In 1990-91 I lived in the barracks next to the short pier! We used to have some great grill parties there. I was also there for a year in 1986 across the street from that same barracks. It's a very pleasant place for those folks that can find things to do to keep themselves busy, and there are plenty of activities like fishing and tennis and now golf! No golf when I was there. I remember the pizza at the Expat Club was very good. I hope they still make it the same way. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane.
I was stationed there Nov.77 to Nov.78. Worked at Harbor Ops. Christmas 77, ship offload. Supply's of equipment, building material, food. It rained all day, downtown lost electrical power. Ate a cold Christmas dinner in a dark chow hall lit by emergency lighting. Just got off a 12 hour work shift. Followed by a cold shower. I really enjoyed my tour there. I reenlisted so I could go there. The Navy said no problem.
Wow! I can't believe this! Well, I can but I was there in 1975, when the only people there was a battalion of CeeBees building the runway,(it was only 2000 ft when we landed in a P3) and us, a P3 detachment. I think there was a British Colonel living in a house on other side of island. I got a medal, because one of our P-3's was the first to intercept a message from a Russian sub. There was only one gravel road going the length of the Island. We stayed in huts identical to the ones in Black sheep squadron, or McHales Navy. Everything was gorgeous, and it was a tropical paradise! The snorkeling was the best in the world! I wonder what it's like now with a harbor and marina. I look at this video, and everything looks old, roads cracked, telephone wires going all over. I think I like it better when I was there! Lol
This island is dreamy. Caught some wahoo and tuna there a few years back. Expected the restaurant to prepare it sashimi style for us. They fried it! I couldn't believe it. I still haven't gotten over that. But what a beautiful hidden treasure. Lots of sharks! A shark got one of our tunas and another shark got that shark. The girls at the O Club were sweet. Waves breaking on the beach right outside the O Club. Dreamy.
@@ray817oneDEEP negative. Not this one. I'd be a lot more inclined to say, this is where the living , live Epstein, ended up.. Its a detention facility. Though, looking at it from above, those facility's, would have to be underground. Theres a sub entrance. And patrol boats, in the dockage area. And id ve inclined to believe, theres a healthy population of SF and Seals, there as well. And +-4000 Active duty troops. And if i were a betting man, id bet the majority of them are detention officers. Contractors probably play a role in prisoner transport or detention. (What better, than a maxpro, where the guards act as the arresting agency/think global terrorists, crimes aginst humanity) Besides... After all the heat gitmo has generated, We had to relocate some of the baddies.... Right? This palce is pretty transparent, if you have a general abck story, and some intel..
Thanks for sharing your ride along DG1. I was in DG in 1998/99 as left there as ROPO1 with the BIOT Police. The Island resembles pretty much what is was 22 years ago. Hope you checked out Canon Point and the PPY Catalina a the Plantation. Just up from Cannon Point used to be a fantastic ex pat club that was on a decking over the sea and hosted build your own pizza nights. Sadly I think it was lost to the sea. I have been all over the world including the Seychelles and Mauritius but nothing comes close to the beauty of DG. Robert
This reminds me of how I ride my bike. It not so much for exercise but for exploring and looking at things. Ooh and informational sign....stop....ooh a coyote....stop...oooh an old bldg....stop. Nice ride and thanks for showing us the site.
I spent a week there, back in 1996. I wish I could go back and check it out again. Right beside the yacht club, there is good snorkeling. No sharks in that part of the lagoon. I got to swim with a sea turtle. Amazing time.
Was there from 01/1977 through 10/1977 with USNMCB 62. Never so glad to look out a window and see that place leaving. Hated it. It was nothing like you are see today. The bar was practically the only entertainment. I did enjoy the snorkeling while it lasted.
Was there in 75 with the Beach Masters out of Little Creek Va. Swam there many many times, never heard about or even saw a shark. Island looks the same lol.
I was on Diego Garcia for 2 weeks TAD (Temporary Assigned Duty) back in 1983 while awaiting transit to my ship USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Wow, a lot has changed since 1983. About 99% of what you showed was not there then. In 1983 only about 5 or 6 permanent buildings existed on downtown. The two weeks I was there as an enlisted E-1 was spent chopping down coconut trees in the downtown area for expanding the base. We slept in Quonset huts about where you pointed out the Armory building. We worked for about 3-4 hours and had the rest of the day off. We went to the very white sandy beach and swam in the bay. And yes, I did see Mr. Fin poking up out of the water every once in a while. There is a lot of sharks. In fact I caught a small hammerhead, but let it go because I was not going to bring it into the 17 foot boat we rented.
@@computernerdtechman If you ever heard about Malaysian Airline that went missing in over 10 years ago until today, or as known as MH370, there is a conspiracy theory about it being landed there. What would you say about this?
Was there in 87-88. Was on those ships you see there in the lagoon. Wow, you got traffic there. Not allowed in the Brit Club? Sharks? Swam there all the time. Snorkeled. Never saw a shark. Definately no bike trail then. No nice buses. Just school buses. Joined Navy Federal there. Used to have steak, lobster at the O club. Hit some other Chagos islands on ship. Ya 33 years ago. Let's keep it that way.
Was there in 1981 with NMCB 1 building the barracks and again in 82 adding another 1/2 mile to the runway. I recognized a few places on the tour but obviously a lot has changed in 40 years.
Was there 77-78' Seabee battalion was lengthening the runway and adding an apron with hangers. civilian contractors were building the fuel storage tanks. We did have Diego Burger and traded the P3 squadron crew for San Miguel Beer, communication to outside world was MARS radio..
I was lucky enough to visit the island in 2013 when I went to do a survey for a new IT system with two colleagues, Loz & Warwick. Although I wasn’t in charge (Warwick was the Project Manager), when we landed they thought I was the boss as I was the one wearing a suit - my colleagues were in t-shirts & shorts and someone had to keep up the standards! We had a marvellous but busy week then flew back to Bahrain. Almost 2 years to the day I flew out again and this time everyone knew it was “The man in the suit” again - it appears that I appear to have been the only person in living memory to visit wearing a suit, waistcoat, white shirt & tie (Windsor know of course!). Again I had a marvellous time and it’s a pity that I’ll never have the opportunity to visit again!
I wonder if the old WWII PBY wreck is still rusting on the Plantation side beach. Been to "Dodge" many times. One of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Thank you for the video! Diego Garcia is my favorite place in this world. I was there several times from 2009-2010. Even went in the lagoon water for a little bit. Great video!
The people of Diego Garcia landed in Mauritius at P Louis. I saw them in little tents on my way to school. They are denied access to the island. I am mauritian by birth but cannot visit this island. Why?
I was sent there 1975 to meet up with MCB10 Seabee battalion, back then I remember starting to work on a concrete building for a bowling alley. We lived in small huts maybe 16 men per hut, once or twice they had a USO show fly in for some entertainment and we had a makeshift outdoor movie theater. Blazing Saddles was just released. Did a lot of snorkeling there, was beautiful water in the lagoon, never seen so many fish One time me and a couple other guys, decided to spear a Stingray with about 20’ of tag line attached, so we could hang on, and take a ride we did. LOL, Looking back now that was a great time in my life.
At 6:43 mark you are at splendidville....I stayed there for almost 2 years, 2003-2005....good people, good fish, island like you’re already in heaven 👍
Oh man this vlog brings back so many memories. I remember one night at the club I had a chat with a Filipino bartender, we talked about how much they make (very little). So I went and got 200 USD and tipped her that. Needless to say she was in shock! But yes, it is such a beautiful island!
Was a Seabee on Diego for 13 months Jan 73-Feb 74 with NAVCOMSTA Public Works. I commissioned and ran the Main Power Plant and the Standby plants at the Transmitter, Receiver, Airstrip and the "we were never here" compound. The COMSTA even nominated me for Sailor of the Year. Sharks of various types, sea snakes and big morays were around the Lagoon and ocean sides. Only females of the species were the chickens, Donkeys crabs and rats. It was a great experience. Not quite the tourist trap it is now.
Naval Communication Station? Was it not Naval Support Facility? Yes, there was/is a NAVCOMSTA, but the main (host) command is the NAVSUPFAC. Oh, okay. This was 1974! As NAVCOMSTA being the 1st and original command, overall control was not handed over to the support facilty until a few years later. I was there, also Public Works (I-Site/AC & R Shop) in '79-'80. Right next to the power plant.
I had pictures somewhere of when you first started building the buildings of the base. Your huge glass bottle Christmas Tree. Also huge drop blade dozers tearing up the coral sand to build the base on the widest part of the island.
I was a civilian contractor there in 2001. We frequented the Brit Club weekly. You mentioned that Americans were not like or allowed there. Don’t recall how you stated it. Also, at the time we swam in the lagoon and went snorkeling too. I must say it was a little scary. We caught sharks while fishing. On one fishing trip two of the guys did a high speed boat exit. It was absolutely awesome. I wouldn’t do it, but it was fun to be there for it. Overall I had a great time on the Rock. I, like many others became functioning alcoholics. Beer was plentiful until a shipment was late. Then we had to settle for the Brit Club and drink warm Tiger beer. Oh my. That was horrid. Thank the good Lord that I don’t drink anymore. Worst part about the year there was the internet. I was so expensive. Cable and Wireless charged by the minute. I sometimes wonder how they charge now. To the best of my recollection it was nothing to pay over $150 a month for your internet. Possibly more, but don’t remember.
My commanding officer on my ship told us that we were not allowed to go in there. and about the sharks; I have heard a lot of rumors that it was not safe. I will go swimming the next time I go there.
@@e99g hi, probably not, its not a tourist destination, they do have military contractors, and civilian jobs, with special clearance. Plus ita a long was from anywhere. In the middle of the Indian Ocean. Mostly work facilities. Not much recreation. Its a very small place.
Arrived on this island November 1971 MCB 1 , lived in SEA Huts . Island was still very much untouched with the exception of the Runway and and one main road . I prefer to remember it that way , A once in a life time experience
I was stationed there 1981 through 82, used to unload C 5’s and 141s When I first got there I lived in splinter city finally moved up to downtown after a year, I remember beer was nine dollars a case at the package store
That's the way I remember it. The huts were @ 50 ft from the beach, It was heaven! We were told about the coconut crabs, and we weren't allowed to mess with the donkeys.Lots of shark warning, but that was mostly for the outside. I snorkeled in the lagoon everyday, and never saw a shark. Even the warm San Miguel couldn't spoil this treasure.
how did you get there? By private yacht? Because it's apparently not easy to get there... It's not that I care that much this island specifically, I just would like to visit every single British overseas territory
@@marvelcinematicmultiverse6847 Dude I wish I knew something lmao! I miss the Island though, I knew I would go if given a chance would say Yes right away! Lmao
I was on Diego Garcia in 1973. I was station out of the 604thMASS/FM at Clark AB, PI. I, SSgt Aircraft Electrician (NCOIC) & TSgt Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic, went TDY in a C141 AirVac from Clark AB via Thailand to Diego Garcia to fix another C141. DG was a British Coconut Plantation. There were 300 Navy Ops, 800 Navy CBs, USAF Civil Engineer Capt in-charge of the CBs, & 1 British Officer in-charge of the island. The U.S. Military built a 12,000 ft Runway & paid the British Government $90.00 for every Coconut Tree that was cut-down. The Natives of the island was already relocated & that left 90 wild donkeys. The Navy personnel were oustanding support for us. Infact, the 3rd night there after fixing the C141, we needed run all 4 engines. There was 19 yr old Navy Salior who ran ground outside in front the aircraft. We attached a headset/Mic cable to his T-shit. We turned on the landing lights to see him. He was instructed to verify when Engine 1L had rotation & ingnition, etc 2L, 3R, 4R. Every thing went like clock work until Engine 4R. It was a slow started with about 20 ft exhaust flame. All we could see is our ground salior shadow taking off running like hell...I said "Hey stop your Comm cable, but it was too late. It riped his T-shit off his back...shut down all four engines & went to see if he was OK. That young man thought he blew-up engine 4R. :-) Anyway, we tried running all four engines again with perfect results. The sailor couldn't wait to write home "How he helped the USAF on a C141.
Hi Larry. My grandparents were exhiled from Diego Garcia between 62 and 72, I can't remember exact year. Do you know anyone who actually saw everything that took place during that time?
My grandparents were exhiled from Diego Garcia between 62 and 72, I can't remember exact year. Do you know anyone who actually saw everything that took place during that time?
@@ethanpeters483 no worries, if you do know anyone who was there that you can connect me to, I'd greatly appreciate it. I've only heard what life was like there from my grandparents but I’ve always been interested to know what the other sides'story was...
@@rosyleveque9812 all I can remember is that it was just a coconut plantation at that time , some of our crew went to help build some things and played some games with the islanders
Wow, how things have changed. There wasn’t any piers when I was stationed there in 1983 to 1984. There were definitely no bike paths or very many paved roads. The only roads that were paved were in town and the ones to the work sites. Funny he mentioned bus services. The CB’s were in charge of transportation and some guy got drunk one night while driving a bus, shortly after there were a few of us that got our bus licenses. I worked R-Site in fleet ally nothing but teletypes and tape readers and punches. We had one computer called the RIXT machine in message center. It read DD173’s and that’s it, LoL. I wonder if anyone found my wedding band in the water off cannon point?
Last time I was there had plywood hutchs and quansit huts a chow hall and package store nothing else it has like everything else grown in leaps and bounds
SO, what ship were you on ? I am assuming a MSC chartered vessel or NAVY ? I started going to DG in the 1980's on a MSC chartered tanker then on a USNS RO-RO Ready Reserve ship. Visited the HAM Radio station there and went sailing out of the Yacht Club on a Hunter 17, lots of sharks in the lagoon. Got thrown off a Laser sailing in the lagoon during a storm, scrambled back on and took off. Have a document very few people have ; a DIEGO GARCIA YACHT CLUB membership card IS actually called BIOT, British Indian Ocean Territory, owned by the Brits, leased to the US Military
I want go there,i see this island by Google maps Thanks you to show this world most far island What issue they not allow to show this beautiful island,no any danger no issue no any enemy go there
Looks like Diego hasn't changed much since my Navy visit (USS Cook FF-1083) in the Summer of 1980. Was nice to visit after leaving Gonzo Station after 100+ days underway though. I didn't see the club though that 250+ drunk sailors terrorized one night. A small fist fight morphed into a full blown riot. That's what happens when you mix sailors from 4-5 ships that hadn't seen a port in 3+ months.
I was pretty good friends with a guy named Selma Guice who went to OCS and later became a Lt. Commander. I googled him and he was the XO there for a stretch.
Military life. I love it. Back in 1982 I was a cook attached to the 3rd Infantry Division in Leedward Barracks, in Schwienfurt, Germany. I was 23 years old. Im already 64.
Everyone going there needs to know they are on peoples land which my country took from the indigenous population to give to the US. The Chagossians were forcibly kicked off and have never been allowed to return. They have campaigned for years to return to what is rightfully their land. People need to think more about the back history of this island before cooing about how wonderful and amazing place it is......the exiled Chagossians would like that opportunity.
I was there for a few days on my 1st ship in 1981 to take on supplies. They took us in a room before we could enter the base with a drug dog to sniff us out. Lol
Nahhhh, I liked it better 79-83. Volunteered 3 different times for temp duty there while stationed in the Philippines. That was before women were stationed there (I was there when the first group came though. It was a circus and things went downhill from there). Also before all the contractors were brought in. Seals were still finishing the fuel pier. It still had a wild feel to it.
Sharks are present in any ocean humans recreate in...that's the temperatures they like too but that doesn't mean they will be sighted or bothered by us
Just curious because I’m a contractor that might be heading there soon. Do the civilians live in the officer barracks and are allowed in the officer clubs?
Yes. Contractors can also go to the O'CLUB and eat, enjoy music. Diego Garcia is a paradise, so beautiful. So simple and fresh. I was a there 2014 - 2018 as a Billeting and MWR Admin
depends on pay grade and your role on the island, not all civilians stayed in the officer barracks...if you are American or British I think are allowed in the officer’s club
In 2001 they turned an enlisted barracks into single occupant civilian quarters. We had a queen sized bed, couch, frig and desks and chair. It was quite comfy. The A/C worked really well. It was so stinking cold in the rooms and no way to adjust it. We were allowed to go to any clubs we wanted as a civilian.
Diego Garcia is claimed to be British but belongs to Mauritius. The Local population were all deported to Mauritius by the British to lease it back to the Americans for a massive base with B52 bombers and nuclear submarines. The Diego Garcians did not adapt very well to life in Mauritius ... They were a small island nation relied on fishing and a slow pace of life .... They never integrated in Mauritian Society . The video really shows Diego Garcia as a piece of the USA in the Indian Ocean ... The islanders are still trying to get their island back in British courts. There are nicer places to see in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles, St Brandon, Maldives, Mauritius, Rodrigues etc... where you can meet real locals rather than imported American Navy, Airforce, Marines and their contractors...
That analysis is indeed correct. The British government knows it’s ongoing occupation of Diego Garcia is unjustified for historical reasons but can’t return it because the UK and the US would lose it’s only territory left in the Indian Ocean with consequences for both influence and regional presence. I too noticed the American influence in the styles of concrete sidewalks, street signs, road markings and transport. It looks more US managed than British, so it is a strange relationship. The possibility therefore of a total military closedown of D.G. and exodus is pretty much zero. I have heard back in the early 2000,s, several 9/11 terrorists were brought, water boarded and interrogated here, far away from prying eyes.
In 1990-91 I lived in the barracks next to the short pier! We used to have some great grill parties there. I was also there for a year in 1986 across the street from that same barracks. It's a very pleasant place for those folks that can find things to do to keep themselves busy, and there are plenty of activities like fishing and tennis and now golf! No golf when I was there. I remember the pizza at the Expat Club was very good. I hope they still make it the same way. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane.
I was stationed there Nov.77 to Nov.78. Worked at Harbor Ops. Christmas 77, ship offload. Supply's of equipment, building material, food. It rained all day, downtown lost electrical power. Ate a cold Christmas dinner in a dark chow hall lit by emergency lighting. Just got off a 12 hour work shift. Followed by a cold shower. I really enjoyed my tour there. I reenlisted so I could go there. The Navy said no problem.
Thanks for the tour and your nice narration.
Wow! I can't believe this! Well, I can but I was there in 1975, when the only people there was a battalion of CeeBees building the runway,(it was only 2000 ft when we landed in a P3) and us, a P3 detachment. I think there was a British Colonel living in a house on other side of island. I got a medal, because one of our P-3's was the first to intercept a message from a Russian sub. There was only one gravel road going the length of the Island. We stayed in huts identical to the ones in Black sheep squadron, or McHales Navy. Everything was gorgeous, and it was a tropical paradise! The snorkeling was the best in the world! I wonder what it's like now with a harbor and marina. I look at this video, and everything looks old, roads cracked, telephone wires going all over. I think I like it better when I was there! Lol
Oops, Must have been 1973, cause Larry was there after I was.
This island is dreamy. Caught some wahoo and tuna there a few years back. Expected the restaurant to prepare it sashimi style for us. They fried it! I couldn't believe it. I still haven't gotten over that. But what a beautiful hidden treasure. Lots of sharks! A shark got one of our tunas and another shark got that shark. The girls at the O Club were sweet. Waves breaking on the beach right outside the O Club. Dreamy.
Anything like Epstein island?
And how the US got this Island and what it did with its natives is sad but hey that's how America works I guess
@@ray817oneDEEP negative.
Not this one.
I'd be a lot more inclined to say, this is where the living , live Epstein, ended up..
Its a detention facility.
Though, looking at it from above, those facility's, would have to be underground.
Theres a sub entrance.
And patrol boats, in the dockage area.
And id ve inclined to believe, theres a healthy population of SF and Seals, there as well.
And +-4000 Active duty troops.
And if i were a betting man, id bet the majority of them are detention officers.
Contractors probably play a role in prisoner transport or detention.
(What better, than a maxpro, where the guards act as the arresting agency/think global terrorists, crimes aginst humanity)
Besides...
After all the heat gitmo has generated,
We had to relocate some of the baddies....
Right?
This palce is pretty transparent, if you have a general abck story, and some intel..
@@franciscorojo3591 don’t care
It's weird seeing this in HD. Thank you!
It's because of no video stabilization
Thanks for sharing your ride along DG1. I was in DG in 1998/99 as left there as ROPO1 with the BIOT Police. The Island resembles pretty much what is was 22 years ago. Hope you checked out Canon Point and the PPY Catalina a the Plantation.
Just up from Cannon Point used to be a fantastic ex pat club that was on a decking over the sea and hosted build your own pizza nights. Sadly I think it was lost to the sea.
I have been all over the world including the Seychelles and Mauritius but nothing comes close to the beauty of DG.
Robert
you can still Visit the Catalina but you need a Pass to get round to the Plantaion now, most of its over grown.
Tell us some secrets about the island
Is there a prison/jail there for exemple ?
i was there at the same time as you i was with aimd
You occupied the home of others who were deported against their will.
This reminds me of how I ride my bike. It not so much for exercise but for exploring and looking at things. Ooh and informational sign....stop....ooh a coyote....stop...oooh an old bldg....stop. Nice ride and thanks for showing us the site.
Thanks. I was Security for NTPS drill in Okinawa 1981 or 1982. I always wondered what Diego looked like. Semper Fidelis friend.
Semper Fi marine. I am retired Navy but I love you Marines. you guys represent the U.S.A proudly. Thank you for your service.
I miss diego garcia.ive been in diego garcia 2006 with my band .nice vlog
The people who have been deported miss even more! shame to the u.k and U.S
30 years ago, the seaman's club was where we would go for fried chicken. Your ride really took me back to my youth.
I spent a week there, back in 1996. I wish I could go back and check it out again. Right beside the yacht club, there is good snorkeling. No sharks in that part of the lagoon. I got to swim with a sea turtle. Amazing time.
Full Moon Platoons, Deglam Fridays, Short Pier Milkshakes, Captain's Cup and the Brit Club. Great place! I miss it. IYKYK
Was there from 01/1977 through 10/1977 with USNMCB 62.
Never so glad to look out a window and see that place leaving. Hated it. It was nothing like you are see today. The bar was practically the only entertainment. I did enjoy the snorkeling while it lasted.
Was there in 75 with the Beach Masters out of Little Creek Va. Swam there many many times, never heard about or even saw a shark. Island looks the same lol.
I was on Diego Garcia for 2 weeks TAD (Temporary Assigned Duty) back in 1983 while awaiting transit to my ship USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Wow, a lot has changed since 1983. About 99% of what you showed was not there then. In 1983 only about 5 or 6 permanent buildings existed on downtown. The two weeks I was there as an enlisted E-1 was spent chopping down coconut trees in the downtown area for expanding the base. We slept in Quonset huts about where you pointed out the Armory building.
We worked for about 3-4 hours and had the rest of the day off. We went to the very white sandy beach and swam in the bay. And yes, I did see Mr. Fin poking up out of the water every once in a while. There is a lot of sharks. In fact I caught a small hammerhead, but let it go because I was not going to bring it into the 17 foot boat we rented.
Hi Sir can you tell more about that place, what it is build for and If people can go there
@@ummimamasita2721 No unauthorized civilians are allowed on the island.
@@computernerdtechman If you ever heard about Malaysian Airline that went missing in over 10 years ago until today, or as known as MH370, there is a conspiracy theory about it being landed there. What would you say about this?
@@ummimamasita2721 Yea, sure. And the moon landings were faked, the Earth is flat and JFK was shot by two shooters who were the CIA.
There were complete barracks there by 1987.
Very informative. Felt like I was almost there. Good camera quality. Beautiful place for a short holiday.
i thought this place only for military?
@@akmalshariff3384...It is...no vacation/holiday
Was there in 87-88. Was on those ships you see there in the lagoon. Wow, you got traffic there. Not allowed in the Brit Club? Sharks? Swam there all the time. Snorkeled. Never saw a shark. Definately no bike trail then. No nice buses. Just school buses. Joined Navy Federal there. Used to have steak, lobster at the O club. Hit some other Chagos islands on ship. Ya 33 years ago. Let's keep it that way.
Was there in 1981 with NMCB 1 building the barracks and again in 82 adding another 1/2 mile to the runway. I recognized a few places on the tour but obviously a lot has changed in 40 years.
Was there 77-78' Seabee battalion was lengthening the runway and adding an apron with hangers. civilian contractors were building the fuel storage tanks. We did have Diego Burger and traded the P3 squadron crew for San Miguel Beer, communication to outside world was MARS radio..
Geez, How could I forget MARS radio! Ahh for those old pre-cell phone days.Lol
I like it when you turned your motor on and sped way up!!
Conspiracy says this is where 370 was taken.
this comment is way early than #princemeed. i've read reviews on google too, someone has commented the same thing, but no one notices it ...:(
@@rodkphotography comment was posted 1year ago 😮
@@naimrahmat541 illuminazi confirmed
Too much conspiracy same like him since first time tragedy
yes you do
Came across this site, brought back good memories was there in 1975 Seabee Builder MCB10 Home Port, Port Huneme Ca.
I was there in the early 70's as well, aboard the USS LaSalle AGF-3. The big white whale. We thought you Seabee folks were cool as shit.
Marine Barracks 88 to 89, enjoyed being station there, great memories.
I was lucky enough to visit the island in 2013 when I went to do a survey for a new IT system with two colleagues, Loz & Warwick. Although I wasn’t in charge (Warwick was the Project Manager), when we landed they thought I was the boss as I was the one wearing a suit - my colleagues were in t-shirts & shorts and someone had to keep up the standards! We had a marvellous but busy week then flew back to Bahrain.
Almost 2 years to the day I flew out again and this time everyone knew it was “The man in the suit” again - it appears that I appear to have been the only person in living memory to visit wearing a suit, waistcoat, white shirt & tie (Windsor know of course!). Again I had a marvellous time and it’s a pity that I’ll never have the opportunity to visit again!
How was the weather and Beaches??
I wonder if the old WWII PBY wreck is still rusting on the Plantation side beach. Been to "Dodge" many times. One of the most beautiful places on Earth.
I was there in 2010 til 2020, almost 10 years as a civilian contractor, i miss the Island,.my favorite place.
Thank you for the video! Diego Garcia is my favorite place in this world. I was there several times from 2009-2010. Even went in the lagoon water for a little bit. Great video!
Do u know that it's a stolen island?
@Feri Simalakama what about the natives who lived for generation, I think u hve to know a bit more. , about those who committed suicide later,......
Had a friend working there back then. Believe he still is working there. Last name Runkle.
@@mmemilo4455 there were no natives. The british brought them there to work
@@marginelouis6674, no my dear, it's a tragic story, because I know the people who lived there n their stories😭
I was there in 68 aboard a ship , didn’t get to go to the island itself but some of the crew did , nothing but a coconut plantation then
The people of Diego Garcia landed in Mauritius at P Louis. I saw them in little tents on my way to school.
They are denied access to the island.
I am mauritian by birth but cannot visit this island.
Why?
So sad to here that. So, what u guys up to now? Its your homeland.
That’s called a war crime/ land looting of us baby killers
Haven't been there since 1990. Enjoyed the ride!
I was stationed there back in 1974 Crash Fire and Rescue, It looked really different when I was there.
I was sent there 1975 to meet up with MCB10
Seabee battalion, back then I remember starting to work on a concrete building for a bowling alley. We lived in small huts maybe
16 men per hut, once or twice they had a USO show fly in for some entertainment and we had a makeshift outdoor movie theater.
Blazing Saddles was just released.
Did a lot of snorkeling there, was beautiful
water in the lagoon, never seen so many fish
One time me and a couple other guys, decided to spear a Stingray with about 20’ of tag line attached, so we could hang on, and take a ride we did. LOL, Looking back now that was a great time in my life.
At 6:43 mark you are at splendidville....I stayed there for almost 2 years, 2003-2005....good people, good fish, island like you’re already in heaven 👍
Oh man this vlog brings back so many memories. I remember one night at the club I had a chat with a Filipino bartender, we talked about how much they make (very little). So I went and got 200 USD and tipped her that. Needless to say she was in shock! But yes, it is such a beautiful island!
I hope she spent the night with ya after that lol
Was a Seabee on Diego for 13 months Jan 73-Feb 74 with NAVCOMSTA Public Works. I commissioned and ran the Main Power Plant and the Standby plants at the Transmitter, Receiver, Airstrip and the "we were never here" compound. The COMSTA even nominated me for Sailor of the Year. Sharks of various types, sea snakes and big morays were around the Lagoon and ocean sides. Only females of the species were the chickens, Donkeys crabs and rats. It was a great experience. Not quite the tourist trap it is now.
Naval Communication Station? Was it not Naval Support Facility? Yes, there was/is a NAVCOMSTA, but the main (host) command is the NAVSUPFAC.
Oh, okay. This was 1974!
As NAVCOMSTA being the 1st and original command, overall control was not handed over to the support facilty until a few years later. I was there, also Public Works (I-Site/AC & R Shop) in '79-'80. Right next to the power plant.
I had pictures somewhere of when you first started building the buildings of the base. Your huge glass bottle Christmas Tree. Also huge drop blade dozers tearing up the coral sand to build the base on the widest part of the island.
You occupied the home of others who were deported against their will.
Thanks for that tour Mr. Swimmer. What do i have to do to work there?
Beautiful and like the scenery.
I was a civilian contractor there in 2001. We
frequented the Brit Club weekly. You mentioned that Americans were not like or allowed there. Don’t recall how you stated it. Also, at the time we swam in the lagoon and went snorkeling too. I must say it was a little scary. We caught sharks while fishing. On one fishing trip two of the guys did a high speed boat exit. It was absolutely awesome. I wouldn’t do it, but it was fun to be there for it.
Overall I had a great time on the Rock. I, like many others became functioning alcoholics. Beer was plentiful until a shipment was late. Then we had to settle for the Brit Club and drink warm Tiger beer. Oh my. That was horrid. Thank the good Lord that I don’t drink anymore.
Worst part about the year there was the internet. I was so expensive. Cable and Wireless charged by the minute. I sometimes wonder how they charge now. To the best of my recollection it was nothing to pay over $150 a month for your internet. Possibly more, but don’t remember.
My commanding officer on my ship told us that we were not allowed to go in there. and about the sharks; I have heard a lot of rumors that it was not safe. I will go swimming the next time I go there.
Now tell me what happen to mh370
Can you tell me what happened to the passengers oh MH370. WHY "THEY" DO THIS.
I should have said that my commanding officer on my ship said the ships personnel were not allowed in the Brit club
please now I'm forcing you to tell the truth about the ill-fated plane MH370. you must know right??
I was there in 85-86. Doesn't look the same.
Incredible 😮
I was there in 1993, for 13 months. Its pretty much the same. We had party's at short pier. So many memories. Wow.
Looks very pretty there init? Could also a normal citizen like me visit the place if some minister or the military says ok?
@@e99g hi, probably not, its not a tourist destination, they do have military contractors, and civilian jobs, with special clearance. Plus ita a long was from anywhere. In the middle of the Indian Ocean. Mostly work facilities. Not much recreation. Its a very small place.
I was stationed on The Rock from August 93 - October 94.... LOVED IT!! The best and cheapest place to fish you'll ever find...short pier parties 😆
I was there in 78,79 NMCB4. looks alot different now
This looks so much like the Florida Keys to me. Wow, its just so beautiful 😍
i miss this place so much..
Arrived on this island November 1971 MCB 1 , lived in SEA Huts . Island was still very much untouched with the exception of the Runway and and one main road . I prefer to remember it that way , A once in a life time experience
Arrived with MCB-1 advance party in 1971.
I was born in 71
I was stationed there 1981 through 82, used to unload C 5’s and 141s When I first got there I lived in splinter city finally moved up to downtown after a year, I remember beer was nine dollars a case at the package store
That's the way I remember it. The huts were @ 50 ft from the beach, It was heaven! We were told about the coconut crabs, and we weren't allowed to mess with the donkeys.Lots of shark warning, but that was mostly for the outside. I snorkeled in the lagoon everyday, and never saw a shark. Even the warm San Miguel couldn't spoil this treasure.
I was waiting to see if he locks up his Bike or if that is not necessary there...
Brought back some great memories from Dec 95 to Feb 97. Good times!
What about the memories of the people who have been deported !?
Was there 1980. Flew in and stayed 3 days on my way to meet my ship in the Gulf. And stop bye on our way back to Pearl.
I was there year 99 up to 2001 I miss Diego even when I sleep I dream that I'm in Diego wish I go back there😢😢😢
I was there as a United States Marine 1984ish
My favorite place on earth
Wym fav plase, this place capture our plane mh370
I was there July 2018-July 2019. Absolutely loved it-- hated to leave.
How much it costs?
how did you get there? By private yacht? Because it's apparently not easy to get there... It's not that I care that much this island specifically, I just would like to visit every single British overseas territory
@@gamermapper apply to be janitor or garbage man.
Give it back to its owners freaking land grabbers!!
I've always wanted to go there.
lol
I miss the Island! I was there 15-2019
Lies
@@ray817oneDEEP How do you know if this man is lying or not? What gives you (or anyone else) the right to call someone a liar without proof?
How can i go there??
what do you know about missing airplane MH370 in that island?
@@marvelcinematicmultiverse6847 Dude I wish I knew something lmao! I miss the Island though, I knew I would go if given a chance would say Yes right away! Lmao
I live in Hawaii and it reminds me of Hawaii a lot but I know the island is much smaller
‘96-‘97 Supply Department, enjoyed it.
I was on Diego Garcia in 1973. I was station out of the 604thMASS/FM at Clark AB, PI. I, SSgt Aircraft Electrician (NCOIC) & TSgt Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic, went TDY in a C141 AirVac from Clark AB via Thailand to Diego Garcia to fix another C141. DG was a British Coconut Plantation. There were 300 Navy Ops, 800 Navy CBs, USAF Civil Engineer Capt in-charge of the CBs, & 1 British Officer in-charge of the island. The U.S. Military built a 12,000 ft Runway & paid the British Government $90.00 for every Coconut Tree that was cut-down. The Natives of the island was already relocated & that left 90 wild donkeys. The Navy personnel were oustanding support for us. Infact, the 3rd night there after fixing the C141, we needed run all 4 engines. There was 19 yr old Navy Salior who ran ground outside in front the aircraft. We attached a headset/Mic cable to his T-shit. We turned on the landing lights to see him. He was instructed to verify when Engine 1L had rotation & ingnition, etc 2L, 3R, 4R. Every thing went like clock work until Engine 4R. It was a slow started with about 20 ft exhaust flame. All we could see is our ground salior shadow taking off running like hell...I said "Hey stop your Comm cable, but it was too late. It riped his T-shit off his back...shut down all four engines & went to see if he was OK. That young man thought he blew-up engine 4R. :-) Anyway, we tried running all four engines again with perfect results. The sailor couldn't wait to write home "How he helped the USAF on a C141.
Hi Larry. My grandparents were exhiled from Diego Garcia between 62 and 72, I can't remember exact year. Do you know anyone who actually saw everything that took place during that time?
The locals were evicted ....sir
Looks cool! I almost wish I were a native there. But then I wouldn't be allowed to be there, so never mind.
I was aboard a ship that visited Diego Garcia in 1968
My grandparents were exhiled from Diego Garcia between 62 and 72, I can't remember exact year. Do you know anyone who actually saw everything that took place during that time?
@@rosyleveque9812 I do not , was there in 68 aboard a Navy ship but didn’t actually set foot on the island , some of the other crew did though
@@ethanpeters483 no worries, if you do know anyone who was there that you can connect me to, I'd greatly appreciate it. I've only heard what life was like there from my grandparents but I’ve always been interested to know what the other sides'story was...
@@rosyleveque9812 all I can remember is that it was just a coconut plantation at that time , some of our crew went to help build some things and played some games with the islanders
@@rosyleveque9812 I have some pictures I just got from a friend that I could email you if would like but would need an address
I was there June 1987 nice place
Wow, how things have changed. There wasn’t any piers when I was stationed there in 1983 to 1984. There were definitely no bike paths or very many paved roads. The only roads that were paved were in town and the ones to the work sites. Funny he mentioned bus services. The CB’s were in charge of transportation and some guy got drunk one night while driving a bus, shortly after there were a few of us that got our bus licenses. I worked R-Site in fleet ally nothing but teletypes and tape readers and punches. We had one computer called the RIXT machine in message center. It read DD173’s and that’s it, LoL. I wonder if anyone found my wedding band in the water off cannon point?
I was there 84-85
Mh370 landing here???
Last time I was there had plywood hutchs and quansit huts a chow hall and package store nothing else it has like everything else grown in leaps and bounds
SO, what ship were you on ?
I am assuming a MSC chartered vessel or NAVY ?
I started going to DG in the 1980's on a MSC chartered tanker then on a USNS RO-RO Ready Reserve ship. Visited the HAM Radio station there and went sailing out of the Yacht Club on a Hunter 17, lots of sharks in the lagoon.
Got thrown off a Laser sailing in the lagoon during a storm, scrambled back on and took off.
Have a document very few people have ; a DIEGO GARCIA YACHT CLUB membership card
IS actually called BIOT, British Indian Ocean Territory, owned by the Brits, leased to the US Military
I want go there,i see this island by Google maps
Thanks you to show this world most far island
What issue they not allow to show this beautiful island,no any danger no issue no any enemy go there
Was there in 82 NMCB 62 Barracks and sewage lagoon work
where is mh 370
dude, how you can go to that island? how much price flight ticket is it?
Looks like Diego hasn't changed much since my Navy visit (USS Cook FF-1083) in the Summer of 1980. Was nice to visit after leaving Gonzo Station after 100+ days underway though. I didn't see the club though that 250+ drunk sailors terrorized one night. A small fist fight morphed into a full blown riot. That's what happens when you mix sailors from 4-5 ships that hadn't seen a port in 3+ months.
I was pretty good friends with a guy named Selma Guice who went to OCS and later became a Lt. Commander. I googled him and he was the XO there for a stretch.
I loved tearing it up at the Brit Club. Even after getting in the Yacht Club I preferred to atmosphere of the Brit Club in my partying youth.
What's your problem
So Americans aren’t welcomed there? I thought the only people on the island were Americans lol
hi bro did u see people mh370 at here ?
Military life.
I love it.
Back in 1982 I was a cook attached to the 3rd Infantry Division in Leedward Barracks, in Schwienfurt, Germany.
I was 23 years old.
Im already 64.
Tell me you can find a brothel in Diego Garcia. That would definitely be the best paradise island on earth.
looks like clark air base in the philippines
Everyone going there needs to know they are on peoples land which my country took from the indigenous population to give to the US. The Chagossians were forcibly kicked off and have never been allowed to return. They have campaigned for years to return to what is rightfully their land. People need to think more about the back history of this island before cooing about how wonderful and amazing place it is......the exiled Chagossians would like that opportunity.
Mh370 ada dak kat situ pakcik
Mna la dia nk fhm ckp mlayu mat😂
Did u see mh370 there?
Still there perhaps
Possibility 100%
Did u see some alien tho?
I was there for a few days on my 1st ship in 1981 to take on supplies. They took us in a room before we could enter the base with a drug dog to sniff us out. Lol
Wow can i visit there too
Skyline r34 not ban here right?
MH 370. They keep silent. 🤨 R.I.P my cousin who was the passenger.
During Najibs time anything is possible
pity on you😢
Meaning that there are civilians in Diego Garcia? Any local peoples there also??? I heard it is a military base there.
Diego García is a supply point for US space programs headed toward Lunar Operations Command on the Moon.
Additionally, it is used as an insertion point for military personnel induction into these programs using Looking Glass technology.
Is this the island we're the Malaysian plane supposedly landed ???
Maybe mh370
@@wulnatz yes
Why did he not show us the sea close up ?
Interesting video
Info about MH370? Please?
If Malaysian airline mh370 disapear here, the questions is why ??????
You should have seen it in the 80's. Sure wasn't that nice . They were just building the Ship docks.
I was there TWICE; 1980/81 and 1987/88 . you are quite right OkieRob. not nearly as nice as in this video!
still enjoyed it though
Nahhhh, I liked it better 79-83. Volunteered 3 different times for temp duty there while stationed in the Philippines. That was before women were stationed there (I was there when the first group came though. It was a circus and things went downhill from there). Also before all the contractors were brought in. Seals were still finishing the fuel pier. It still had a wild feel to it.
i Would Love to Work There
From there to downtown is only 10 mins... and thats not marina... its small boat basin...
where is our plane? 💛❤️🤍💙
Should have seen it in1971 with mcb1 recreation was canned beer
Sharks are present in any ocean humans recreate in...that's the temperatures they like too but that doesn't mean they will be sighted or bothered by us
Just curious because I’m a contractor that might be heading there soon. Do the civilians live in the officer barracks and are allowed in the officer clubs?
Yes. Contractors can also go to the O'CLUB and eat, enjoy music. Diego Garcia is a paradise, so beautiful. So simple and fresh. I was a there 2014 - 2018 as a Billeting and MWR Admin
Kel Abria thanks!
depends on pay grade and your role on the island, not all civilians stayed in the officer barracks...if you are American or British I think are allowed in the officer’s club
In 2001 they turned an enlisted barracks into single occupant civilian quarters. We had a queen sized bed, couch, frig and desks and chair. It was quite comfy. The A/C worked really well. It was so stinking cold in the rooms and no way to adjust it. We were allowed to go to any clubs we wanted as a civilian.
@@ROCKYteraOnlineShoppingmaam nakapunta ka na diyan? May babae din po diyan madam?
Did u ever met an asia people living thre?
Macam pekan Kuala Selangor je aku tengok.
Terus je….nanti klua kt teluk intan
Diego Garcia is claimed to be British but belongs to Mauritius. The Local population were all deported to Mauritius by the British to lease it back to the Americans for a massive base with B52 bombers and nuclear submarines. The Diego Garcians did not adapt very well to life in Mauritius ... They were a small island nation relied on fishing and a slow pace of life .... They never integrated in Mauritian Society . The video really shows Diego Garcia as a piece of the USA in the Indian Ocean ... The islanders are still trying to get their island back in British courts. There are nicer places to see in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles, St Brandon, Maldives, Mauritius, Rodrigues etc... where you can meet real locals rather than imported American Navy, Airforce, Marines and their contractors...
That analysis is indeed correct. The British government knows it’s ongoing occupation of Diego Garcia is unjustified for historical reasons but can’t return it because the UK and the US would lose it’s only territory left in the Indian Ocean with consequences for both influence and regional presence. I too noticed the American influence in the styles of concrete sidewalks, street signs, road markings and transport. It looks more US managed than British, so it is a strange relationship. The possibility therefore of a total military closedown of D.G. and exodus is pretty much zero. I have heard back in the early 2000,s, several 9/11 terrorists were brought, water boarded and interrogated here, far away from prying eyes.
Can check where is mh370
siapa datang sini lepas tengok youtube princemeed?
Besar gak Pulau ni..Org yg duduk sini pon org us je rasanya
@@muhammadalias3040 ye kot.. besar gak la
Where is people in mh370 airplane