Ahh, yes, such fond memories from '75,76, & 77. It's difficult to explain how it was to people who were not there.

U.S.S. Wabash AOR-5... I was there between 1978/82, two Westpac cruises. Some if the best times of my life. Noni, I still miss you. This is Butch, find me.

My first duty station, best time of my life. Bring back so many memories.

was there 1979-80 loved every minute

This year marks fifty years since I first visited Olongapo. Between 1965 and 1981, I was in and out all but 2 years. Stationed at Cubi in 1969-70, 1972, 1976-77 and part of 78. Last visit while on USS Kitty Hawk was 1980. Lots of memories.

Was there aboard the USS Hancock. 1974 1975. Best place on earth. So much fun as a very young 18yr old

MMU7 82-83 I will never forget that year in Subic Bay Real Groovy

I was there on the Kitty Hawk in 1975 Westpac. Most fun I've ever had in my life!!!

My one and only West-Pac was '79 - '80 on USS William H Standley CG32. This brings back so many memories. Thanks.

Spent a lot of time there from 85-89, heaven on earth for this sailor

I also live here full time now, I was in Subic on Wespac back in Sept and Nov of 85 we were so lucky back then it was basically a liberty port for us the country was not at war so there was nothing to do, we went out once in 60 days to a Mortar Shoot and the rest of the time in port was liberty, I also married an awesome Filipina Lady and we are living a great life here in Northern Manila, thanks to you guys that had cameras back then and shot pics and videos it was not as easy back then as it is now.

VRC-50 for Two years(late 70's). Man I miss that place

I was stationed in Okinawa with VP-44 and visited Cubi Point regularly from 1978-1979 flying Anti Sub missions in the South China Sea, somethings never change. It was Marshal Law then with MP's everywhere..took many a trikeney/jeepney rides..Anyone remember the Riza hotel at the end of the strip? No available on base quarters so they sent us out to live in town. Stayed a Riza hotel and commuted in by jeepney every morning and evening for 3 months. How about Club JOLO...lot of absolutely wild and crazy things in there and the bands that played on that strip were unbelievable. Thanks Ray Congrove for this awesome video.

Various subs and ships from 1980-84. What memories.

Was there the year of this video....USS Marvin Shields FF-1066. 20 years old what a great time. Lots of memories!

I left on the Kitty Hawk in 1977, never to return. This film makes me feel as if I am still there.

memories we will alway charish and never tell our wife's or kids about.

US Naval Air Station Cubi Point 1978-1979 Best time of my life...hands down

This past November 26, 2014 marked the 40th. Anniversary of my very first liberty in Olongapo City, it also marked the 40th. Anniversary of dating Filipina women, I married one the Filipina women I dated, we were married 31 years when my late wife Passed away March 6, 2010. We had 3 children during our marriage. The only women that I will date are Filipina women. I 'm planning to move back to the PHILIPPINES FOR GOOD within the next 4 years & live out my life there. I was stationed at SRF Subic Bay from 11/20/1978 to 3/30/1981. It was the very Best duty station in the entire U.S.Navy.

In and out from 1974-1977 permanent personnel 1977-1981. Still with my Filipina since 1975. Were growing old together.

This is exactly how I remember Olongapo... I was here 1974-1978.

What a blast from the past, I was watching this and saw my Datsun pickup at 1:31 pass the photographer heading out to town (probably the market at that time). Thanks for the memories.

OMG memories. Lived in PI 1969-1971. Was a Navy wife. Husband (now ex) was AE1 back then stationed out of Cubi. Daughter was born over there. Recall crossing "Shit River" to get to the base and local kids swimming in river and don't forget the smell. Walking down the street and hearing "Hey Joe gimme peso". Peso special Jeepney rides. Saw a lot of entertainment in the bars most x-rated. Viet Nam war was raging. Ration cards, Black Market. Election time was more of who lived through the campaign. It was an amazing duty station....an experience I will never forget.

I was in Olongapo back in 1987, what a great place and the people was wonderful. I was with 3/2 2nd Marine Division. I will always remember my people in PI.

First time visiting Olongapo was 1984...visited twice that year. Visited again in 1988...twice. Have not been there since...however, just spent a wonderful week in Malate, Manila in July 2018 with my fiance from Anini-Y, Antique, and we also visited Santa Rosa while I was there. Just the most wonderful place. Magandang buhay sa pamilia.

Every time the USS Midway task force pull in, the whole city was wide open and in festive mode..was aboard USS Parson DDG-33 stationed in Yokusaka JN 1977-78.. we would come down to Subic every 4 months..

The best time for the Philippines, the best time for the USA (forget the Vietnam desaster) maybe even the best time for the world. I am thankful i could spend my young years there (Far East) in the 70s-80s ,when life was wonderful and full of adventures. What a big mess we have now all over the world, i feel sorry for the furture generations.

U,.S.S. Wabash 1978/1982 . Apple rock club. Take me back! Jesus Christ no more rice in P.I! Those were the days. Thanks for the vid

indeed,it was everybodys first and last stop!! and i remember the clicking of coins on the windows of the money changers as i walked by!! i used to hang at the "Genisis" and the "Sierra" and sometimes "in concert". as,,those were the days!!

Oh man good ole Magsaysay and Olongapo, some good memories at the Bamboo Grove, cold San Magels. Was there off and on from 1975 to 1990: Connie, Enterprise, Wainwright, Oklahoma City. Wow.

Was there in 77 , John S. MaCain broke down and in the shipyard for 8 months. I love you no shit, Olongapo

Uss Midway 79-81 brings back memories and smells

I was in VC--5 Cubi,1989-1992. Also first time there in May 1972 with VA-105 USS Saratoga. Many times with VA-115 and VA-185 on USS Midway. Thanks for Memories and this post!

USS NEW ORLEANS LPH-11, 1974, hung out at D’Pearl club among others. Thanx for the memories. Priceless !

Wow, I was just thinking of the Cork room! Can't believe someone else on here loved that place too!

on midway 78-81 actually think this date my first time stayed at the pearles love the fl club brings back some serious memories I think we were on our way to gonzo sta

Wow, the Cork room is still there, how very cool! Well next time you're in there have one for me my friend, sure I was sitting there with you just for one drink and one song....

Stationed there '79-'80. Absolutely enlightening!

the after six club and Apple rock is where I hung out.

Love from the USA 😊🙏🏻❤️🇵🇭🇺🇸

Wow. Does anyone remember sitting at Mariposa's at the circle? Looking at this video I could actually smell the city--I'm not sure that's a good thing--but it did bring back memories...Cubi Pt. 81-83

That is the magsaysay drive I remember. Shit river, mojo and warm san miguel beer. hearing the street venders yelling baloot baloot. Love my time there 1980-1981 Uss henry B wilson DDG 7. I loved all the girls no shit LOL

was stationed in Lemoore Ca. in va-25 from 77-80. went on 78,79 and 80 cruises. offloaded and stayed in barracks 25 on cubi point. was a paradise...

Great place. Was there in 1981 on HMAS Melbourne along with USS Midway. FTN Mojo Pub was the hangout and the girl I met told me "I love you Joe, no shit!!!" Fortunately I didn't believe her!!

I used to live there in 72-73 23rd West Street Bahac Bahac. Hung out at the Gemini Club, Paulines, Cherry Club and many others. Was assigned to VA-155 beach Det. at NAS Cubi PT. Off of USS Oriskany CVA-34. Man those were the days. What a life.

Met the Proteus AS19 there in 1983 right out of A school,What a great first port ! Its great to see a video that actually looks like the Olangapo I remember ! I was an MS and are division hung out a t" Lovely place bar" cold beer MOJO and hot women. I will never forget.

I was in VP-48. Great movie. Brings back so many great memories.

I was stationed at NAS LeMoore too 71 -74 Was ADJ3 with VA-155 A7 Corsairs. I sure miss those days.

Met my wife there 1981, still married 2023!!!

Anyone "Stationed Ditto" knows what it was like...The best place to do a tour during Mid 70's-thru Mid 80's Period!! Lived off Magsaysay Dr on Hansen St for most of my time. Hell Yea,,I remember Filmore East, T's Tavern, Shaky's Pizza, Meat on a stick, Red Horse & of course San Miguel. "Donkey Shows" out in Barrio Barretto. White Castle Hotel and beach. Some awsome "plant" from time to time. Crazy times..almost like a dream from a lifetime ago.

Thx! I never saw the street or the bridge in the daytime before this vid. Was USMC and deployed to Cubi Point in Jan 86, but ended up having to leave early before the presidential election in Feb 86 that ended with Marcos being exiled.

Got there Nov84, stayed there till May88 at Clark AB......good time and bad time...got in little trouble here and there, no regret, moving on. Do miss it though and hope to return for a visit someday.

Hell yeah! I probably lost 1/3 of my hearing in that and a few other bars. How about Hot City, or was it Rock City?!? Just outside the gate on the left...

Hell ya I remember the Mariposa, one of my fav waterholes in the PI, station dito, Nav Mag 78-79

uss midway/cv-41(senior officer`s cook) from 1979 to 1983...the memories are great...i still keep in touch with some of the locals, they are really good friends to this day...once you get to know them, they are a wonderful group of people.

USS CORAL SEA 1980-1983 West Pac. The best place liberty in Western Pacific Cruise.

1980 USS Constellation Marine Detachment

I was there then 7 times between 80 and 82. No place like it in all the world.!

Liberty cuffs, West pac jackets, and butterflies. Don't be caught being a butterfly. Lol remember

Nicely done,,thanks for sharing,,good things always fade away..😊

Thanks stationed aboard the USS OKLAHOMA CITY CG5 ,YOKOSUKA , brings back fond memories to a old sailor ....

2:14, good thing this video isn't in 4-D, that river was stank af!

First Westpac 6 ships left in the phibron 5 went to the I. O. great memories of that time who remembers the bar Genesis or the shipmates bar

VA-97, Coral Sea, and Carl Vinson '83-'86. 7 times. I loved the place!!!

I love you no shit Joe. The most famous words from the Banca boat girls while crossing shit river from the main gate at Subic. I was stationed at NAS Cubi PT. in 1972 Lived with my girl friend on 23rd west st. Bahac Bahac. Nothing like night life in PO city back during the Vietnam war.

I was walking behind two Navy guys, on Magsaysay, around 1990, and one said to the other, "this is a great country!"

I was a Marine stationed for a year in Okinawa , Japan . I turned 20 on Dec. 6th 1980 2 days later Lennon was murdered . Ten days after that .y Battalion was on a Navy ship for a tour of the Far East . First stop , The Philippines . It was an experience I will carry with me to the grave . Beautiful Fillipinas , San Miguel beer , and Mardi Gras . I fell for a Filipina girl who I lived with for a good part of February 1981 . She wanted me to go to the Island she grew up on and start a family . Although I was crazy about her , I knew I would never go A. W. O. L. I was dedicated to the Corps ! SEMPER FI !

watching this in 2015 and I feel like I want to do some time travelling. 😔

Was at the NAS Cubi Point Medical Clinic from December 1975 to mid 1977, brought my light blue 1974 Volkswagen Karman Ghia that I bought while in San Diego for $6000.00 with me and had a blast riding all around the area. Was hoping to get extended so held off making arrangements for it. Unfortunately did not get the extension so had to get rid of it in a hurry, local business lady offered me $7000.00 but did not have enough time to do the paperwork in order to sell to a local national. Finally sold it to a First Class (I think) who worked for NIS (now NCIS) for what I bought it for $6000,00.

Anybody remember the game "smile" ????? UIse to play it in subic city.Damn them old guys that had made several west-pacs were damn good at that game. Had to quit playing lol couldnt afford it after awhile i was terrible at it as an 18 yr old kid

..Many fond memories: The Sierra Club, Green Apple, Florida Club, Miss Winnies open air bar, etc etc. Semper Fi..!

That is so funny... I kinda don't remember what I did on liberty but I do remember waking up at some girls house most of the time... Then I always ask..."By the way. What is your name.?" In the hopes of refreshing my memory...

Gray video. I was there this weekend. S&R mall at the foot of the bridge which is now closed. The city feels the same but seems much cleaner. They also enforce traffic laws there like in the US as I found out Sat. Police asked if I was a sailor and when I explained why I returned he gave me a fist bump and said carry on. I hope you made it back.. I did and never returning to the US.

Such great times. was there 1975 To1976 in and out while on ship. Back late 76to79 at capes tarlac, lived at Clark got married had kids. Went back to subic in 2008. Different but the same.

I used take my wife (then honey ko') to Rock Trax all the freakin time! Good times....had a place that was attached to a sari-sari store on one of the streets out behind that bar :-) 87-88.

Never visited it but where's the bar Jo-los and yes I did the Sierra club. Can't miss shit river. Strange Olangapo in the 80's traffic looked liked the US in the 20's. I do not miss the V-Liners and balute.

yes yes yes i remember these days , those streets ...w

I was Station Dito '79-80 we use to throw coins at the Sht river Queens!

NMCB6-62 in 88-89 what a blast we had,cool place and cool people...not a place to get sober...great times

Was there in 1962 aboard the USS Bigcock, had a great time

Ed Szutowicz Best duty station . I was there from 1981 to 1982 B co. They had everything there .

NMCB62!!!!! 88-89 the memories are the best...home my old drinkin buddies are having a wonderful life

Yes, it's now located inside the Subic Bay, freeport. "Cork Room Bistro"

Ihad a lot of fun there in 1979/80,1986,and1988.all with attack squadron22 from nas lemoore ca. we deployed on the uss kitty hawk , and twice on the uss enterprise.i really miss that place.

I was stationed at Cubi and worked as a MS at Cubi EDF in 81-82

ty for the post great memories

I wasnt even born in this video. I miss gapo...:(

Was in & out of there 89-92 USS NIAGARA FALLS AFS-3 2/89-2/94 HP-GUAM M. I. Was just back their PO CITY 12/22/22 till 1/22/23 and then back again 5/11/23 to 5/22/23. Visited the American Legion Post 4. Magsaysay is much cleaner. Alot of changes but never the same. Not the same as before. Hit down to Barrio Barreto. Hung out a few bars and walked down the road from the Arizona Resort to THE HOT ZONE.

I was in the Navy (SeaBee's) and you Sir are a "Lucky Dog"!! I really wish I could get back on my feet here and finish up things not yet done so I can retire there as well :-) Good luck and keep your feet dry and your six covered.

@richart58 31st MAU? were you there when we went down from somalia, I think, to labanon after 1/8. That was late 83 I think though. Great to hear people talk about the places and things nobody else understands. Great times.

USS Midway 78 to 80 enjoyed my time there. Still go as a civilian retired to philippines now but pandemic has unfortunately halted it.

I was in Olongapo from 1975 to 1979 👍

I was stationed here then!

damn i was born 1989 and it really makes a big reminder of how Olongapo was before. Aim High Olongapo , i'll be seing you soon.. :)

A place I remember from my youth, when I was a seaman aboard the USS Parsons (DDG 33). We picked up a boatload of Vietnamese refugees on our way back from an IO deployment and dropped them off here. Always wondered what became of them. Memories of that place and the fun I had there whenever our ship made a port stop there continue to haunt me to this day. Thank You, Lord, that You are merciful and forgive us the sins of our youth.

WestPac USS Tarawa, 1979 Fox 2/3 USMC I hung out at Mom's Club. My girlfriend was Vita Pantua. I loved that place. San Miguel beers were .25 cents.

wow...brings back memories...I should upload how it looks like now 2 yrs. ago I took a video of it too. I agree with vernafrs cork room was the bomb!!!

USS Kawishiwi-USS Pyro...75-79 Two Westpacs....LBFM's

heres to the memories,such a long time ago

Frank, I was born and raised a Buckeye :-)....I retired to the west coast tho...Bigfoot country Oregon. If and when you make it back to the promised land where would you be settling down at? I will be taking up residence on the island of Panay "Iloilo"