march. he said we re going to get him home. that has been the response from everyone in the white house. and the administration we talk to. they are committed to bringing him home. so, i mean, you can ask for morethan that from your own government . reporter: what s the first thing you will do when he comes home? .[laughter] give him a big hug. hoop and holler. yeah. reporter: mark and debra also told us that in the tradition of the tice family, austin six siblings plan to give him a pretty hard time as punishment for the trouble he s caused them. here s hoping they get that chance very soon. inlos angeles, jonathan hunt, fox news . leland: amid the celebrations
humanely. reporter: austin served in afghanistan as a marine, then became a journalist in syria when he was kidnapped in 2012. this disturbing video was the last the world saw of austin whose compassion was vividly displayed recently at his alma mater, georgetown university and exhibition of his photos of syrian children. his parents, as well as the u.s. government which is offering a million-dollar reward for information leading to his safe return are sure he s alive. i have always been 100 percent confident. austin is a lie. living in captivity. we are sure he wants to come home and get his freedom back. that s what we want. reporter: mark and debra tice say there s been a more aggressive approach since president trump took office. for the first time, they reveal the president made them a promise when they met him in