I was in and out on the USS Oklahoma City during those years. Ha Ha , I made my own joke!!! And later at Clark AFB as well. All those girls but its the music I remember most!
U.S.S. Wabash AOR-5... I was there between 1978/82, two Westpac cruises. Some if the best times of my life. Noni, I still miss you. This is Butch, find me.
This past November 26, 2014 marked the 40th. Anniversary of my very first liberty in Olongapo City, it also marked the 40th. Anniversary of dating Filipina women, I married one the Filipina women I dated, we were married 31 years when my late wife Passed away March 6, 2010. We had 3 children during our marriage. The only women that I will date are Filipina women. I 'm planning to move back to the PHILIPPINES FOR GOOD within the next 4 years & live out my life there. I was stationed at SRF Subic Bay from 11/20/1978 to 3/30/1981. It was the very Best duty station in the entire U.S.Navy.
Very smart choice, Once I have everything all sold, it'll be good riddance the Sh@thole Loser City Tucson metro area & Mexizona, the very worst metro area I have ever lived & worked in in my entire life.
Christopher O'Rourke I was in and out of there a few times while you were stationed there. I just ran across this video today, and your story. I hope that you have added much happiness to your life since this last post. As for myself, I live in Thailand. Peace.
The best time for the Philippines, the best time for the USA (forget the Vietnam desaster) maybe even the best time for the world. I am thankful i could spend my young years there (Far East) in the 70s-80s ,when life was wonderful and full of adventures. What a big mess we have now all over the world, i feel sorry for the furture generations.
Hell yeah! I probably lost 1/3 of my hearing in that and a few other bars. How about Hot City, or was it Rock City?!? Just outside the gate on the left...
That is so funny... I kinda don't remember what I did on liberty but I do remember waking up at some girls house most of the time... Then I always ask..."By the way. What is your name.?" In the hopes of refreshing my memory...
indeed,it was everybodys first and last stop!! and i remember the clicking of coins on the windows of the money changers as i walked by!! i used to hang at the "Genisis" and the "Sierra" and sometimes "in concert". as,,those were the days!!
This year marks fifty years since I first visited Olongapo. Between 1965 and 1981, I was in and out all but 2 years. Stationed at Cubi in 1969-70, 1972, 1976-77 and part of 78. Last visit while on USS Kitty Hawk was 1980. Lots of memories.
Wow, the Cork room is still there, how very cool! Well next time you're in there have one for me my friend, sure I was sitting there with you just for one drink and one song....
That is the magsaysay drive I remember. Shit river, mojo and warm san miguel beer. hearing the street venders yelling baloot baloot. Love my time there 1980-1981 Uss henry B wilson DDG 7. I loved all the girls no shit LOL
I also live here full time now, I was in Subic on Wespac back in Sept and Nov of 85 we were so lucky back then it was basically a liberty port for us the country was not at war so there was nothing to do, we went out once in 60 days to a Mortar Shoot and the rest of the time in port was liberty, I also married an awesome Filipina Lady and we are living a great life here in Northern Manila, thanks to you guys that had cameras back then and shot pics and videos it was not as easy back then as it is now.
I was on West Pac '85 (August - December) aboard the USS Cleveland LPD-7 with BLT 1/9, 13th MAU. Great years!!!! I lived in the Subic/Olongapo City area from 2012-2014. Sadly, as you know by living there now, with the Base no longer there, the place isn't the same.
Every time the USS Midway task force pull in, the whole city was wide open and in festive mode..was aboard USS Parson DDG-33 stationed in Yokusaka JN 1977-78.. we would come down to Subic every 4 months..
on midway 78-81 actually think this date my first time stayed at the pearles love the fl club brings back some serious memories I think we were on our way to gonzo sta
OMG memories. Lived in PI 1969-1971. Was a Navy wife. Husband (now ex) was AE1 back then stationed out of Cubi. Daughter was born over there. Recall crossing "Shit River" to get to the base and local kids swimming in river and don't forget the smell. Walking down the street and hearing "Hey Joe gimme peso". Peso special Jeepney rides. Saw a lot of entertainment in the bars most x-rated. Viet Nam war was raging. Ration cards, Black Market. Election time was more of who lived through the campaign. It was an amazing duty station....an experience I will never forget.
Wow. Does anyone remember sitting at Mariposa's at the circle? Looking at this video I could actually smell the city--I'm not sure that's a good thing--but it did bring back memories...Cubi Pt. 81-83
Met the Proteus AS19 there in 1983 right out of A school,What a great first port ! Its great to see a video that actually looks like the Olangapo I remember ! I was an MS and are division hung out a t" Lovely place bar" cold beer MOJO and hot women. I will never forget.
@@davesteadman1226 I was there from 1987-1989 and paid $5 for short time at the fun bars in Subic city and Barrio Bareto for an hour of fun sex. I seen lots of Amerasian kids that lots of marines and sailors left there that you may have left there.
What a blast from the past, I was watching this and saw my Datsun pickup at 1:31 pass the photographer heading out to town (probably the market at that time). Thanks for the memories.
Oh man good ole Magsaysay and Olongapo, some good memories at the Bamboo Grove, cold San Magels. Was there off and on from 1975 to 1990: Connie, Enterprise, Wainwright, Oklahoma City. Wow.
I used take my wife (then honey ko') to Rock Trax all the freakin time! Good times....had a place that was attached to a sari-sari store on one of the streets out behind that bar :-) 87-88.
I used to live there in 72-73 23rd West Street Bahac Bahac. Hung out at the Gemini Club, Paulines, Cherry Club and many others. Was assigned to VA-155 beach Det. at NAS Cubi PT. Off of USS Oriskany CVA-34. Man those were the days. What a life.
fresnowfo I was on the kawishiwi a young thick headed stubborn fool I was now I realize it great memories of olongapo though wish I could revisit today I'm completely sober 8yrs clean I would stay away from the bars! I remember Amanda maganda. She didn't like that name whatever happened to her I wonder? Just thinking out loud!
I was stationed in Okinawa with VP-44 and visited Cubi Point regularly from 1978-1979 flying Anti Sub missions in the South China Sea, somethings never change. It was Marshal Law then with MP's everywhere..took many a trikeney/jeepney rides..Anyone remember the Riza hotel at the end of the strip? No available on base quarters so they sent us out to live in town. Stayed a Riza hotel and commuted in by jeepney every morning and evening for 3 months. How about Club JOLO...lot of absolutely wild and crazy things in there and the bands that played on that strip were unbelievable. Thanks Ray Congrove for this awesome video.
Thx! I never saw the street or the bridge in the daytime before this vid. Was USMC and deployed to Cubi Point in Jan 86, but ended up having to leave early before the presidential election in Feb 86 that ended with Marcos being exiled.
I was in the usmc and stationed at camp tamez not far out of olongapo bravo company we went on float from 3rd Mar div the six months we spent there were paradise. oh the memories these posts brought back and the bars too thank you to all contributors well done ,well done
Never visited it but where's the bar Jo-los and yes I did the Sierra club. Can't miss shit river. Strange Olangapo in the 80's traffic looked liked the US in the 20's. I do not miss the V-Liners and balute.
Anybody remember the game "smile" ????? UIse to play it in subic city.Damn them old guys that had made several west-pacs were damn good at that game. Had to quit playing lol couldnt afford it after awhile i was terrible at it as an 18 yr old kid
I used to work in Cork Room Cellar as a cashier together with Marivic (RIP) Letty and many more girls . Some r here in the America now .Thank u Cork Room.
I love you no shit Joe. The most famous words from the Banca boat girls while crossing shit river from the main gate at Subic. I was stationed at NAS Cubi PT. in 1972 Lived with my girl friend on 23rd west st. Bahac Bahac. Nothing like night life in PO city back during the Vietnam war.
Anyone "Stationed Ditto" knows what it was like...The best place to do a tour during Mid 70's-thru Mid 80's Period!! Lived off Magsaysay Dr on Hansen St for most of my time. Hell Yea,,I remember Filmore East, T's Tavern, Shaky's Pizza, Meat on a stick, Red Horse & of course San Miguel. "Donkey Shows" out in Barrio Barretto. White Castle Hotel and beach. Some awsome "plant" from time to time. Crazy times..almost like a dream from a lifetime ago.
I was in Olongapo back in 1987, what a great place and the people was wonderful. I was with 3/2 2nd Marine Division. I will always remember my people in PI.
wow...brings back memories...I should upload how it looks like now 2 yrs. ago I took a video of it too. I agree with vernafrs cork room was the bomb!!!
I was an AFP/SP 1980 Worked with some great guy's. John Sendden, June Eblamo, Cruz. Washington The Later MAC Tiny We had one hell of time working off base. Curfew Parties every other night. Only an AFP/SP will know this. 10-8 10-25 town 123 some 10-45 10-5 same it will be ty 10-19 code 3 with same.
First time visiting Olongapo was 1984...visited twice that year. Visited again in 1988...twice. Have not been there since...however, just spent a wonderful week in Malate, Manila in July 2018 with my fiance from Anini-Y, Antique, and we also visited Santa Rosa while I was there. Just the most wonderful place. Magandang buhay sa pamilia.
I was a Marine stationed for a year in Okinawa , Japan . I turned 20 on Dec. 6th 1980 2 days later Lennon was murdered . Ten days after that .y Battalion was on a Navy ship for a tour of the Far East . First stop , The Philippines . It was an experience I will carry with me to the grave . Beautiful Fillipinas , San Miguel beer , and Mardi Gras . I fell for a Filipina girl who I lived with for a good part of February 1981 . She wanted me to go to the Island she grew up on and start a family . Although I was crazy about her , I knew I would never go A. W. O. L. I was dedicated to the Corps ! SEMPER FI !
I was in VC--5 Cubi,1989-1992. Also first time there in May 1972 with VA-105 USS Saratoga. Many times with VA-115 and VA-185 on USS Midway. Thanks for Memories and this post!
Ihad a lot of fun there in 1979/80,1986,and1988.all with attack squadron22 from nas lemoore ca. we deployed on the uss kitty hawk , and twice on the uss enterprise.i really miss that place.
Gray video. I was there this weekend. S&R mall at the foot of the bridge which is now closed. The city feels the same but seems much cleaner. They also enforce traffic laws there like in the US as I found out Sat. Police asked if I was a sailor and when I explained why I returned he gave me a fist bump and said carry on. I hope you made it back.. I did and never returning to the US.
Frank, I was born and raised a Buckeye :-)....I retired to the west coast tho...Bigfoot country Oregon. If and when you make it back to the promised land where would you be settling down at? I will be taking up residence on the island of Panay "Iloilo"
Was at the NAS Cubi Point Medical Clinic from December 1975 to mid 1977, brought my light blue 1974 Volkswagen Karman Ghia that I bought while in San Diego for $6000.00 with me and had a blast riding all around the area. Was hoping to get extended so held off making arrangements for it. Unfortunately did not get the extension so had to get rid of it in a hurry, local business lady offered me $7000.00 but did not have enough time to do the paperwork in order to sell to a local national. Finally sold it to a First Class (I think) who worked for NIS (now NCIS) for what I bought it for $6000,00.
uss midway/cv-41(senior officer`s cook) from 1979 to 1983...the memories are great...i still keep in touch with some of the locals, they are really good friends to this day...once you get to know them, they are a wonderful group of people.
Got there Nov84, stayed there till May88 at Clark AB......good time and bad time...got in little trouble here and there, no regret, moving on. Do miss it though and hope to return for a visit someday.
I was in the Navy (SeaBee's) and you Sir are a "Lucky Dog"!! I really wish I could get back on my feet here and finish up things not yet done so I can retire there as well :-) Good luck and keep your feet dry and your six covered.
Did you ever know Rose. She was there around that time. You know she was the only Rose there. Yea. I made two westpacs 75 to 78. I would hide on the upstairs of the American Legion balcony behind the chicken wire and watch the circus. If they wore white socks they were clean.😮 Right!
Anyone out there from the Sterett, 76 - 78? How about OPM 80-83? What about the Hoel DDG-13 83 - 86. I was on the Cochrane DDG-21 from 86 to 89. Then I went to the Rentz, FFG-46 and retired.
Ahh, yes, such fond memories from '75,76, & 77. It's difficult to explain how it was to people who were not there.
I was in and out on the USS Oklahoma City during those years. Ha Ha , I made my own joke!!! And later at Clark AFB as well. All those girls but its the music I remember most!
You can't. They would never get it over in this main land.
U.S.S. Wabash AOR-5... I was there between 1978/82, two Westpac cruises. Some if the best times of my life. Noni, I still miss you. This is Butch, find me.
USS Wabash 1981-1984 two Westpac cruises Myself... what memories !!
This past November 26, 2014 marked the 40th. Anniversary of
my very first liberty in Olongapo City, it also marked the 40th.
Anniversary of dating Filipina women, I married one the Filipina
women I dated, we were married 31 years when my late wife
Passed away March 6, 2010. We had 3 children during our
marriage. The only women that I will date are Filipina women.
I 'm planning to move back to the PHILIPPINES FOR GOOD
within the next 4 years & live out my life there. I was stationed
at SRF Subic Bay from 11/20/1978 to 3/30/1981. It was the very
Best duty station in the entire U.S.Navy.
For me Christopher it has been 31 years and I still remember so well. Good luck on your retirement in the PI. I fully intend to do the same thing.
Very smart choice, Once I have everything all sold, it'll be good riddance the Sh@thole Loser City Tucson metro area & Mexizona, the very worst metro area I have ever lived & worked in in my entire life.
Christopher O'Rourke I was in and out of there a few times while you were stationed there. I just ran across this video today, and your story. I hope that you have added much happiness to your life since this last post. As for myself, I live in Thailand. Peace.
Met my current wife at the Depearl club in 1974. USS NEW ORLEANS LPH-11. Still together in 2017.
I grew up there from 80 - 94. My father was in the Navy. He passed away but I still visit the place every chance I get
memories we will alway charish and never tell our wife's or kids about.
In and out from 1974-1977 permanent personnel 1977-1981. Still with my Filipina since 1975. Were growing old together.
was there 1979-80 loved every minute
1/9?
Lst 1187, amtrac Marines.
I left on the Kitty Hawk in 1977, never to return. This film makes me feel as if I am still there.
Ororobos I was on the “Hawk” VF-51
Orobos… I was on the Kittyhawk 1977. USMC good times!
same here...
The Midway was there in 77 too !
I was on a tin can FF1066 USS Marvin Shields. Westpac 77
The best time for the Philippines, the best time for the USA (forget the Vietnam desaster) maybe even the best time for the world. I am thankful i could spend my young years there (Far East) in the 70s-80s ,when life was wonderful and full of adventures. What a big mess we have now all over the world, i feel sorry for the furture generations.
My first duty station, best time of my life. Bring back so many memories.
Mine too 1980-84 Cubic PT.
Hell yeah! I probably lost 1/3 of my hearing in that and a few other bars. How about Hot City, or was it Rock City?!? Just outside the gate on the left...
Hot city...🤭🤭🤭
U,.S.S. Wabash 1978/1982 . Apple rock club. Take me back! Jesus Christ no more rice in P.I! Those were the days. Thanks for the vid
MMU7 82-83 I will never forget that year in Subic Bay Real Groovy
Michael Monroe are you familiar of MMU1?
That is so funny... I kinda don't remember what I did on liberty but I do remember waking up at some girls house most of the time... Then I always ask..."By the way. What is your name.?" In the hopes of refreshing my memory...
Various subs and ships from 1980-84. What memories.
VRC-50 for Two years(late 70's). Man I miss that place
Liberty cuffs, West pac jackets, and butterflies. Don't be caught being a butterfly. Lol remember
🤭🤭🤭t
1980 USS Constellation Marine Detachment
indeed,it was everybodys first and last stop!! and i remember the clicking of coins on the windows of the money changers as i walked by!! i used to hang at the "Genisis" and the "Sierra" and sometimes "in concert". as,,those were the days!!
This year marks fifty years since I first visited Olongapo. Between 1965 and 1981, I was in and out all but 2 years. Stationed at Cubi in 1969-70, 1972, 1976-77 and part of 78. Last visit while on USS Kitty Hawk was 1980. Lots of memories.
US Naval Air Station Cubi Point 1978-1979 Best time of my life...hands down
Wow, the Cork room is still there, how very cool! Well next time you're in there have one for me my friend, sure I was sitting there with you just for one drink and one song....
I used to work as a cashier in Cork Room Cellar in the basement around 1981 with Marivic (RIP)
USS CORAL SEA 1980-1983 West Pac. The best place liberty in Western Pacific Cruise.
Were you in s-6 Div on the coral sea daaragon???
the after six club and Apple rock is where I hung out.
That is the magsaysay drive I remember. Shit river, mojo and warm san miguel beer. hearing the street venders yelling baloot baloot. Love my time there 1980-1981 Uss henry B wilson DDG 7. I loved all the girls no shit LOL
This is exactly how I remember Olongapo... I was here 1974-1978.
Was there aboard the USS Hancock. 1974 1975. Best place on earth. So much fun as a very young 18yr old
I also live here full time now, I was in Subic on Wespac back in Sept and Nov of 85 we were so lucky back then it was basically a liberty port for us the country was not at war so there was nothing to do, we went out once in 60 days to a Mortar Shoot and the rest of the time in port was liberty, I also married an awesome Filipina Lady and we are living a great life here in Northern Manila, thanks to you guys that had cameras back then and shot pics and videos it was not as easy back then as it is now.
I was on West Pac '85 (August - December) aboard the USS Cleveland LPD-7 with BLT 1/9, 13th MAU. Great years!!!! I lived in the Subic/Olongapo City area from 2012-2014. Sadly, as you know by living there now, with the Base no longer there, the place isn't the same.
I was there on the Kitty Hawk in 1975 Westpac. Most fun I've ever had in my life!!!
Was there the year of this video....USS Marvin Shields FF-1066. 20 years old what a great time. Lots of memories!
Every time the USS Midway task force pull in, the whole city was wide open and in festive mode..was aboard USS Parson DDG-33 stationed in Yokusaka JN 1977-78.. we would come down to Subic every 4 months..
hmm 262 79-83 uss okinawa uss belleau wood purple haze club roland was the man
My one and only West-Pac was '79 - '80 on USS William H Standley CG32. This brings back so many memories. Thanks.
Was on the stand left in 85
Uss Midway 79-81 brings back memories and smells
on midway 78-81 actually think this date my first time stayed at the pearles love the fl club brings back some serious memories I think we were on our way to gonzo sta
Had a serious wild time after the collision with that freighter in 1980.
Met my wife there 1981, still married 2023!!!
OMG memories. Lived in PI 1969-1971. Was a Navy wife. Husband (now ex) was AE1 back then stationed out of Cubi. Daughter was born over there. Recall crossing "Shit River" to get to the base and local kids swimming in river and don't forget the smell. Walking down the street and hearing "Hey Joe gimme peso". Peso special Jeepney rides. Saw a lot of entertainment in the bars most x-rated. Viet Nam war was raging. Ration cards, Black Market. Election time was more of who lived through the campaign. It was an amazing duty station....an experience I will never forget.
Spent a lot of time there from 85-89, heaven on earth for this sailor
watching this in 2015 and I feel like I want to do some time travelling. 😔
tell me abt it
Wow. Does anyone remember sitting at Mariposa's at the circle? Looking at this video I could actually smell the city--I'm not sure that's a good thing--but it did bring back memories...Cubi Pt. 81-83
2:14, good thing this video isn't in 4-D, that river was stank af!
Met the Proteus AS19 there in 1983 right out of A school,What a great first port ! Its great to see a video that actually looks like the Olangapo I remember ! I was an MS and are division hung out a t" Lovely place bar" cold beer MOJO and hot women. I will never forget.
WestPac USS Tarawa, 1979 Fox 2/3 USMC I hung out at Mom's Club. My girlfriend was Vita Pantua. I loved that place. San Miguel beers were .25 cents.
how much was short time at the fun bars then?
@@pauleypavillion6088 You sound like you were never over there.
@@davesteadman1226 I was there from 1987-1989 and paid $5 for short time at the fun bars in Subic city and Barrio Bareto for an hour of fun sex. I seen lots of Amerasian kids that lots of marines and sailors left there that you may have left there.
What a blast from the past, I was watching this and saw my Datsun pickup at 1:31 pass the photographer heading out to town (probably the market at that time). Thanks for the memories.
Oh man good ole Magsaysay and Olongapo, some good memories at the Bamboo Grove, cold San Magels. Was there off and on from 1975 to 1990: Connie, Enterprise, Wainwright, Oklahoma City. Wow.
wow..😳😳
I used take my wife (then honey ko') to Rock Trax all the freakin time! Good times....had a place that was attached to a sari-sari store on one of the streets out behind that bar :-) 87-88.
Hell ya I remember the Mariposa, one of my fav waterholes in the PI, station dito, Nav Mag 78-79
I used to live there in 72-73 23rd West Street Bahac Bahac. Hung out at the Gemini Club, Paulines, Cherry Club and many others. Was assigned to VA-155 beach Det. at NAS Cubi PT. Off of USS Oriskany CVA-34. Man those were the days. What a life.
USS Kawishiwi-USS Pyro...75-79 Two Westpacs....LBFM's
fresnowfo I was on the kawishiwi a young thick headed stubborn fool I was now I realize it great memories of olongapo though wish I could revisit today I'm completely sober 8yrs clean I would stay away from the bars! I remember Amanda maganda. She didn't like that name whatever happened to her I wonder? Just thinking out loud!
I was stationed in Okinawa with VP-44 and visited Cubi Point regularly from 1978-1979 flying Anti Sub missions in the South China Sea, somethings never change. It was Marshal Law then with MP's everywhere..took many a trikeney/jeepney rides..Anyone remember the Riza hotel at the end of the strip? No available on base quarters so they sent us out to live in town. Stayed a Riza hotel and commuted in by jeepney every morning and evening for 3 months. How about Club JOLO...lot of absolutely wild and crazy things in there and the bands that played on that strip were unbelievable. Thanks Ray Congrove for this awesome video.
Thx! I never saw the street or the bridge in the daytime before this vid.
Was USMC and deployed to Cubi Point in Jan 86, but ended up having to leave early before the presidential election in Feb 86 that ended with Marcos being exiled.
I was in the usmc and stationed at camp tamez not far out of olongapo bravo company we went on float from 3rd Mar div the six months we spent there were paradise.
oh the memories these posts brought back and the bars too thank you to all contributors well done ,well done
Never visited it but where's the bar Jo-los and yes I did the Sierra club. Can't miss shit river. Strange Olangapo in the 80's traffic looked liked the US in the 20's. I do not miss the V-Liners and balute.
Anybody remember the game "smile" ????? UIse to play it in subic city.Damn them old guys that had made several west-pacs were damn good at that game. Had to quit playing lol couldnt afford it after awhile i was terrible at it as an 18 yr old kid
Nice little video thanks for the memories i was there in those years also Clark plenty of bars and lovely girls.
Wow, I was just thinking of the Cork room! Can't believe someone else on here loved that place too!
I used to work in Cork Room Cellar as a cashier together with Marivic (RIP) Letty and many more girls . Some r here in the America now .Thank u Cork Room.
Don't forget jolos.
Was there in 77 , John S. MaCain broke down and in the shipyard for 8 months. I love you no shit, Olongapo
I love you no shit Joe. The most famous words from the Banca boat girls while crossing shit river from the main gate at Subic. I was stationed at NAS Cubi PT. in 1972 Lived with my girl friend on 23rd west st. Bahac Bahac. Nothing like night life in PO city back during the Vietnam war.
MOJO Made me smart.
Anyone "Stationed Ditto" knows what it was like...The best place to do a tour during Mid 70's-thru Mid 80's Period!! Lived off Magsaysay Dr on Hansen St for most of my time. Hell Yea,,I remember Filmore East, T's Tavern, Shaky's Pizza, Meat on a stick, Red Horse & of course San Miguel. "Donkey Shows" out in Barrio Barretto. White Castle Hotel and beach. Some awsome "plant" from time to time. Crazy times..almost like a dream from a lifetime ago.
Jim FOODOG you remember this.. I love you no shit buy your own fucking drink 😂😂😂
First Westpac 6 ships left in the phibron 5 went to the I. O. great memories of that time who remembers the bar Genesis or the shipmates bar
I was Station Dito '79-80 we use to throw coins at the Sht river Queens!
I was stationed at NAS LeMoore too 71 -74 Was ADJ3 with VA-155 A7 Corsairs. I sure miss those days.
My step brother flew A7s at Lemoore in 1982.
I was in Olongapo back in 1987, what a great place and the people was wonderful. I was with 3/2 2nd Marine Division. I will always remember my people in PI.
I wasnt even born in this video. I miss gapo...:(
wow...brings back memories...I should upload how it looks like now 2 yrs. ago I took a video of it too. I agree with vernafrs cork room was the bomb!!!
I used to work in Cork Room cellar. I used to be a cashier downstairs and Marivic was the cashier upstairs.
I hear ya there that was good times!
Stationed there '79-'80. Absolutely enlightening!
I was an AFP/SP 1980 Worked with some great guy's. John Sendden, June Eblamo, Cruz. Washington The Later MAC Tiny We had one hell of time working off base. Curfew Parties every other night. Only an AFP/SP will know this. 10-8 10-25 town 123 some 10-45 10-5 same it will be ty 10-19 code 3 with same.
yes yes yes
i remember these days , those streets ...w
Las filipinas are beautiful women. I was there New Years...1989-90. The fireworks were ridiculous...
Shit River
Vaw-113 Westpac 76-77.
First time visiting Olongapo was 1984...visited twice that year. Visited again in 1988...twice. Have not been there since...however, just spent a wonderful week in Malate, Manila in July 2018 with my fiance from Anini-Y, Antique, and we also visited Santa Rosa while I was there. Just the most wonderful place. Magandang buhay sa pamilia.
I was a Marine stationed for a year in Okinawa , Japan . I turned 20 on Dec. 6th 1980 2 days later Lennon was murdered . Ten days after that .y Battalion was on a Navy ship for a tour of the Far East . First stop , The Philippines . It was an experience I will carry with me to the grave . Beautiful Fillipinas , San Miguel beer , and Mardi Gras . I fell for a Filipina girl who I lived with for a good part of February 1981 . She wanted me to go to the Island she grew up on and start a family . Although I was crazy about her , I knew I would never go A. W. O. L. I was dedicated to the Corps ! SEMPER FI !
Aboard the USS O'Brien dd975 80,81
The place was a dump,but we all loved it.
I was in VC--5 Cubi,1989-1992. Also first time there in May 1972 with VA-105 USS Saratoga. Many times with VA-115 and VA-185 on USS Midway. Thanks for Memories and this post!
Ihad a lot of fun there in 1979/80,1986,and1988.all with attack squadron22 from nas lemoore ca. we deployed on the uss kitty hawk , and twice on the uss enterprise.i really miss that place.
Love from the USA 😊🙏🏻❤️🇵🇭🇺🇸
I was stationed here then!
I was stationed at Cubi and worked as a MS at Cubi EDF in 81-82
I was at Cubi Jet Shop 79-82. Probably ate some of your chow. 😊
I was walking behind two Navy guys, on Magsaysay, around 1990, and one said to the other, "this is a great country!"
VA-115 USS MIDWAY 1980-82
Gray video. I was there this weekend. S&R mall at the foot of the bridge which is now closed. The city feels the same but seems much cleaner. They also enforce traffic laws there like in the US as I found out Sat. Police asked if I was a sailor and when I explained why I returned he gave me a fist bump and said carry on. I hope you made it back.. I did and never returning to the US.
Frank, I was born and raised a Buckeye :-)....I retired to the west coast tho...Bigfoot country Oregon. If and when you make it back to the promised land where would you be settling down at? I will be taking up residence on the island of Panay "Iloilo"
Thanks stationed aboard the USS OKLAHOMA CITY CG5 ,YOKOSUKA , brings back fond memories to a old sailor ....
Was at the NAS Cubi Point Medical Clinic from December 1975 to mid 1977, brought my light blue 1974 Volkswagen Karman Ghia that I bought while in San Diego for $6000.00 with me and had a blast riding all around the area. Was hoping to get extended so held off making arrangements for it. Unfortunately did not get the extension so had to get rid of it in a hurry, local business lady offered me $7000.00 but did not have enough time to do the paperwork in order to sell to a local national. Finally sold it to a First Class (I think) who worked for NIS (now NCIS) for what I bought it for $6000,00.
uss midway/cv-41(senior officer`s cook) from 1979 to 1983...the memories are great...i still keep in touch with some of the locals, they are really good friends to this day...once you get to know them, they are a wonderful group of people.
Got there Nov84, stayed there till May88 at Clark AB......good time and bad time...got in little trouble here and there, no regret, moving on. Do miss it though and hope to return for a visit someday.
USS Vancouver LPD2 '80. Disneyland for men.
was stationed in Lemoore Ca. in va-25 from 77-80. went on 78,79 and 80 cruises. offloaded and stayed in barracks 25 on cubi point. was a paradise...
USS NEW ORLEANS LPH-11, 1974, hung out at D’Pearl club among others. Thanx for the memories. Priceless !
I remember the main drag before it was paved, talk about a muddy place,. That and we had to wear whits.
ty for the post great memories
I was in the Navy (SeaBee's) and you Sir are a "Lucky Dog"!! I really wish I could get back on my feet here and finish up things not yet done so I can retire there as well :-) Good luck and keep your feet dry and your six covered.
NMCB6-62 in 88-89 what a blast we had,cool place and cool people...not a place to get sober...great times
NMCB 78-83 in the Philippines 82,83.
VA-97, Coral Sea, and Carl Vinson '83-'86. 7 times. I loved the place!!!
Nicely done,,thanks for sharing,,good things always fade away..😊
Did you ever know Rose. She was there around that time. You know she was the only Rose there. Yea. I made two westpacs 75 to 78. I would hide on the upstairs of the American Legion balcony behind the chicken wire and watch the circus. If they wore white socks they were clean.😮 Right!
Midway 80 81 stein 1065 82 bagley 1069 83 should have married that girl lea balingasa I'm sorry darling I love you jimson club
Anyone out there from the Sterett, 76 - 78? How about OPM 80-83? What about the Hoel DDG-13 83 - 86. I was on the Cochrane DDG-21 from 86 to 89. Then I went to the Rentz, FFG-46 and retired.
USS Coral Sea 69'-70' 5Th div. Those were the days...!!!!