Clark Air Base,R.P.(HOG-1990) Happening on the Green & more
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2006
- One of the extra special things about life in the Clark Air Base/Subic Bay communities was the fun times to be enjoyed during a special event Known as "THE HOG." It was Clark's Happening on the Green. Of course many community events occurred at Subic. But, the HOG somehow turns out to be the event I documented in this 9 minute piece. Another event that was rather new, was the Clark Air Base Chili-cookoff.
Ok, Ok, all of this must sound quite routine and boring by today's standards for things to do.
But thousands of families overseas, away from home can become very creative, when armed with a remarkable tool like the inovative staff of a Morale, Welfare & Recreation Division (MWR)..
Let me take this time to THANK ALL M-W-R STAFFERS WHEREEVER THEY MAY BE, IN WHATEVER BRANCH OF SERVICE THE SERVED, OR CONTINUE TO SERVE... THANKS!!!
While the "wild soundtracks" of kids laughing and folks screaming on rides has been overdubbed with production music, the message of "Goodtimes in Paradise" is not lost.
The original tapes of the chili-cookoff have been located. And I am presently editing a FULL version of that event, to give even more insight
to how we all enjoyed the Philippines experience while it lasted.
This is how many of us shared great times during our stay in paradise~~~until Mt.Pinatubo bidded most of us GOODBYE...
Enjoy!!!
My house was at 5703 Dau Avenue, across the street from Burger King .. I lived there from the ages 7-9 (1987-1989). It's shown at 3:56 into the clip.
I really miss Clark. I wish I could go back in time to those days...
Johnson Avenue. '86 to '89 Crazy good times!!! My family cried and cried when we departed PCS. Obtained my pilots license at the Aero Club (Russell Large was the guy in charge there).
Video brought me back. Lived there from 87-91. Would've been there for another 10yrs if Pinatubo didn't erupt. Great place, nothing but great memories.
The base certainly lived up to its nickname, "The best kept secret in the USAF." We were stationed there from 85-91...awesome times and great people!
Thank you for posting the HOG. I was w/the MAC group. We did the dunk tank... CAB was my 1st assignment in my career in the USAF, I was 19 when I arrived on station. Went to the O club once or twice. I hung out at the Airmans mostly. My dorm was just across the street. They had pool side service.
I miss the PI, I also miss the USAF of the time. I retired after 25 years.
How nice it is to remember Clark AB. I am herein the Philippines but still miss it. 1965 as a Furniture Inspector at age 22 til 1990 retired as an artist /illustrator of MWR .
omg i remember this! My dad entered the cook off that year and placed 2nd!
thanks for postimg this up. worked at clark for 30yrs as an illustra6tor for mwr.. miss the days.. - pit santos
My family was stationed at CAB in the mid-1970's. My brother and I attended Lily Hill Middle School, so I have some great memories of HOG and day-to-day life that was unique to Clark. It really was like a self-contained small town. As children, we had many Clark urban legends to deal with as well. Best one was about a GI who drove off-base on his motorcycle and disappeared. His body & bike were found...but his head was missing! I think that one was started to keep us kids inside the fence!
Brings back memories!
Clark Air Base become a memorable to you if you have friends,Family or work in one Department. I miss those day working in Levin's Gym one of the most equipped gym i ever seen.
Bar hopping in Field Avenue after work is always fun, Military Person always having a liberty 24 hrs a day.
OMG I remember that skateboard ramp next to Burger King @ 4:16 . On our way to the burger king, me and my dad and other siblings saw this ramp. I even touched it and walked on it with my siblings. I told them I wish I could skateboard here. Then he got us value meals with free "heroes in a half shell" badge or suction cups back in 1989 :).
^^ 3rd EMS? Cool, my Dad was working for them at that time too. HOG was the best, there was no way we would let one pass us up. The parachute thing was the best. hehe. So many great memories.
I flew into Clark International Airport last December, spent a month in Pampanga, PI. Have to say, that place looks really rundown, kind of spooky and abandoned at night.
The burger king. Me and my cousins used to go there. Still have my burger king button pin. Nice memories.
@nsx4life2008 How about the houses across the street? Wow just watched it again, felt kinda emotional. lol
hi,
do you have any footage of the MWR tournaments in clark air base? from 88 to 89?
hi pit santos here! miss you all guys! this my apo's account. tnx.
Hello l miss .all those events that has been a part of life, proud to tell all l am a part of all those happy memorable events of Clark , HOG, chili cook all events visiting holiwood stars etc...all are memories now..
where are you luis parker i been looking for you
Does anyone know Gary Dale in Air Force in Clark Base? Im looking for my father and my mother name is Josephine if that rings a bell to someone who was with my mom in those days.. And my father name is Gary dale, thats what my mom told me. 1984 to 1988 he was station around there but I know in 1987 he was there. I was born in1988
I know you! :-P
If I recall correctly , they're abandoned.
Spanish-American War - Tom Conner and the Horses.
I was at Clark AB, 87-90..I knew the RAGMAN and he scared the $%@! outta me Too!
Restore the photo digitally and it brings out things one cannot see with the eye. Scared people in class.
@csundita
Burger King is still there (abandoned) , just covered by tall plants.
Eyes popping out in horror.
@tiggeer88 Try facebook or myspace.
Tiggeer88 I have a facebook group that looks for the fathers of Amerasian children. We have been very successful in locating numerous fathers. It's Titled: Amerasian children looking for their American fathers . It's free. I also have a group there titled " I was Stationed at Clark Air Base"
US mil shipping families around the world not hap'n as much since 911. in harms way and cost a boat ton of $$ to boot.