This is a video from our trip to Panama that was filmed mostly on what used to be Howard Air Force Base. We lived on Howard from 1992-1993. The song is A Broken String Production Original.
I lived there from 85 to 89. I was assigned to the 24th CAMS at Howard AFB. I have been all over the World, and Panama is still my favorite, and most missed. The people are kind, the place is amazing! a true treasure. I often wonder how my old friends are doing. I wish the very best for the citizens and can only hope that the Country prospers!
I was stationed there from 1984-1987 - 24 CAMS - and I ran the radio shop. I worked on the communications equipment on the UHIN Helicopter and Cessna O2. I lived on Albrook. Best assignment of my AF career. I was saddened to hear that the base closed and the housing and other areas neglected and run down. Thinking about moving to Panama and retiring there.
This is awesome, I was stationed at Howard AFB from 1975-1980 (24th Supply. Sq.)& from 1985-1990 (24th Comm. Sq.) On my first assignment there I lived in the barracks directly across from the large field facing the BX, between the dinning facility BLDG and the security police barracks. On my next assignment, I lived in the housing area near the base entrance. Those memories are still embedded in my heart as the best of my life. PANAMA rocks! BTW, I have been back three times- 2002, 2009 & 2013. It's a metropolis and I am due to return in 2018 to experience the subway and beach resorts on the pacific coast. Thanks for posting, it's so cool!
Lived at Ft.Amador on the Pacific side and watched the Bridge of the Americas being constructed from the fishing pier as a nine yr. old. I also witnessed the Cuban Missile Crisis, from my bicycle going all the way to the end of the causeway, where missiles were tentatively waiting out on a trackway aimed at the ocean.
JFK blockaded Cuba with Naval Vessels because Nikita Kruschev was shipping missiles to Cuba. Watch the movie '13 Days.' It' was the closest we came to a nuclear war in the Caribbean.
Thanks for posting this. This video brought back so many memories. My family and I were stationed there from 85-88, I attended Howard Elementary as well. Like a few of you, my friends and I played in the smoke from the chemical truck as well was war in the jungle and rode our bikes everywhere! Best years of my childhood!
Antonio Morgan I lived in the navy housing on Howard. Ride my bike to Howard elemntary for 5th and 6th grade then went to Curundu for 7th. Absolutely loved it there. Moved back to the States in 87.
My Dad was Navy, at Rodman.. 1967- 1970, 1st and 2nd grade at HOWARD. 3RD WAS Cocoil😅. And, running behind the pesticide truck, been there done that. Riding bikes all over, playing war in the jungle😅. I was a Cub Scout. And went on field trips to (ALL)!!!! Military bases… I’ve trying to get photos from family housing… got everything else.
I was stationed at Howard from 1979 to 1985, I lived in the barracks over looking the runway, Got married and moved into the quarters right up the road. I worked in the 24th Headquarters Wing for the DO right next to the Command Post. I sure miss Panama and would go back in minute, Most of my free time was spent under the water diving on the Atlantic side where there was an old Spanish Fort. Other times we would get together take the boat to Taboga and spend all week-end. It was an amazing time.
Thank you! Lived on Howard for 2 1/2-3 years... We moved shortly after my tenth birthday... I am 28 now... It was truly a great experience... The emotions I am feeling right now are so hard to explain, but "military brats" will know what I am talking about when I say we knew how to make friends and adjust... I wish we would have had cell phones to record back then... I remember the bug spray truck that used to go through base at night and walking up what seemed to be a hundred steps to go to school... Mr. Airheart(sp?) with all his animals and bugs... Pin dodge ball Fridays after school... The little school shop that sold things like erasers... Go Howard Hawks!
Ranger L 80-82 what glorious years jump School JROTC 3 times Scout platoon jumping off 150 foot cliff into the shagrath Standing On The Porch Saloon San Lorenzo
I lived in the house in front of the yellow cab. I lived there from 76-84. We used to play a lot of basketball in that court. I used to make some ridiculous shots from the "green box". I wish we held on to the bases there...would of loved to have been stationed there while in the military.
Thanks for posting! I lived on Howard from 91 to 94, then moved to Diablo Heights. I remember going up to the top floor over the BX to play pool at the rec center. I actually lived down from the Howard Clinic. I can't believe alll the changes now. Played for Curundu Cougars football.
My dad was stationed there from 71 to 74. We lived in the 600 area 678. For a young boy growing up it was great. Would love to see where I grew up but doubt I'll get the chance. Thanks for the video beings back memories
Alan Jones .. my name is Tony Shedd I was there from 71 to 75 I was 7 when we got there..and you are so right for a young kid that place was like a adventure out of a book.
I remember walking up the stairs to the BX and they kept the movie posters for Cowboy Way and 8 Seconds on display and wouldn't bother to replace them the whole time I was stationed there from 94-96.
That is so crazy! I was stationed at Howard from 1988-1992. We lived on the end house in the 6-plex to the right of your 6-plex. The road on the hill was in our back yard! Thanks for posting this...
Wow this brings back some memories. I lived on Howard from 1978 to 1982. We left a couple of weeks after I graduated from Balboa High School. Many happy memories of Panama. I would love to go back. Thanx for posting your trip.
I loved the base housing, we were all close friends. It was brand new when we moved on base in 1968, 3 years later we moved back to the states and my dad retired 6 years later. This looks very different, it was brand new when we moved in. But lots of great times there.
I was stationed with B Battery 22nd FA at Ft. Kobbe during 1980-1982. How I wish I could bring those days back again! Thank you so much for an endearing trip down memory lane. I am now 58 years old. To all the younger people out there, cherish the good times while you can, because trust me, you blink your eyes and they’re gone. Best of luck to all who read this, and take care. 🙂
Nice Video, we lived on Fort Clayton from around 83-87 when I was in grade school, we went to all the officers clubs and pools on different bases, so many fond memories. We had a jungle in our back yard with monkeys, toucans, parrots, iguana's, gecko's climbing the walls that would come inside our quarters, sloths, one guy had a pet caiman in his back yard in a big wooden box, I remember fishing for peacock bass in the Panama canal and staying on islands in the canal you could rent, my dad and I went on the Iowa that went on a cruise through the Panama canal, remember having a big bushmaster snake in the middle of a car port. Remember playing soccer and baseball, remember when the show V came on the one channel and everyone watched it. Remember staying at the Marriot and they had a outdoor pond with tropical fish. So many memories.
I'm not sure what is wrong with my "paisano" ! You and your family will always be welcome to Panama! I'm very thank full to the americans for keeping their promises,their word! you guys give back to us the canal without any trouble!thanks! and like I say before ! bro! you always be welcome in Panama,you are part of us, and oviously we are part of you guys ! thank you for going back and remember us dear! I apologise in behave of my compatriot!
Man, I missed this place, so, so much. I was there early 80's, originally stationed at Fort Sherman (3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces but I was attached to 3rd Battalion Airborne Infantry, to train them to be a Jungle Expert (Pana Jungla) and jump qualify both our Airborne Infantry and Panamanian soldiers (Paracaidista). Man, it really brings back many good memories (good people, community, downtown, the beach and the NCO club on Howard, Air Force Base (AFB). I remember very well, One Way In and One Way Out, "The Freedom Bird" and how about the "Monkey" meat. Don't worry, it is not really a monkey meat, it is just how Panamanian vendor, call it. We think? LoL! My old (House) station, Fort Kobbe, Panama, by the beach. Maybe, just maybe, my final retirement place to be.
Great memories. My father was active reserves after WWII and in early 50s was called up. First place we lived (three young boys with our parents) was also @ Ft. Kobbe, then off to Lois Rios after his 2-yr. stint. He worked at the Zone's Admin Bldg. not far away as an asst. comptroller and mother taught K-6 in Diablo Heights before we moved back in late 50s to Seattle, then down to Portland. If you or anyone you know has any decent video or pics of Lois Rios, would love to know about them/it. (Found a couple on the web and a handful in my mother's picture files, but would love to see more.) Appreciate it. Have never been back, but would love to while still around this Earth. Thanks!
You guys lived in the same exact court as we did and we were there from 92-96. We lived in that row where that house was with the white add on in the front but we were the House next to it. I remember the house on the end had a mango tree that looks like it’s still there and we had a coconut tree in the backyard. I wonder if I knew you guys. I’m still Facebook friends with just about all of my friends from the base back then lol. Thanks for posting! I got to see my old area and that’s exciting. I totally wasn’t expecting to see you pull into my court.
I was stationed at Howard AFB from 1983-1985. I remember well what a beautiful base this was and the nice Panamanian people. I enjoyed my stay in Panama so much,and would love to return one day to see it again.These were some of the best years of my life!
I lived in Panama on Ft Clayton and went to school at Curundu Jr. High. I hate to say it but the houses and buildings on Howard AFB and as well those at CJHS don't look like have been kept up very well.
I was with my father while stationed in Fort Sherman, Fort Davis, and Fort Guilk from ages 3-12 years of age. From 1966-1976...Good memories for me...The best. Command Sargent Major - Instructor for Communications.
Was station at Ft. Kobbe 76-79 and lived at Ft. Clayton 500 housing area. Best duty station in my Army career. But looking at these photos of the former military housing, kind of taken back how poorly they are maintain. Real sad
Thanks Edwin for the reply, If I ever get the chance I will come back. I can only imagine how it has changed. Life back then was slow and very inexpensive. I hope its still affordable on a retirement income.
Omg! I was there 1992-1995. I was in elementary school at the time but I remember it all🤗🤗 I’m so glad I came across this video. I’m still looking for old pictures of the elementary school hoping to find my old class. This is awesome, thanks for sharing, it brought back so many great memories🤗🤗
Thank you.The BX that you pointed to were in the lower level.The upper levels were enlisted quarters. I lived there '75-'77. It overlooked the flightline and was rather loud.Got to se all kinds of aircraft.Every outfit in the world wanted to go TDY there. Thanks again, I have been looking for a picture of my barracks forever. I lost all mine in a fire along time ago.
Man, this really brings back memories! Was stationed at Rodman from 94-96. After I got past a very bad heat rash...lol, had a great time! Always said I would go back there one day. Want to see what it looks like now. Good times though.....
@TheLucky1967 ...my name is Fernando Waldron...I lived in 1545A...the corner house in front of the steps by where the taxi parked...I used to play basketball all day and night at that goalpost
I had my fair share of donuts and coffee in the cafeteria next to the BX entrance. Bldg 711 was the post office. I worked in Bldg 238 next to the Bowling Alley during my second tour. Many great memories for my family.
+Lee Hebert - Fort Clayton; Curundu JHS, 1971; Balboa HS, 1972-1974; 1st Baptist Church of Balboa Heights, Pastor Beeby, Good News Singer, Guitarist and Bassist. "Paradise Lost, but Never Forgotten"
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MISSING ON THE 21ST CENTURY...THAT WAS 29 YEARS AGO...COME ON...ONLY NEED A PASSPORT TO THE NEW PANAMAAAAA....THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD AFTER USA OF COURSE...VIVA PANAMAAAAAA
i lived in that one in 74 the cortez lived to the left it looks way different i loved living there ,that was so crazy when i watched this and u drove right up to my old house
I lived in the building right around 2:45. on Howard AFB from Jul 80 - Jul 82. The building that had the chowhall in it, on the 2nd floor. I worked in the TMO then and was stationed at Howard.
I was also stationed there, from Jul 80 - 82. worked in TMO. in the corner buidling right above the post office . I lived in the bulding that had the chow hall in it. l do not miss it at all and would not go back. Though i am still in touch with some of my co workers from there. One was my SGT and i call him all the time and go visit him in TX.
We lived in one of the old houses right by the chapel. In fact I worked at the chapel. Basically walked out the door, up the small hill and I was at work. :)
My name is Shaun and we lived on Howard close to where you were showing, but I can't remember the housing unit number "15something F". I went to Howard elementary and Curundu JHS while in the CZ from 1972-1976. It was nice to see it again!
as you were standing in front of the BX, if you turned to your right and walked to the end where the cross street was, I lived in the second house up as you crossed that intersection.............
Thanks for this video. I was stationed at Gulick back in '77. I really want to go back for a visit. Does anyone know if you can still get on the old bases to look around? Is Devils Beach still accessible? Any suggestions about where to stay?
I do not miss any of that at all, though i do miss many of the guys i was stationed with and wish i could find some of them. i have found a few. I am in touch with my old SGT. I do NOT miss the one night i spent in the panamanian prison and got the crap beat out of me. I do recall a movie theater dowtown panama city, off to the left i think of the bus terminal. Nasty foul stinking rotting hell hole of a theater, i saw the moive Zombie there in 1981.
La verdad de nuestra independencia, de Colombia y nuestra descolonización de los Estados Unidos, se la debemos a los intereses personales de nuestros queridos próceres, que pretendían lucrar con la presencia Anglosajona y grande fue su sorpresa cuando estos aplicaron unas de las reglas del Arte de la guerra, que dice si invades un país no utilices sus recursos porque eso solo hace la vida más difícil de sus avitantes, y te crea problemas, cuando nuestros próceres vieron que sus servicios no heran utiles en el canal Norte Americano y que estos sin utilizar los servicios, que brindaban los nuevos nacionales como alimentación y Salud, iniciaron una lucha por a la que titularon Soberanía, que luego acoge la dictadura militar como bastión de lucha, y ponernos a pensar. Todos igual, y en una misma causa cómo dice el Manuel del príncipe escrito por Nicolás Maquiavelo y se utiliza como manual de instrucción para reyes y Dictadores,esto queda evidenciado con el echo de que ya son siete gobierno pos invasión y todavía no sabemos que hacer con las tierras de la antigua zona del canal, que cuando revirtieron se incluyó cláusula clara que impiden su desarrollo por estar muy cerca del canal y que son sumamente importantes para su funcionamiento, y desarrollo. Porque mentimos lo único que tenemos es un gran problema que a plazo largo lo sentiremos Dios nos ampare por esta herencia que algún dia no muy distante nos abrirá los ojos para darnos cuenta que el canal fue echo con una misión particular y es la defensa de la nueva potencia y no para enriquecernos como no los pintaron,
I lived there from 85 to 89. I was assigned to the 24th CAMS at Howard AFB. I have been all over the World, and Panama is still my favorite, and most missed. The people are kind, the place is amazing! a true treasure. I often wonder how my old friends are doing. I wish the very best for the citizens and can only hope that the Country prospers!
After, you leaving , Panama is the most prosper Country in all Latin America !!!
I was stationed there from 1984-1987 - 24 CAMS - and I ran the radio shop. I worked on the communications equipment on the UHIN Helicopter and Cessna O2. I lived on Albrook. Best assignment of my AF career. I was saddened to hear that the base closed and the housing and other areas neglected and run down. Thinking about moving to Panama and retiring there.
This is awesome, I was stationed at Howard AFB from 1975-1980 (24th Supply. Sq.)& from 1985-1990 (24th Comm. Sq.) On my first assignment there I lived in the barracks directly across from the large field facing the BX, between the dinning facility BLDG and the security police barracks. On my next assignment, I lived in the housing area near the base entrance. Those memories are still embedded in my heart as the best of my life. PANAMA rocks! BTW, I have been back three times- 2002, 2009 & 2013. It's a metropolis and I am due to return in 2018 to experience the subway and beach resorts on the pacific coast. Thanks for posting, it's so cool!
I lived in Bldg 714 myself, 77-79 and I was in CAMS. My last room was with two supply guys, so we probably knew each other.
Salud, Spud
i was there 80 - 82. TMO lived in the building with teh chow hall in it, top floor.
Lived on base from 1968-1971. Many great memories. My dad was in the Air Force, it was an amazing experience
Lived at Ft.Amador on the Pacific side and watched the Bridge of the Americas being constructed from the fishing pier as a nine yr. old. I also witnessed the Cuban Missile Crisis, from my bicycle going all the way to the end of the causeway, where missiles were tentatively waiting out on a trackway aimed at the ocean.
Wow im happy reading all this, because im from Panama, im learning stuff that i never saw, thanks for that information now.💪🏾👍🏾
What Cuban missile crisis was that ??? CAn you plz explain sir.
JFK blockaded Cuba with Naval Vessels because Nikita Kruschev was shipping missiles to Cuba. Watch the movie '13 Days.' It' was the closest we came to a nuclear war in the Caribbean.
October 1962. Kennedy admin.
Thanks for posting this. This video brought back so many memories. My family and I were stationed there from 85-88, I attended Howard Elementary as well. Like a few of you, my friends and I played in the smoke from the chemical truck as well was war in the jungle and rode our bikes everywhere! Best years of my childhood!
Antonio Morgan did you have Ms.Warfield too? 83-88 is when I live there.
Antonio Morgan I lived in the navy housing on Howard. Ride my bike to Howard elemntary for 5th and 6th grade then went to Curundu for 7th. Absolutely loved it there. Moved back to the States in 87.
My Dad was Navy, at Rodman.. 1967- 1970, 1st and 2nd grade at HOWARD.
3RD WAS Cocoil😅. And, running behind the pesticide truck, been there done that.
Riding bikes all over, playing war in the jungle😅.
I was a Cub Scout. And went on field trips to (ALL)!!!! Military bases…
I’ve trying to get photos from family housing… got everything else.
I was stationed at Howard from 1979 to 1985, I lived in the barracks over looking the runway, Got married and moved into the quarters right up the road. I worked in the 24th Headquarters Wing for the DO right next to the Command Post. I sure miss Panama and would go back in minute, Most of my free time was spent under the water diving on the Atlantic side where there was an old Spanish Fort. Other times we would get together take the boat to Taboga and spend all week-end. It was an amazing time.
i was there from 80 - 82 worked TMO. , lived n the barracks with the chwo ahll in it
@@randysmith7045 Thanks Randy for the reply Great memories that I will never forget!
Thank you! Lived on Howard for 2 1/2-3 years... We moved shortly after my tenth birthday... I am 28 now... It was truly a great experience... The emotions I am feeling right now are so hard to explain, but "military brats" will know what I am talking about when I say we knew how to make friends and adjust... I wish we would have had cell phones to record back then... I remember the bug spray truck that used to go through base at night and walking up what seemed to be a hundred steps to go to school... Mr. Airheart(sp?) with all his animals and bugs... Pin dodge ball Fridays after school... The little school shop that sold things like erasers... Go Howard Hawks!
Ranger L 80-82 what glorious years jump School JROTC 3 times Scout platoon jumping off 150 foot cliff into the shagrath Standing On The Porch Saloon San Lorenzo
I lived in the house in front of the yellow cab. I lived there from 76-84. We used to play a lot of basketball in that court. I used to make some ridiculous shots from the "green box". I wish we held on to the bases there...would of loved to have been stationed there while in the military.
Thanks for posting! I lived on Howard from 91 to 94, then moved to Diablo Heights. I remember going up to the top floor over the BX to play pool at the rec center. I actually lived down from the Howard Clinic. I can't believe alll the changes now. Played for Curundu Cougars football.
I was stationed on Howard AFB from 1990 to 1995. Best assignment of my 22 year carrer.
I spent 4 years in Fort Clayton. Loved every minute of it.
I was there from 83 to 86. First stationed at Gulick when I first arrived for HALO training
My dad was stationed there from 71 to 74. We lived in the 600 area 678. For a young boy growing up it was great. Would love to see where I grew up but doubt I'll get the chance. Thanks for the video beings back memories
Alan Jones .. my name is Tony Shedd I was there from 71 to 75 I was 7 when we got there..and you are so right for a young kid that place was like a adventure out of a book.
I remember walking up the stairs to the BX and they kept the movie posters for Cowboy Way and 8 Seconds on display and wouldn't bother to replace them the whole time I was stationed there from 94-96.
The whole area looks so much different! I served 81-83. I miss being there.
That is so crazy! I was stationed at Howard from 1988-1992. We lived on the end house in the 6-plex to the right of your 6-plex. The road on the hill was in our back yard! Thanks for posting this...
Wow this brings back some memories. I lived on Howard from 1978 to 1982. We left a couple of weeks after I graduated from Balboa High School. Many happy memories of Panama. I would love to go back. Thanx for posting your trip.
I loved the base housing, we were all close friends. It was brand new when we moved on base in 1968, 3 years later we moved back to the states and my dad retired 6 years later. This looks very different, it was brand new when we moved in. But lots of great times there.
I was stationed with B Battery 22nd FA at Ft. Kobbe during 1980-1982. How I wish I could bring those days back again! Thank you so much for an endearing trip down memory lane.
I am now 58 years old.
To all the younger people out there, cherish the good times while you can, because trust me, you blink your eyes and they’re gone. Best of luck to all who read this, and take care. 🙂
Nice Video, we lived on Fort Clayton from around 83-87 when I was in grade school, we went to all the officers clubs and pools on different bases, so many fond memories. We had a jungle in our back yard with monkeys, toucans, parrots, iguana's, gecko's climbing the walls that would come inside our quarters, sloths, one guy had a pet caiman in his back yard in a big wooden box, I remember fishing for peacock bass in the Panama canal and staying on islands in the canal you could rent, my dad and I went on the Iowa that went on a cruise through the Panama canal, remember having a big bushmaster snake in the middle of a car port. Remember playing soccer and baseball, remember when the show V came on the one channel and everyone watched it. Remember staying at the Marriot and they had a outdoor pond with tropical fish. So many memories.
Do you remember Joe, Dominique, my new born sister Krystle, Gregory and Helen Horness?
I was stationed at Clayton also. That was the name of our Company, " Bushmasters". We stayed in the bush ...lol
I'm not sure what is wrong with my "paisano" ! You and your family will always be welcome to Panama! I'm very thank full to the americans for keeping their promises,their word! you guys give back to us the canal without any trouble!thanks! and like I say before ! bro! you always be welcome in Panama,you are part of us, and oviously we are part of you guys ! thank you for going back and remember us dear! I apologise in behave of my compatriot!
I was stationed at Howard 1977-79. I went back Y2K for the canal transfer, but just wasn't ready to see my old home. Next time!
Man, I missed this place, so, so much. I was there early 80's, originally stationed at Fort Sherman (3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces but I was attached to 3rd Battalion Airborne Infantry, to train them to be a Jungle Expert (Pana Jungla) and jump qualify both our Airborne Infantry and Panamanian soldiers (Paracaidista).
Man, it really brings back many good memories (good people, community, downtown, the beach and the NCO club on Howard, Air Force Base (AFB). I remember very well, One Way In and One Way Out, "The Freedom Bird" and how about the "Monkey" meat. Don't worry, it is not really a monkey meat, it is just how Panamanian vendor, call it. We think? LoL!
My old (House) station, Fort Kobbe, Panama, by the beach. Maybe, just maybe, my final retirement place to be.
wow! memories. I was there from 76- 81
Great memories. My father was active reserves after WWII and in early 50s was called up. First place we lived (three young boys with our parents) was also @ Ft. Kobbe, then off to Lois Rios after his 2-yr. stint. He worked at the Zone's Admin Bldg. not far away as an asst. comptroller and mother taught K-6 in Diablo Heights before we moved back in late 50s to Seattle, then down to Portland. If you or anyone you know has any decent video or pics of Lois Rios, would love to know about them/it. (Found a couple on the web and a handful in my mother's picture files, but would love to see more.) Appreciate it. Have never been back, but would love to while still around this Earth. Thanks!
You guys lived in the same exact court as we did and we were there from 92-96. We lived in that row where that house was with the white add on in the front but we were the House next to it. I remember the house on the end had a mango tree that looks like it’s still there and we had a coconut tree in the backyard. I wonder if I knew you guys. I’m still Facebook friends with just about all of my friends from the base back then lol. Thanks for posting! I got to see my old area and that’s exciting. I totally wasn’t expecting to see you pull into my court.
I lived there in 7-1976-79. There is some memories still embedded. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Thanks for posting! I lived in Panama on Albrook from 90-95. Went to Diablo elementary and Curundu.
same here went to Ft Clayton elem then Diablo for 6th then Curundu for 7th grade
What years?
I miss this place so much, I was here 90-93 attended Howard Elementary. Best childhood memories for sure!
I was stationed at Howard AFB from 1983-1985. I remember well what a beautiful base this was and the nice Panamanian people. I enjoyed my stay in Panama so much,and would love to return one day to see it again.These were some of the best years of my life!
I lived in Panama on Ft Clayton and went to school at Curundu Jr. High. I hate to say it but the houses and buildings on Howard AFB and as well those at CJHS don't look like have been kept up very well.
nmelkhunter1 when were you at curundu?
I was with my father while stationed in Fort Sherman, Fort Davis, and Fort Guilk from ages 3-12 years of age. From 1966-1976...Good memories for me...The best. Command Sargent Major - Instructor for Communications.
Wow, the memories. My family and I were stationed on Ft. Clayton, 1996-99, right up until the Treaty expired
Wow, I got there in 83 !!!!
Was station at Ft. Kobbe 76-79 and lived at Ft. Clayton 500 housing area. Best duty station in my Army career. But looking at these photos of the former military housing, kind of taken back how poorly they are maintain. Real sad
Lived on Albrook 91-95 but used to go to Howard a lot.
I was one of the Army lifeguards at Kobbe Beach from 1973-1974...
Big difference Living in Panama paradise and back in USA jungle
Thanks Edwin for the reply, If I ever get the chance I will come back. I can only imagine how it has changed. Life back then was slow and very inexpensive. I hope its still affordable on a retirement income.
this is so amazing I lived in the very same house in 73 74 it was the placwe on earth back then
was stationed at kobbe from sept 83 -jan 87 b co 2/187th infantry made many jumps on the dz at howard just acrossed the street so many memories there
Clayton was the bomb......was there in 82 and 86...not for very long ....love it
My dad was with 536th engineers on Ft.Kobbe 1993-1994 then went to southcom hq on Clayton
Omg! I was there 1992-1995. I was in elementary school at the time but I remember it all🤗🤗 I’m so glad I came across this video. I’m still looking for old pictures of the elementary school hoping to find my old class. This is awesome, thanks for sharing, it brought back so many great memories🤗🤗
luv it! looks like a great vacation!
Thank you.The BX that you pointed to were in the lower level.The upper levels were enlisted quarters. I lived there '75-'77. It overlooked the flightline and was rather loud.Got to se all kinds of aircraft.Every outfit in the world wanted to go TDY there. Thanks again, I have been looking for a picture of my barracks forever. I lost all mine in a fire along time ago.
Man, this really brings back memories! Was stationed at Rodman from 94-96. After I got past a very bad heat rash...lol, had a great time! Always said I would go back there one day. Want to see what it looks like now. Good times though.....
@TheLucky1967 ...my name is Fernando Waldron...I lived in 1545A...the corner house in front of the steps by where the taxi parked...I used to play basketball all day and night at that goalpost
I had my fair share of donuts and coffee in the cafeteria next to the BX entrance. Bldg 711 was the post office. I worked in Bldg 238 next to the Bowling Alley during my second tour. Many great memories for my family.
Class of 1973-1976, Thank U
+Lee Hebert - Fort Clayton; Curundu JHS, 1971; Balboa HS, 1972-1974; 1st Baptist Church of Balboa Heights, Pastor Beeby, Good News Singer, Guitarist and Bassist.
"Paradise Lost, but Never Forgotten"
+zerep11 Amen my brother, time that shall never be forgotten.
wow I didn't know things about it, University of Panamá was a junior High school, nice to know
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MISSING ON THE 21ST CENTURY...THAT WAS 29 YEARS AGO...COME ON...ONLY NEED A PASSPORT TO THE NEW PANAMAAAAA....THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD AFTER USA OF COURSE...VIVA PANAMAAAAAA
Revelde....thanks amigo. Enjoy your country....i loved it.
i lived in that one in 74 the cortez lived to the left it looks way different i loved living there ,that was so crazy when i watched this and u drove right up to my old house
I lived in the building right around 2:45. on Howard AFB from Jul 80 - Jul 82. The building that had the chowhall in it, on the 2nd floor. I worked in the TMO then and was stationed at Howard.
I was also stationed there, from Jul 80 - 82. worked in TMO. in the corner buidling right above the post office . I lived in the bulding that had the chow hall in it. l do not miss it at all and would not go back. Though i am still in touch with some of my co workers from there. One was my SGT and i call him all the time and go visit him in TX.
We lived in one of the old houses right by the chapel. In fact I worked at the chapel. Basically walked out the door, up the small hill and I was at work. :)
My name is Shaun and we lived on Howard close to where you were showing, but I can't remember the housing unit number "15something F". I went to Howard elementary and Curundu JHS while in the CZ from 1972-1976. It was nice to see it again!
THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO, 2013...NEW PANAMA, YOU NEED TO COME BACK TO SEE THE DIFFERENT WORLD NOW....
WOW!! what a change from when I last saw this place back in 1981 when my dad was transferred to Fort Bragg :( :( :(
lots of memories when we played against the howard eagles. the good old days.
as you were standing in front of the BX, if you turned to your right and walked to the end where the cross street was, I lived in the second house up as you crossed that intersection.............
Hey Tom, I knew a guy named Tom King when living at Howard AFB from 96 until base closure in 1999.
I still love this place remember the EL RANCHO?
i use to live inb albroook back in 1979 and 1983
I REMEMBER THAT! WOW
We lived in Coco Solo and Howard AFB from 83-87. Simply a fun and amazing time in my life.
Dignity Battalion vet?
Thanks for this video. I was stationed at Gulick back in '77. I really want to go back for a visit. Does anyone know if you can still get on the old bases to look around? Is Devils Beach still accessible? Any suggestions about where to stay?
I would like to go back to visit. I was stationed at Clayton. Right across the street from the canal. Bravo company..
Lived down the road a bit at Farfan, spent a lot of time at Howard AFB and Ft. Kobbe. I was there from 1971-74. Those were good days!
I do not miss any of that at all, though i do miss many of the guys i was stationed with and wish i could find some of them. i have found a few. I am in touch with my old SGT. I do NOT miss the one night i spent in the panamanian prison and got the crap beat out of me. I do recall a movie theater dowtown panama city, off to the left i think of the bus terminal. Nasty foul stinking rotting hell hole of a theater, i saw the moive Zombie there in 1981.
@rjbrooks2 yes
"foul stinking rotting hell hole of a theater" watching Zombie.mmmh. It is called Special effects
J gonzález lol
Ft kobee 71 to 75
La verdad de nuestra independencia, de Colombia y nuestra descolonización de los Estados Unidos, se la debemos a los intereses personales de nuestros queridos próceres, que pretendían lucrar con la presencia Anglosajona y grande fue su sorpresa cuando estos aplicaron unas de las reglas del Arte de la guerra, que dice si invades un país no utilices sus recursos porque eso solo hace la vida más difícil de sus avitantes, y te crea problemas, cuando nuestros próceres vieron que sus servicios no heran utiles en el canal Norte Americano y que estos sin utilizar los servicios, que brindaban los nuevos nacionales como alimentación y Salud, iniciaron una lucha por a la que titularon Soberanía, que luego acoge la dictadura militar como bastión de lucha, y ponernos a pensar. Todos igual, y en una misma causa cómo dice el Manuel del príncipe escrito por Nicolás Maquiavelo y se utiliza como manual de instrucción para reyes y Dictadores,esto queda evidenciado con el echo de que ya son siete gobierno pos invasión y todavía no sabemos que hacer con las tierras de la antigua zona del canal, que cuando revirtieron se incluyó cláusula clara que impiden su desarrollo por estar muy cerca del canal y que son sumamente importantes para su funcionamiento, y desarrollo. Porque mentimos lo único que tenemos es un gran problema que a plazo largo lo sentiremos Dios nos ampare por esta herencia que algún dia no muy distante nos abrirá los ojos para darnos cuenta que el canal fue echo con una misión particular y es la defensa de la nueva potencia y no para enriquecernos como no los pintaron,
No , if you were there, you'd know. it was very foul. Just added to the atmosphere of it all. But then most of Panama was foul.
Yankee Go Home!!!! H.P.
panailde You must hate well maintained things.