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1969 to 1970 in 101st airborne division. >> we all know we didn't get a lot of pats on the back. we didn't get a lot of thank yous. well, as of today, that changes. >> and what a change. instead of dirty looks, these veterans received cheers. a true welcome home. [cheers and applause] >> it was unbelievable. i was not expecting that at all. even the little kids were welcoming us. when we first came home, no one treated us like we had done anything. and it's different now. it's amazing. >> john o'connor jr. served in the navy during vietnam. and despite his experience, he encouraged his daughte...

>> when we first came home, no one treated us like we had done anything. it's different now. it's amazing. >> john o'connor jr. served in the navy during vietnam and despite his experience, he encouraged his daughter to serve her country as well. >> it's just amazing to see men break down and cry because it means so much to them. >> it was a day full of emotion but what made the 800-mile trip worth it was the ability to gaze upon the 58318 names etched into the vietnam war memorial. >> this here is basically something really deserves, recognition. >> it means a lot because i lost some buddies ...

Along for the ride. change we couldn't be more proud. >> reporter: this was different, all 107 servicemembers on board including a member of american airlines old glory honor flight. >> my fellow veterans. >> reporter: bruce fair served in vietnam 1969-1970, 101st airborne division. >> we didn't get pats on the back. today that changed. >> reporter: instead of dirty looks they received cheers. a true welcome home. >> when we came home no one treated us like we had done anything. it is different now. it is amazing. >> reporter: a day full of emotions, 800 miles, the ability to gaze upon the 58,...

Well as honoring those whose times names have been added to the wall. three more names were added after the department of defense determined that those men died after being evacuated from combat, were then eligible to be added to the wall. there are now 58,318 names on the wall. the group that helped found the wall is concerned as time goes by that those individuals, their memories, will be forgotten. the concern is for the younger generation. and that is why they're now working to put a face with every name on the wall. >> by collecting the photos and adding the photos, you really get a sense...