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This episode of life in Okinawa i do a vlog about driving in japan, drinking in driving, life in Okinawa in general, and fast food restaurants, and eating out. enjoy!
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Airman Vision is run by Kyle Gott. Kyle is an Air Force Veteran who served 6 years and honorably separated as an E-5 Staff Sergeant. He started making videos on this channel to document his journey joining the United States Air Force back in 2013 and continues to help set future Airmen up for success.
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Omg!! What a flashback! Can’t believe these videos are so long ago. I remember getting home from work everyday and watching you guys while I ate. It was the highlight of my day.
Curfew and bars off limits!!! WOW. Never had anything like that back in the 80's. It was a full blown party all the time.
Kyle, This video is a couple of years old but I thank you for sharing it with us. You have a great attitude. There are rules for a reason. You are amazingly mature and handle things as a adult should. Fun can be had without being an idiot.
Yes, I served as well. Briefly Japan on the way to South Korea. I wasn't a screw up and self discipline has served me well.
God bless you in your travels.
Hey, Kyle....greetings from Cedar Falls. When I was on Oki from March '81-November '82, the exchange rate was 265 yen/dollar, and things were way cheap off base...plus they LOVED the dollar off-base. I miss the off-base food and the 10-dollar military hops.
Dude, I've been loving these videos. I was in Oki from 1992 - 1996. Had just gotten married and we lived off base just outside of Gate 5. Crew Chief on F-15 in the 12th TFS (78-469). Last year, I worked at the MOC.
I went to Machinato Elementary School on Kadena AFB. We left Okinawa when I was 8 years old, then we were off to Taegu, Korea. Thank you for posting 😀
I just started to watch it videos yesterday. I really enjoy them. You're very well spoken and informative.
I grew up in Okinawa and live in the U.S. now. I really enjoyed your video. Your explanation about location of Okinawa made me laugh. You nailed it. :)
Dude for a today's Airmen...you are pretty damn positive Warfighter. Two thumbs up!
I was there from 1975-1976 18 months, survived a bunch of Typhoons. Traveled to the Philippines with the KC 135. Worked on the boom IFR. Spent 2 months in Australia.
The only place to go to see uni-cycling tricks and learning about life in Okinawa! Keep up the great work man. I totally agree with your point that society today is about wanting everything now and not taking responsibility for our actions.
jajajajajaj like OMG they have starbucks everywhere!! i love it. really enjoy your daily blogs, it has put a different aspect about the military because i thought it was gonna be hard going after my life goals but there actually doable ... thank you !!
I absolutely love this video Kyle. My son should be leaving for the Air Force at the end of April 2019, I’m excited and nervous for him at the same time. Your videos are awesome just like you hun
For those who aren't attached to the bases any more and looking to get a real Japanese driver's license - it's tough. You will be expected to drive though a closed course and the person evaluating you will not tell you when to turn the blinker on. Turning your blinker on too late and not pumping your brake 3 times during turns will cause you to fail. You absolutely must take the driving test training course where they teach you the route and what the test proctors are looking for. The guys at the DMV will even ask you if you've take driving lessons off base and that affects your chances of passing.
I arrived on Okinawa in June 15th 1971, I was 18 years old, turned 19 in August, spent the next year and a half on the island....went TDY to Taegu South Korea for 2 weeks in October 1971 and TDY to Pleiku air base South Vietnam for 68. days from September 72 to Thanksgiving day 72 then returned to Okinawa and returned to the U. S. On 10 December 72 went on to finish my air force stint at Bergstrom AFB Austin Texas 1973 and August 1974. While on Okinawa, I was stationed at Yoza Dake Air Force station at the southern end of the island....had a great time there....I'm now 70 years old....where has the time gone!!!
Moving there soon! So excited! :D
How was it??
Wow! It's been almost 7 years now since I've moved from Okinawa, Kadena specifically, and everything is almost exactly how I remember it, with a few changes here and there. Hopefully one day I can go back. I loved it there.
Thanks for all the videos! Ill be going to basic this year and have been watching your videos. They are extremely helpful and easy to pay attention to. Had no idea until this one that you can ride a unicycle! I do too and have a friend stationed in Alaska who does. Keep up what you do!
Kyle you are certainly a fine young man. Watching your videos you always conduct yourself in a very proper manner.I was in The Air Force in 1971. I hope you and your girlfriend can continue a good relationship. It was hard enough for me just being 300 miles from home. Best of luck in your career.
I lived there in 70s when I was a kid we lived off the base was surely a experience
Hey Kyle, Now I have been living in Japan on and off for over 30 years. California dude. Been to Okinawa 2 times. Like your vid. honesty, don't want to see you lost in some war somewhere. Hope you're alright now. Brian
Thank god you joined the Air Force. If you joined the Marines, you would be riding the "Green Line" from base to base w/ your battle buddy
Same with the Army
Dammit!)
I met you in Okinawa lol
I just kept staring at the traffic wondering why all of the cars were so box-shaped.
.03 is the alcohol limit in Japan! Kyle never use mouth wash and drive at the same time.
lol really mouthwash has alcohol?
@vipah Yeah, at least the Listerine brand does. I am pretty sure all mouth wash has some kind of alcohol in it because that is the best ingredient in killing bacteria.
+Kevin oh I had no idea lol
@@Iceecolddfrozenn LoL, he was referring to not smelling like alcohol when greeted by security at the gate.
😅
I've been looking into which branch seems like it would match me the most and you've inspired me to try joining the airforce
Damn, Yen rate sucks. When I was there in 85/86 it was about 480 when we got there. It was around 405 when I left the Island.
Driving was fun. My dad was the one that gave out driver license.
Kyle keep posting please my 19 year old daughter is there and I am so curious about her surroundings. Thanx in advance Bro.
cool A&W I was hoping to see some of those Japanese taco places those were the bomb
Btw a tour of CoCoichibanya's would be awesome!!!! god I miss it!
I love your videos man keep it up
Very cool video, good to see that Americans there are respectful and (try) to not get into trouble, but this is mostly my experience when meeting US soldiers abroad anyway. Going to go to Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) from next summer. Can't wait. By the way, if you have some spare time, you may want to take a tour of that place. Admission is free (I am guessing there's no reason for US troops to be restricted access, but you may want to ask), faculty extremely friendly and the science is world class.
Nice Vids....I guess many things have changed since I was there from 96-08
I leave tomorrow man! Thanks for all your video's. They've really helped me out!
goodluck
@14:08 Is where he starts illustrating the american fastfood chains in Okinawa.
Before that, well, he talked about some things unrelated to the title.
Your welcome.
Dude thank you for saying that about the mentality of blaming the police when you get pulled over! I always hear people say that or he didn't have to give me a ticket and it is so annoying how people do not own up to their actions.
Lol we have Bookoo in Back in the states too. My town back Kansas actually has it.
2:00 all eyes on that s15 silvia
Kyle you don't look right without Makenna LOL...anyway I wish I had found your vlog before you left Kadena so I could have asked you to take a video of Kadena elementary where I went to school...a long time ago.
man I miss oki 5 years wasnt long enough
Nice video, Kyle. Liked it. I like your positive messages. Looking forward to more. :)
I'm watching on mobile TH-cam, so I can't click the annotation to the video at the end :(.. YAY LiO 7!
I loved your "rant" about authority lol.
Good I don't have a license so I'll just wait until I get to my base. Thanks Kyle. You Da Man!!! (Leaving May 27th. Crew Chief)
You mentioned about not being able to go to a bar off of base. Is this the way it is at every base or just the bases in Japan?
Lol @ your Starbucks moment. Hahahhaa
Also, what kind of Unicycle do you have?
Hey bookoo can be used stateside too ! I use it in Cali USA
Thanks for that respect towards cops it was refreshing. I'm in dep for security forces. Love your videos they're helpful annnd keep me excited to join :)
Thats awesome. How long is your DEP?
I leave in September
Oh cool. I'm trying to get SF too but I haven't talked to a recruiter yet. >< Hopefully I can leave that soon.
Alyssa Brianne Quick question though, is it true that you need your driver's license for SF?
I was stationed at Camp Foster from June 1987 to May 1988 and I don't recall ever having a curfew the whole time I was there ? The only people with curfews were the screwups ! Is this curfew restricted only to Airmen or does include everybody ?
I dont know any us marine with curfew in Okinawa. Just the US Navy.
I enjoyed your Video I was Stationed at Kadena Twice 78-81 and 83-87 They had McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a A&W Root beer Off base when I was there. There was no Curfew and we could go to the bars and clubs downtown. Did they closed down BC Street bars for americans?
Why didn't I meet you when I was there! You're so freaking cool. I lived on Kadena too
Boot
Okinawa to Japan is like Hawaii to the U.S.
B0xfire facts
no not really, it gets like 53 degrees during the winter and 80 in the summer honestly the winter was boring we couldn't go to the beach. We really just had to go other places or stay inside.
@@billrobertjoe B0xfire is talking about geopolitics and culture not necessarily the weather & climate.
@@jordikeoni yeah but Okinawa has a way smaller population but has a way larger seperatist movement
@@billrobertjoe, that's weird a fellow marine surfed year round when I was there. I dont recall ever being that cold there. however 53 to me is warm for paddle boarding in Oregon.
Curfews? We were Marines we didn't have stinking curfews, not in the 80's anyway!
Camp Hansen / Kinville had one.
I was in the dorm across from the banyon tree.....I think that was the name of the club.....
You should put a cam on your dash and drive around the base so people like me who now have kids can show them where i was stationed....just a thought
lol wow. im gonna start taking selfies with foreign restaurant employees too.
btw, are you still allowed to simply eat at pubs and not drink while you are in the airforce? i heard of this really cool pub in Japan i want to check out.
Can you visit another country like Thailand while being stationed in Japan?
You are so cute when you go off on tangents and rant about things that grind your gears. LOVE YOU!!!
My mom was stationed at Kadena as well, when I was a child. We lived there for 4 years, I absolutely loved it!
I was there in the 80’s. They still have Kadena Circle?/
Be sure to get Yen when you can...if a place takes both, its usually equal...so if a store takes 2000 yen, thats less than $20, but they wont convert. and you ll be stuck giving them $20
PREACH IT, KYLE!!!!!
Where did your girlfriend get that nike Air Force Hoody you were wearing in the N'Sync is the best video?
I am wanting to get one for my friend as well. Please help me out :)
lol that disregards my last question thankyou.
How about doing a fast food in Okinawa, Japan video.
We just gonna ignore that @2:00 A Nissan S15 Silvia is casually driving next to him lol
COCO's is the best place to eat in Okinawa!!! my opinion! cool vid!
Thats what everyone says
hey man great video again and thanks man for posting these videos all of them i need them lol i wanna join its just im over wheight for my height but im still a rising junior in high school anyways thanks man
Makes me wanna go to Okinawa so bad haha. Looks so dope.
Preach it Kyle
what were the other two bases on the mainland again btw big fan man
+Kyle Gott Thanks man oh by the way you honestly have convinced me to join the Air Force no joke I literally just talked to a recruiter today and man this is so far the greatest thing I have done since I can remember I just hope everything goes well and god bless you man and your wife and thank you for your service.
Great speech about getting in trouble! I do get mad at cops for pulling me over but that is a good point about everyone else doing their job.
Kyle do you play any games like Call of duty, gta, minecraft, battlefield??
i feel like a huge delinquent now. i used to live in okinawa but as a dependent (my father was in the military). i drank at bars, didn't have a curfew and didn't get in trouble for any of it and i was only 17. to be honest i don't think the same rules apply to dependents as they do to active duty. then again this was back in '96
Wow so cool.
@15:20 there's a u.s. Auto Sales sign in the background in English LOL
Any tips that you can give me for when I go to BMT?
So you can just leave or do you have to tell someone that you're going off base?
What about cell phones and services to talk with family back home?
he uses an app
i would use kakoa lol
Kyle I leave in 1 week for bmt.
Nice video. :) Come get station in GUAM USA at Anderson Air Force base. Just saying
Hey Kyle thanks for making all
These videos they are helpful and helped me see what life was like in the Air Force. I'm actually enlisting I just need to swear in. I heard right now the Air Force is only accepting pjs right now do you know if this is true? Also what jobs are open for people who are colorblind?
Thanks for these videos! It really helps humanize the US military, show who you guys are, where you're coming from. I wonder (and you might address this in your other videos- if you do, I apologize, I haven't watched them all), how is free speech for military? Are you allowed to express your personal opinions and views on military policy, or diplomatic policy, or even just base rules, or is it just strictly chain-of-command?
I just wanted to know if theres a place where you can play sports on base ?
Are you allowed to buy alcohol from a grossary strore in Japan and drink it on base.
When I was there as a US Marine, yes, however, it cost four times as much off base. So why would you unless you're in a bar. Buy liqueur on base, like camp foster and threat Japanese friends off base and they will think you're god, sorta
Curfew, I didnt have curfew as a US Marine stationed in MCAS Futenma. My clubbing days would have been null. The US navy also had curfew when I was there ages ago. Surprise the Air Force has curfew.
I wonder when they started curfews..I was at Kadena In 2002-2004 and after 2nd shift the guys would go off base and party at the bars and sing karaoke and we'd get back around 3am...I too was a maintainer at the 18 EMS
i am used to the driving because i love in Britain where it is more ales the same
How much Japanese have you learned? Whatever you said at the end, I was like "woah!!"
He said "sumimasen" which is "Excuse me." I had to google it cause it was bugging me too lol.
Brandi Taylor I think he also said it and the Definition one of his older Life In Okinawa Videos
*and the definition in one
E6 and above does not have a curfew!
Yea we are going to move over there in july.
we are E9
hey bro, im just wondering. was japan any of your choices that you put down on your "dream list"? i used to live in Yokosuka when my dad was in the navy.
btw, what are you doing in okinawa and not Yokota?
+Kyle Gott did you at least put okinawa as one of your preferred choices to be stationed at? Location is my biggest fear.
+Kyle Gott and i ask because i fear that theyll put me on a base thats outside of my preferred choices that you fill out after bmt. I understand though its in the need of the air force in where they most decide to station you
+Alexander Lomentigar nvm i just realized you posted a video link. thnx
atm machines? automatic teller machine machine?
How is driving in Japan? How do you adjust to it? What is different?
It's like L.A. traffic with more confusing roads. But you get used to it.
I was in Okinawa 96 - 99 and it was great! The culture off base was great as long as you try the native language! They then will speak English back to you as long as you try!
do they have any sneaker spot on the island
why do you have to be back on base by midnight?is it also on you days off?
***** Drunk JARHEADS
That Starbucks scene was perfection lmao
What side of the road do you drive on while on base?
I so miss Taco rice and cheese when I was on Camp Hansen in 2002-2003
What kind of Honda do you have?
Christ! October 1999 was the last time I was in Chatan.
I was JASDF
I was Assignment NAHA.A.B. In the same period you.
We might have met somewhere, you know?
Rules even apply to civilian government workers too?
SpklDsh01 yes