USS Ticonderoga CVA-14, Ports of Call Olongapo, Philippines

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15 жыл бұрын

USS Ticonderoga CVA-14 docked at the Naval Base in Subic Bay, Philippines during the 1965-66 Vietnam Cruise.
Tour of the town, lots of bars and motels, nothing to write home about.
A view of the mountains and countryside. A fortress where they defended the island during the World War. It could be Grande Island but not sure, if anyone knows please leave a comment. Only thing I remember was the sis- kabob made with monkey meat and snakes with LOTS of San Miguel Beer.

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@yeldarBkereD 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! That’s my Dad on top of the canon in the red shorts! William (Bill) Bradley!

@johnwelch4117 2 жыл бұрын

I was in subic bay in 1965-1966 aboard the fdr- cva 42. That was one hell of a place, best liberty port on the west-pac. Thanks.for.posting, brought back a lot of good memories

@sthpac6910 6 ай бұрын

It sure was the best, and such close proximity to Nam, we were always going back and forth.

@alwayscurious3357 3 жыл бұрын

_Part of me still wishes we still have Olongapo and Clark AFB here. If only the leaders at the time decided differently..._

@robertpinkerton940 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene for allowing me to pass on my Tico memories to my kids and grandkids. Very thoughtful of you to post videos of the great Tico and her crew.

@garysharp4606 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing the old navy, I was in Subic alot from 85-90. It was a special place and the best liberty this sailor could ever ask for

@rjhorn6115 8 жыл бұрын

My father, Peter J Horn (W-4) (1935-2015) was assigned to the mighty Tico most of his Navy career of 23 years. Spent many a time with him on the father and son short cruises when in port at San Diego. A man with great character as is all the crew...

@frankiedaymodels8529 5 жыл бұрын

Mannnnnn This Brings Back Memories to Me Memory Lane 55 Years Ago Thanks Shipmate for Sharing This

@IdoraCruzInofre-tv4bv 6 ай бұрын

I know my biological father is one of them his last name is Fletcher

@richardrasnake4503 6 жыл бұрын

I served on the Tico from 64 to 68 quite an experience I'll never forget. I was an ic2.

@jenniferrivera319 5 жыл бұрын

I was born and raised here..Proudly Amerisian cant wait to see u My Olongapo City...

@Leys28 2 жыл бұрын

Nahanap mo naba Ang biological father mo sis?

@Leys28 2 жыл бұрын

Saan ka Dito sa olongapo sis?

@stanjohns5752 Жыл бұрын

Greatest Liberty and place to be stationed in the world. So sad it is no more. Separate Guard, Cubi Point 1967

@dragonmeddler2152 3 жыл бұрын

Best liberty port in the WestPac. Best ship in the U.S. Navy.

@robertbrink2240 2 жыл бұрын

Assigned to shore patrol in olongapo, In the crazy hay days of the war. Only people who have been there can imagine the things I saw. Thanks to the full time MP's I made it thru the watch.

@tomeddy5340 11 жыл бұрын

Gene you've done lots of work in reference to this grand old lady. Thanks many memories. I wored in Air Ops right next to you guys.

@Brockenbores 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories. West Pac '67, '68.

@Mardet14 4 жыл бұрын

I was a member of the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Ticonderoga. I don't recall how many times we visited Subic Bay but after my first visit to Olongapo I never went off base again. I know for me it was two West Pac Cruises 1961 through 1963.

@jimbrennan7745 3 жыл бұрын

I was Marine detachment 1963-64. Jim Brennan. curious who you are.

@graceburrell8800 2 жыл бұрын

Will U tell me why U alone seem to have seen this place for what it was. And rightly said ,No Thanks.

@Mardet14 2 жыл бұрын

@@graceburrell8800 Going to the Philippines was something of an eye opener for me. I was 19 years old at the time, a new Marine, on his first trip away from the U.S. . Much was made of the visit to Olongapo by the older crew who had been there before. I had no idea what kind of place Olongapo was but when I went with some other Marines to visit what I encountered was something that made me very uncomfortable. Much poverty and people willing to do things for money that just did not seem right to me. I have never been prudish nor have I believed that my morals were better than anyone else. I know from looking back that I did not have a strong moral compass to guide me at that time, but I did not like what I felt and did not to be in a place that made me as sad as this place did on that day when I went there. Years later I saw a documentary on Olongapo and how AIDS/HIV and orphaned children (many fathered by americans) had taken a toll on this town. And I still felt sad.

@graceburrell8800 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mardet14 I beg to disagree. Your character and upbringing shown through and held you far and away above the mass of humanity who visited the area. My husband was twenty years old in 1962. His first cruise on an aircraft carrier. The USS Bon Homme Richard. I told him only recently of the buying and selling of the young girls from their parents of which he was ignorant for the past sixty years. If only a chaplain or someone who knew had made him aware of this perhaps his morals would have served him as well as yours did you. Thank you for your honest reply and thank you for your service.

@raiderfandew 2 жыл бұрын

I was like you.... a young kid and my first time in downtown Olongapo. It was like Tombstone, Arizona in 1875. I could never forget the smells.... the cheap perfume, vomit and urine.... and that un-gawdly river you had to cross to get into town. Kids swimming in it to retrieve coins sailors would throw in it.... as human waste floated by.

@whereisvonstauffenberg 8 жыл бұрын

I worked Pri Fly, V-5 Div. during this cruse. If anyone had to serve during the Viet Nam war, this was the place to be. Really good duty and a great bunch of guys to serve with.

@josejaurigue4711 6 жыл бұрын

My father served on that ship 1966-70

@TomCatLyons 11 жыл бұрын

I was aboard the Prairie AD15 in 65. Man, what a tub. But, we did get good liberty. Ologapo Philippines. D wave bar, We're we crazy or what? The best time to forget your problems. I liked the philippines. I almost decided to go back to live there.

@raiderfandew 3 жыл бұрын

I was a photographer's mate, stationed aboard the Tico from late '65 to '68. The crazy kid from California. I made the cruise to Bremmerton with all the dependents aboard. Any of you who made that trip still alive?

@chucksmith5687 4 жыл бұрын

Was on Tico for 60 days Spring 1971. Flew me & fellow CTI out over the South China Sea from Cubi Point, PI. First deck landing......and last. Indonesian war games intelligence was the mission. [[[something to do with 'codes'. !!!]]] Saw Krakatoa and did the Shellback initiation. Wish could attach a pic of original patch my fellow CT had made when Tico dropped us off in Yokosuka, Japan. Had a4-day wait to catch ride back to Clark Air Base then bus to San Miguel, NSGA Philippines. ((small communications base.)) Base right on the beach with volcanic mountain in background. Coconut palms, sand, coral reefs of the Capone Islands. $2.50 all day banca (canoe w/outrigger) boat w/driver to the Capone islands for snorkeling. I was 20.

@jrwells8079 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome,, I didn't serve on the Tico , I was on the Mauna Kea ae-22,,70-71,,anyone go to or remember Charlie's Club?

@cajunblade1 6 жыл бұрын

My dad was stationed on the Ticonderoga during the Vietnam war. He was an Aviation machinists mate...

@Hwy101 5 жыл бұрын

What's his name & what squadron was he in?

@hiddenmanna3683 2 жыл бұрын

My Uncle Ray could very well be on this cruise..he told me about going to the Phillipines on the Ticonderoga..

@frankiedaymodels8529 5 жыл бұрын

Forgot To Mention I Was On the USS ASHTABULA A0-51 Spent Many Of times In Po town JoLo Bar Was My Favorite

@jamesleahy245 5 жыл бұрын

did my whole tour on her,got out in 66

@tiredfather2008 14 жыл бұрын

My father was a sailor on that vessel during that time frame. It's a possibility you may know him.His name is Arnold E. Shaw Petty Officer class unknown. He's still alive and lives in the Searcy,Ark. area. If you him, I'm curious about You and his experiences while at sea.Thank you.

@sthpac6910 6 ай бұрын

Wasn't the Ticonderoga in the 23rd squadron in 1968? It seems like that was the CVA carrier we plane guarded for along with the USS Kearsarge CVS-33?

@ehmc2 6 ай бұрын

Wasn't there in 1968 sorry

@secretlee7957 Жыл бұрын

Was a frickin nightmare ,I still can't forget☠

@makethemyth 14 жыл бұрын

what was there going on here from 1959-1962? my dad was a marine and has this place engraved on a zippo lighter. im going there to trace his steps and would love to know what went on there.