alkonis was driving with his wife and four children from mount fuji, when he lost consciousness, suffering acute mountain sickness. while he paid restitution, his supporters say he was dealt with more harshly for this tragic accident than he might have been had he not been an american. his wife, britney alkonis works tirelessly to bring them home. back in december, ridge was released by japan, only to be sent to a federal prison in los angeles. now, he is finally out and back home. ridge alkonis and his wife, britney, join us now. it's great to see you, lieutenant. what is it like to be home, out of prison with your wife and kids? >> first of all, i want to say i'm still active duty, so therefore, what i say today are my opinions alone and do not represent the navy, department of defense, or u.s. government as a whole. the feelings are indescribable, and honestly, i haven't found words for them from the moment the accident took place, my number one priority was to take care, as best i could, those that were hurt as part of the accident. that feeling has not wavered at all, and i still carr