Former Naval Base Subic Bay In 2023
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Thanks for the journey down memory lane Joe. As a US Marine I have lots of memories of the area. Semper Fi
Semper Fi my friend. The fleet just arrived here in Phuket. The USS Nimitz and her battle group. A few ships from San Diego. Hope they have a great liberty call
WOW!! Thank you for this video. I was there during WestPac 81/82 on board the USS Tripoli LPH 10 out of Pearl Harbor. I was stationed at Kaneohe Bay MCAS with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. We did a lot of jungle training there at the Upper Mue camp. Liberty in Olongapo City was the absolute best out of all the ports we went to. I'm sure you know why. As a young Marine L/Cpl E-3 (18 years old) it was heaven on earth. Thank you again for the very fond memories. 😍
That's great. My dad is a retired Senior Chief Corpsman and I grew up on Camp Pendleton. I did a few West Pac's myself. Good to see the old base. Today I live in Bangkok. Thanks for watching
I couldn’t shake that ship: Lcpl through Gunny I was attached. Good and sad memories.
I came across your video this evening, just a random pop-up! Wow memory lane for sure: USS. Midway 1977 to mid 79, USS. Kittyhawk 79-81. During those years I was at Subic PI many many times. Boy it has certainly change a LOT since then, but I'll not ever forget the sights, smells and sounds.... not ever. The stories I could tell, ha, ha.... man o man; The base, the women, the mojo, the beauty, the heat, the rain, the food, and THAT river and all the rest. It was a LOT for a very young 18-21 yr old sailor to absorb, but I managed, ha, ha!! It's very hard to imagine how long ago my times in the PI were, but I'll be 65 in a week, so yeah...time moves on. Thank you for this, much appreciated.
Thanks for watching. I live in Thailand today. Check out some videos on SE Asia on my channel. This is a great place to retire. You are correct the PI has really changed. Of course the whole world has changed. Ha ha
I was aboard the USS CHICAGO CG11 from 1969 / 1973 and am so proud of what the Navy provided me in way of an education. I went across the bridge once and turned around. I thank you for sharing with all of us enlisted/drafted men.
Nice. I was on USS Horne (CG-30). I know what you mean about education. My dad dropped out of high school and ran off and joined the US Navy. He was a corpsman. Did a tour in Subic around 1960. Left 21 years later with a nursing degree and masters in health care administration
I was stationed on the USS Proteus from ‘89-‘92 and did some repair work on the USS Chicago SSN 721
@@cajunblade1 That's cool. I was in from 84 to 88. we pulled into Guam for 1 day. We had a sick sailor. But, I pulled into Subic 7 times on two West Pacs out of San Diego. USS Horne (CG-30)
@@cajunblade1 USS Chicago SSN 721 took my old ship's name after she was decommissioned and scaped. Thank you for getting back to me.
Station Dito '79-81 lived here the last 14 years
That's great. I live in Bangkok these days. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, I was stationed there in late 80's to early 90's (FSD) Drank a lot of beers, played a lot of softball, and enjoyed all of the local entertainment. Been wanting to go back and check out the old base. You are right, it will never be the same. Subscribed
Thanks for watching. I retired and live in Bangkok today. But, I went over and took a look at the old base. Bareto and Angeles City too.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. My journey to the Far East started in Yokosuka, Japan when I was stationed aboard the USS Reeves CG 24. The ship visited Subic Bay I couldn't tell you how many times from 1984 -1986 while I was stationed on her. After that I got every fleet sailor's dream orders and got station dito on the USS Sterett CG 31 from 1986-1989. I went to Great Lakes to teach after that then wound up being stationed in San Diego on the USS Horne CG 30 after that. Unfortunately, by that time Mt Pinatubo had done its damage and the bases had been closed so I never got back over to the Philippines. Some of the places in your video look familiar to me, Alava Pier, Cubi Point, the port operations building (what you were calling the admiral's building), the Spanish Gate. A lot of it is lost on me too, sad to see what once was. I'll be visiting Subic again in October this year with my Filipina bride of 38 years to see for myself how much the old base has changed and how much the town of Olongapo has changed. Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks for watching. I was on USS Horne (CG-30) from 1984 to 1988. Good times. Today I live in Bangkok. Enjoy that trip to Subic.
@@EagerExpat Can't wait to get back over there in that part of the world. At some point I'll probably make it back to Thailand as well. What was your rate? I was a gunners mate and worked on the MK 10 missile launcher on the Horne.
Was in and out of Subic Bay while a station ship in Yokosuka , Japan in '61 -'63. Viejo rum and San Miguel beer was our beverage of choice back then . Good times were plenty .
Nice. My dad did twenty-two years and made HMCS. His first duty station was Subic 1961 to 1963. Thanks for watching
What a trip.. seeing the Main Gate .. Remember (flashback to) all psyched, going past the Marines, showing our Liberty Pass.. heading out thru that gate, over "shit river" (sorry), kids asking for Pesos .. 1st Stop, McDininis (AC) or FTN Bar.. Victory Liner Sta (kids trying to pick our pockets), and Red Jeep (Special), on up to Barrio Barreto or Subic City (Calapandayan).. Trike to Gate in am, running for a Taxi, waiting in line, trying to make it back to the ship before Turn To ..
Thanks for watching. Yes, it was a trip to see the old base. I did a few WestPacs 84-88. Many visits to Subic Bay. Ships party at the Florida Club. I live in Bangkok today. Check out some of those videos sometime. Great affordable city to retire
@@EagerExpat Same time frame.. with Midway, on the Knox.. I was TAD, we were there a lot, and we got stuck in dry dock there.. I use to dance my arse off in FL Club .. It's amazing, the Rock Clubs and the musicians they had there, like Sierra, Genesis ..
@enzos711 Nice. I was on the Horne. I remember going with the Midway and returning with the Kitty Hawk. Another time, we escorted the Iowa
@@EagerExpat I was later MSC and were always with the "Shitty Kitty" .. I just subscribed to your channel .. I'm getting ready to retire, overseas, related to Fixed Income, better bang for buck, etc .. I like Bangkok / big cities .. Pattaya is "gross insane" (and I haven't been in 10 yrs) .. Advice ? I always bounced between PI and Thai .. Pattay - Bangkok, AC - Barreto .. I actually like Downtown Olongapo City (and base SBMA access).. Anyway, whats a modest 1 BR going for in Bangkok these days, and is 2k per mos "enough there" or ? You Favor Living in Thai over PI ? I'm kinda put off about the "Air Quality" there (I know asia) ..
@@enzos711 I've always like Thailand over the PI. It's just more modern in Bangkok. But, it's getting expensive. Even compared to Pattaya. Beer in Pattaya is 60b in Bangkok it can be 120b. That one bedroom can be $300 10 train stops from Asoke. Near Asoke it's closer to $600. The air can be an issue. This year the burning season was bad. But then again, my power never went off once in 14 months. So it's all give and take. Hua Hin is another place to check out. It's got the beach, but it's not as crazy as Pattaya. About the same travel time to Bangkok. Maybe a little longer. Ok, I'm hitting the rack. I've been editing for the last 8 hours. I need some sleep.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane shipmate. I was assigned to the USS CORAL SEA CV-43 on my first port visit there in 1982, and many more afterwards. I use to travel with my uncle back and forth to our Provence, a couple of hours away. There will indeed be a strong presence of American forces reinforcing the base, and other bases opening up all over the Philippines. 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭👍
That's great. The US and PI have had a strong naval partnership for decades. Many of my shipmate were from the PI. Plus, much of my hometown San Diego is from the PI
Nice video… Spanish Gate is still standing… I remember there used to a Baskin-Robbins right to next to that Spanish gate. Ah, Cubi Point, $5 and the maids would do all your laundry, everything would be cleaned & pressed on your bed if you stayed in the barracks…. memories
Thank you for sharing!
It was good to see the old base
my uncle told me stories about this place from his navy days. crazy to think it used to be a bustling navy base and now it's so quiet it's almost eerie. i can imagine when the navy left a lot of ppl had to move as so much business dried up. mustve been tough economically. i wonder how the locals felt about it..obviously the government wanted the u.s. out which i can understand but i would imagine some of the locals that benefited economically were distraught at the departure. i live in a beach town that depends on tourist dollars to survive. its a love/hate thing. i would love to have less traffic and people in the summer months but if we didnt have them i wouldnt be able live here and run my business. probably a lot of that sentiment amongst the locals that were around when the base was active.
I hear ya. I'd guess many locals didn't like all the girly bars. Still, if you don't like looking at the Vegas strip, don't live in Las Vegas. You're correct when the base is closed untold millions left the area. I remember thousands working at the shipyard and base facilities. Today, a fraction is happening. Back in the day, the PI government wanted a huge rent increase. Then the volcano blew. With Guam and Japan in the region, the US pulled out. Today, with trouble brewing in the area, the US is being invited back. 5 new bases?
Big Pic was, USSR Collapse.. Was our largest Overseas Base.. Cost a fortune .. Then Pinatubo Volcano.. Easy politics, esp when asked to leave, But If the USSR hadn't collapsed, we Would Not Have left, regardless.. Just like "the China threat" has us starting back up there ..
@@EagerExpatit will never be the same or have the same energy it once had. Those days are gone forever.
@@davidlucasmachado2831 They'll still have fun. I'm still buddies with many old Navy friends
Ask him about going to Barrio Barretto and playing Smiles game?
Thanks for the trip back. I was an embarked Marine on USS Dubuque and was there in May 1988. Back again for the summer of 1991 at Camp Tamez.
Good to see the old base. Thanks for watching
The Marine Fighter Squadron I was attached to was stationed there in dec 1987 during our Westpac. We lived and stayed in the old Quonset huts up on the Mountain but flew out of Cubi Point..
Good times back then. We used to party at the Florida
There should be a map of the ‘80s base to superimpose over the new construction, I wander where that lithle chapel was, I climbed up to the tower one day
I go a PADY diver’s license there at the base pool in one week and the exam was at Grande Island,
To me it was better when we were there, and every night was like a new year celebration ❤
Thanks for watching. I couldn't find a map, but maybe you can Google that
Kitty Hawk from 78 to 81 and back 85 to 81 Enterprise. A lot of memories, beers and mojo. Can't complain.
I was in the Kitty Hawk battle group in 1985. USS Horne (CG-30) Went back escorting the USS Iowa (BB-61) in 1987. Crazy times back then. Of course I just left Pattaya, Thailand. That's still crazy today
Yes kitty hawk west pac 1981air wing vaw114
Nice video. I was a kid in the Philippines from 69-72. It was an adventure being a kid in the Philippines. I played at that miniature golf course as my father was a Marine GySgt stationed there. Man, your commentary brings back some nice memories of the area!
I was born on Guam in 1966. Navy brat. I also lived on many bases
Subic Bay has sooo much potential to become more than what it currently is. I love Subic Bay.
It's a great deep water port. I think it's one of the few places in the world you can have three carriers in port at once.
Very cool walk down memory lane. I graduated from George Dewey and lived up at San Miguel. Sure has changed and unless me wrong I don't recall that many trees. I remember when the Nimitz would pull in it could not come to dock because it was too big. Remember well walking around checking out the subs, destroyers and all that. And not forget the Admirals berth.
That's a cool story. It's great to see the old base.
I was Stationed at Cubi PT. from 84 - 87 . It was some of the best years of my life.
I landed there on a CH-46 one-time. But I was on the USS Horne CG-30. Thanks for watching. Today I live in Bangkok
Thanks for the great memories, was there on the USS SAMPLE DE-1048, USS PRAIRIE AD-15 plus was TAD at the boat shop for 9 months. 1970-1980.
Thanks for watching. My Dad was on a half dozen ships, but he made Chief of the USS Downes FF-1070. I think it changed from DE-1070
Was in VC-5 1989-92. Visited Subic Bay Many times on USS Midway. Last time there was 2017. Was on our way to Tacloban.
Thanks for watching
I was stationed on the USS Proteus AS-19, met my ship on May 15, 1989. Stayed till June then went back to Guam. And the same in 1990, and 1991. A full month in May we stayed. Then went back in July of 91, for Operation Fiery Vigil where we went to assist in the cleanup and restoration of Subic bay. Our motto, which was hung on the side of the ship was “Proteus Pros Can Do”. Then we went back to Guam in August. That was the last time the ship visited there, but I got to go one last time in November of ‘91 to work on equipment on a submarine that was visiting there. We were there for two weeks and we repaired the equipment within a day or two and had liberty the rest of the time, but still had to show up for muster to make sure we weren’t needed.
I was born on Guam in 1966. My dad was on a bunch of sub-tenders. Good times. Thanks for watching
same here last time i was in Subic was 1983. good memories
I agree, Subic was a great time. Thanks for watching. I live in Bangkok today. Hopefully you'll check out some of those videos. Thailand is great.
All Americans should come back to the Philippines to see for themselves that they can visit the Philippines anytime they like. As most Filipinos in America also would like to visit the Old South because it has similarities to our culture,heritage and religion.
Always feel free to visit the Philippines when you have your long vacation in the States. Some American Peace Corps volunteers who served here always come back and visit our country because they want to see their experience and old friends...nostalgia. Well, that is the Philippines it is still here waiting for visitors to come over.
It was nice to see the old base. Subic Bay was an important stop on a long trek across the ocean.
I love Subic Bay as well as Olongapo City. Watching your video took me back to 1997 when I visited for the first time. I've always wanted to return food good. Just not possible, wish I could find a job at the airport.
Thanks for checking it out
I worked there 1986 to 1992 as a shipfitter shop 11 SRF then I migrated here in Australia .
That's cool. My ship pulled in on the 85-86 West Pac. Along with the 87-88 cruise. I remember hundreds of workers coming aboard. Got us back to sea in great shape
Thanks for the great video. I lived there during 1989 to 1990 as a funny enough US Army 1LT…
I would like to visit Subic bay and Olongapo before I die. Was wondering if you can send me details of the local guide?
Thank you for watching. I wish I had a contact for you, but I was just a visitor. I live in Bangkok, Thailand today. I just went over to take a look at the old base.
EagerExpat, many buildings were misidentified. I know you did your best. I was with Alpha Company Marine Barracks. My channel has a lot of videos of main side of the U.S. Naval Station. Thank you for your service. Semper Fi.
I was riding with a taxi driver. He was telling me about some of the buildings. I guess he was guessing too. All I remember is the pier area and the old Exchange. Shoot, I thought I had a good guide. Oh well, my Bangkok videos are pretty accurate. Thank you for your service too. Semper Fi. I grew up on Camp Pendleton. My dad is a retired Senior Chief Corpsman. His first duty station was Subic in 1960. I'll check out your channel. See ya later
I was in Camp Pendleton with 1st Tank Battalion & 3nd Battalion 5th Marines. A long time ago. Semper Fi.
From the USS Jason AR 8 You and me together were about the same west pacs ‘79 and ‘80, the other foreign base base is Diego Garcia, Blessings , awesome awesome❤
Yes, I did WestPac on the USS Horne (CG-30) 1985 and 1987. Also did a few days on Diego Garcia
Thanks I was stationed Subic Bay Marine Barracks 1983 at company B cubi pt. Right above the NAS as we were guarding the naval magazine cuz you didn't go out there no problem it's all jungle thank you very much
Thanks for watching. It looks like the fleet is moving back into the PI. Maybe those magazines will come back to life.
@@EagerExpat thank you and when I was there it was a liberty port capital of the world
@@jimbrown2485 I've been to a few dozen ports, and it was always a crews favorite stop
@@EagerExpat I've been living in Thailand since I retired pretty much many years ago in did you guys ever make Liberty port in Pattaya hello it's been a couple few years that and I think that would top the Philippines Olongapo City what do you think? Maybe not I was on the USS Tarawa as I pick this up in Okinawa team spirit 1985 but we only got As far as Korea pusan, po hang and a field trip up to Seoul. But you're right Olongapo City must had to been the favorite Liberty port capital of the world what years did you pull in the Subic I might have saw you when I was out in the tower post overlooking the South China Sea I'd see the seventh fleet Pullin for live oh and I'd get the hell out of town and go to Angeles City on a victory liner on a 96hr🥳 LIBBO🤡 Liberty call McArthur Highway
@@jimbrown2485 No we never went to Pattaya. Subic a half dozen times, Sydney, Perth, Pago Pago, Seychelle Islands, Mombasa and a bunch more. Good way to see the world at age 18
Went there many times while stationed on the Kirk FF 1087 out of Yokosuka late 70s early 80s on Camden AOE 2 out of Bremerton Washington.
It's good to see the old base. I remember the USS Kirk. My dad made chief on the USS Downes (FF-1070) Thanks for watching.
I was never in the Military but it is sad to see Clark & Subic gone. I was 32 when the bases closed and thought of all broken relationships when the sailors & Airmen pulled out for good.
I lived in San Diego most of my life. It must be 20% Filipino folks. Many folks from that area left the PI when the bases closed. I also have many friends that have moved back to the PI in retirement. Maybe a military pension, federal job pension and Social Security. Then back to the island life and live like a king. I agree, there were broken relationships and children left behind. But, if a person wanted to get there family to the US, it was possible. That was up to the individuals.
Been there a few times back in the early 1980's. USS Ranger. US Navy...
I was there on Westpac myself. 1984-1985 & 1987-1988. USS Horne (CG-30) Thanks for watching
Brother I was there in the late 70's aboard the USS Kittyhawk as a Marine guard. Maaaaaaan what a place huh? Big Boy Christmas!!! Mojo, and San Miguel beer. LOL
My ship deployed with the Kitty Hawk in 1985. USS Iowa in 1987. Good times in the PI. I'm in Bangkok today. Check out some of those videos. Pattaya is crazy as usual
Thanks!!
You bet!
Old VC5 Det Cubi ,4+years,thanks
Nice. Thanks for checking out the video. I remember beautiful duty driver. I made a few commissary runs (I think) to Cubi point.
Was there in 78-79 as a Vietnamese refugee.
That's great. Thanks for watching.
I use to work in building 255 that was the CO of the Naval base office. 229 was ComNavSurPac
I was just a visitor. My dad did a tour from 1960 to 1962 on the base. Got out in 1982 as a Senior Chief
Talking to a former Navy Chief that still has friends living in Subic tells me when the Navy ships do pull in they anchor out to take care of business and the crew doesn't get liberty. If they come ashore for any reason they aren't allowed to leave the base or mingle with local females.
Hopefully, that will all change when they open the new bases. Liberty is part of being a sailor. In my opinion, if you travel 30 plus days across an ocean, that's the least they can do
@@EagerExpat Unfortunately the new bases are so remote that there are no towns are in close proximity. The new woke Navy doesn't want Sailors and Marines mingling with the local ladies so it will end up being like Diego Garcia so the only entertainment will be drinking and fighting each other.
@@DougPoulton I hear ya. The fleet just pulled into Phuket here in my new home. They partied like normal. I think they have a liberty buddy rule. Hopefully liberty won't be an issue in the PI.
@@EagerExpat that policy in the Philippines is a hold over from the Obama days. Mandated on 08 July 2016.
www.pacom.mil/Portals/55/Documents/pdf/J34-PHL_Liberty_Pass_Policy_8_Jul%2016.pdf?ver=2016-12-28-160410-200
Don’t worry about the bases in the middle of nowhere the bush bunnies will find a way
Amazing!! I visited US Independance (now decommissioned) in Bahrain in 1997, PRETTY AMAZING!! Loved it!!
That's an amazing ship. Thanks for watching
Golden Dragon restruant was the Chief's Club
Good intel. I made a few runs to the Chief's Club as duty driver. Especially when it rained
I spent a lot of time there in the early 80s.Well I wish I could go back in time and know what I know now
Yes, I was there many times in the 80's myself. Good to see the old base
China wants all of Cubi/ subic and that old monster ship building facility across the bay.
I think 5 or 6 US bases are coming soon. I think the PI is having enough trouble with China, Hopefully, things will calm down soon
Last time i was here was in 67.
That's great. My dad was back and forth in the area at that time. I was born on Guam in 1966. Thanks for watching
21:27 was Barracks #8 for those stationed here
Thanks for sharing
Nice video. Did the same thing a few years back. It had been about 36 years since I had been there. Where at in Baloy were you staying at?
Thanks Bob. I stayed at Wild Orchid. I have a PI Playlist. I did a few videos over there too. Angeles City included
Show this old jarhead where the Florida club used to be was there in 87 and 89 in 89 offloaded and was up at the upper MAU camp
Semper Fi. Click on the Playlist tab. I have one for PI. I did a walk down Magsaysay. You'll have to try and place it. All the bars are gone. Thanks for watching
That was great place to dance .. T's Tavern, on Gordon Ave (Kind of a Strip Joint) was a Marine Bar, and the Big, Famous Open Air Bar / Cantina with pool tables (name ?)
Was heading way down Magsaysay, on the left, toward the end toward the intersection, Rizal Blvd..
Thanks I was just curious I was born in Subic bay back in 1961
Thanks for watching. I was a navy brat born on Guam in 1966. I ended up doing four year myself. Pulled into Subic many times.
Yep that is the old carrier pier, easiest pier to park a CVA IN THE WORLD,
If I'm not mistaken, it's one of the few places in the world to have 3 carriers pier side. San Diego, Norfolk and PI
Everything looks dilapidated buildings now. We went back in 1973-75, hubbies 2year stationed. Haven’t gone back there ever since. How about the Naval Hospital. Is it still there? My daughter was born there in 1974. 😊 Thanks for this video, appreciate it.
Thanks for watching. I believe the building is still there, but it's a ways away from the pier area. Thanks for watching
That Money Exchange are was the Taxi turnaround
I hadn't been there since the 80s. It's good to see the old base
@@EagerExpat I been living here the last 12years!
@@BALOYBEACHBUM That's cool. I stayed on Baloy Beach. Good to see the area I ran around at 18. Time flys
23:59 was the Enlisted club "Sanmagita"
I think I went in there a few times
Best enlisted club ever cheap drinks!
Brings back lot of memories of subic...
Cool man, thanks for watching. I made a few more in the PI Playlist. Today I live in Bangkok
Hi everyone, were any of you there during VietNamese refugees in May-1975???
Not me, I was nine. I went in the 1980s.
Me. 78-79
The second largest military' US base of America.. SUBIC BAY .
It was a very large base. Thanks for watching
Joe. Did you visit the old NCO club? Is the movie theatre still around?
I asked the taxi driver, he didn't know where the NCO club was, but the old movie theatre was gone. many of the older buildings were gone or being used for another purpose
The new bridge will be 4 lanes
nice
My navy ship second homeport uss white plains afs 4
Sure, I remember that ship
Yep me too out of Guam Bm Gentry 89 to 91.
You do sound a bit froggy, Joe. Rest up when you get back to Bangkok. A three-hour plane trip, in Asia, with the climate and densely populated cities, is bound to wreak havoc on the body. Drink a ton of water, eat some fruit, and lay low until the bug has passed. Thanks for another interesting video. It must have been an interesting trip down 'memory lane' for you. I understand that the U.S. and Philippines navies conducted joint "exercises" in the past few days. Is the China-U.S. antagonism reflected in the daily life in Thailand, Indonesia, or the Philippines? Are there signs of it? Take care of that bug!
I'm back in Thailand. It was just a bad cold. No big deal.
USS White Plains AFS 4 81-83
Thanks for watching. USS Horne (CG-30) 84-88
Yes far east trader
That was the old exchange? It's good to see the old base. Thanks for watching
I want to cross shit river one more time and drink mojos in magsaysay
Thanks for watching
Mojo, Bullfrog, Red Horse ..
@@enzos711 No Mojo for me ever again. That's rocket fuel
Bullfrog
The base were better kept while the Navy and Marine corps was there. I know, I know, The American Military had a better budget.
The US military has pride in keeping a base tidy and clean. It's not a matter of budget. It's a matter of hard working sailors an marines cleaning and painting. I did my share of the cleaning. As did every veteran.
Sunoco bay hospital?
I'm not sure where that was. I remember filming an active medical building. The hospital in the 80s was a distance from the old pier location. If I remember correctly.
I love David take me to grande iland
I went out to the island once.
Do you know there is a WW2 Japanese troop carrier sunk right there in front of the admiral building, it was full of American prisoners and sunk by American aircraft
I didn't know that. That sucks
The Chapel was in the movie "Good Bye America"
I'll check that out
Álava pier was the old ammo loading pier
Thanks for watching. Great to visit the old base
Do you think the American troops will bring back Subic bay in the way it was back in the past days. I;ve those old days.
Not sure if it will ever be as crazy. But, the ships and troops have been returning. Bases returning soon.
@@EagerExpatit won't be the same. Different era and generation. ....
@@davidlucasmachado2831 it can't ever be as crazy as it was
It's being reopened I hear
I don't think the old base is re-opening. But, some smaller mini bases are moving in. The PI and US military have worked tight for decades. Even when the bases have been closed, special forces have always trained in the islands. At least, that's what I learned on Jocko's podcast. And he was there.
@EagerExpat I heard it
might because of China, and WW3
@@user-cb2kb8uc2q Let's hope that never happens.
Caught the uss Midway in 1989 Right there. Go VQ- 1 whalers
I was on the USS Midway in 1989 for a few days heading to my ship the USS Horne (CG-30) I don't remember where. Either in the Indian Ocean or near the PI.
Salamut Shitmate! 'Audacity Always Audacity! Haha.
That was the USS Horne, alright. Great time. 1984 to 1988. Still have best buddies from that ship.
As a native of Olongapo, we used to take pride in walking around Subic Bay. It felt different being inside the base, where everybody took care of it. In fact, my mom was one of the original volunteers who worked for free to maintain the buildings and other facilities.
However, it's just sad to see that, due to the indifferent leadership of outsiders, Subic Bay has become dilapidated and neglected. The supposed leaders seem to lack any understanding of the history and importance of this place to the people of Olongapo.
Bring back the Americans! I'd rather eat a burger than have shark fin soup and kimchi!
The base was always in great shape. Thank you for watching
Right on brother.
@@JohnSaylock-ec4cd Thanks for watching John
Shit river still looks like shit river.
Ya you can't put lipstick on a pig