Woo hoo! Thank you (and everyone else) very much! It's 3:51am on Saturday morning (Nov 23, 2024) here on Saipan! In a day or two, I'll give everyone access to a free gift for helping me reach this milestone!
Thanks for the update! I hope the military creates a quarry and extends all former runways out to 12.500 ft and makes a modern AFB ! Maybe also a modern navy base with harbor also!
@@DiscoverSaipan In reference to the digression in your video, I imagine the subsequent conversation aboard the aircraft went like this... Pilot: Well done airman! Was that a Chinese spy you protected us from? Airman: No sir... Pilot: A Russian saboteur? Airman: No sir... Pilot: A Houthi terrorist? Airman: No sir, it was a Jamaican from New York. Pilot (after a pause): Well, did you ask him where the good weed is around here..? :)
I worked with a guy who was in the Air Force stationed in Iceland he must have been air police, when on sentry duty two people were on the base he said he order them to stop they didn’t , and he shot one , I think he lived and he was back-in the states the next day
I'm an American. My friend just told me about work out there for American civilians to come out and start rebuilding. Could you post more about your beautiful island? I'm interested in the cost of food and housing. Also about the local foods and what entertainment is on the island.
Here's some info from: pilotinstitute.com/aviation-alphabet/ During World War II, branches of the allied military began using their own spelling alphabets, leading to several versions being developed during the war. The U.S. military spelling alphabet was known as Able Baker, named after the first two words used for A and B. The Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom adopted a spelling alphabet similar to Able Baker, with other British forces using a phonetic alphabet similar to that used by the Royal Navy during the first world war. This, understandably, caused confusion among allied troops engaged in joint operations. In 1943, a modified version of Able Baker was adopted by the US, UK, and Australia, known as the US-UK spelling alphabet. This version of Able Baker would go on to be adopted as the official spelling alphabet of international aviation after the war.
Yea, government tends to attract people who want authority and influence. Most people are just trying to make a living and secure a future for their children.
Damn! This is a disappointment for me. I was headed there in April. You got free speech brother. We know Beijing Communists are the antagonists, not the Chinese people. I pray it will be available before they work on it.
I think you'll be okay. Even when the Cope North 24 military excercises were underway, I was still able to drive on Runway Able. Additionally, researchers I spoke with last month on Runway Able were just at the preliminary feasibility stage, so any actual repavement will be a bit off into the future. Thanks for the subscription! It really helps!
Yeah! I am your 1000th subscriber! Thanks for covering Tinian. I am very intrigued in the reactivation of US air bases. Great job!
Woo hoo! Thank you (and everyone else) very much! It's 3:51am on Saturday morning (Nov 23, 2024) here on Saipan! In a day or two, I'll give everyone access to a free gift for helping me reach this milestone!
Great video! I remember going to Tinian and driving down those runways way back when. Thank you for the nostalgic moment.
Excellent! Just curious, when were you here?
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Hi, great video, and thanks for your update .
Thanks! More to come!
Cool update. Congrats on the channel growth!
Thanks! I wanna be just like you when I grow up (channel size)!
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Great reporting, keep up the great work❤
Thanks for the encouragement!
Thanks for the update! I hope the military creates a quarry and extends all former runways out to 12.500 ft and makes a modern AFB ! Maybe also a modern navy base with harbor also!
Glad to hear the airman with the gun and the friendly smile was polite and professional: I expect nothing less from my Air Force brothers :)
Yep! Kicked myself for not keeping the camera filming!
@@DiscoverSaipan In reference to the digression in your video, I imagine the subsequent conversation aboard the aircraft went like this...
Pilot: Well done airman! Was that a Chinese spy you protected us from?
Airman: No sir...
Pilot: A Russian saboteur?
Airman: No sir...
Pilot: A Houthi terrorist?
Airman: No sir, it was a Jamaican from New York.
Pilot (after a pause): Well, did you ask him where the good weed is around here..?
:)
@@TheDeadbone1961 hahah! And the winner of today's comment lottery is....
Great reporting , keep up the great work, we need reporting from people on the ground❤
I worked with a guy who was in the Air Force stationed in Iceland he must have been air police, when on sentry duty two people were on the base he said he order them to stop they didn’t , and he shot one , I think he lived and he was back-in the states the next day
They stopped at Johnston too. Same runway survey. Know what that means….?
@ericvonp Thanks for the info.
I'm an American. My friend just told me about work out there for American civilians to come out and start rebuilding.
Could you post more about your beautiful island? I'm interested in the cost of food and housing. Also about the local foods and what entertainment is on the island.
You may also want to check out a Relocation Guide I created at www.saipanliving.com
Exercise Cope North is over till next year amigos.
Thanks for the update!
I thought the military would had used phonetic letters to name those runways. Runway Alpha and Runway Bravo
Here's some info from: pilotinstitute.com/aviation-alphabet/
During World War II, branches of the allied military began using their own spelling alphabets, leading to several versions being developed during the war. The U.S. military spelling alphabet was known as Able Baker, named after the first two words used for A and B. The Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom adopted a spelling alphabet similar to Able Baker, with other British forces using a phonetic alphabet similar to that used by the Royal Navy during the first world war.
This, understandably, caused confusion among allied troops engaged in joint operations. In 1943, a modified version of Able Baker was adopted by the US, UK, and Australia, known as the US-UK spelling alphabet. This version of Able Baker would go on to be adopted as the official spelling alphabet of international aviation after the war.
History could repeat, in the near future.
Indeed.
Yea, government tends to attract people who want authority and influence. Most people are just trying to make a living and secure a future for their children.
Damn! This is a disappointment for me. I was headed there in April. You got free speech brother. We know Beijing Communists are the antagonists, not the Chinese people. I pray it will be available before they work on it.
I think you'll be okay. Even when the Cope North 24 military excercises were underway, I was still able to drive on Runway Able. Additionally, researchers I spoke with last month on Runway Able were just at the preliminary feasibility stage, so any actual repavement will be a bit off into the future. Thanks for the subscription! It really helps!