To all US Navy/Marines who was stationed at Subic back then, Thanks for appreciating my country and am glad u all enjoyed and had a great memories of ur stay. Love from Philippines
Absolutely loved the PI people. They were all friendly and kind people. I was a Marine attached to the USS Kittyhawk and did a WESTPAC in 1977 so was in Olongapo many times and got to see many other countries all over the world and by far the people of PI have my heart.
I spent a week in Subic before I ever saw it get dark! I stayed sober till after dark one night and was amazed it was even better! Thanks for the memories, I spent years on those streets and still miss them today
I was there in 1970 aboard the USS America, and in 1972 while aboard the USS Kitty. Got laid for the first time my first night in port at the Apollo Club in Olongapo. Used to hang out in Subic City my 2nd cruise. Loved the bands and the girls and ofcourse San Miguel beer! Puki, puki masarap!
I was there in 77-78 on the USS Midway CV-41 some of the fondest memories , I retired in 2018 and moved to The Philippines for good in 2019 and have lived in Cubu Philippines since.
@@rogerhatfield8781 I moved to The Philippines after retirement in 2018 and have been here since and I have no plans of leaving. Life is very good here for me
Mark i was a Stationed Marine Guard Sentry who worked All the Gates to Subic Bay back in 1978, and also 1977. I was the Coolest, Best Looking Marine on Post back then!!! I Still am Pogy! So, the Ladies Said to me back then! I have Tons of Photos from back then! Thanks for Posting! Peace!, Mark Rockledge
I visited Subic Bay on USS America, CVA-66, in 1972/73 and USS Bronstein, DE-1037, in 1975. Fond memories of strolls over the river and down the lane ... yeah right :) Actually the best years of my life probably (unless the wife reads this of course).
Ah I can smell the Shit River again ! USS Constellation 1977-1979. Loved Olongapo, great people and plenty of San Miguel. I owned the tiny bar " Elmer's Place" just outside the main gate to town. A close and great Filipino friend ran it for me and when I finally went home to the states I gave him the bar as a gift. They were great and friendly people, I will never forget them. Thank you for the video.
Mine passed Dec.2017. Together since 1973. Still miss her. She worked with and was loved by the elderly for 35 years. Very few women like a Filipino wife and mother.
SIR YOUR LYRICS, EXCELLENT, 16 years ended as a Seaman Duce (E2). Thank you all US Armed Forces for being there with US. No other place but Philippines, was there 78, 79, 80 on CV64
Should have seen it 1967 Stationed 18 months Marine Barracks Cubi Point . Went back in 72 and lived in Manila for 9 years. R Lee Ermey and I partied down a few times . Worked together in Boys in Company C. Released in 1978. Going back again hopefully soon as expatriate.
Great movie. Boys in company C. My daughters asked me. Daddy what was boot camp like ? K. Video store. Vhs days. Watch this. Boys in company C. Yew piece of chit. Put your feet on the yellow footprints. I had that DI coming off the bus.
Been there many times, USS CHICAGO (CG 11) 1974 - 1976, USS WADDELL (DDG 24) 1977 - 1979), USS LEAHY (CG 16) 1991. Love the addition of "The Ballad of Subic Bay"! Thanks for the memories!
The best time in the Philippines , i have been there and those memories last for ever. This happy life is gone for ever, the whole world has change to negative, look at the big mess we have today.
Cool. Pics thanks. Was stationed at cubi point in the early 80s. Got married and have been together for almost 40 years until she was recently killed in an accident. Phillipines is a great place and great people.
Might have passed you a time or 2 on the Magsaysay. I was stationed there from 76-78, with a few R&Rs in 74/75. The Ranger was in port a number of times that I was there.
@@davidlinihan3626 your right. And covid was the final nail in the coffin. That simpler and cheaper time is in the history books. But the good news is good times can still be found in the islands.
i was born in 1974 but sadly i never knew who my parents are , all i knew was my mom was working in a bar called six sense club and he met my dad who is working in US Navy/Marines..and thats all i got
Was there from 81- 83. Loved it . The bar bands were so good you would swear you were listening to whatever actual band they were imitating. USS WHITE PLAINS AFS4
@@stanjohns5752 there in 67-69, USS Pictor AF-54, West Pac tour, Olongopo streets as I remember where mud most of time, stained whites would not come clean, cross the bridge, through a dime or quarter and the kids would dive into the mud River and retrieve, Don't remember to much about downtown, drunk all the time, but the bars all had bands, they all played good. We would load supplys there that we ran out of if they had any for us, All our work was un-rep at sea, Tonkin Gulf. & South CHINA SEA.
@@jimcunningham4127 I was there 11 months and like an idiot volunteered for ground pounder in Vietnam at time of 68 TET. Those were the days my friend.
I left in 1978 also after a tour at Cubi Pt. Right across from the White Rock beach sign, a road to the right goes way up the mountain. My mother-in-law owned a nice house up there. Still in the family. I went back for another tour at Cubi Pt. in 1981.
The Fort Fisher was the first ship I was even on...for a training exercise in Southern California in prep for WestPac 85. Went to to the PI on the USS Okinawa with BLT 1/9. You're the first commenter I ever ran into for the FF. Good times.
ET--1 Jimmy Esquibel was there in 1980 and don't remember the other dates. Young and so naive at the time. Fun times. All the people were so friendly to us. Thank you, Subic Bay!
I made 2 WestPac on the USS Niagara Falls (AFS -3), moored a lot at NSD, Subic Bay from 1972-75, Those filipinoy Bands sound like the original songs!! I hang out in Sierra Club, Caljam, Jade East and few more I can’t recall. The day before we pull -in to Olongapo, we are so excited, some don’t sleep anymore that evening.
Mark,thanks for the memories! My first visit there was in 1976 abort the USS Parsons DDG 33. If I ever win the lottery I'm going back there. Tin Cans Forever!
I was stationed out of Yokosuka Naval Base from Jan. '79 - Sept. '82 and visited PI many times during those years....my first ship was the USS Francis Hammond (FF-1067) and my second was USS White Plains (AFS-4)....had many good times there that to this day I cherish and sometimes have dreams of....
WESPAC 1978 on board the USS Somers DDG-34 out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Port-a-call Republic of the Philippines, Subic Bay Naval Station liberty call Olongapo City. Those were Good times. Navy Retired.
AWESOME!!! I was there on USS CONSTELLATION in 1978. Heck, a couple of the gals in the Subic City pics look pretty familiar -- not that I remember any names. Thanks for posting!
I was stationed in 82 83 and 84. I used to have a girl friend that used to work in China Sea Club on base as on ID checker, Zeny I wonder how is she doing right now.
I took lots of photos back in 1977 to 1979. Unfortunately, one day while I was at work, my nosy jealous (now ex)wife found them. Because there were women in the photos, they all got destroyed,along with the negatives. But she couldn't erase the memories.
New and improved versions of Olongapo. Paved streets, newer buildings? Managed to make it a few times between '64-66, too busy riding a DD in the Tonkin. Most of the time back then it was Hong Kong and then back out to Yankee even though our homeport was Yokosuka. DESRON3.
Sure would love to see a post from someone that I knew back in the PI from 76-78. Wonderful memories--especially VP Alley, Old West 1&2, and sooooooooooooo many other watering holes.
I was working in film at that time in Philippine movie industry. Did you visit Manila? I crossed paths with with a number of sailors and Marines that were visiting Manila at that time.
@@stanjohns5752 I did visit Manila a number of times, but mostly for bowling tournaments, and a few night spots afterwards. The main street I remember was Rizal Ave. Rather expensive compared to the Subic Bay area.
@@dave-d-grunt I remember the "Arizona Gals" from Old West 2. There was another girls band with a male vocalist named Louie--but don't remember his name. Both bands were very good.
I was there in 1978 aboard the USS Midway I hung out at Miami Club across from Marylins club what a great time I was on my second duty stastin next stop the world.
I was TAD in our COMFAIRWESTPACE Det Cubi Pt in 1973 - 1974 and then i was stationed at NAS Supply Department from 1976 - 1979 as an AK2 supporting OMD, VRC-50, VC-5, HSL, VQ, VP, Marine Det and Airwing Beach Det.
This is fantastic!! Of course, I’m sitting in the safety of my bed, on my iPad and I just love the aesthetics. Are all the pictures from 1978? I love the paint, on the signs, windows and even the way the taxis are painted. Love the Toyota shovel nosed taxi painted with red and blue and white! 2:25 bottom left. I think many of us disaffected types in our 50s and 60s still love (almost love, but it’s just escape) the bar streets of SE Asia today, and they are all there because of the Vietnam war and the stationing of US forces and their bases. I’m talking Pattaya in Thailand etc. I’m really curious to see how these cities in the Philippines are now.
Mark! Thanks so much for this wonderful upload. I am currently living in Subic so it was lovely to see these nostalgic pics. I would really appreciate it if you can tell me the song name and are willing to let me use the photos in a video. As I would love to do a before and after video on Subic Bay :) happy to give you a shout out and give credit for your pics.
Lots of good bands there. I first saw a Philippino band called "The Howlers" in Japan. They played a lot of stuff, but one guy looked like Elvis & they would play some of his songs. They said they were going "home" to the P I. I was going back there too, and saw them in Olongapo! I always wondered what happened to 'The Howlers"
I was station ditto several times between 74 and 82 and my friend a business owner was an owner of the stoned crow and I did not know until I was leaving A Marine buddy and I talked about buying it but it was only a dream
I was in Subic in 89 or 90 I was too drunk to remember the year. I retired to the PIs 6 years ago. Love the pics - but what was that song? I never heard that one before.
Many memory's was there 73/75 DD-1066, 80/82 DD-945, 91/92 AD-15. I am retiring now and getting ready to go back. I know its changed, but so have I. Told my wife I want to go back and actually see the country that I was to busy to see before due to chasing women and drinking LOL. Spent 16 days in Samar in 75 on leave and totally fell in love with the country.
I went back and didn't leave for 9 years. Married a school girl University of the East. Together 40 years until she went to be with Jesus in 2017. Miss her dearly. Stan Johns , "Boys in Company C".
Take an extra toothbrush, your not going to want to leave. I became an actor there 1970's. It was like being a star. What an adventure. Much more exciting than being a Marine stationed there, although that was an exciting, learning experience. Good luck Keep us informed
Remember New Jolo, Kangaroo club, Pauline, Kong restaurant, D Cave, ect. We had more in Olongapo than most civilians have in their lifetime. If you know what I mean🤭😁
I was in Subic Bay with 1st BN 3rd Mar, 2nd BN 3rd Mar, and 3rd Bn 3rd Mar 78,79,80 when on 3 West Pac and enjoyed the people and their great Bar B Q chicken from the street markets. This was a very different world with a long history with the US and the Marines because their dress uniforms copy our marine uniforms. Went back in 95 for a visit.
Hi Mark. Thanks for this video. I'm moving to subic Bay in a few months going to open a restaurant. I would love to have this song subic Bay playing in the background at times. Can you help me find a copy of it? Google pulls up the original German version. Thank you 😎
Not sure why there would be an official German version. Not many Germans in Subic and the original was in English. The Balad of Subic Bay. www.google.com/search?q=ballad+of+subic+bay&oq=&aqs=chrome.2.69i58j69i64j35i39i362i523l13...13.-1j1j4&client=ms-android-fi&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
1st time in Subic was 1979. I partied like a Rock Star with my team. Was in and out for the next five years. I always wondered how many children I have over there. I was with at least 60 wonen.😂
Was station dito MMMU-1 Cubi Point 1977 through 1980. You didn't mention .martial law where we had to be off the streets NY midnight. Pics are good but didn't cover all the different bars like my old hang out on Gordon Ave. Thanks for posting
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Loved my many trips to Subic Bay with the navy in the early 70's.
For some reason I got the urge to play smiles after watching this video...
To all US Navy/Marines who was stationed at Subic back then, Thanks for appreciating my country and am glad u all enjoyed and had a great memories of ur stay. Love from Philippines
It was the warm wonderful people we met there that bonded out hearts to that place forever.
Wow!! What a time..Mama Nitas Beach Bar..Barrio..Rock & Roll..In Concert..Florida..LesJovials..Mariposa..Sampagita...Jupiter..Subic City...Chief Braths...Easy Rider!!..SRF 1979-81.
Absolutely loved the PI people. They were all friendly and kind people. I was a Marine attached to the USS Kittyhawk and did a WESTPAC in 1977 so was in Olongapo many times and got to see many other countries all over the world and by far the people of PI have my heart.
I spent a week in Subic before I ever saw it get dark! I stayed sober till after dark one night and was amazed it was even better! Thanks for the memories, I spent years on those streets and still miss them today
1972 1974 loved it got married in 1973 now have grand kids still married.2018
i went there after nam, 1971, then again 1974 then stationed in 1975 to 1976. married a pinay still married to this day
Olongapo '84-85. We all long for that again.
First there 1970 after Nam for two yrs.came back on ship 1974 stationed again 75 to 76.marriied a kapangpangan.still together 2019.
More power to you Sir! Very dedicated husband! Im from Pampanga too! Good luck ! 👍
I was there in 1970 aboard the USS America, and in 1972 while aboard the USS Kitty. Got laid for the first time my first night in port at the Apollo Club in Olongapo. Used to hang out in Subic City my 2nd cruise. Loved the bands and the girls and ofcourse San Miguel beer! Puki, puki masarap!
Boy I remember wonderful beautiful girls there
I was there in 77-78 on the USS Midway CV-41 some of the fondest memories , I retired in 2018 and moved to The Philippines for good in 2019 and have lived in Cubu Philippines since.
I was stationed on the Midway 76 -78 . Memories I'll never forget, good and bad.
@@rogerhatfield8781 I moved to The Philippines after retirement in 2018 and have been here since and I have no plans of leaving. Life is very good here for me
Mark i was a Stationed Marine Guard Sentry who worked All the Gates to Subic Bay back in 1978, and also 1977. I was the Coolest, Best Looking Marine on Post back then!!! I Still am Pogy! So, the Ladies Said to me back then! I have Tons of Photos from back then! Thanks for Posting! Peace!, Mark Rockledge
I visited Subic Bay on USS America, CVA-66, in 1972/73 and USS Bronstein, DE-1037, in 1975. Fond memories of strolls over the river and down the lane ... yeah right :) Actually the best years of my life probably (unless the wife reads this of course).
Nice life of american..iwant to be a americcan soldier!
Rick Morgan I was there in 72/73: we were staging to minesweeper north Vietnam Nam
I was there also 72-73 M-Div. remember the riot we had on board
Ah I can smell the Shit River again ! USS Constellation 1977-1979. Loved Olongapo, great people and plenty of San Miguel. I owned the tiny bar " Elmer's Place" just outside the main gate to town. A close and great Filipino friend ran it for me and when I finally went home to the states I gave him the bar as a gift. They were great and friendly people, I will never forget them. Thank you for the video.
USS NEW ORLEANS LPH-11. 1974. married a gal there and still together today 2017.
cool was on that ship in 78, at subic
I was on that ship also 1971 im marine and that ship brought me from vietnam to Clark
No place like the P.I!!!
Mine passed Dec.2017.
Together since 1973. Still miss her. She worked with and was loved by the elderly for 35 years. Very few women like a Filipino wife and mother.
Was there 1971 uss New Orleans what a great ship and great time spent in Subic Bay!
SIR YOUR LYRICS, EXCELLENT, 16 years ended as a Seaman Duce (E2). Thank you all US Armed Forces for being there with US. No other place but Philippines, was there 78, 79, 80 on CV64
I was there in '81. Pretty wild stuff for a 19 y/o just off the farm
Should have seen it 1967
Stationed 18 months Marine Barracks Cubi Point .
Went back in 72 and lived in Manila for 9 years.
R Lee Ermey and I partied down a few times .
Worked together in Boys in Company C. Released in 1978.
Going back again hopefully soon as expatriate.
Great movie. Boys in company C. My daughters asked me. Daddy what was boot camp like ? K. Video store. Vhs days. Watch this. Boys in company C. Yew piece of chit. Put your feet on the yellow footprints. I had that DI coming off the bus.
@@johnegli6511 full metal jacket was my kind of boot camp
Coral sea CV 43 ‘81-82 nice pictures 👍🏼
Been there many times, USS CHICAGO (CG 11) 1974 - 1976, USS WADDELL (DDG 24) 1977 - 1979), USS LEAHY (CG 16) 1991. Love the addition of "The Ballad of Subic Bay"! Thanks for the memories!
great Upload! I was there in 78,79,82 great memories
The best time in the Philippines , i have been there and those memories last for ever. This happy life is gone for ever, the whole world has change to negative, look at the big mess we have today.
Philippines is still good. Just don't look for your childhood USA.
I was there 1970-1971 it was good to see this 👍🏼⚓️
I was there then to
Cool. Pics thanks. Was stationed at cubi point in the early 80s. Got married and have been together for almost 40 years until she was recently killed in an accident. Phillipines is a great place and great people.
Hate to hear that!
Brings back memories. four years on USS Midway 80 to 84
I was there in 1974 and again 1976 with the USS Ranger CV-61. Heaven on Earth!
Might have passed you a time or 2 on the Magsaysay. I was stationed there from 76-78, with a few R&Rs in 74/75. The Ranger was in port a number of times that I was there.
I want to go back... to Subic Bay!
me too…
It’s gone fellas. Only a memory and wild story now....
@@davidlinihan3626 your right. And covid was the final nail in the coffin. That simpler and cheaper time is in the history books. But the good news is good times can still be found in the islands.
I grew up in subic bay, and life then was hard but better.
i was born in 1974 but sadly i never knew who my parents are , all i knew was my mom was working in a bar called six sense club and he met my dad who is working in US Navy/Marines..and thats all i got
God bless you. I'm glad you exist.
what was your mother name
Was there from 81- 83. Loved it . The bar bands were so good you would swear you were listening to whatever actual band they were imitating. USS WHITE PLAINS AFS4
I think the money i spent there helped pave the roads. ;-) i was there 65,66-7and 8. 17 year old out of my mind.
We probably crossed paths. 1967 Marine Barracks Cubi point
@@stanjohns5752 there in 67-69, USS Pictor AF-54, West Pac tour, Olongopo streets as I remember where mud most of time, stained whites would not come clean, cross the bridge, through a dime or quarter and the kids would dive into the mud River and retrieve, Don't remember to much about downtown, drunk all the time, but the bars all had bands, they all played good. We would load supplys there that we ran out of if they had any for us, All our work was un-rep at sea, Tonkin Gulf. & South CHINA SEA.
@@jimcunningham4127 I was there 11 months and like an idiot volunteered for ground pounder in Vietnam at time of 68 TET.
Those were the days my friend.
I left in 1978 also after a tour at Cubi Pt. Right across from the White Rock beach sign, a road to the right goes way up the mountain. My mother-in-law owned a nice house up there. Still in the family. I went back for another tour at Cubi Pt. in 1981.
I remember those places lol my dad use to hang out there back in the day brings back good and fun memories...😊
Love these ole Pictures and I have been there too !! Love it!
USS FORT FISHER LSD-40 1977-78 WEST-PAC an 79 West-pac. Subic city was a great hang out. Love the video an pics.
The Fort Fisher was the first ship I was even on...for a training exercise in Southern California in prep for WestPac 85. Went to to the PI on the USS Okinawa with BLT 1/9. You're the first commenter I ever ran into for the FF. Good times.
Was Corpsman. Was there twice. On Ship and with 1/9 Marines 83-84 Westpac!
Thanks for the memories. I remember a number of those bars. And the bbq, whatever mystery meat that was. 😊
Thanks for the upload
USMC West pac cruise 76 and 77 👍
I did WesPacs in ‘74 and ‘76. Permanent personal 1977-1981.
Hey Joe… USMC here too stationed aboard the USS Kittyhawk Marine Detachment 76-78 did a westpac right after the ShittyKitty came out of dry dock.
ET--1 Jimmy Esquibel was there in 1980 and don't remember the other dates. Young and so naive at the time. Fun times. All the people were so friendly to us. Thank you, Subic Bay!
I made 2 WestPac on the USS Niagara Falls (AFS -3), moored a lot at NSD, Subic Bay from 1972-75, Those filipinoy Bands sound like the original songs!! I hang out in Sierra Club, Caljam, Jade East and few more I can’t recall. The day before we pull -in to Olongapo, we are so excited, some don’t sleep anymore that evening.
I made 4 Westpac on the USS Pictor, AF-54, 67-69 ,
Had my 18th Birthday party at Marilyn's Club up at Subic City. Embarked abroad USS Oklahoma City (CG-5) as an E-2. May she rest in peace.
Wow a photo of MY OTHER PLACE BAR. The owner was my lpo’s wife. Mamasan Rairy. Place was a dive but a safe dive.
Mark,thanks for the memories! My first visit there was in 1976 abort the USS Parsons DDG 33. If I ever win the lottery I'm going back there. Tin Cans Forever!
I went back as civilian and took me 9 years to leave.
Didn't want too even then
I was stationed out of Yokosuka Naval Base from Jan. '79 - Sept. '82 and visited PI many times during those years....my first ship was the USS Francis Hammond (FF-1067) and my second was USS White Plains (AFS-4)....had many good times there that to this day I cherish and sometimes have dreams of....
WESPAC 1978 on board the USS Somers DDG-34 out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Port-a-call Republic of the Philippines, Subic Bay Naval Station liberty call Olongapo City. Those were Good times. Navy Retired.
I was on the Okie boat , USS OKLAHOMA CITY ..CG5 ,LOVED IT ..
76-80 USS Anchorage (LSD-36) I spent many nites in Subic Bay. And I had one hell of a lot of girls. Watch out for the butterfly knife.
AWESOME!!! I was there on USS CONSTELLATION in 1978. Heck, a couple of the gals in the Subic City pics look pretty familiar -- not that I remember any names. Thanks for posting!
I was stationed in 82 83 and 84. I used to have a girl friend that used to work in China Sea Club on base as on ID checker, Zeny I wonder how is she doing right now.
Life is short. My opinion: go and find out . . .
Amazing Mark. Takes me back. Thanks.
I took lots of photos back in 1977 to 1979. Unfortunately, one day while I was at work, my nosy jealous (now ex)wife found them. Because there were women in the photos, they all got destroyed,along with the negatives. But she couldn't erase the memories.
Good ole Olongapo... You missed the Shit River beggars... Pretty girls in bunka boats, catching pisos... Fond memories.
New and improved versions of Olongapo. Paved streets, newer buildings? Managed to make it a few times between '64-66, too busy riding a DD in the Tonkin. Most of the time back then it was Hong Kong and then back out to Yankee even though our homeport was Yokosuka. DESRON3.
Watching from San Antonio Texas USA
I wish that you had some pictures of Barrio as well. That's where my bar was.
I remember the dirt streets and marshal law. 1972
Sure would love to see a post from someone that I knew back in the PI from 76-78. Wonderful memories--especially VP Alley, Old West 1&2, and sooooooooooooo many other watering holes.
I was working in film at that time in Philippine movie industry.
Did you visit Manila?
I crossed paths with with a number of sailors and Marines that were visiting Manila at that time.
@@stanjohns5752 I did visit Manila a number of times, but mostly for bowling tournaments, and a few night spots afterwards. The main street I remember was Rizal Ave. Rather expensive compared to the Subic Bay area.
I was living there 1972 1979 as an actor in Manila.
Boys in Company C, ect
Do you remember D’ Country Gals Band in Old West 1 & 2?
@@dave-d-grunt I remember the "Arizona Gals" from Old West 2. There was another girls band with a male vocalist named Louie--but don't remember his name. Both bands were very good.
I was there for 1 year from 1980-1981. Memories impossible to forget.
I was there in 1978 aboard the USS Midway I hung out at Miami Club across from Marylins club what a great time I was on my second duty stastin next stop the world.
WOW A 69 Chevelle in Subic. Man this video brings back memories. 76-80.
I was TAD in our COMFAIRWESTPACE Det Cubi Pt in 1973 - 1974 and then i was stationed at NAS Supply Department from 1976 - 1979 as an AK2 supporting OMD, VRC-50, VC-5, HSL, VQ, VP, Marine Det and Airwing Beach Det.
76-77 D'Pearl Club was my main hangout
I remember it in 1967.
Top Three, Rainbow club, Kangaroo, Pauline, New Jolo, East inn, ect, ect, ect
My very first "experience" in the PI worked at that club.
Hey those lyrics rhyme with the ballad of the Green Beret. God bless subic bay and bario barretto - even today.
Station Dito: 1987-1989; dang cheap beer and one hour pleasure.
God bless the US Marines!!! You are all great, amazing heroes!!! Love from the Philippines!
Thank you and Semper Fi!
Be safe
I was there ‘17-‘18. Best times of my life, really appreciated these pictures!
Man those where great days. Adult Disneyland. Had so much fun. Miss it. But it's gone for ever.
thanks for the video, going there this coming Christmas (2019).
This is fantastic!! Of course, I’m sitting in the safety of my bed, on my iPad and I just love the aesthetics. Are all the pictures from 1978? I love the paint, on the signs, windows and even the way the taxis are painted. Love the Toyota shovel nosed taxi painted with red and blue and white! 2:25 bottom left. I think many of us disaffected types in our 50s and 60s still love (almost love, but it’s just escape) the bar streets of SE Asia today, and they are all there because of the Vietnam war and the stationing of US forces and their bases. I’m talking Pattaya in Thailand etc. I’m really curious to see how these cities in the Philippines are now.
USS Midway 1973 - 1974.
Fun adventures!!
That’s the Subic I remember. I have a feeling if I ever went back I’d realize that word didn’t exist anymore
I've been there a few times about 30 years late from that Golden era !
Mark! Thanks so much for this wonderful upload. I am currently living in Subic so it was lovely to see these nostalgic pics. I would really appreciate it if you can tell me the song name and are willing to let me use the photos in a video. As I would love to do a before and after video on Subic Bay :) happy to give you a shout out and give credit for your pics.
Property Club Tunes of" Ballads of Green Berets"
Lots of good bands there. I first saw a Philippino band called "The Howlers" in Japan. They played a lot of stuff, but one guy looked like Elvis & they would play some of his songs. They said they were going "home" to the P I. I was going back there too, and saw them in Olongapo! I always wondered what happened to 'The Howlers"
1978 on the ashtabula , then 79 on the beaufort, then 80-81 on the usns passumpsic...never forget it... what a great time for a young man….
The Stoned Crow used to have some kick ass Mojo...
So did the Body Shaft!!
I was station ditto several times between 74 and 82 and my friend a business owner was an owner of the stoned crow and I did not know until I was leaving A Marine buddy and I talked about buying it but it was only a dream
MoeMcG stoned crow......yesssss
I used to have a ball cap from there ! fun times !
westpac1980..riding on the uss anchorage lsd-36...outstanding place
Westpac80
USS Cleveland LPD7
A- gang boat shop
There in 82 and 84. Best time of my life. Broke my ankle in a pothole. I would do it all again!
I was in Subic in 89 or 90 I was too drunk to remember the year. I retired to the PIs 6 years ago. Love the pics - but what was that song? I never heard that one before.
BTW I have Subscribed! Keep up the good work.
First time in OLONGAPO was 1984 was there when the volcano erupted in 91 last time there 2017-2018
Many memory's was there 73/75 DD-1066, 80/82 DD-945, 91/92 AD-15. I am retiring now and getting ready to go back. I know its changed, but so have I. Told my wife I want to go back and actually see the country that I was to busy to see before due to chasing women and drinking LOL. Spent 16 days in Samar in 75 on leave and totally fell in love with the country.
I went back and didn't leave for 9 years.
Married a school girl University of the East.
Together 40 years until she went to be with Jesus in 2017.
Miss her dearly.
Stan Johns , "Boys in Company C".
@@stanjohns5752I’m sorry for your loss. My Filipina and I have been married 47 years.
Take an extra toothbrush, your not going to want to leave.
I became an actor there 1970's.
It was like being a star.
What an adventure.
Much more exciting than being a Marine stationed there, although that was an exciting, learning experience.
Good luck
Keep us informed
I was stationed there for 21 months April 1979 - Co B Marine barracks /Cubi Point ( jungle ops ) Naval Mag
Should have been there in 67. Advanced Underwater Weapons plt. Separate Guard, Marine Barracks,Cubi Point. Paradise for 20 year old. OoooRaaah!
Gone ,but never forgotten
Kids today who don't want to be in military, have no clue to what adventures and good times are.
Wouldn't trade those days for anything
Remember New Jolo, Kangaroo club, Pauline, Kong restaurant, D Cave, ect. We had more in Olongapo than most civilians have in their lifetime. If you know what I mean🤭😁
Thanks for this video , so nice !
Do you have anymore old videos like this? its great!
I was in Subic Bay with 1st BN 3rd Mar, 2nd BN 3rd Mar, and 3rd Bn 3rd Mar 78,79,80 when on 3 West Pac and enjoyed the people and their great Bar B Q chicken from the street markets. This was a very different world with a long history with the US and the Marines because their dress uniforms copy our marine uniforms. Went back in 95 for a visit.
I was on 3/4’s WesPac in ‘74. Leave a few times in ‘75. Then a WesPac with 1/4 in ‘76. Spent ‘77-‘81 there.
I was there on my vacation to get married and wait for USS Midway than had many memories of that time.
love it mark
Hi Mark. Thanks for this video. I'm moving to subic Bay in a few months going to open a restaurant. I would love to have this song subic Bay playing in the background at times. Can you help me find a copy of it? Google pulls up the original German version. Thank you 😎
Not sure why there would be an official German version. Not many Germans in Subic and the original was in English. The Balad of Subic Bay. www.google.com/search?q=ballad+of+subic+bay&oq=&aqs=chrome.2.69i58j69i64j35i39i362i523l13...13.-1j1j4&client=ms-android-fi&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Wish you well on your Restaurant, were will it be located?
@@markbowen5842 somewhere between subic Bay and Manila I believe. Big area. Lots of logistics to work out. Thanks so much.
Westpac 78. USS Barbour Cty. LST 1195. Sierra Club,
Apple, L Club. So many girls, not enough time.
Mark, Have you revisit Olongapo sir? Well it has been changed a lot!
USS Saratoga 1972. USS Midway 1981-83, 1987-89. Station Dito VC-5 1989-92. Going on 30 years married to Luz.
USS Midway for me 82-85, Cubi pt 86-89. 36 years with my wife now
USS Constellation CVA-64, 1974 & 1977. Good Times.
1st time in Subic was 1979. I partied like a Rock Star with my team. Was in and out for the next five years. I always wondered how many children I have over there. I was with at least 60 wonen.😂
2years plang ako non kung 1978 mga picture😊
The Olongapo City i was stationed in 1974.
alpha12336 I was stationed at Cubi Pt in 75/76
Knew pop eyes very well,
Balut! Balut!
Still tasty after all these years
Google translate isn't quite accurate.
just subscribed.
Hey Dad Why left without saying goodbye ? 39 years of longing and missing you!
I want to find my father
Was station dito MMMU-1 Cubi Point 1977 through 1980. You didn't mention .martial law where we had to be off the streets NY midnight. Pics are good but didn't cover all the different bars like my old hang out on Gordon Ave. Thanks for posting