CLARK : Lost Treasures in the Pacific (Tour of former Clark Air Base, Philippines)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ย. 2020
- In 1991, the United States abandoned their largest overseas military base on the island of Luzon, Philippines. For nearly a century, Clark Air Base played pivotal roles in World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Tens of thousands of American and Filipino military personnel served to ensure Clark stood as an influential stronghold in the Pacific. Today, much of Clark's past and historical significance has been largely forgotten and replaced by modern infrastructure projects and rapid growth in Pampanga, Philippines. Join me as we explore the lost treasures of Clark Air Base, including repurposed 100-year-old military office buildings and abandoned structures. I'll also guide you through Clark's extraordinary stories of life, loss, war, natural disasters, and evolving political landscapes.
For further information about Clark and its incredible history, please check out the following sites:
- www.visitclark.com/home.php
- www.paf.mil.ph/bases/clark-ai...
- www.clarkab.org/
- pacificwrecks.com/airfields/p...
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Love the history
Thank you, Wil!
@@natehovee Do you know Wil Dasovich? :)
@@senseiblepinoy We've never met, but it would certainly be a pleasure. 🙂
Hey Wil in the house
Will is kinda popular in the Philippines. He makes stupid videos. Mostly, if not all.
Took me back, shed some tears. What a wonderful place to have been born and raised at. My birth place is no longer, that hospital though 😔😢. Thank you for this! Clark and Angeles City will always hold dear to my heart❤️.
It's terrific to receive feedback like this, and I'm so glad the film had a personal, sentimental impact on you, even if it was difficult to see how things have drastically changed over the years. Thank you for sharing this, JB Piper, and I send my warmest wishes your way from your former home here in the Philippines.
86 to 89. The doctors and nurses of that, once beautiful, hospital saved my life. The hospital wasn't haunted, but the barracks near the flight line were. You haven't even scratch the surface of the history. oh the memories....
Thanks for the informative post, Jamie!
The Blue Diamond gives tears and memories back. How beautiful it was when the squad flew up high in the skies of the Philippine islands.
I would have loved to witness their performances!
Outstanding presentation, I was temporary duty in Air Force Reserve airlift from 76-90 and learned a few new things. You are a talented young man and if it were 45 years ago I could picture you in a khaki uniform with two stripes and working for the Clark Public Affairs Office.
Wow, what a compliment!! Thank you very much, Robert! Much appreciated, indeed. 😀
Yeah
Absolutely heart wrenching! I was station there and I was there during Mt Pinatubo eruption and for 6 months thereafter. The base was never abandoned per se the PI refused to renew the agreement. Also, the less fortunate local nationals, out of need and necessity, robbed and stripped buildings to include the hospital during the actual volcano eruption and for months afterwards. We still had control for six months but with significantly reduced forces due to evacuations. Nightly I encountered the local nationals vandalize and steal. We did not abandoned like history states. On a good note the PI has always had a soft in my heart. Someday I hope I can return and settle there.
Well said. Thank you. ❤🩴🩴🌴🌴🦎🦎
I lived 8 yrs in Angeles City and attended middle and high school at Clark. I graduated from Wagner High School.
Wow, very cool! Thanks for the post, Robert!
I was in the Clark AFB hosiptal going to states after Vietnam. I had been injured. Late September 1972.
I was born there in August 1955, when my dad served in USAF. Excellent video......
It's amazing to hear about the rich history of Clark that went back generations.. Thanks so much, David!
@ David when your pops was stationed at Clark did u used lived in one of those barn houses? Well there's a few of them are standing and a few of them went bye bye. Another TH-cam blogger went there and video blog. That TH-cam vlogger is called Philly in the Philippines.
@@lowieblack751 I'm not sure, I was 3 months old when he was stationed back to USA.
@@yhenry77 i was there in 70th my uncle in the Vietnam vet
I served their in 1971&72 I was a K-9 Handler with the security police thank you Nate for the stroll through memory lane great job
What a time you must have had on the base in the old days! Thanks for sharing, and I greatly appreciate your compliment on my video. 😁
Michael Colvin What's the name of your dog?
Being Filipino and watching this documentary brings so much memories, the friendship between Philippines and United States of America is undeniably one of the closest and special bilateral relations in the entire world.
Well said! Thanks for this, Jason!
Great job, really interesting. My former father in law Colonel Thomas Jones was part of the 26th Cavalry, and definitely spent time at Clark. He was later a POW of the Japanese for 18 months. He died in 2010 at age 95. Fascinating to see some of the places he served, would love to visit in person one day. Thanks for this.
My pleasure, and thank you for your touching post! I'm glad this film was meaningful for you. Best wishes to you and your family from Pampanga, Greg! 🙂
Good job on this video! I grew up there, went to Wagner High and later worked at the hospital. This brings back so many great memories. Salamat.
Very cool! Thanks for the post and compliment on the film, Jeff!
What years did you attend Wagner? I graduated from Wagner in 1979.
Awesome video.
Great job on the documentary
@@robertluther7642 Robert, you didn’t by chance go to school with HS officier’s son who did a lot of diving with a blond enlisted guy did you? I believe he was a colonel’s son.
That brought back many happy memories. Was a med tech at the hospital 64-67 and 69-71
Very cool! I'm glad it was a walk down memory lane, Bob. 🙂
Thanks for your service in our country my friend
Wow... memories just remain.
This has been an interesting walk down memory lane. I was a patient at The hospital in the Spring and Summer of 1966. I was evac from Vietnam that looked for the bird when some one yelled duck. Have an operational left shoulder thanks to the outstanding surgeons there. The shots of the place were sad memories joggers. It was one of the better facilities I have been a "guest" of. Thanks for the great trip.
my husband Andrew Sullivan was hospitalized there in 1967 1968 I was traumatized in the elevator of Clark hospital, coz someone calls me a monkey and i was hurt and cry so hard, when i told my husband about it he told me don't pay any attention and he explains to me that he was called a nigger all his life so it doesn't bother him anymore and it should not bother me either and after the explanation, i feel better that was my memories in the Clark hospital at the elevator and thanks walk me thru to my memory lane both happiness and sad
this made me realized even more that life is short and someday, my era will become a history.
Great documentary I was at Clark in 66-67 as a dependent This really brought back a lot of memories. I remember the hospital when it was brand new.
Thank you so much, Kenneth!
I was there as a dependent from 68-69. We lived right off base in New Balibago and moved further away to the L&S (Luis & Santiago) subdivision, which was between the Villa Delores, Villa Angela and Villa Trinidad subdivisions. Most of my classmates at Wurtsmith elementary school lived in Diamond subdivision, which I belive was the largest subdivision off base.
That is an incredibly well done documentary. And an emotional experience for those of us who served there. Thank you, very much, Nate Hovee.
Hey GD Deckard!! Thank you very much, and I appreciate you contributing to the production. Your compliment is taken to heart, for sure. Best wishes!
I agree
Have you been in the museum and what’s in it? Did you find anything about Crow Valley, the huge bombing range? There was also a riding stable that took you across the river bed at Clark, but when the horses turned back you just had to hang on. Clark also had one of the largest communication sites too, I just remember that it was a
Ring of antennae’s out at one edges of the base.
@@whyme6036 that is already taken down cuz I was there 2 years ago I didn’t not see it anymore
I was stationed at Clark AB from Mar 87 - Mar 89 it was truly a life changing experience. Some of the video was shot very near my dorm! Great job! I very much enjoyed this video!
I was stationed there too, 88-91. I evacuated during Mt Pinatubo eruption. Great assignment and certainly a crazy time during the evacuation. Cheers
Thanks for posting and sharing your kind words about my documentary! It truly must have been amazing to be on base in the old days.. Best wishes to you and yours!
Carl, When you plan to revisit Clark. You could booked a flight to Clark International airport instead of flying to the Aquino international airport in Manila. Plus maybe you could booked a house or apartment thru airbnb instead of staying at a hotel and as u exist the airport tried to get a grub appon your phone
Very convenient using Clark Airport no traffic and no hassle with in half hour you’re out from the terminal I truly recommend it👍☘️🇵🇭🇺🇸
I was stationed at Clark AB Philippines with the 3rd SPS of the 3rd SPG February 1988-Febuary 1990.
I was there for the 1989 December coup attempt, and that was the scariest week of my life. I was standing Guardmount when Col. Hawkins came and briefed us that the rebels had Helicopters. He told us if we heard a helicopter in our area to call it in because both our side and the rebels were using UH-1s. He told us that CSC would call the tower to find out whose helicopter it was, and if it wasn't ours to "light it up". Have you ever heard 100 heavily armed, slightly off kilter (to be USAF Security Police, you had to be slightly off of your rocker) men and women all say "Cooool" at the same time? I have, I actually said "Cooool" too.
I was stationed there 78-79, F-4E crew chief, good memories and working on the flight line was like a sauna.
I can imagine it was HOT out there on the flight line in the middle of summer! Thanks for the post!
I trained as a medical intern n resident at the USAF Hospital during Vietnam war
Very interesting, Rey!! Thank you, and best wishes!
I was stationed there from 76-80 as a dog handler. It was sad to see the K-9 cemetery and one of the headstones of the dogs I worked at Clark Air Base so many years ago.
Thanks for the touching post! I hope this film was a meaningful walk down memory lane for you.
Salute Sir.... was stationed there and luckily one of those whom assumed your facilities/ unit.. thank you!
@@cecagjacobkhaob6443 Thank you!
@@natehovee no, thank you! It brings me a lot of good memories... i know you’re aware what happened that place after the US forces left. Almost the whole place were disrespected. And am thankful that the government now restoring it’s beauty and developing for the good cause of the nation
@@cecagjacobkhaob6443 Agreed, and I look forward to seeing how Clark moves forward in the coming years (hopefully with respect for the past and a focus on sustainability for the future).
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I loved being stationed at Clark for a couple of the most fun and eventful years of my life. I'm glad the area lives again. NATE, you're a treasure.
I'm so glad you thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks so much for this, NextWorld!
I was at Clark in 1980, it was majestic back then. Shame we didn’t rebuild it after the eruption.
the government rebuild it..but not military bases..but airport,golf,hotels,restaurant,,big industries,manufacture..and it produce lot of jobs..
I was in the 405th Field Maintenance Squadron at Clark from March 1968 to September 1969. I recognized the hospital immediately. So much vegetation has grown up it is hard to recognize the buildings. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for this post, Ralph, and warmest wishes from Pampanga!
I had to laugh about his walking around the hospital. What Nate DIDN'T mention was the need to watch out for SNAKES! Cobras all over!
I know that a lot of time has passed. But do you remember my father M/Sgt Elmer Stolte I know he was with the 405th. And I think it was Material Control. Would have been a green and white 65 Ford Galaxy. We were there 68-70. Just wondering.
Sorry, I do not remember him.
Great video! I was stationed there from 1982 to 1985 and your video brought back many fond memories. Clark was a place like no other and I hope to return one day to visit.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I too hope you are able to visit in the near future. Thanks Tom, and best wishes from Luzon!
Hey Tom, your last name sounds familiar from the RMC. I was there 84-85, were you at the med center?
@@publicname60 I was at Clark 2x 77-79 (AAVS) and 83-87 in support of Cope Thunder. Great assignment and great care at the medical center!
We we’re there from 1980 to 1984. My son was born at CAFB. Thanx for making this video. I missed my home town ( Angeles City). Hope to visit someday.
I hope you're able to come back for a visit soon!
great loving this, my son was the first baby boy born at Clark jan 4 1986 , watching this thing bringing tears to my eyes , what a awesome base it was, 84 to 89 , best years of my life , changed me for the good in so many ways , met my loving wife there 3 children and 4 grandchildren , and i was sent to Clark as a Punishment lol
Very well done video documentary!! This young man has a talent for this and I encourage more of the same!!
Awesome presentation!! Very professionally filmed and narrated!
Thank you very much! This is wonderful to hear, and I am incredibly appreciative of your encouraging words. I wish you and yours a safe and happy start to 2021! Stay tuned for more content in the coming months. 😊
I was there from April 1989 until Mt. Pinatubo erupted. I'll never forget my time there. Thanks for making this great documentary!
Thank you!!
Wow you were there about 31 years ago BLC. Are you still living there or moved somewhere else?
@@lowieblack751 I was stationed there from Dec. 88 to the very last day of Nov. 26, 91 when I and 25 other Airman ( Last Of The Ash Warriors) participated in the Change of command ceremony in returning Clark Air Base to the Philippine Government, ending US occupation for over 9 decade when it was Fort Stotsenberg in 1903 and became Clark Field in 1919. It was one of the saddest moment in my Air Force Career. After 22 years my family and I went back to revisit Clark AB in 2013, and was dismayed to see how the base had Changed. The base had become or converted to a tourist economic zone with restaurants, shopping center, casinos and a water park but as far as managing the Base overall was a disappointment. The unit we stayed in was formerly base housing was in Poor condition that major repairs needed to be done, the former BX and Commissary was piled with trash grass growth everywhere. Buildings that could have been saved were gutted to skeleton like the Base Hospital the lergest military hospital in the Pacific and a whole Subd Division newly built when Pinatubo erupted was left and also gutted. For me I think the Government was more interested in the investment they made at Clark rather then preserving or managing the beauty that once was Clark Air Base. With that said, Clark was my best assignment in my Air Force career. 13th Air Force 3rd SPS/SPG.
@@rm06dakind4 I retired from the US Army in 1990 after serving 20 years and a week then moved to Angeles City, Pampanga outside Clark AB. In 1991 after Mt Pinatubo blew I had to move to Cavite because my house was destroyed and worried about what would come next. I still visit Clark AB and Angeles City every few months but right now because of this covid virus its not easy. You are correct about how Clark was not treated very well after the US Air Force departed in fact the day after the US left it seemed like all of Angeles City swarmed onto Clark and started stripping it away. Yes they are trying to make this area a nice with many Chinese and Koreans now living here its a little strange and somethings are getting better but many of the old beauty of the original Clark is destroyed forever. I have now lived here in the Philippines for 30 years and counting and as long as I don't catch this crazy virus hope to be alive much longer. You seemed to have good memory of Clark and I hope you visit here again one day when the Philippines opens up again.
@@wildbill7081 Infact my wife and I have plans in visiting the Philippines next year in Dec. and probably visiting Clark if time permits. My wife's brother lives in General Trias Cavitie who we are visiting. It's just ashame how so many building were left abandoned when the Philippine Air Force could have used it especially the hospital where my son was born, it was the largest overseas military state of the art hospital in the pacific rim. It also provided hundreds of job and training for the locals in the medical field and students from the universities were able to take advantage of programs of completing their internship in their respective medical field. You stay safe always.
I lived on Clark Air Base for 2 years as a child. I have fond memories of my time there.
Thanks for sharing, Alice! It's great to read comments from those who once lived on base. 😊
@@natehovee I lived there in 1956-58, age 8-10. Our house was near the jungle and my Fillipino nanny allowed me to wander. She taught me how to read time by the sun's position and how to avoid snakes. Once in my wanderings, I came upon a hidden cache of Japanese ammunitions. When I told my Dad, he asked me to show him the place. He called the military police and they cleared the hidden bunker.
@@AliceLinsley Quite the discovery!! I would have loved to see Clark in person decades ago. What a bustling place it must have been!
I am in tears while listening to you. I had goosebumps everywhere in my body. I still remember my grandmother's story about the Japanese invasion in our country. Thank you for sharing this very significant history about our country which I may have not known it's existence. I love history too❤️❤️❤️👌
This means a lot to hear, and I'm grateful this was a meaningful film for you, Maggie!! Thank you for posting this, and best wishes! 😊
We once called Clark AFB home. Thank you for making this video. It has brought so many memories back. Lived there from 1966-1978.
Nice job.................brings back alot of memories !!
Thank you, Terry!
This brings back memories. August 1973 when I flew from Clark as a USN recruit. Thank you Nate.
Thanks very much, Lando!
Flew i believe January 15, 1973 from Clark to California and started boot camp January 21, most of my mates were last names start K and L.
same here March 1974 from Clark to Travis air force base to treasure island to San Diego our group went straight to recruit training by mid night we are in boot camp by 3 am marching to the chow hall first day in the USA. $75 dollars a month if i am not mistaken ha ha ha after 9 weeks training i am looking for Adobo and fried rice thank you Nate for the wonderful vlog
@@dutch9664 Thank you!!
I remember walking the halls of Clark Regional Medical Center. I was stationed at Clark 1981-1985. Thanks for the memories.
My pleasure, and thank you for sharing! Best wishes to you and yours from Pampanga!
This documentaries shows how American people closed to the heart of the Filipino people. Our childhood memories in Clark Air base Pampanga will never forget. My friend Americans you are all welcome to visit back the Philippines 24/7. The Filipino American friendship will never end forever.. God bless
Wonderful, thoughtful post! Thank you so much, Pat, and warmest wishes to you and your family!
Really awesome documentary!!! I just moved to Pampanga. I’m from the U.S. myself and I had no idea there are so many things to see, and history, in Clark. Thank you! 🙏
Thanks so much! Welcome to Pampanga, Louiery!!! Yeah, you'll have tons to discover and enjoy here. I'm glad you found the video to be informative and interesting. Best wishes! 😃
Nate, Well Done. I used to live on the 3rd hole of the Golf Course 77-80 and 82-86. We lost our baby in the Clark Hospital but, don't believe it's haunted as it was a Great Hospital and Great People Staffing it. Filipino and American Nurses, Doctors and Support Personnel all together worked Seamlessly together. I used to run the Parade Ground in 10.15 minutes and also the golf course service road. I have one friend burried in the cemetery at his request. He was a WW2 pilot and F-4 Field Service Representative and love the Philippines. RIP Cecil. I was an explorer of the area and went to Capus and talked to the farmers where the camp was. They still unearthed bones there while plowing they told me.
Thanks so much for sharing all this, Bruce! It truly adds a great deal of historical weight and significance of the base over the years. Trust me, I would have LOVED to see Clark Air Base as it was decades ago. It sounds like it was THE base to live and work on. It's sad to hear about the bones still being uncovered around Capas, but I'm glad to hear that vital historic information like this can still be discovered and shared years later. Best wishes to you and yours from Pampanga!
Born raised in SUBIC Bay and I experience Mt. Pinatubo 1991 Happiness/Sad memories never forgotten ( Goodbye America )
So much has to be learned from the past. Your documentary brings back nostalgic memories of all those war stories of my grandpa, I can feel the intensity through his emotions..gone but not forgotten they say. As a grandson of a USAFFE veteran myself, I thank you all and your family for your services!!
I'm glad this film was so meaningful for you! Thanks very much, and best wishes!! ☺️
There before, during and after Pinatubo. Thank you sir for the trip down memory lane.
My pleasure, and thank you for the post!!
My Dad was stationed there in the late 60's, I passed through while on my way to Subic Bay for duty with the Marine Barracks. I was there while Mt Pinatubo erupted and turned off the lights when we closed the base. I hope you can do a video of Subic Bay!
Incredible. Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely consider a Subic Bay documentary. I appreciate the post, Darryl!
I grew up there from 1979 top 1988 as and officers beat. 6yrs old to 15. the film is very accurate a lot of the kids that grew up here keep in touch. a lot leaving and being evacuated in 91. thanks for the film.
My pleasure, John, and thank you for posting!
I live on Clark from 81 to 85 as a kid. Great memories
We were stationed at Clark from 74-76. My father was a dentist at that now-abandoned medical center. I went to Grissom Elementary. I remember collecting spent WWII brass all around the playground and fields. We were at Clark when Saigon fell in April 75, and there were thousands of refugees passing through the base.
How interesting! Thanks for sharing, and please do share the video with family and friends who might be interested. Best wishes!
Thank you Nate for making this video!
Makes my heart hurt to see the base the way it is. I served there from 86 to 91. Put my wife and 1 year old daughter on a ship in Subic to evacuate them after the volcano, then returned to Clark for a few more months, I was Security Police.
The hospital where my oldest daughter was born on 1990 is the hardest thing to take from your video. It was such a busy and thriving place when we were there. Wish they would just go ahead and demolish it, I've see it in videos in the past. Thanks again for your presentation. Take care!
It's incredible to hear about this from someone who was there to witness it all.. Thank you for sharing, David! Best wishes to you and your family!
Good job sir. You're a good story teller. I tried to get stationed there as a young airman but it was so hard. Young airmen stationed there keeps extending and I don't blame them. Where else can young men in their late teens and early 20s, probably first time away from home, live like kings.
Thanks very much, Naisa!!
When did you enlist?
Lets spread and share the video so that everyone may bexome acaquainted of our past as a nation, as people and as Filipinos.
I appreciate that support, Ric!! Thank you for your thoughtful post!
I worked as a nursing assistant in the hospital in 1973-1974. I was in high school at the time at Wagner. Sad to see the hospital in such rough shape. It was an amazing hospital in it's day. First stop for many soldiers coming from Viet Nam with injuries. Thanks for this wonderful documentary!
How interesting! I agree, it is a shame to see the hospital falling apart with nature creeping in after decades of neglect. Thanks for sharing, Sonia, and I tremendously appreciate your kind words and compliments on my documentary. Warmest wishes to you and yours!
@@natehovee Your welcome...brought back many great memories!
I’m speechless.. you did an amazing job on this video about the history Clark, thank you 🤘🤘
Thanks very much, Jet! Your kind words are tremendously appreciated. 😀
Nate, you did a great job. I'll share this documentary you made to my friends in the Philippine Living History Society and the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society. In 2011, I was privileged to be part of a contingent of reenactors who reenacted the Japanese versus the American and Filipino sides who fought at the 1942 Battle of Abucay. We staged the reenactment on a portion of the Fort Stotsenberg Parade Grounds near enough to where the two cement gate posts are located. We also provided the honor guard for surviving World War II veterans of the US Army's 26th Cavalry Regiment (as well as of the other regiments) of the Philippine Scouts. It was during an Annual Meeting of the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society and we booked a stay at the historic Fort Stotsenberg Hotel nearby. Thanks again for this superb video.
Thanks for bring the old Clark AB back to life. I served at Clark AB twice, 69-72, and 77-82 for a total of 8 years. I visited Clark AB just two years ago and was amaze at the transformation and commercial development. Of Course, the iconic abandon USAF Hospital Clark stands out, two of my children was born there. I met my wife there at Clark. She was working at what once was the Base Operations building near the flight line. We celebrated our 50th Anniversary this past March. Thanks for presenting such a great historic video of Clark. My wife is an avid football fan. We watched many games at the football field. The Kelly Cafeteria where we had many meals. It brought back many memories. We lived on what once was the new housing units built in 1979, just across from the golf course. Thanks again for the wonderful video.
Thank you for your compliments on the film, as well as your informative post from personal experience years ago! Much appreciated, J. Dere!
Thank you very much, I’m teary eyes now, thank you American soldier and fellow Filipino to give their life
Thanks very much for your very kind and thoughtful post, Miguel! Much appreciated.
Nate very professionally done I give you five stars on this one⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks a ton, Darrin!! I truly appreciate that. 😃
Nate, you deserve at least TEN Stars for this one !
@@chiripero1940 Thank you, Bob!! Wow, that compliment is huge for me, and it means a lot. Best wishes!!
Good documentary, good job. I passed through and overnighted at Clark in 1967, on my way to Viet Nam, where I spent the next eighteen months. I had no opportunity to move about the base and had no understanding of its immensity. I did however have a strong memory of the beauty of the location, surrounded by the numerous mountain peaks. Thanks for showing me around.
It's wonderful to receive these windows into the past that you witnessed firsthand, even if your view of Clark at the time was limited. Thank you so much, K.A. Davison! Best wishes!
Seeing the hospital really moved me. Our son was born at Clark Hospital in 1971; I didn’t realize the hospital was so young when we were there. It is an iconic structure.
Place is Perfect for "I am Legend 2"
Great job Nate, I truly enjoyed learning about Clark Air Base’s history. I have many friends that were fortunate enough to be stationed there or were TDY there!
Glad you enjoyed it, Ohaji! Thank you so much for sharing, as well as your thoughtful words. Best wishes!
I spent 46 days TDY at clark from jan 89 to mar 89. What a time. My heart broke when pinatubo blew and we left. Many friends went through that tuff period in time. Great job on the documentary.
Heartbreaking for sure! I appreciate the post and compliment on the film, John!!
I was created on this base Nate, another little Bratt... born of a great Patriot and US airman. Someday I'll go walk around there instead of wasting money in the shopping malls of Manila. Thanks so much for this video and God bless you bro.
My pleasure, and thank you!! I appreciate the post!
I visited my sister who's married to a Marine in 1978. I still remember that place even I was 11 yrs old at that time. Awesome Video Nate.
Thanks so much, Jeneve!!
Great documentary! I used to live at Clark with my family in the 70's. I was a young child but I have many wonderful memories.
Very cool! Thanks very much, Tricia!
@@natehovee BTW I lived in Oregon too, about 10 years in Portland. I miss it terribly.
@@triciatallman4514 Awesome! Great city and state, without a doubt! I LOVE the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I can't wait to get back there for more hiking and exploring.
i was stationed in Clark AFB in 1976-78. I was a Medical Corpsman in the iconic hospital particularly the Intensive Care Unit. Clark has a special place in my heart. Lots of good memories.. Thank you so much for your video, an amazing documentary.
I walked the same parade grounds, 13th AF headquarters (played on that cannon) , the barns as well (back then they lined the entire length of the parade grounds). Watching this video was like going back home and time travel all in one. My mom ran the hospital appointment desk at Clark 68 -71 I walked those very floors, I was there when the POWs came to Clark. I attended VI Grissom elementary and Wagner middle school and walked those very halls you show in this video. The Hills housing is was called Lilly Hills (FYI), I am 62 now and i remember it like yesterday and this video brought tears to my eyes never thought I'd see it again. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Nate (Now go do Baguio and Subic Bay ! )
This is touching to read, and I'm so glad it was such a meaningful film for you! Clark truly was your home for years, and I can imagine what it must be like to see these places that are closely tied to your memories growing up on base. Thank you for your kind words, and I send my absolute best wishes your way from Luzon!
I can’t wait a documentary about Camp John Hay ( Baguio City ).
Thank you.
That would be an interesting location to cover! Thanks Maria!
Great idea Maria. I'd like to see that also, and generally the Baguio area.
@@Benis0n Thanks for the post; however, after doing extensive research, I can tell you that indeed Spain and the United States did go to war. Battles were fought in both the Carribean and the Pacific, lives were lost, ships were sunk, and formal recognition of the war was acknowledged from both sides. The Treaty of Paris was signed as a result of the Spanish-American War.
@@natehovee you are right on that but when the american filipino war there was a misunderstanding in the agreement not from spain but between the philippines and america the translation was that the us would occupy them after they helped b spain but the filipinos understood it as they would have their own independence. These is why the war. It was a very bloody hand to hand combat the president realize the mistake and surrender to the americans to save lives. How do i know? I live in the Philippines just south of Manila. And i have gone through a lot of the museums in memorials throughout manila explaining the true history of what happened then i would recommend going to president Quezon memorial and shrine where he is. Its free, also go to the AFP museum in it will go through all the wars that happened in the philippines in everything is it english. And salamat po for a wonderful video
@@davidcardin3271 Thank you, and I totally agree with you about this. The points you mentioned about the different "understandings" of the purpose of the war are certainly well documented, and I would very much like to learn more details at the museums, memorials, and monuments in and around Manila. Thank you again very much, David.
Very informative, brought back a lot of memories when I was stationed there 1970-72
Great to hear it! Thanks so much, MainTner!
My Dad was stationed at Clark AFB around 63-64. Went to 1st and started 2nd grade there. Thanks for a fantastic video!
Thanks so much!! 😀
Kudos to the host for an excellent and insightful documentary. The history and past of Clark expertly woven into the present. From the ravages of war and ashes Clark is now rising like the phoenix.
Thanks very much!!
My father worked in a small hotel near Clark before the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. He said it was the great times as he was enjoying his life and meeting american friends every day.
It's great to hear this! Thanks for sharing, Zen. 😊
It gives me goosebumps, Great Narration 😱🔥
Thanks for that big compliment, Safrolah!! 😊
My husband is a Phillipine Air Force he was assigned at CLARK AIR BASE 1992 TO 210 We lived inside the clark called housing and we still keep the things that onced owned by the american soldiers like chairs and everything made in wood. Now we still visiting inside the clark. Thank you so much for this documentary.
That's so interesting! Thank you for sharing, Roga! I appreciate your post. 😊
I was born there in 1967. Born and raised. Best years of my life was spent there. All who went to school there have a special bond. I still get together with my friends from there. Thank you for making this video!
Thanks for sharing this, Julius! Very nice to hear! I'm appreciative of your kind post.
You can see how the Filipino respect the History not fulling down Statue. Mabuhay 🇵🇭
@Cupid Stupid was it Stupid Cupid ?
🇺🇸🇺🇸USA Republicans respect history. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Republican will never pull down any statue. But the Democrat in US is very disrespectful to God and America Constitution and they pull down all statue and more. CNN never tell or show truth. I hoping so much that the beautiful Philippines NEVER let American Democrat-Liberal-Progressive people (is name they using now) come to Philippines ever. They will hurt Philippine culture and be cancer to the pilipino mind. God Bless the Philippines🇵🇭and God Bless America🇺🇸 Republicans want President Trump 4 more years. Because he will stop Democrats and prosecute all who damage churches and statues. Mabuhay
@@hardnoxgrad5763 Sadly its happening (Liberal influence) already, its only the Catholic Church who is slowing it down but the mainstream media in the Philippines is following the lead of the MSM USA.
@@mr.lemonsito1588 😂
@@iwantthatcom the media have been like that for years. it wasn’t obvious in the past but now people could clearly see that the media here were so damn bias.
Took my US navy exam there. I remember it wel.
Wow, I'm in awe, that to this day some buildings are still intact and well maintained. Those old structures stood the test of time and the trees are still thriving. Clark AB brings back memories from the good old days and will remain in my heart forever.
Well done documentary blending history and current events. I was stationed at Clark from Sept. 1971 to June 1974. I found the people of the Philippines to be kind and proud of their heritage. They were always willing to work with you if you expressed an interest in their customs and traditions. They were extremely proud of their WWII partnership with the United States.
Thank you very much for your compliment and thoughtful post! Much appreciated!
This documentary is on another level. Can you do more stories about Pampanga province and other American related treasures (Baguio, Subic, Bataan, Correidor, etc)? Would love to hear how the past coalesces with the modern
Thank you, Kyle! I'll keep the suggestions in mind; I agree, there are many surrounding areas that would be great follow-ups to Clark. Best wishes! 😊
In the film Platoon the opening scene is shot partially in clark.
Brilliantly done. Never a second where I thought of hitting the skip button. I’m sure al lot of Veterans who served in Clark and their families appreciate this. For me, seeing Mt. Arayat in the background made me wonder what I was doing when the old video clips where taken. I grew up seeing the mountain everyday of my life. More power and support for your channel.
I tremendously appreciate everything you wrote, IGGYKLANG!! It's wonderful to receive such kind and encouraging comments. Thank you, and I send my absolute best wishes your way! 😁
Just researched this video. I'm as blown away as the first time I watched it. This video should be included in public history guide that Filipino and anyone else who cares to know the history of Clark.
Good job Nate. I was stationed at Clark Air Base Feb 1968-Jul1969. 6200 Security Police. Loved that place. I really enjoyed your tour and the information you gave.
Very cool! Thanks so much, Philip!
Thanks for posting this video.. My grandmother worked as a house helper for a major in the US Air Force back in the 60's and she recalled all the memories on base. :) It would be good to save the old structures and re-purpose them for good use while using the outskirts of the base for modern infrastructure.. My grandfather also worked at Wallace Air Station in San Fernando, La Union where he operated on generators for the station and the adjacent Voice of America broadcasting site. Kudos! Mabuhay!
Wow, that's amazing! Thanks for sharing, Sonny!
@@natehovee Thank you as well :) Philippines-USA have a shared history. We were brothers in arms. Territory, commonwealth and later an ally. American English became as one unifier of the country.. It's an honor and enduring friendship that will last.. God bless us all!
I flew into Clark in the summer of 1972 with the transfer of wounded soldiers. As a medic helping with the transfer. Returned to Vietnam and a few mo ths later a nightingale flight to Germany then returned to the U.S.. in 2020 had a trip planned to Philippines and Vietnam but covid-19 stopped that. This is a well done video. Thank you.
Thanks very much for sharing this, and I greatly appreciate your compliment on the film. Warmest wishes from Pampanga, and I hope you'll be able to do your trip to Southeast Asia soon. Stay well!
My Dad flew many flights into Clark when he was in the military.
Thanks for the post! Best wishes from Luzon!
Wow! Professionally done comprehensive historical video of Clark. Watching from Southern California.
Thanks very much, Lem! Please do share with family and friends who might find this to be interesting, especially if they've worked on or visited Clark in the past.
I was stationed at Clark from April 72 - April 74. Enjoyed your video brought back memories.
Very glad to hear! Thank you, Virgil!
Wow that's crazy, I used to spend time in those hospital halls as a Navy brat. My father passed away there back in the late 80's from cancer. Defintly took me back. thank you for the tour, havent been back there ever since.
Thanks for sharing this, and I hope you'll get to visit again soon, Michael! Best wishes from Angeles City!
Well done. Was there in 1960-1962. Have a sister born there. One of the best assignments my father, US Army, had.
Thanks very much, Rhiahl!!
Captivating and thoroughly interesting. I passed through Clark and Angeles City numerous times from Vietnam and stayed there off and on for a few years in the late sixties and seventies. I learned much more from you and your excellent documentary about Clark AFB. Very well done!
Thank you very much, Gene! I greatly appreciate your kind remarks. Best wishes from Pampanga!
That really bought back some fond memories. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, Chan!
seven members of my family including my mother's younger brother were missing in action in the philippines during ww-2... i didn't know that there is a cemetery and markers honoring those that were missing in action... my step brother's father was a survivor of the bataan death march... he escaped and rejoined the family but was later captured and beheaded by the japanese
thank you for another tour, nate
My father used to work at the radiology department at Clark Hospital 1973-76, as well as at 2 other assignments there in the 60s and early 70s. I had a lot of great childhood memories there. Thank you for bringing back these memories.
My pleasure! It's wonderful to read your post and recognize the personal significance of my film. Best wishes to you and yours! 🙂
Chuck, did you by chance know a young officer’s son named Bob Kosa by chance? I was a young enlisted guy who did a lot of diving all over with him as I had a little Toyota pickup while I was there 74-75 ish. Did you do any volunteer work during Babylift?
@@whyme6036 I don't recall that name, sorry. I was a bit too young to help out on operation Babylift, but I believe my mom may have helped out a bit. We did have refugees living in our gym at Lily Hill Middle School for a while.
@@gtv6chuck
Thanks, I didn’t know they had put refugees at the middle school but it makes sense as the big main gym was full with mattresses for the babies and later refugees. Years later the mechanic for our airport shuttle vans, my second job, told me he’d gone through Clark. I have him all the pictures and other stuff I had from that time period. I still remember the young son of the officer who held the airport saying goodbye to his son on the radios in the command tent. He told his son to take care of his mother. He’d put his family on a plane but stayed behind to take care of his troops and keep the airport open for as long as possible. Great respect for that man!! Airman took care of all the babies the first couple of days after working our long shifts, and I’ve never seen so many babies. Me named one the Hamburger Kid because that was all he’d eat. We were each assigned 4 babies and most of us had no clue what to do with them.
A lot of diapers, crying and poo ate what I remember. We tried to feed them rice since the base ran out of milk and baby food real fast. That huge gym was wall to wall mattresses from all over the base. Our barracks hauled over ours in those old Dodge pickups with those fun hemi engines.
Great work! And thank you for doing this. My father was WW2 veteran who fought the Japanese and was at the Bataan death march and barely survived.
Keep it up!
Maraming salamat!
Wow, incredible.. What history you have in your family! Thanks so much for this post, M aeaiaeoaio!!
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This is beautiful Nate! I never thought that we have this hidden treasures with so much history to know. Thank you for this!!
Thank you so much, Mrs Morgan!! I tremendously appreciate your post!
🇵🇭 Will be a great nation Again! 💙👊This country has a vast and rich history that the mainstream media failed miserably to showcase. This is exactly what Nate is doing right now bringing the rich history of our country to the world without any reservations. Kudo's to you young man! What a great documentary.😊
Thank you for documenting Clark. I grew up in Angeles City until 1979 when we moved to Hawai'i and it's been more than 40 years since I've been back. My memories of Clark were many. During Halloween, the gates of the base were opened for children to go trick or treating. Those days, trick and treat was not a holiday observed in the Philippines but in Angeles and the nearby towns did. On the 4th of July, we celebrated with the GI Joe's and their families with fireworks.
Thank you for sharing all of this, Yolanda!! How intriguing!
I flew into Clark in Dec of 1969 enrout to NavCommSta Phill San Miguel. Flew out on Nov 72. Did not get to see much of the base. Hard to beleive when I heard that the base became abandond. ....Mabuhay....have a San Miguel beer for me....
Of course! Thanks for the post, Byron, and best wishes from Pampanga!
This is one of those SUPER rare moments, that the algorithm gives us gold. 👍
Not only was this an outstanding video, it must bring back many memories for those who served there. I was to be assigned there as my first assignment on entering the Air Force, but ended up at March AFB, in California. Now I wish my orders had not been changed.
Thank you for sharing this, R G!! I tremendously appreciate your compliment and remarks.
Great video! I was stationed here twice when I was in the Air Force. I'm retired now and have been living in Angeles City, a few minutes from Clark, since 2012. Clark is really booming and is a hub of activity. Over 100,000 Filipinos are employed in the hundreds of businesses on Clark.
It is booming, and I'm curious to see how Clark will evolve and grow in the coming years. Thanks for this, ouel1!!