issues, including Agent Orange–related illnesses. Fewer can return to Vietnam each year. America-58 acts urgently to bring them back while they can stand where they served, honor lost friends, share testimony, and take part in remembrance and reconciliation. The chance to return, hear, honor, and preserve their experiences is now.

A man wearing glasses and a navy cap with military patches and insignia, dressed in a burgundy shirt, standing outdoors in a rural area with a gravel road and green trees in the background.
An elderly man with a serious expression, wearing a blue shirt and a cap with a military patch, standing outdoors near a bridge over a muddy river.
An elderly man with a gray beard wears a baseball cap and a plaid shirt, standing outdoors in a green field with trees under a partly cloudy sky.
An elderly man with a serious expression, wearing a blue cap with patches reading 'Purple Heart' and 'Combat Wounded,' standing outdoors in a green field with palm trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
An elderly man wearing a navy cap and a black polo shirt, both with military patches and text, standing outdoors with blurred trees in the background.
An elderly man in outdoor explorer attire standing in a grassy field with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Older man with a mustache and beard wearing a black baseball cap with Army insignia and a blue T-shirt standing on a dirt trail in a green forest.
An elderly man wearing a beige cap and black t-shirt standing outdoors with cloudy sky and lush green rolling hills in the background.
An elderly woman wearing a striped sleeveless shirt and a green wide-brimmed hat stands outdoors near a river, surrounded by trees and greenery during daylight.
An older man with a beard and gray hair poses with arms crossed in front of lush green trees and mountains, wearing a blue outdoor shirt and a green baseball cap with an army patch and a penguin logo.
An elderly man with glasses and a mustache, wearing a baseball cap and a white short-sleeve button-up shirt, stands outdoors in front of a body of water and trees.
An elderly man stands outdoors with a scenic hillside and partly cloudy sky in the background. He wears a black baseball cap with yellow and red lettering that says "VIETNAM VETERAN," sunglasses, and a light blue T-shirt.
An elderly man wearing a black cap with colorful text and patches, a purple bandana around his neck, and a blue Columbia shirt, standing outdoors with a blurred green forest background.
An elderly man in a military uniform standing outdoors near a lake surrounded by greenery and trees, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Older man wearing a black military hat with a patch reading '101st Airborne Vietnam Veteran', standing outdoors with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A middle-aged man with a beige cap and t-shirt standing outdoors in a foggy, green forested area.
An elderly man with white hair stands in a doorway, wearing a white polo shirt and a black wristwatch, looking slightly to the right of the camera with a gentle smile.
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A Native American man wearing a feathered headdress and traditional attire standing outdoors in a natural setting with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
An elderly man wearing a blue shirt, a blue cap with patches, and a watch, standing outdoors near a stone wall with a cane in hand, with green foliage and a wooden fence in the background.
A man with glasses, a red beard, wearing a dark gray polo shirt and a cap with a military patch, standing outdoors near a body of water with greenery and trees in the background.
An older man wearing glasses, a cap with a military insignia, a checked shirt, and a neckerchief stands outdoors with tropical plants and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
An elderly man with a mustache and glasses wearing a dark blue cap with a military emblem, white outdoor shirt, standing in a green outdoor setting near a body of water with trees and an old shed in the background.
An older man with a white beard and mustache, wearing a brown shirt and a navy blue cap with patches, standing outdoors in a rural area with green plants and a thatched roof structure in the background.
An older man with a serious expression stands outdoors in a lush, green environment with water and palm trees in the background, wearing a navy cap and a gray long-sleeve shirt.
An older man with crossed arms standing outdoors in front of a rustic hut made of bamboo and thatch, with a black and white horse inside, and surrounded by green vegetation.
Older man with a white beard wearing sunglasses, a U.S. Army jacket, and a cap standing outdoors with green lush vegetation and a water body in the background under partly cloudy sky.
An elderly man wearing a black cap with patriotic insignia, a red polo shirt with white stripes, and a patriotic flag patch, standing outdoors with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

THE STATE THEY CARRY

Every America-58 delegation carries the legacy of its home state. Its veterans return to Vietnam in honor of those from their communities who served, those who gave their lives, those who remain missing, and the families who continue to carry their absence. Throughout the mission, participants take part in acts of remembrance, return to places of historical significance, preserve firsthand testimony, and carry forward the stories of those they represent. Their responsibility extends beyond themselves. They return as representatives of their state, their fellow veterans, and a national memory that must be preserved.

To remember every life. To honor every sacrifice. To carry every story forward.

Upcoming State Schedule —

Team Texas will assemble in Dallas this fall to carry the memory of Texas back to Vietnam. Representing communities across the Lone Star State, the delegation will honor Texans who gave their lives in the war, remember those still missing or unaccounted for, and stand in solemn tribute to the families who have carried their absence across generations.

Team Colorado will assemble in Denver this fall to carry the memory of Colorado back to Vietnam. Representing communities from the Front Range to the Western Slope, the delegation will honor Coloradans who gave their lives in the war, remember those still missing or unaccounted for, and stand in solemn tribute to the families who carry their absence.

The Great Seal of the State of Florida featuring a woman in historical attire planting a seedling by a palm tree near a sailboat on the water, with the state motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" at the bottom.
The Great Seal of the State of New York featuring two women holding symbols of justice and liberty, a shield with a landscape, an eagle on top, and the motto "Excelsior. E Pluribus Unum." around the border.
Seal of the State of Colorado featuring a red border with white text, a blue inner circle with sacred symbols including an eye within a triangle, a beehive, a pickaxe and a sledgehammer, and the Latin motto "Nil Sine Numine" and the year 1876.
Seal of the Texas Department of Public Safety featuring a white star, a green laurel wreath, and the text "The State of Texas" on a blue background.

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Team Florida will assemble in Miami this fall to carry Florida’s memory back to Vietnam. Representing communities from Miami and Tampa to Jacksonville, the Panhandle, and across the state, the delegation will honor Floridians who gave their lives in the war, remember those still missing or unaccounted for, and stand in solemn tribute to their families across generations.

Team New York will assemble in New York this fall to carry New York’s memory back to Vietnam. Representing communities from New York City to the North Country, Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Western New York, the delegation will honor New Yorkers who gave their lives in the war and the families who carry their absence across generations.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Each state delegation will:

  • Include fifty-eight eligible Vietnam combat veterans.

  • Assemble through a designated state liaison.

  • Complete required military-service documentation and verification.

  • Meet established medical and travel-readiness requirements.

  • Participate in a structured twelve-day return journey.

  • Attend commemorative and remembrance ceremonies.

  • Engage respectfully with Vietnamese communities.

  • Preserve firsthand stories and testimony for future generations.

  • Represent the fallen and missing with dignity and purpose.

    WELCOME HOME

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A group of nine men, some wearing military hats, gather outdoors in a lush, green setting with trees and palm leaves. They hold an American flag with a white cross base, and one man in the front crouches while the others stand behind. The men are of
A group of eleven older men standing in a line in a wooded outdoor setting.
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A group of men, mostly in casual attire, walking in a line outdoors surrounded by green foliage. The man leading holds a cross with a rainbow emblem.
Group of men standing in front of a 'Camp Hoele' sign, outdoors with greenery and cloudy sky in the background.
A group of men on the beach holding a USMC flag, smiling at the camera with the ocean in the background.
Group of ten men standing in a forest with dense trees and roots, some wearing hats with military or navy insignias, some with casual clothing, posing for a photo.
Group of children and adults standing outdoors in a rural area with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A group of men, many wearing black caps with military insignia, standing outdoors in front of an old military helicopter in a lush, green wooded area.
Group of eight men outdoors in a hilly, green landscape, some seated and some standing, wearing casual clothing and hats, with plants in the foreground and mountains in the background.
A group of men standing in front of a large monument featuring a seated figure reading a book and a tall tower with Vietnamese writing, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A group of eleven men holding an American flag outdoors in a green hilly landscape with a cloudy sky.
A group of fifteen people, mostly men, standing on the steps and in the doorway of an abandoned, weathered building with some greenery around it. Some are wearing military or veteran-themed clothing and hats.
Group of men, some holding crosses and wearing military-style hats, standing on a staircase in front of informational banners and signs at a memorial or commemorative event. The background includes signs with Vietnamese text.
Group of men standing underneath an old, rusty bridge over a grassy area with trees in the background.
A group of people standing in front of the entrance to the Mao Isen Central, with some wearing red hats and casual clothing. The entrance has a large black arch with the name "Mao Isen Central" on it, and there are banners for the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summ
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“This initiative honors a generation whose service shaped every corner of America—and preserves their legacy for those who will inherit its history.”

— Timothy DAVIS, (Founder)