Clark Air Base 30 Years Later- Philippines

[@ej_buendia]

Thank you for the video sir. Was not alive when Pinatubo happened but had a lot of memories of Clark when I was young in the 2000s when all the Duty-Free stores were in their heyday. Always been curious about all the infrastructure I see that was from the Clark AB. I found this Facebook group where all stationed men from the US share pictures and stories. Always fascinated with the stories and lives lived in this wonderful place. Stay safe!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks Eldry

[@theoddfather8782]

I was stationed at Clark from 1982-1984 and worked in the Hospital and have very fond memories of this place! The Airmen's Club was also called the 'Coconut Grove'. Because of the heat and humidity I used to swim at the pool frequently, it was one of my favorite hangouts. OMG that could have been my Barracks too as it looks exactly like the one I stayed in, I even recognize the surrounding buildings and streets. Thanks for the memories, those surely were fun times! BTW I was on the third floor too, 3rd door from the end.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

The dorm I was in was of of the few newer dorms, I don't thin it was there in the 80s but I am not 100%, there were a bunch of older dorms right across from it as well in that same area. Clark was a fun time, I too like swimming in the pool not far from the Airman's club/Coconut Grove .Thanks 4 your service!

[@williamdoycebrown8172]

The Marine company we were in back in 1961 boarded planes from Okinawa and flew too Clark Air Force base on maneuvers. Of coarse this was before Pinatubo erupted. I was of the opinion that Clark was covered with volcanic ash and not accessible. But your video shows its it good shape, I'm so glad it is. Thanks for another great video~USA

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks William, it was not in great shape after Pinatubo but has been cleaned up over the years and things are always being built up on Clark

[@MrHappy4870]

Thank you for this. My late father was stationed at Clark back in the 60s.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 watching! Thanks to your Dad for his service, may he rest in peace

[@hildagomez7543]

Thank you so much for sharing. Wonderful memories of Clark. My husband and I were here 1968-69.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Glad you liked it Hilda

[@aaronsoken2796]

Thanks for the vid! I was stationed there 1971-1975 worked for 405 FW. Your shop looks familiar. I think that use to be the PMEL Shop. I use to work there storing the labs broken equipment that was awaiting parts then return them to the main lab with parts. Wow, those days the Airmen's Club was jamming!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for your service Aaron and thanks 4 watching!

[@alaskanactressp30]

Beautifully done video ❤🌹🌹All K-9s go to Heaven the K-9 graves.😇🐕. Love 💕 your driving/scenery music 🎶 great 👍 choice soundtrack 😃 I love the way the camera was on the dash like we were riding with you 💖. Many blessings to you and yours. Excellent adventure. Kudos from Alaska 🌹💐

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks, that is an oldie but still gets lots of views. Think I may do another Clark video when we get back. 32 years later! Thanks 4 watching

[@alaskanactressp30]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 Good evening they are oldies but goodies 😃. I subscribed too. Happy Holidays 🎄🦃 coming up. Will keep watch out for more Clark videos 💖🌹

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Sounds good thanks for the subscribe@@alaskanactressp30

[@rudypitte5032]

I was a medic at the hospital in '66 and '67. Sure has changed. Thanks for the memories.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 your service Rudy!

[@petervonvolborth7185]

Brings back memories. I was a Aeromedical Medic there 1968 on TDY from Scott AFB Illinois.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Glad you liked it. Thanks 4 watching

[@deborahmcclellan6228]

Thank you for your service! It does bring back memories we lived there I believe from 65-68

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Well thank you and your family for theirs as well. I bet it was a beautiful base during those times

[@lamartx1988]

Mahalo for sharing! Got me going down memory lane... Was at Clark 83-85 with 374 FMS. Retired now and wifey was telling me I need to find a new hobby. Well a trip to Angeles city sounds like a great hobby... :-). Cheers!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

That wouldn't be a bad hobby at all LOL 374th moved to Yokota if I am not mistaken, not sure what year but they had 130s there in mid 90s . Thanks 4 watching

[@lamartx1988]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 Jan 1985 I was the first group to Yokota. I had to extend 10 months to go. My dad was stationed in Yokota 71-73 and it was my last base before discharged from AF. I was very fortunate for the opportunity. Cheers!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

@@lamartx1988 Thanks 4 serving!

[@wickman.r4662]

Thanks for reminiscing. I enjoyed the Coconut Grove in 1967-68 and swam in the pool nearby. Was E-4 medic in immunization and in ICU.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for your service!

[@t-n-ttravels6851]

Thanks for this Vid...brings back wonderful memories! I was in brks #5192 as a young Airman. Was at Clark from 1976 to 1978, 1981 to 1984, and 1987 to 1990. The area across from the K-9 cemetery was the Military Working Dog Section and K-9 Training area. I believe the bldg across from the commissary was the old Top Hat (NCO Club) and package store , before the newer one was built. The new Widus Hotel and Casino is where the BX, theater and Four Seasons use to stand. Great vids, thanks!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for the info, my memory not as good as to what used to be where. We were neighbors I was in 5193. There will be more Clark videos in the future. Thanks 4 watching.

[@Mr1990hjc]

I was there, off and on thru the 80's, and came back to conus in late 90. I think you're right about the Commissary, seems like it was on the other side of these pics. The big red building kinda turned me around, IDK what the hell that was ! Seems like the old commissary was farther away, past the Top Hat Club. I have some good memories of that place, it was a high class establishment wasn't it ? One thing I've been looking for in all the Clark videos, is the little restaurant called Bahay Philipino, it was down by the SP barracks near PSC 2.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

@@Mr1990hjc My memory is so bad LOL . Every time I go on Clark now I recall something though. Thanks 4 watching

[@LAURA-q5l5u]

Memories 😭😭😭😭

[@davidhankins5708]

Thanks for the video! I was Security Police there from 86 to 91, I believe that was horse patrol across the street from k-9 cemetery, may be wrong though. I can't get my bearings there any more. Take care

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Cool, I was there 89-91 (Pinatubo) as well. I don't think it was horse patrol there, I think that was further towards back area of base, but like you my memory on what was were is gone LOL Thanks 4 watching!

[@CSltz]

David funny story. I was down behind our housing unit talking to one of the gate guards. Not paying to much attention to the area. When I turned around to leave I just about walked in to two

[@CSltz]

(Fat fingers on the key board.) Of the mounted patrol horses and riders. I never knew that a horse could sneak up on you. Must have had sneaker horse shoes.

[@t-n-ttravels6851]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 Yes, HP was down by the stables pass the picnic grounds.

[@dawg-zv2qm]

Good video. Keep up the good work.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thank you dawg! O-H-I-O

[@tonysouthdakotah6774]

Clark AB, Pampanga PI 1989-91 USAF SecPolice. Wish I could go back and do it all over again.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

I hear ya!

[@adamsty1728]

As a Subic Marine I spent MANY weekends in those dorms and out in AC, Best. Memories. Ever. People don’t believe the stories.😇

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 your service, very true that may of the things we witnessed back in those days, people do not believe haha

[@jimmytittsworth3312]

I truly enjoyed this. I was at Clark 3 times beginning in 1970 and ending in 1980. Twice with the 1961st Communication Sq and the last with the 6922nd Security Service at the elephant cage. Like you too much booze to remember the minute details. I also spent 3 days in the Clark Hospital in 1971. My first son was born at Clark in 1979. I hope to return there one day but covid has changed a lot of our travel plans. Take care and keep the videos coming.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks Jimmy glad you enjoyed the video!

[@alexpascua4756]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. Between September thru November of 1980 I was TDY from Travis AFB to Clark AB as a crew chief for about 3 months I was only 19 years old at the time. At that time I felt like a kid at candy store, fun times for sure. I remember the Airman club to be huge, my understanding of Clark AB was that it was the biggest Air Force base in the Pacific. I first stayed at the Taj Mahal hotel off base for a few weeks then moved to the Jet Hotel for the rest of my TDY it was WILD to say the least. I don't remember much of the hospital but I know I was there to be check on for some typical stuff that young innocent kid got caught up on, if you know what I mean. Thank you again for sharing some memories

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Alex , I know exactly what you mean. I got stationed at Clark at age 21 in 89, and stayed until Mt Pinatubo blew its gasket! In a way for my career it may have been good to leave LOL But I obviously enjoyed every minute. I remember the Taj Mahal, not sure if its still around, but some of the old hotels like Clarkton and Oasis are still here. If you haven't already check out our other videos for more Clark and Angeles City videos. There will be more Clark video's coming. Thanks 4 watching!

[@markv1974]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 is clark an edca site? Not sure but seems all the new bases are on the island’s periphery

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

@@markv1974 Not sure what edca is, Clark is a freeport zone run by CDC Clark Development Corporation. USAF still comes here on temporary duty exercises like Balakitan for training with Philippine services.

[@milesu.7045]

I made the pilgrimage 2015, though a lot has changed, it was beyond awesome to revisit my youth.....'last time there was '85

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Nice glad you got to see it again, it has changed a bunch since 2015 as well. Thanks 4 watching, this is one of my old videos, before I got better skills LOL but still gets monthly views. I need to do another Clark video

[@richardshows3529]

Thanks for showing what the ole place looks like now. I was last there in 1999 when stationed at Yokota AB, Japan. Worked Comm/Nav 3rd CRS until Pinatubo.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Glad you liked it Richard

[@richardshows3529]

@B Rad No, 1999 I was at Yokota and went down to the PI.

[@ragmansecgen]

I was station at Clark AB from 72 to 74. I worked at the passenger service terminal. The POWs that were captured by the North Vietnamese during the war. Were taken from North Vietnam and flown to Clark AB hospital for medical review, and introduced to a military personnel with the same rank to review there absent family life, and flown home. I met many of the ex Pows.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thank you for your service and thanks for that info. I was aware of Clark being used for POW returns. Sad that the hospital is in the condition it is in. Would have been nice to keep part of it and turn into museum. Thanks 4 watching

[@joenop3393]

Was an S.P. there back in the 1980's. Great Memories of being there!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 your service, it was a great place to be stationed

[@roybrown7795]

Man,,,, I miss that place.... Thanks

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 watching Roy, plan on doing another Clark video soon

[@judithfay-donahue2577]

Thank you for serving

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thank you

[@jarrellbabb1344]

I was stationed there from Jan 69 to Oct 73 and lived in Sta Maria Village. My daughter was born at the hospital.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for sharing!

[@faultyunit]

Thanks for this. Interesting.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks faultyunit

[@jmc2494]

i was stationed in Clark 1976-78. I was a Medical Corpsman at the USAF Hospital (ICU). It is gone now but will never be forgotten. I wish someday I could back to Clark to visit my o;d barracks which is nearby Lily Hill. Thanks for your video. It brought back good memories. BTW, the Airman's Club was called "Coconut Groove".

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 watching and thanks 4 your service! There will be more Clark videos

[@rickhorowitz5713]

Although in the navy, I was stationed at caps tarlac. I lived at Clark afb, MT view subdivision and just outside the main gate. My son was born at Clark in 78. Very fondly remember the Thursday night Mongolian bbq at the coconut grove. Stationed there from 76 to 79. An amazing place.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Was an amazing place for military, thanks 4 your service

[@edwinmcdonald]

Dam thats a blast from the past, i was born in that hospital

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Nice! I spent couple days in it for Pneumonia

[@edwinmcdonald]

It was a good hospital I mean from what I was told, I'm sure you got some of the best care.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

@@edwinmcdonald I was young and didn't know diddly but seemed to be top notch

[@bltwegmann8431]

I was there in 90/91 in the 3rd mounted horse patrol. I spent 12 hours a day riding through every nook and cranny of that base, but the only thing I recognize in this video is that dormitory!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 your service! I remember the horse patrol as well as the motorcycle patrol while at Clark. Good times

[@CSltz]

Just for laughs. I just new for sure what I wanted to do after school. Security Police dog handler. I used to tag along with them. When ever I could and they were in around the housing area. Remember the ones with the seeing eye 👁️ shoulder patch. I can testify that those horses could “sneak up on people” . I was standing with a guard by a side gate. Turned around a was surprised to see two horses and riders there. The tennis shoes and horseshoes probably helped.😂 By the way. Life turned out as I planned. Man was that a boring four years. Lots of good memories that I just cherish. But I‘ve never been So cold or hot.!!! Shadow & Saber We shared many a box lunch (Sac Nasties) together.

[@loumenotti9038]

I was 3AGS Blue section 85 to 87. If I wasn’t at work, I was in town drinking I think you’re pretty correct on where’s and what’s.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks Lou, thanks 4 watching!

[@randylearmonth4047]

Brings back a lot of memories, we were there from 68 to 70, I was 13years old,my dad was in the 5th tac control gp he

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for sharing Randy

[@chuck1051]

Thanks John it was great seeing the old shop! Hope you are well my friend!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks brother

[@CSltz]

Could you find some maps of the base to let us kinda get our bearings. We were there 68-70. I can remember the movie theater and bowling alley and walking from the house past the parade ground to get there. But can’t find anything of the housing area that was to the left of the headquarters building and the radio tower. Prefab house on concrete stilts. Thanks for the nice trip down memory lane.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

From 68-70 until the time I was there which was 89-91 I am sure things changed but main areas like parade ground are still the same. I will see what I can find and maybe do a future video of what an area of the base used to look like and what it looks like today. Would take some time though so wouldn't be for a while. I know Phillyinthephilippines is putting something together of old photos of Clark and Subic with photos he received from viewers so if you haven't checked out his channel check it out. He has done a few videos on Clark. Thanks for your service and thanks 4 watching!

[@f.w.2054]

Are you talking about the two floor, apartment like units with a small backyard and small drainage ditch by the road? In 70-71 my sister and I used to walk from them across the field to the Kelly Theater and arts and crafts building. Movies were a quarter! My Mom and Dad used to take us to the NCO club (during the day, of course!) and I remember they saw Ike and Tina Turner there. My Mom worked at the hospital as a receptionist and I remember I got to meet NFL players like Bob Lilly and Tom Dempsey during their USO tours. We also went to the Bamboo Bowl to watch football games and outdoor movies. At one, the great pitcher Bob Gibson was there and I met him, very intimidating! Remember my parents friends like Capt. Wiley, Lt. Jacobson, Dan Houston, Larry and Lynn Sullivan, and Don Engstrom. Also friends of mine like Dale Cutshaw, Willie, Jerry, and Thomas Hedges. Any of you guys out there?! Sorry to be so longwinded, but being a 10 year old back then was a blast and I have great memories of Clark! Haven't been back but I can see that its a totally different place since Pinatubo!

[@markcoucke7211]

My first son was born there in 1986. I was stationed at Clark AB 1985-89.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

I got there 89 left pinatubo time

[@theWyattearp-xd5gb]

wow, i was at that hospital, i got appendicitis on the flight from Okinawa to the Philippines where i was stationed at San Miguel/Capas Tarlac with co. C marine barracks, as Clark was the closest town we go on liberty, we went there many times.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

@phillyinthephilippines has been doing a lot pf videos on the hospital as it gets converted to a museum. Check out his channel to see more of the hospital

[@larryminton2670]

I was a Military Dog Handler at Clark AB from around May, 1969 until Sept, 1970. We didn't have a K-9 cemettery then. I wonder when it was established? The attitude of the Air Force was that dogs were just equipment. If a dog was too old the handler would learn about it being euthanasiazed when he came to work. Then, the Kennel Master would assigned you another dog. I believe Clark had about 103 dogs at the time and it was the largest dog section in the Air Force. I had two dogs there--Heinie and Brutus. Spent many a night there under the Southern Cross with those dogs. One person mentioned the chow hall used by security police. I remember it was next door to the barricks. Within the same building that I remember hiding trying to avoid those off to often alerts that usually began about three hours after getting off work went I was attempting to sleep. Nothing like working all night and then an alert when they would put you out on post for up to six hours!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for sharing and thanks 4 your service! The K9 Cemetery I believe was there in 91 when I left but when it was started maybe someone else can chime in

[@edwinlamaster4635]

Nice Video but no Wind tunnel. Mac Terminal and live load Area . Memories of Clark some were good and some were scary. I seen some things that I don't ever care to see again and some that i would like to relive. But you haft to take the good with the bad in life. Thanks Ed

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Think wind tunnel is gone plus a lot of those areas are inaccessible due to now part of airport or Philippines Air Force. Mac Terminal building is now the older airport terminal I believe which only being used for business stuff. The new terminal is very nice but way down past the old riding stables. Pretty much all my memories of Clark were good but it was a whirlwind got there in 89 then Pinatubo happened. Gone before I really got to know the place but luckily I am here now for good. Thanks 4 watching Ed

[@Mr1990hjc]

Was your shop the place where they worked on the PaveTac pods ? I worked in a shop right next to the phase dock, and I made the acquaintance of a guy who worked there, anyway he was showing me around the shop one day and we watched one of those pods operateing on a test stand. Thanks for the video, keep up the good work !

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Yes we had IR pods in that shop. So could have been same area.

[@Mr1990hjc]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 If it was across the street from the Philippine Air Force barracks, I remember your shop, hell, I've been there !

[@Adair9800]

Never was based there, but flew into Clark on the 807 mission (any C141 crews out of Norton AFB might recall that mission). Of course, after Mt Pinatubo we never returned. Have good memories of the O club (good Mongolian BBQ) and Chambers Hall, which was the BOQ. We would leave our boots in the lobby and pick them up the next day all shined up! Since we arrived from Yokota (sometimes with a stop in Kadena if my memory is any good) very late at night, we were off for the next day to relax. Then departed for Andersen (Guam) at O’Dark 100 the following day.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for your service! Had many flights to all the locations you described on our 130s. Good times! In my dorm we had houseboys who we paid through dues. My boots were outside my door every morning shined up as well. Paid them extra and also had my laundry done. Was a good life for a 3 striper LOL

[@Adair9800]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 Great reply!

[@amorecj7]

'81 stationed there. USAF stayed there for extreme burn fm over exposure. Then another time before I left to new base. Beautiful islands.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 watching and 4 your service

[@Abbeville_Kid]

I was there from 89-91. It hurts my brain to remember what was what and what was where.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Same time-frame as me and yes totally understand not remembering much. Thanks 4 watching, I plan on doing an updated video at some point. My video editing is better now in my opinion

[@cedricbaker1549]

Stationed at the hospital dental clinic #1 and #2 from 1977-1980 and 1989-1991.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Cedric, we were there same time I was 89-91 as well worked C-130s. Thanks 4 watching and thanks for your service!

[@t-n-ttravels6851]

1977 - 80 was the best! Used to turn it up on 2nd...lol

[@michaelbrenesell5931]

I was stationed at Clark from 1963-64. Worked on flight line. We were flying bombing missions over Vietnam back then.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 your service Michael!

[@michaelbrenesell5931]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 It was a privilege. Thank you for your kind words.

[@KG4JYS]

I was born there in 1975. Probably in that hospital you showed at the beginning, I'll have to go see dad and ask.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

If you were born on Clark then it was indeed at that hospital, it was the same hospital that Vietnam POWs were brought to for medical care

[@dwkhumble]

I was stationed there 49 years ago. Sure has changed.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

It has changed a lot, Thanks 4 watching

[@LgeraldStaeden]

I flew into Clark AFB enroute to my Ship USS Ranger 1966. My brother in law was a Military Policemen statiioned there and visited him several times back them.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 watching and Thanks for your service!

[@sumobear50]

Great video footage sir! Me and my brother were born at the Clark Hospital--do you mind if I use some of your video footage for a KZbin channel I'm starting up???

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks but I prefer my footage is not used by other channels

[@sumobear50]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 I understand my friend! Thanks for the response and have a great evening.

[@gingerelver70]

I was stationed there in early 80s. Recognized the commissary, bx.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

I was there 89-Pinatubo. Thanks 4 serving and thanks 4 watching! I have newer videos on Clark if you want to check them out!

[@tg213]

on my way to vietnam/thailand, i stayed at clark ab. on sunday morning i walked over to the nco club to get breakfast. i was 19 years old Sgt. there was a topless dancer gyrating. this catholic boy encountered temptation. reminded of the story how st augustine was on a similar path and he was tempted by a fetching young women who beckoned him to commit an unchaste act. he beseeched the Lord to give him chastity but not now. anyway, thanks for the trip down memory lane. outside of public comments, how can i reach out to you? best wishes Tim

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks Tim, we have our facebook linked in the banner of the channel. Feel free to message there

[@erniem7311]

Stayed in the transit barracks twice in 72-73 on the way to and from Udorn Thailand. They had several lock hasps on each locker. Your first clue. We watched each others stuff when we took a shower. Some Filipino dude had a big book of fabric samples claiming he could make you a suit over night before you left on your plane. San Miguel beer.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Nice, thanks for your service. Spent many nights on the flight-line on Udorn Royal Thai Air base. Did 3 trips there with AF. We will be in Udon Thani beginning of November

[@RayHaffenden]

The BX was the other side of the road, Value City building was amongst a throng of purpose built "Duty Free" shops that mushroomed when the CDC opened the base up again in the mid 90.s

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for that update Ray, like I mentioned my memory not too good and I never went to commissary and I don't remember going BX either in 2 years LOL

[@mattcombs885]

This is very sad. I was there in Jan. 1987. So different now.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Sad that there is no military presence any more but Clark looks better than ever in my opinion taking away the damaged structures/housing that still needs to come down.

[@John_Henry83]

I know what you mean. Not only is my memory messed up, but I did not spend much time on base. Went straight from the MAC terminal out Friendship gate to some hotel in town.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

I spent every minute I could off-base. Was telling my wife the other day that I never went to the commissary in almost 2 years I was stationed there

[@CSltz]

Thanks in advance. I know that it wouldn’t be easy. I looked at some of the maps that are out there when you try enlarging them. The street names ant Building numbers just get to blurry to read. Looks a lot like old memo-graph paper. I’ve been to Phil’s web site, and enjoy it a lot. I do realize that time changes everything. But it’s funny how much it still looks the same. The jeepnese ? All the small bikes all over the place and the over head phone and power lines. I just remember how green and beautiful it was. We never took any pictures though. The camera was left in storage with the other household items In Michigan . Just never got another. Thanks again . Sorry if I’m rambling on.🤔

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

It's all good Nevin, there will be more Clark and Angeles videos coming. I don't plan on travelling around for a while until we settle in our house and take care of some stuff. Like you when I was here 89-91 I wasn't into photography and videos like I am now so I don't have many pics from that time, wish I did. But I plan on making up for that with this channel and my camera for pics!

[@williamiager8291]

Awesome video, btw, we’re you able to locate the old chow hall? I was with security police squadron, but I heard my barracks are now blocked off used by Philippine Air Force squadron now

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks William, hoping to get better on each one. There were many chow halls by my recollection! The one near my dorm which was 5193 , the building is still there. That and the flight-line one are the only two I remember. Many of the barracks are being used as military housing by Philippine AF, so yes blocked and cannot enter even the street they are on. I assume if you visited and explained your situation they might let you visit it though. Thanks 4 watching!

[@markv1974]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 those are edca sites so its an active bases with forward deployed us troops. Probably require some clearance to get in. Can probably enter if you’re an active duty member

[@markv1974]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 my bad. Edca site under the us airforce joint base is in basa afb. But clark has a portions for A10c and hh60’s of the 18 wing (originally established in PI, garrison at kadena ab), and some from the 15th (osan ab).. as per public info. No sure how many troops are there or how many aircraft. But with 17k balikatan troops im guessing most of them would stay on duty even after balikatan

[@randylearmonth4047]

Later 605th he would go try from there setting up radar set's I was in Clark's hospital for two months with rheumatic fever ,they would take care of the nagretos who would come down from the mountains at night sorry to see the hospital in that shape sure had a good time

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks Randy

[@robtorres]

I lived in 5192. wow.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Nice! Glad you seen the video

[@patrickseay1544]

My dad was stationed there from 74 and 75 and worked in the lab in the hospital

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 watching Patrick and thanks to your dad 4 his service

[@la4828]

Is there a confirmation that they will reopen this AFB soon??

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Part of the base is used for Philippine AF, and rest is for commercial use. To my knowledge nothing in the works to let US use it again. US does come occasionally on visits for joint training. Same for Subic but I have hear rumors of opening small Navy presence there but just rumors as of now. Thanks 4 watching

[@donaldney7080]

Stationed there fro 12-68 to 5-70. 6200 SPS K-9. Hard to recognize much.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

It has definitely changed but still nice to walk around and reminisce specially at the parade grounds

[@larryminton2670]

What flight in K-9 A, B, or C?

[@gbusa628]

I went TDY to Clark for 81 motar school for SP in 85 from kunsan Korea...

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks 4 watching!

[@mthomas8501]

👍👍👍

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Appreciate the thumbs up! Thanks 4 watching!

[@thedolphinDog]

Hope to retire there....11B

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Easily done

[@lonestarintn9137]

Hey, hope you’re doing well. Pretty sure I was in the emergency room there for a dose of the clap back in the 80s. Hey I was a C-130 Crew Chief out of Yokota AB what can I say!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

LOL Thanks 4 sharing!

[@yourlocalcassy1100]

My brothers and sisters always comes there so😉

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Cool, thanks 4 watching

[@jimmybrannan7303]

I was stationed here as a medic in 73 and hardly ever went into the hospital, I was working in a building in the back that was jail for drug patients from LBJ ( Long bin Jail) in VietNam. We would hold them out for two weeks and after disposition from a psych Doctor would ship back to the states. Our dorms were 3 story and had Jalousie windows that we had to put plastic over so we could put an AC window unit in. The back sides behind the windows had a really wide open patio, maybe 15 feet, where the house boys would sit and cook their rice lunch and eat. That was one humid place. I was in Japan before I came there because they were over staffed and it was the same there. I was essentially, kicked out of the medical field when I got there because all I did for a year was play cards, ping pong and show these clowns movies all evening. Luckily, I was able to cross train into radiology, because I had forgotten everything I had learned previously. It would be great if Marcos would lease it back to the US Air Force and America would restore it back it's glory. Veteran's would come back in droves to visit that place.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

They can visit now, it will never go back as a whole to an Air Base too much money , industry, hotels and casinos now plus international airport. They could however still put a Detachment or two here , that would be nice. I used use a BX and commissary!

[@markv1974]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 the hospital is haunted! Not sure if clark is an edca site but forward deployments would be probably near taiwan or the scs

[@markv1974]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 cerberus has subic. Clark probably has forward deployed troops

[@waltchristie7425]

They haven't kept up maintenance?

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

No sir, most buildings of the former Clark AB have been left to ruins. Hollow shells of their former self. Some of the barracks/dormitories are being used as military housing but no updates done to them other than painted blue and white. There are a lot of new and nice buildings and restaurants and a expanding International airport on Clark, but there is a lot of unused and abandoned structures as well. There will be more Clark videos in the future. Thanks 4 watching.

[@waltchristie7425]

I thought the embassy was paying to maintain the grounds for a deployment capability? Damn what a waste

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

@@waltchristie7425 Not that I am aware of. The veterans cemetery is funded and kept very nice.

[@jethroabendano7675]

Is the Diplomat Hotel beside it?

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

I do not know of a diplomat hotel on Clark but there is nothing close to the old hospital building it is kind of hidden of the main roads.

[@jethroabendano7675]

How about Session Road and Burnham Park, isn't it over there?

[@la4828]

@@jethroabendano7675 that's in Baguio 😂

[@po20035]

That’s where I had my physical exams before I went to Lackland for my basic military training in 1989.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Nice, were you a dependent at Clark or a local Filipino? 1989 is when I arrived at Clark and left due to Pinatubo in 91.

[@po20035]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 Hello 13. I'm a Fil-Am. I was born in Hawaii but grew up in Manila. I was at Clark too in 91. I PCSed back to Clark in April 91 - three months before Pinatubo.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

@@po20035 Damn that was a short tour LOL

[@donKenner-e6e]

Spent 49 days on 2nd floor of the hospital 1973. Airman's club membership night cost 1.00 and a free steak dinner.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

49 days a long stay! Thanks 4 your service!

[@seminoleman622]

I was born in that hospital in '74.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Glad you got to see it again even in current disrepair

[@deannadimain8986]

GHI as I recall went ghost hunting once years ago and they offered cigarettes in the dark. They caught an answer of a ghost “ I’ll take one.”

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

People say there are ghosts in that old hospital

[@jarrellbabb1344]

That was the commissary the y just repainted it.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks

[@johnperkinson7966]

America just dumps these places. Terrible. Thank you sir.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Not sure what you are saying. America didn't dump Clark and Subic, The Filipino Senate voted for the bases to be closed.

[@johnperkinson7966]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 supposedly the u.s. government wouldn't pay what was asked because P.I. wanted more. Disagreement in leasing costs. They voted because america did not want to pay what the Phillipines wanted them to pay.

[@ericlakota1847]

I think they brought all the Nam pows hear and most of the really hurt vets

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

That is correct

[@StevenPenny]

Makes me wonder why the Philippines doesn’t want us back with China knocking at their door. Seems like it would be a good strategic base, especially as a stand-off for Taiwan.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Don't ever see it opening back too much commercial development on it now. We do have a temporary presence on it from time to time though to maintain the balance. I do think there is a possibility of something Navy coming back/going in down in Subic region but I am just speculating.

[@TimeMakerDotPH]

Hello, I am Filipino, I was not born in 1991 (year when the Americans left) but to be frank, I would have also begged our senate not to expel you guys. The withdrawal is the biggest geopolitical mistake committed by our government. It created a power vacuum in which China took advantage of it by building military facilities and taking over our islands in the South China Sea. After the Americans left, China started harassing our fishermen. Instead of rational thinking, we had been blinded by our nationalistic ego and propaganda. Actually, the president that time (Cory) was in favor of extending the lease agreement but it began a split in the ruling government with moderates like Cory, VP Laurel, house speaker Mitra, Alvarez, Angara, Gonzales, and Ramos-Shahani in favor of extension and with radicals (the one's much more closer to the Communists) like Pimentel, Salonga, and Tañada against of it and the "anti-" won. Pinatubo erupted and the US left Clark. (Note: Cory was a terrible president but I do agree with his US bases stance) Even rich countries like the UK, Germany, Japan, and South Korea retained their US bases, I don't get the reason why we should not have one? It is Filipino pride on independence that ultimately led to the gradual demise of our sovereignty to another foreign power (losing islands to China one by one as years passed).

[@markv1974]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 oh theyre back. 18th wing i believe (it was originally a PI unit back when PI was a territory) plus other edca sites. In hindsight there are 12k troops for balikatan and with clark airfield being renovated most of them would be staying. Troops build up

[@markv1974]

@@FOCUSonASIA13 as for sibic. The shipbuilding facility was reacquired by the Phil navy and the rest is owned by cerberus - the us defense contractor that services the us navy.

[@michaelfabella369]

who could imagine a McDonalds would closed down...

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

I know , exactly, but didn't realize until the other day that there is brand new McDo's right next door to it. Seems like a waste of a building to just build same thing right next door! Thanks 4 watching!

[@alletaedging2598]

Sad

[@alletaedging2598]

I was there when the POW came there. Volunteered at the hospital as a teenager

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

It is indeed in sad shape but currently under renovation to be turned into a museum. Don't think it is a museum anything to do with the hospital or Clark but we will see. @PhillyinthePhilippines has been doing videos of the ongoing renovation if you want to check out his videos.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks for sharing, a much different time than now.

[@olddog103]

Clark is also where the Batan Death March terminated😂

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Pretty sure it was at Camp O'donnell area not Clark. The prisoners were loaded into rail cars in San Fernando and transported to Camp O'Donnell area after marching from Bataan area to San Fernando in miserable conditions. I have videos on some Bataan Memorials including Mt Samat in Bataan, A memorial in Cabanatuan area as well as one in Tarlac area near Camp O'donell

[@olddog103]

Clark AFB is NOW SURROUNDED BY CHINESE OWNED BUILDINGS AND BUSINESS

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

While there are some Chinese investments on Clark like some Casinos there are also a lot of other investors on Clark. Around Clark it is more South Korean investors than anyone else including a whole Korea Town outside of Friendship gate. Thanks 4 watching!

[@waynewalker8141]

I was stationed in Clark AB from 1986-1989 374th FMS A.G.E. I enjoyed my time in Clark until the NPA started killing service men. Thanks for sharing great memories

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Thanks Wayne