I was also stationed at Ft Ord, 1980 to 85, except for the small area, it is mostly torn down, UC Monterey Bay is a bid part of the base, shopping centers and a whole lot of houses (over priced) going up! You would not recognize it now!
I was born here in 1956. My dad was stationed here after coming home from the Korean War. I cannot believe you found this incredible piece of history. It’s brought back memories of why I was told growing up. My mom was German and this was the first place she lived with my day stateside. Such memories, such beautiful stories and some pain of why my dad suffered during that war. Thanks Dustin. Love your channel, just found you and I’m going back to watch your older vlogs. 😊♥️
I was stationed at Ft. Ord in 1984. I was an MP and was able to drive all over the base. There was also a golf course there. When I first got there I was in the 7th MP Company and we were housed in the old WW2 barracks. They also built many new barracks while I was there. What a waste of money if they abandoned all of that after spending so much.
Norton AFB was abandoned as part of BRACC. They had just contracted to have a new Base Exchange (BX) built and there was no contingency for closer. As the rest of the base was closed and relocated up to McChord AFB, the contractors continued work on and finished the brand new BX. Nobody wastes money like the Federal Government. 👍
@@Jackrbbt1989 McCllellan, Mather, Moffett, Alameda, Army Depot just a few within a hundred miles that were closed because of BRAC...California didnt have any representation unlike Utah, Oklohoma etc which took over a lot of the base work, the same idiots in power today from California, were the ones that closed them down
The cement sail boat, the moon shadow, I was aboard her in '76 up in the San Juan islands, she was moored next to my vessel. First cement ship I was ever aboard, absolutely gorgeous in her day. First time I had seen a wood stove in the salon of a ship. A nice older couple owned her, had a good steak dinner with them. They liked my little 63 foot boat.
I was last at Fort Ord in 1979 while it was still in full operation. Now much of it has been cleared, cleaned up and converted to commercial use or preserved. A few movies have filmed scenes there in the old barracks areas when needing "period" shots. Part of it is the Fort Ord National Monument (14,000 acres m/l) is a wildlife area that also has trails; something like 80-90 miles of them. The areas closer to Highway 1 have been used for commercial businesses, and also the airfield has been converted to Marina Municipal Airport. Other than the preserve of the national monument, the western part of the fort will continue to be developed as demand may require.
If you are still in California and want to see another abandoned base, go to the old Mare Island Naval Shipyard outside of Vallejo, California. Most of it is deteriorating, but a lot is still there. Including the old WWII era Navy Brig, and the WWI era rifle range.
Thanks for your information! I trained at Mare Island in 1983, but never had much time to explore the area. In fact, I drove on base, studied, and left. It’s amazing how long redevelopment takes, probably involves environmental mitigation.
@@sararevesz8926 No, it's because the city of Vallejo has their heads up their bottoms. They destroyed much of it (like the enlisted housing) instead of using it for low cost housing, then let other parts sit abandoned for decades in the hopes it will fall apart so they can demo it. They had this dream of being the "silicon valley of the north", but no high tech wants to go there. But you can see other bases that closed at the same time in California and they are doing fine. McClellan in Sacramento is a good example.
For a one-man show your videography is incredible , most people won't realize how long it takes to make a 2 second clip of the motorhome driving by, or the different angles such as the Drone footage and artistic framing. You are truly a professional Dustin! The editing and soundtracks always make for the best content on TH-cam. You deserve over a million subscribers.
I have no idea how much work it is but the talent is obvious. I feel like I've been there myself after it ends.... He has a true gift. Amazing storyteller.
@@katiekane5247 his patreons play a big part, if he gets enough views he gets paid by TH-cam. He had savings from his previous job on the cruise ships and he keeps his living expenses as low as possible.
I was on active duty 1974-81 and did three tours on Fort Benning, GA and was in the same type of barracks. They had been remodeled into one and two-man rooms from an open bay. The latrines had not been changed though except for the females. You couldn't see through the glass windows. Other than that it was the same. We were in a section of post(Army does not have bases) called Harmony Church. I preferred those barracks than the ones on Sand Hill and Kelley Hill. At least we had shade trees.
My dad was in the Navy and was attending the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey during the mid 50's. As a child I remember my Mom taking me out to Fort Ord to shop and get my haircut. Long time ago (Cannery Row in Monterey was still an active cannery), but I remember the base being huge and bustling. Brings back good memories of living in Monterey.
Went through Army basic training at Ft Ord beginning in October 1971. The place is HUGE! We had to march over the freeway to get to the immense shooting ranges along the Pacific Ocean beaches.
I clicked on this vid because I thought the thumbnail looked like Ft Ord... and I was right. I spent a month on the base during a significant ABCA (America, Britain, Canada, Australia) exercise in 1989. I can't believe what it looks like now. This is the base where Clint Eastwood served out his military service during the Korean War. He was a lifeguard at the pool.
We definitely had a fantastic winter with lots and lots of snow here in Arizona and California and it helped a great deal with the lakes that have been drying up!!! Shows how global warming is garbage and the weather can change anytime! God is great!!!
My late father was stationed at Fort Ord and our family lived in Seaside, CA. I worked as a supply clerk in my early working years. I didn't keep track of what happened to it and it was eerie to see it as abandoned and decaying. The last I had heard it was going to be sold to builders. It sounds like the lead paint put a stop to plans to build on the land. Or, because the Fort attracted a lot of people to the area, when it was abandoned, there was less reason for thousands of people to live near it.
I trained there in 1982, and it is sad to see it in that condition. But that is common in California, a large number of the closed bases from that era are now rotting away in that state.
Fort Ord was where many Cold War soldiers were acclimated to weapon systems that were in use overseas. I know this firsthand as the base was my first pre-deployment assignment in late 70's. In early part of 80's, it's relevance in the arms race had been outpaced by newer facilities (Army Material Command) being stood up to address Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). As Fort Ord became less important to the mission objectives for Cold War training, it became a host for many California High School summer encampments for JROTC activities across the state, some travelling from as far away as Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Good memories!
I was there 88-92 and constantly training in the backyard, FHL, NTC, Panama, etc. The 7th ID there were part of Rapid Deployment Forces and was very high speed.
I was stationed at Ft Ord from 1982 to 1984 worked POE went to a bunker with a steel door that required a pin number to get in was highly classified. This brings back lots of memories.
It’s so weird to see you coming through the area I live. I’ve been driving past that old Watsonville house for 35+ years. I’ve always loved it, and used to dream about buying it for myself. About 20 years ago it became painfully obvious (even from highway 1 ) that it was never going to be lived in again. (not by anyone living anyway) Highway 1 did in fact get closed in both directions, and currently still is, but the section you were about to enter is in my opinion the most scenic section of the California coast line. On your way home, you should make every effort to see it. Big Sur is an absolute MUST!
Dustin, I like your style! I do the same kind of thing, so I know how much work it takes to get all those crazy angles and interesting shots. Your cinematography and editing skills are great, but it's really your laid back approach and casual storytelling that makes it for me! May your adventures never end!
Merry Christmas, Dustin! Thanks for the video, it was pretty good. I was stationed at Ft. Ord 3/92 to 9/93. It was sad to see how much it has fallen since then. I lived in the new barracks on the hill and worked on the Army Airfield. It was such a beautiful fort. The ONLY things I disliked about that place were the HUGE amount of prairie dogs (holes everywhere) and at that time the weather was very unstable. The 7th Infantry Division (Light) was there until it closed and we always wore our sleeves down. When I asked why when I got there, they said, "wait five minutes for the fog to roll in, then you'll know..." Good video, again. God bless.
I was stationed at Ord, or the planet, from 92-93 just before moving to Ft Lewis with 9th Inf Regt. I was in the barracks by the hospital, B-1/9 Inf. I loved being part of the 7th ID.
Jonathan, you and I left Fort Ord at the same time. But I had been stationed at Planet Ord for three years. I loved the place! I liked it when the daily fog rolled in at 1600 hrs. I liked being close to Monterey and the bay. I loved the Central Coast. If I was rich or could have found a good job, I'd be living there, even in Seaside. I used to attend a few festivals in Seaside, like the Scottish festival. Nothing fun lasts forever. 7th ID (Light) inactivated and everyone went to the four winds. I had a chance to stay longer but didn't want the job assignment offered. So I let myself be transferred out, to my last duty station, it turned out, at the Detroit Arsenal in Michigan.
@@jeffyoung60 wherever you live especially if you own a house or are buying a house sell it now before it drops get a van and travel and live wherever you want
I visited Fort Ord a few years ago with my two grandsons. I took them to the reception barracks I spent my first night in the Army, then up the hill to where we stayed a few days. Then I was one of the people selected for the new FOLA Basic Training program then we were moved to another barracks. Which was gone now. It was sad seeing the old but spotless barracks and grounds in such bad shape. Between the damage done by the vandalism and the destruction by the fires started by the homeless it is a big shame and disgrace that this historic spot isn’t preserved. But, this being California, what do you expect? The State had no problem claiming the hospital and anything that would benefit a few UC elites who don’t give a damn about the military.
Ever so sad the waste and neglect , such as chair and computers .You are a brave fellow and I pray you have a guardian angel stepping into that school . There cud of been a tribe of sorts in there. I think you are doing a wonderful thing for yourself and others . Travel , books and music grow us the most . God bless you and safe travels as we journey with you .🙏🇨🇦❤️
A Paper map?. God bless your soul. As a Man in his fifties who relied on them before GPS and Google Maps. I salute you! Have a safe and happy new year Dustin.
I was stationed there and was there when it closed. Charlie 3/27 Infantry - It was a beautiful place to live... I still miss it and go back to Monterey whenever I get the chance to. Was last there in 2018.
I attended AIT at Fort Ord in summer 1974 then returned in June 1976 for Reserve drills. Never seemed that big back then. Had a whole lot of fun in those barracks.🥰🥰🥰
OMGosh! Between the slides and the pea soup fog, so glad you made it to the relative calm of the desert. And how about that tumbleweed madness! We had to pick our way through a narrow canyon filled with them on a backpack trip one time, carefully picking apart the wall of tumbleweeds to make it to camp for the night. Wonderful as always! Stay safe!
Brother was stationed there for a couple of years eventually moved off base to a house in Pacific Grove. As I recall elephant seals were hunted nearly to extinction and since becoming a protected species they've made quite a come back along the California coastline & some of the Channel Islands.
Used to live near there - know the area well and have seen most of these many times. Moss Landing is a real town, kind of strange but a town nonetheless and Phil's there has the best seafood. Was stationed across the bay from Planet Ord for 3 years. Half of it is still active for housing to the Presidio of Monterey. California State University Monterey Bay has a large portion of the old fort. Worked in the old hospital for a few years for the Defense Manpower Data Center
Hope you had a Merry Christmas I was born in Fort Ord and my family had homesteads in Carmel Valley. 2nd great grandfather ran stage line from Salinas to Carmel Valley to Monterey. You did it justice very good job. Thank you for sharing
Ha! You're in my backyard! I played junior high sports against Moss Landing Middle, they were in our district. My paternal grandfather was a career Army man stationed at Ft. Ord. The site with the abondoned boats used to be owned by my friends grandfather. It was called "Little Baja", it was a statuary and roadside attraction. They had a talking Myna bird. I can't freakin' believe you took that rig down Hwy1 through Big Sur. You sir, are my hero. I've run that section many times on my motorcycle, but never in my camper. Well done. I hope you enjoyed your time in Monterey County.
My dad was stationed @ Ft Ord during WW2. As a Filipino immigrant he wanted to show his patriotism for his new country by serving. He was rejected twice as the army thought he was Japanese? Third time was a charm & he did his basic training there & then deployed up to the Aleutians where he fought Japanese, the only time Japan actually battled (excluding pearl harbor of course as that was more of an attack/ambush) on American soil. Like him i enlisted and went into the army. I miss him and wish i could hear more of his stories. I'm very familiar with the area as I grew up in the Santa Clara valley.
I remember Fort Ord--basic training camp and 6th Army Headquarters. When they closed it there was a huge problem with all the lead-based paint on the buildings (and flaking off onto the ground). I don't know if they ever fixed that.
Happened on your TH-cam by random chance… admire what you do !!! I was at Fort Ord in 1971 for Basic Training and AIT … Trips me out to see it as it now is … sad comment on today’s Disposable America…
Most of the BRAC Committee members were from the Southern California area. The Pentagon responded by ensuring that most of the closers were in those politicians districts, a huge amount of bases and jobs were lost seemingly overnight. It also helped that the property was worth a lot of money, one of the leading factors for the BRAC movement. It turned out many of the politicians were also invested in development companies. The politicians were obviously not re-elected and BRAC ended soon after in favor of the Joint-Base model. Base closure took on a more reasonable pace usually coinciding with the phasing out of military units/hardware. A short list of just the Air Force bases that I remember closing in California due to BRAC: Norton, Castle, George, Hamilton, Mather, McClellan, March (March became a Reserve Base). The number of Naval and Army installations closed was at least triple that list.
I had to reassign a couple hundred officers from the various post closing. Everyday I got calls from officers, commanders, spouses and Congressional staffers telling me the post wasn’t going to close. They told me that DA (Department of the Army) told them they weren’t moving, I reminded them that I AM DA. All the bodies moved and all the post closed.
Merry Christmas Dustin! Thanks for living the life a whole bunch of us would love to do and sharing it with us!! Keep up the great work, safe travels to you!
I went to the Laguna Seca Raceway countless times, between 1973 and 1995. The race track borders Fort Ord, and was once part of the property. The north access road even crosses the Fort Ord proving grounds, and was often closed during maneuvers.
I live there, I park my car right where his Winnie is at 9:24s of this video to play disc golf at CSUMB which is the inventor of disc golf last course he designed before his passing. Love adventure destination, love the beautiful footage and incredibly entertaining Dustin. Can't wait to see what's next , thank you Dusty please keep posting. You are the best 👍👍
I value your work and love your personality. The respect you show people, along with your willingness to show quirky a sense of humor just as you being you... you are a great example.
Thank you for finding Fort Ord. It was one of the few army installations I was stations at. Any place you can find Military related is of interest to many retired Military personnel. Thank you for an excellent video. wC
Welcome to califonia! Drat, I didn’t know you were in the state til I saw this, If you find yourself passing either San Jose again, or grass valley ca. at any point in your travels, let me know. I know a bunch of cool spots and old mines in central California you’d love. Old copper mine on a mountain, abandoned miners cottages in the middle of the woods, old artillery forts, a couple Nike missile silos, I’d be happy to show you some stuff you wouldn’t be able to find just passing through on a freeway if you want. You’re an adventurer after my own heart, keep doin what you do man. The road will always bear your weight.
Be sure to check the routes to Bakersfield. There are mountains along the way. And they are steep. Your 56' rig might encounter some low first gear motion. Connect with the semi driver's on the CB radio. Ask for the best option to travel. I drove this way in 1978 in a 76 Dodge van. It wasn't fun.
My brother and both went thru FT Ord, prior to myself going to France, later RVN, bro straight to RVN. I remember living in concrete barracks up the hill (D43 Rah). then 8 weeks more in the wooden barracks. Thanks for the memories.
I was stationed at DLI in 90-91 and saw plenty of what is shown here before the decay and shutdown. What a memorable time in my life. What a major change to Ord. We went there plenty of times on weekends. Sad to see
Amazing. Here i am a subscriber, always enjoying your videos of Canada, and here you are in my own backyard. The Hirahara house wasn't always so beat up looking. I went to elementary school with one of the Hirahara daughters, still remember riding the school bus with her and the bus dropping her off at the driveway on Lee Road. I go by Moss Landing often and didn't know how badly the school has been vandalized. What a waste. Note the level of vandalism and graffiti is much higher than you probably see in Canada.
I’m very surprised you do not have more followers. I love the entire presentation, info, beautiful scenery, music and you are just very easy to listen to with no bs. Love it and glad I found your channel!!
Upon arrival at Ft. Ord, CA., in early December 1966, we were informed that we would be assigned to A32 WETSU....A Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade and WETSU means We Eat This Shit Up.....we were terrified as Ft. Ord was a "straight-leg" Infantry post. We were there for AIT - Advanced Individual Training - in light weapons Infantry with MOS 11B10. The barracks in which we lived were located on the up-slope of terrain just south of the 8th Street Chapel. We had the two-week Christmas break not long after arrival, and I rode a Greyhound bus back to St. Louis from Ft. Ord - took two days non-stop to get home - and another two days to return to Ft. Ord. I have many fond memories of that post and that experience. Met a lot of great guys from all over the country. Lost track of all of them. In 2000, when I was flying C-23Bs for the Cal Guard in Fresno, we drove by Ft. Ord to see my old barracks. A security vehicle drove by and asked if he could be of assistance.....meaning what are you doing here? I told the security guard that I was looking for my old barracks from the 1960s and he smiled and said, "Oh....Ok.....you're one of those". 🙂
I was stationed in Monterey in 93-95 and Fort Ord was just closing. I was part of the Navy side at NPS. But your intro of that beautiful old house that was Japanese owned is just as intriguing. Considering it was in the middle of nowhere in Monterey County. It wasn't until 2013 that I went to Manzanar and was very much moved. I learned recently that 2nd Lt Louis Nixon (of Band of Brothers fame) was also stationed at Fort Ord.
Great video brother and awesome footage. Glad you found a way to capture it for us. Was feeling a lil anxious for ya as you drive through the landslide areas... Glad you made it safe. Continue being vigilante and as always. Keep having a blast. Merry freaking Christmas from up here brother
Years ago, while on vacations, I bypassed the 'No Trespassing' signs and toured around the long-closed WWII airbases of Hamilton Army Airfield/Hamilton AFB in Marin County, CA, Ardmore (OK)Army Airfield, and Kingman (AZ) Army Airfield. Hamilton, where the December 6, 1941 flight of B-17s originated that was inbound to Hickam Field on Oahu on December 7, 194, is now an upscale real estate development. Ardmore is now home to a junk yard littered with dismantled airliners. Acres of mothballed airliners and air transport jetliners are set in rows at Kingman. Swords into plowshares....
I know when I left Ft Ord in 1981, and came back to visit as an Army reservist from El Monte CA around 1984 they built new family housing from the helicopter air field near Marina all the way up into Ft Ord. Hate to see Ord go. If the local community's and politicians had fought more harder to save it from closing it could of stayed open. A bigger air field to land bigger planes would have made it an no brainer to keep it open. But since the current air field wasn't that big, they weren't going to spend millions to extend it. Any modern Army base thats large needs a large air field to rapidly deploy soldiers instead of traveling many many miles away to Travis AFB etc.
Merry Christmas, Dustin! Once again, incredible footage and interesting places. That school made me want to cry and I'd never heard of Fort Ord before. Awesome learning moment. And those landslides... I was getting nervous for you and I wasn't even there. Glad you made it through unscathed. Take care and stay safe!
Sure enjoyed traveling with you today! Thanks for a fun relaxing time looking at the military base, old school, seals and tumbleweed… The ride was somewhat scary from the rocks falling, fog and rain but you made it safely..Until next time, stay focused and safe travels🇺🇸🫶🏼
I did time at Ft. Ord in my Army days.! The buildings in your video are the old style barracks. The newer cement three story barracks are now dormitories for the somewhat new Cal State Monterey. Your video gave me flashbacks man.....LOL. Loved it, thanks dude.
Drove that road (Rt 1) from the Mexico boarder almost to Ft. Bragg back in the 90’s. Great memories. Not a lot of traffic back then. I stopped and exploded every lighthouse. Most are north of SF. Enjoy
That house was beautiful, too bad it’s just sitting there. Thanks for sharing that. Sucks that you had all that rain and fog! Also, loved all your music! Stay safe! ❤️
G'day Dustin, the adventures continue, on holiday with the family a bit warmer here 110f in the shade, but it's OK only 50ft form the beach ⛱️, and water is so inviting, hope your Christmas wasn't to lonely, and make sure you can share New years Eve with someone, keep safe, cheers Neil 🤠.
Another awesome video, thanks EL Capitano. I'm watching from work, between Campbell River & Gold River, and its currently "Minus 15C" at 10pm, and supposed to get colder.. Enjoy the warmth of California, even if it is stormy..
Another US military environmental disaster left behind. Hello from America. This video had some hazardous conditions. Glad you made it out alive. Great video!
Actually, though Ft Ord was a very large base, there was a larger one, covering many square miles over southern California, from near Pamona east to within 50 miles of Phoenix, and north from Yuma to the southern border of Nevada. The Desert Training Center was built in early WWII and trained our troops for the desert war in Africa, and commanded by Gen. George S. Patton. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Training_Center (including maps)
Yes, Irwin is big, a little over 1000 sq miles, but was small compared to the size of the Desert Training Center (18,000 sq miles). It was truly amazing how large these bases were, and the millions of soldiers they trained for the war. It is really mind-boggling.
I grew up in that area and never heard of it. I do remember Norton AFB (San Bernardino) when it was still open. Most of my childhood friends were military brats that moved every couple years and I remember going to the officer’s club (I think that’s what it was called?) for Sunday brunches with my grandparents. Basically all of southeastern California was part of that training area? That’s just insanely huge but this was WW2… the CA deserts were a lot less populated too.
I remember working in southern Saskatchewan(Flat and Windy) things kept wizzing across the highway while I was driving...and then it registered with me, tumble weeds! I felt like a cowboy on the range those days. Safe Travels🤠
Opposite happened to my British family while living in Shanghai, they were interned into a Japanese prison camp for 5 years at that time. Their story is a chapter in a book called ‘In the Clutch of Circumstance’ a tale of prisoners of war.
Assuming - per the video - there were no dwellings near that abandoned school site I’d say that was a mega whoopsie on the part of planners. Kids oughta walk to school in all weather, inc snow🤪, uphill both directions right - but if they lived close to school at least that would be a short trip - nice eh 🤔… Keep up the adventures & destinations Dustin! Lotsa us live vicariously thru your videos bud!
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I was a Soldier that was stationed at Fort Ord from 1986-1989. Thanks for filming that. It's sad to see it rotting away.
I was also stationed at Ft Ord, 1980 to 85, except for the small area, it is mostly torn down, UC Monterey Bay is a bid part of the base, shopping centers and a whole lot of houses (over priced) going up! You would not recognize it now!
@@ronswim8187 Thanks! I had entertained the thought of visiting some day. But now that I've seen this, I think it's better I don't.
Kevin, I was there 88-92; Wolfhound 3-27
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@@kevinmagee6450 better to remember it as you recall it....
I was born here in 1956. My dad was stationed here after coming home from the Korean War. I cannot believe you found this incredible piece of history. It’s brought back memories of why I was told growing up. My mom was German and this was the first place she lived with my day stateside. Such memories, such beautiful stories and some pain of why my dad suffered during that war. Thanks Dustin. Love your channel, just found you and I’m going back to watch your older vlogs. 😊♥️
I was stationed at Ft. Ord in 1984. I was an MP and was able to drive all over the base. There was also a golf course there. When I first got there I was in the 7th MP Company and we were housed in the old WW2 barracks. They also built many new barracks while I was there. What a waste of money if they abandoned all of that after spending so much.
Norton AFB was abandoned as part of BRACC. They had just contracted to have a new Base Exchange (BX) built and there was no contingency for closer. As the rest of the base was closed and relocated up to McChord AFB, the contractors continued work on and finished the brand new BX. Nobody wastes money like the Federal Government. 👍
Thank you for your service sir.
its not abandoned..misinformation from the clickbait poster...
@@Jackrbbt1989 McCllellan, Mather, Moffett, Alameda, Army Depot just a few within a hundred miles that were closed because of BRAC...California didnt have any representation unlike Utah, Oklohoma etc which took over a lot of the base work, the same idiots in power today from California, were the ones that closed them down
I went to Custer as an MP plenty of times. The old barracks were......interesting.
The cement sail boat, the moon shadow, I was aboard her in '76 up in the San Juan islands, she was moored next to my vessel. First cement ship I was ever aboard, absolutely gorgeous in her day. First time I had seen a wood stove in the salon of a ship. A nice older couple owned her, had a good steak dinner with them. They liked my little 63 foot boat.
Love that story, thank you.
Fort Ord...my first stop in the army,i was stationed there Apr. to mid Sept. 1967 and then sent overseas
I was last at Fort Ord in 1979 while it was still in full operation. Now much of it has been cleared, cleaned up and converted to commercial use or preserved. A few movies have filmed scenes there in the old barracks areas when needing "period" shots. Part of it is the Fort Ord National Monument (14,000 acres m/l) is a wildlife area that also has trails; something like 80-90 miles of them. The areas closer to Highway 1 have been used for commercial businesses, and also the airfield has been converted to Marina Municipal Airport. Other than the preserve of the national monument, the western part of the fort will continue to be developed as demand may require.
If you are still in California and want to see another abandoned base, go to the old Mare Island Naval Shipyard outside of Vallejo, California. Most of it is deteriorating, but a lot is still there. Including the old WWII era Navy Brig, and the WWI era rifle range.
Thanks for your information! I trained at Mare Island in 1983, but never had much time to explore the area. In fact, I drove on base, studied, and left. It’s amazing how long redevelopment takes, probably involves environmental mitigation.
@@sararevesz8926 No, it's because the city of Vallejo has their heads up their bottoms. They destroyed much of it (like the enlisted housing) instead of using it for low cost housing, then let other parts sit abandoned for decades in the hopes it will fall apart so they can demo it.
They had this dream of being the "silicon valley of the north", but no high tech wants to go there. But you can see other bases that closed at the same time in California and they are doing fine. McClellan in Sacramento is a good example.
For a one-man show your videography is incredible , most people won't realize how long it takes to make a 2 second clip of the motorhome driving by, or the different angles such as the Drone footage and artistic framing. You are truly a professional Dustin! The editing and soundtracks always make for the best content on TH-cam. You deserve over a million subscribers.
I have no idea how much work it is but the talent is obvious. I feel like I've been there myself after it ends.... He has a true gift. Amazing storyteller.
Crazy we're all here before 100k. This is an awesome channel!
@@TheGoGoGamble I remember when he had 9000 sub's.
So, how does he support this endeavor? Ever wonder how some small scale tubers get so well equipped?
@@katiekane5247 his patreons play a big part, if he gets enough views he gets paid by TH-cam. He had savings from his previous job on the cruise ships and he keeps his living expenses as low as possible.
I was on active duty 1974-81 and did three tours on Fort Benning, GA and was in the same type of barracks. They had been remodeled into one and two-man rooms from an open bay. The latrines had not been changed though except for the females. You couldn't see through the glass windows. Other than that it was the same. We were in a section of post(Army does not have bases) called Harmony Church. I preferred those barracks than the ones on Sand Hill and Kelley Hill. At least we had shade trees.
My dad was in the Navy and was attending the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey during the mid 50's. As a child I remember my Mom taking me out to Fort Ord to shop and get my haircut. Long time ago (Cannery Row in Monterey was still an active cannery), but I remember the base being huge and bustling. Brings back good memories of living in Monterey.
Went through Army basic training at Ft Ord beginning in October 1971. The place is HUGE! We had to march over the freeway to get to the immense shooting ranges along the Pacific Ocean beaches.
Spent a couple of years at Ft. Ord, went to Air Assault school there too... So sad to see it look like that.
I went through basic and A.I.T. there starting in May of 71. Did basic in the "newer" barracks up on the hill and A.I.T. in the old barracks.
Those old WWII style barracks bring back memories. I've been housed in them at facilities all over the US at a few different times in the past.
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH DUSTIN!!!! TY FER SHARING YOUR LIFE!!!
I clicked on this vid because I thought the thumbnail looked like Ft Ord... and I was right. I spent a month on the base during a significant ABCA (America, Britain, Canada, Australia) exercise in 1989. I can't believe what it looks like now.
This is the base where Clint Eastwood served out his military service during the Korean War. He was a lifeguard at the pool.
We definitely had a fantastic winter with lots and lots of snow here in Arizona and California and it helped a great deal with the lakes that have been drying up!!!
Shows how global warming is garbage and the weather can change anytime!
God is great!!!
My late father was stationed at Fort Ord and our family lived in Seaside, CA. I worked as a supply clerk in my early working years. I didn't keep track of what happened to it and it was eerie to see it as abandoned and decaying. The last I had heard it was going to be sold to builders. It sounds like the lead paint put a stop to plans to build on the land. Or, because the Fort attracted a lot of people to the area, when it was abandoned, there was less reason for thousands of people to live near it.
I trained there in 1982, and it is sad to see it in that condition. But that is common in California, a large number of the closed bases from that era are now rotting away in that state.
Fort Ord was where many Cold War soldiers were acclimated to weapon systems that were in use overseas. I know this firsthand as the base was my first pre-deployment assignment in late 70's. In early part of 80's, it's relevance in the arms race had been outpaced by newer facilities (Army Material Command) being stood up to address Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). As Fort Ord became less important to the mission objectives for Cold War training, it became a host for many California High School summer encampments for JROTC activities across the state, some travelling from as far away as Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Good memories!
I was there 88-92 and constantly training in the backyard, FHL, NTC, Panama, etc. The 7th ID there were part of Rapid Deployment Forces and was very high speed.
we've warmed up to -25 this afternoon...gotta love Williams Lake....enjoy the warmth when you find it Dustin...Happy travels..
I was at Ft. Ord in early January 1968. Basic training for Vietnam where I spent 3 tours as a U.S. Army but Navy trained Salvage Diver.
I was stationed at Ft Ord from 1982 to 1984 worked POE went to a bunker with a steel door that required a pin number to get in was highly classified. This brings back lots of memories.
It’s so weird to see you coming through the area I live. I’ve been driving past that old Watsonville house for 35+ years. I’ve always loved it, and used to dream about buying it for myself. About 20 years ago it became painfully obvious (even from highway 1 ) that it was never going to be lived in again. (not by anyone living anyway) Highway 1 did in fact get closed in both directions, and currently still is, but the section you were about to enter is in my opinion the most scenic section of the California coast line. On your way home, you should make every effort to see it. Big Sur is an absolute MUST!
I agree. Too bad he hit the worst weather we have had in years. The Cambria area is fabulous as well.
Dustin, I like your style! I do the same kind of thing, so I know how much work it takes to get all those crazy angles and interesting shots. Your cinematography and editing skills are great, but it's really your laid back approach and casual storytelling that makes it for me! May your adventures never end!
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Merry Christmas, Dustin! Thanks for the video, it was pretty good. I was stationed at Ft. Ord 3/92 to 9/93. It was sad to see how much it has fallen since then. I lived in the new barracks on the hill and worked on the Army Airfield. It was such a beautiful fort. The ONLY things I disliked about that place were the HUGE amount of prairie dogs (holes everywhere) and at that time the weather was very unstable. The 7th Infantry Division (Light) was there until it closed and we always wore our sleeves down. When I asked why when I got there, they said, "wait five minutes for the fog to roll in, then you'll know..." Good video, again. God bless.
I was stationed at Ord, or the planet, from 92-93 just before moving to Ft Lewis with 9th Inf Regt. I was in the barracks by the hospital, B-1/9 Inf. I loved being part of the 7th ID.
I was there for PLDC back in 4/92. I remember marching by old World War II barracks that lay completely collapsed on themselves...
Jonathan, you and I left Fort Ord at the same time. But I had been stationed at Planet Ord for three years. I loved the place! I liked it when the daily fog rolled in at 1600 hrs. I liked being close to Monterey and the bay. I loved the Central Coast. If I was rich or could have found a good job, I'd be living there, even in Seaside. I used to attend a few festivals in Seaside, like the Scottish festival. Nothing fun lasts forever. 7th ID (Light) inactivated and everyone went to the four winds. I had a chance to stay longer but didn't want the job assignment offered. So I let myself be transferred out, to my last duty station, it turned out, at the Detroit Arsenal in Michigan.
Did u go desert storm
@@jeffyoung60 wherever you live especially if you own a house or are buying a house sell it now before it drops get a van and travel and live wherever you want
I visited Fort Ord a few years ago with my two grandsons. I took them to the reception barracks I spent my first night in the Army, then up the hill to where we stayed a few days. Then I was one of the people selected for the new FOLA Basic Training program then we were moved to another barracks. Which was gone now.
It was sad seeing the old but spotless barracks and grounds in such bad shape. Between the damage done by the vandalism and the destruction by the fires started by the homeless it is a big shame and disgrace that this historic spot isn’t preserved. But, this being California, what do you expect? The State had no problem claiming the hospital and anything that would benefit a few UC elites who don’t give a damn about the military.
Ever so sad the waste and neglect , such as chair and computers .You are a brave fellow and I pray you have a guardian angel stepping into that school . There cud of been a tribe of sorts in there. I think you are doing a wonderful thing for yourself and others . Travel , books and music grow us the most . God bless you and safe travels as we journey with you .🙏🇨🇦❤️
A Paper map?. God bless your soul. As a Man in his fifties who relied on them before GPS and Google Maps. I salute you! Have a safe and happy new year Dustin.
Wow! Thanks for taking us along-love you so much!
I was stationed there and was there when it closed. Charlie 3/27 Infantry - It was a beautiful place to live... I still miss it and go back to Monterey whenever I get the chance to. Was last there in 2018.
Closing all the bases in the Bay Area was a mistake.
Already known it'll be awesome! Abandoned military bases are always fascinating to me, so very much looking forward to this
I attended AIT at Fort Ord in summer 1974 then returned in June 1976 for Reserve drills. Never seemed that big back then. Had a whole lot of fun in those barracks.🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for taking us along on another leg of your adventure!!! Merry Christmas Dustin and Please stay Safe!!
OMGosh! Between the slides and the pea soup fog, so glad you made it to the relative calm of the desert. And how about that tumbleweed madness! We had to pick our way through a narrow canyon filled with them on a backpack trip one time, carefully picking apart the wall of tumbleweeds to make it to camp for the night. Wonderful as always! Stay safe!
Brother was stationed there for a couple of years eventually moved off base to a house in Pacific Grove. As I recall elephant seals were hunted nearly to extinction and since becoming a protected species they've made quite a come back along the California coastline & some of the Channel Islands.
Used to live near there - know the area well and have seen most of these many times. Moss Landing is a real town, kind of strange but a town nonetheless and Phil's there has the best seafood.
Was stationed across the bay from Planet Ord for 3 years. Half of it is still active for housing to the Presidio of Monterey. California State University Monterey Bay has a large portion of the old fort. Worked in the old hospital for a few years for the Defense Manpower Data Center
Hope you had a Merry Christmas I was born in Fort Ord and my family had homesteads in Carmel Valley. 2nd great grandfather ran stage line from Salinas to Carmel Valley to Monterey. You did it justice very good job. Thank you for sharing
Ha! You're in my backyard! I played junior high sports against Moss Landing Middle, they were in our district. My paternal grandfather was a career Army man stationed at Ft. Ord. The site with the abondoned boats used to be owned by my friends grandfather. It was called "Little Baja", it was a statuary and roadside attraction. They had a talking Myna bird. I can't freakin' believe you took that rig down Hwy1 through Big Sur. You sir, are my hero. I've run that section many times on my motorcycle, but never in my camper. Well done. I hope you enjoyed your time in Monterey County.
Ha thanks for making me feel old. Trained there and probably stayed in those barracks. Ha. Thanks for the memories
My dad was stationed @ Ft Ord during WW2. As a Filipino immigrant he wanted to show his patriotism for his new country by serving. He was rejected twice as the army thought he was Japanese? Third time was a charm & he did his basic training there & then deployed up to the Aleutians where he fought Japanese, the only time Japan actually battled (excluding pearl harbor of course as that was more of an attack/ambush) on American soil. Like him i enlisted and went into the army. I miss him and wish i could hear more of his stories. I'm very familiar with the area as I grew up in the Santa Clara valley.
I remember Fort Ord--basic training camp and 6th Army Headquarters. When they closed it there was a huge problem with all the lead-based paint on the buildings (and flaking off onto the ground). I don't know if they ever fixed that.
I did my basic training At Fort Ord in 1975, brings back memories.
Happened on your TH-cam by random chance… admire what you do !!!
I was at Fort Ord in 1971 for Basic Training and AIT …
Trips me out to see it as it now is … sad comment on today’s Disposable America…
Most of the BRAC Committee members were from the Southern California area. The Pentagon responded by ensuring that most of the closers were in those politicians districts, a huge amount of bases and jobs were lost seemingly overnight. It also helped that the property was worth a lot of money, one of the leading factors for the BRAC movement. It turned out many of the politicians were also invested in development companies. The politicians were obviously not re-elected and BRAC ended soon after in favor of the Joint-Base model. Base closure took on a more reasonable pace usually coinciding with the phasing out of military units/hardware. A short list of just the Air Force bases that I remember closing in California due to BRAC: Norton, Castle, George, Hamilton, Mather, McClellan, March (March became a Reserve Base). The number of Naval and Army installations closed was at least triple that list.
We used to have a Navy station in Kansas.
I had to reassign a couple hundred officers from the various post closing. Everyday I got calls from officers, commanders, spouses and Congressional staffers telling me the post wasn’t going to close. They told me that DA (Department of the Army) told them they weren’t moving, I reminded them that I AM DA. All the bodies moved and all the post closed.
Merry Christmas Dustin! Thanks for living the life a whole bunch of us would love to do and sharing it with us!! Keep up the great work, safe travels to you!
I went to the Laguna Seca Raceway countless times, between 1973 and 1995. The race track borders Fort Ord, and was once part of the property. The north access road even crosses the Fort Ord proving grounds, and was often closed during maneuvers.
Loved the video . I have missed a few but make for a good time watching later. Thank you for the time and work you do for video 📷📸📷📸📷 📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸
I live there, I park my car right where his Winnie is at 9:24s of this video to play disc golf at CSUMB which is the inventor of disc golf last course he designed before his passing. Love adventure destination, love the beautiful footage and incredibly entertaining Dustin. Can't wait to see what's next , thank you Dusty please keep posting. You are the best 👍👍
I value your work and love your personality. The respect you show people, along with your willingness to show quirky a sense of humor just as you being you... you are a great example.
That is a very nice comment, thank you.
Southwest Germany is wavivng a hand. Have a prosperous new year & stay healthy. 💯🎸👍🙋♂
I went to that middle school. So great that you walked around, you definitely brought back a lot of memories. So sad to see it the way it is now.
Merry Christmas Dustin, great episode
Thank you for finding Fort Ord. It was one of the few army installations I was stations at. Any place you can find
Military related is of interest to many retired Military personnel. Thank you for an excellent video.
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Welcome to califonia! Drat, I didn’t know you were in the state til I saw this, If you find yourself passing either San Jose again, or grass valley ca. at any point in your travels, let me know. I know a bunch of cool spots and old mines in central California you’d love. Old copper mine on a mountain, abandoned miners cottages in the middle of the woods, old artillery forts, a couple Nike missile silos, I’d be happy to show you some stuff you wouldn’t be able to find just passing through on a freeway if you want. You’re an adventurer after my own heart, keep doin what you do man. The road will always bear your weight.
Be sure to check the routes to Bakersfield. There are mountains along the way. And they are steep. Your 56' rig might encounter some low first gear motion. Connect with the semi driver's on the CB radio. Ask for the best option to travel. I drove this way in 1978 in a 76 Dodge van. It wasn't fun.
Thank you ! Amazing views for sure!
My brother and both went thru FT Ord, prior to myself going to France, later RVN, bro straight to RVN. I remember living in concrete barracks up the hill (D43 Rah). then 8 weeks more in the wooden barracks. Thanks for the memories.
I was stationed at DLI in 90-91 and saw plenty of what is shown here before the decay and shutdown. What a memorable time in my life. What a major change to Ord. We went there plenty of times on weekends. Sad to see
Amazing. Here i am a subscriber, always enjoying your videos of Canada, and here you are in my own backyard. The Hirahara house wasn't always so beat up looking. I went to elementary school with one of the Hirahara daughters, still remember riding the school bus with her and the bus dropping her off at the driveway on Lee Road. I go by Moss Landing often and didn't know how badly the school has been vandalized. What a waste. Note the level of vandalism and graffiti is much higher than you probably see in Canada.
I’m very surprised you do not have more followers.
I love the entire presentation, info, beautiful scenery, music and you are just very easy to listen to with no bs.
Love it and glad I found your channel!!
Thank you for enjoying. I’m trying to grow the channel :)
I Love youtubers that like to show the country. Keep it up. Im stuck in the snow.
Upon arrival at Ft. Ord, CA., in early December 1966, we were informed that we would be assigned to A32 WETSU....A Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade and WETSU means We Eat This Shit Up.....we were terrified as Ft. Ord was a "straight-leg" Infantry post. We were there for AIT - Advanced Individual Training - in light weapons Infantry with MOS 11B10. The barracks in which we lived were located on the up-slope of terrain just south of the 8th Street Chapel. We had the two-week Christmas break not long after arrival, and I rode a Greyhound bus back to St. Louis from Ft. Ord - took two days non-stop to get home - and another two days to return to Ft. Ord. I have many fond memories of that post and that experience. Met a lot of great guys from all over the country. Lost track of all of them. In 2000, when I was flying C-23Bs for the Cal Guard in Fresno, we drove by Ft. Ord to see my old barracks. A security vehicle drove by and asked if he could be of assistance.....meaning what are you doing here? I told the security guard that I was looking for my old barracks from the 1960s and he smiled and said, "Oh....Ok.....you're one of those". 🙂
Nice video. Thanks for the elephant seal information. Nice music.
Fantastic production, music and vibe. Travel well.
I was stationed in Monterey in 93-95 and Fort Ord was just closing. I was part of the Navy side at NPS. But your intro of that beautiful old house that was Japanese owned is just as intriguing. Considering it was in the middle of nowhere in Monterey County. It wasn't until 2013 that I went to Manzanar and was very much moved. I learned recently that 2nd Lt Louis Nixon (of Band of Brothers fame) was also stationed at Fort Ord.
Great video brother and awesome footage. Glad you found a way to capture it for us. Was feeling a lil anxious for ya as you drive through the landslide areas... Glad you made it safe. Continue being vigilante and as always. Keep having a blast. Merry freaking Christmas from up here brother
Years ago, while on vacations, I bypassed the 'No Trespassing' signs and toured around the long-closed WWII airbases of Hamilton Army Airfield/Hamilton AFB in Marin County, CA, Ardmore (OK)Army Airfield, and Kingman (AZ) Army Airfield. Hamilton, where the December 6, 1941 flight of B-17s originated that was inbound to Hickam Field on Oahu on December 7, 194, is now an upscale real estate development. Ardmore is now home to a junk yard littered with dismantled airliners. Acres of mothballed airliners and air transport jetliners are set in rows at Kingman. Swords into plowshares....
I live in California, and I love driving past the Redman Hirohara House. It's essentially my dream home for my spooky side
Like your style … super interesting stuff, look forward to more, thank you ✨
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing all the parts of California that I've never seen. Great drone footage too! I'm loving this trip!
I know when I left Ft Ord in 1981, and came back to visit as an Army reservist from El Monte CA around 1984 they built new family housing from the helicopter air field near Marina all the way up into Ft Ord. Hate to see Ord go. If the local community's and politicians had fought more harder to save it from closing it could of stayed open. A bigger air field to land bigger planes would have made it an no brainer to keep it open. But since the current air field wasn't that big, they weren't going to spend millions to extend it. Any modern Army base thats large needs a large air field to rapidly deploy soldiers instead of traveling many many miles away to Travis AFB etc.
Went through Basic Training at Ft Ord in 1964, ( C-3-3 ) , we were the last company to go through when they shut it down due to Meningitis .
Merry Christmas, Dustin! Once again, incredible footage and interesting places. That school made me want to cry and I'd never heard of Fort Ord before. Awesome learning moment. And those landslides... I was getting nervous for you and I wasn't even there. Glad you made it through unscathed. Take care and stay safe!
Sure enjoyed traveling with you today! Thanks for a fun relaxing time looking at the military base, old school, seals and tumbleweed… The ride was somewhat scary from the rocks falling, fog and rain but you made it safely..Until next time, stay focused and safe travels🇺🇸🫶🏼
While you are in California, you should stop by Cerro Gordo and say Hi to Brent!!
That would be awesome! I was just thinking that same thing just about the same time I read your comment.
I love your adventures and they are not excessively long. Great spirit!
Man i love the over grown apocalyptic look at abandoned places.
I did time at Ft. Ord in my Army days.! The buildings in your video are the old style barracks. The newer cement three story barracks are now dormitories for the somewhat new Cal State Monterey. Your video gave me flashbacks man.....LOL. Loved it, thanks dude.
Another awesome adventure thanks for sharing
My Dad was trained at Fort Ord...thanks for the views, back in the 50s
Like our wooden barracks at Lackland AFB. Very interesting video. Thank you.
Super enjoyable to watch man. Lots of fun to follow your adventure!! Merry Christmas 🎄 until next time 👊😎
Drove that road (Rt 1) from the Mexico boarder almost to Ft. Bragg back in the 90’s. Great memories. Not a lot of traffic back then. I stopped and exploded every lighthouse. Most are north of SF. Enjoy
Your music selection perfectly intertwines with your videography. Kudos
That house is beautiful and it should be restored and kept up!!!
Once again my friend ...
AMAZING WORK!
GODBLESS and Be safe out there~
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That house was beautiful, too bad it’s just sitting there. Thanks for sharing that. Sucks that you had all that rain and fog! Also, loved all your music! Stay safe! ❤️
G'day Dustin, the adventures continue, on holiday with the family a bit warmer here 110f in the shade, but it's OK only 50ft form the beach ⛱️, and water is so inviting, hope your Christmas wasn't to lonely, and make sure you can share New years Eve with someone, keep safe, cheers Neil 🤠.
Incredible tumbleweed sightings amazing thank you
Another awesome video, thanks EL Capitano.
I'm watching from work, between Campbell River & Gold River, and its currently "Minus 15C" at 10pm, and supposed to get colder.. Enjoy the warmth of California, even if it is stormy..
My half-brother was trained here at this place!!! Wow... Kool! I`ve never seen it before!!!
Nice scenery. Thanks for sharing.
I was stationed at Fort Ord California. Beautiful base and beautiful beaches close by. 1980s. I went to Panama with the 7th infantry division
Another US military environmental disaster left behind. Hello from America. This video had some hazardous conditions. Glad you made it out alive. Great video!
Actually, though Ft Ord was a very large base, there was a larger one, covering many square miles over southern California, from near Pamona east to within 50 miles of Phoenix, and north from Yuma to the southern border of Nevada. The Desert Training Center was built in early WWII and trained our troops for the desert war in Africa, and commanded by Gen. George S. Patton. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Training_Center (including maps)
I was stationed at Fort Irwin it takes forever to drive to the very end of the post
Yes, Irwin is big, a little over 1000 sq miles, but was small compared to the size of the Desert Training Center (18,000 sq miles). It was truly amazing how large these bases were, and the millions of soldiers they trained for the war. It is really mind-boggling.
I grew up in that area and never heard of it. I do remember Norton AFB (San Bernardino) when it was still open. Most of my childhood friends were military brats that moved every couple years and I remember going to the officer’s club (I think that’s what it was called?) for Sunday brunches with my grandparents. Basically all of southeastern California was part of that training area? That’s just insanely huge but this was WW2… the CA deserts were a lot less populated too.
Merry Christmas Dustin and family excellent vids gr8 work...
I about spit my coffee out at 1:41 when I saw the white van screaming down the road in the background backwards.
Bahahahahaha. Absolutely love this comment. I thought and thought while editing, and I was like 💭nobody will see that 💭. Here you are. Thank you.
Merry Christmas , Happy New Year, and safe travels
I remember working in southern Saskatchewan(Flat and Windy) things kept wizzing across the highway while I was driving...and then it registered with me, tumble weeds! I felt like a cowboy on the range those days. Safe Travels🤠
Amazing Quality Filming and fantastic made Love Youre personality to just fantastic Thanks so much Kind regards Marcus Sweden
Opposite happened to my British family while living in Shanghai, they were interned into a Japanese prison camp for 5 years at that time. Their story is a chapter in a book called ‘In the Clutch of Circumstance’ a tale of prisoners of war.
Assuming - per the video - there were no dwellings near that abandoned school site I’d say that was a mega whoopsie on the part of planners. Kids oughta walk to school in all weather, inc snow🤪, uphill both directions right - but if they lived close to school at least that would be a short trip - nice eh 🤔…
Keep up the adventures & destinations Dustin! Lotsa us live vicariously thru your videos bud!
We were bussed in……acres n acres of brussel sprouts, strawberries n artichokes
Motts Zilla what’s the name of the school? Looks like it’s been closed a long time.
@@mikemckinney6058 moss landing elementary / middle school….
Looks like it closed in 2005. Low enrollment.