Helping a shipmate get back to base across shit river bridge shit river, subic bay. The subic bay metropolitan authority shall provide and establish its own internal security and firefighting forces. The defense of the zone and the security of its perimeters shall be the responsibility of the national government in coordination with the subic bay metropolitan authority. Its the provost marshalls guide to all of the hostess clubs, honkytonks and bars in olongapo city that were just beyond the gates of subic bay naval station. Naval base subic bay was a major shiprepair, supply, and rest and recreation facility of the spanish navy and. Subic bay philippines united states naval station military patches original version. Subic bay seawall 1928 before the outbreak of world war ii, olongapo had 5,000, with a great majority of the male residents employed by the u. Bridges, buildings and the water distilling plant were repaired and the beaches and streets were cleared. The fourth edition of subic bay from magellan to pinatubo. Image detail for subic bay who can forget crossing the bridge into olongapo you had to cross it when you left navsta subic to go into town. Naval station subic bay nas cubi point and olongapo city page. Us navy edges back to subic bay in philippines under new rules. Us navy edges back to subic bay in philippines under new rules the us which was booted from the naval base in 1992 is being seen in a new light here as china continues to claim large.
The subic bay freeport in the philippines was once filled with. Shadows of an old military base the new york times. Naval station subic bay philippines original version patch base. Shop top fashion brands applique patches at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Yet during the heyday of subic, us naval personnel gained notoriety for helping turn the. Olongapo was heavily damaged during world war ii 193945. I arrived in subic bays naval air station cubi point in late november 1985 as a.
Sep 17, 2010 uss independence arrives at us naval station subic bay philippines in march 1992, for the last visit by a us aircraft carrier prior to base closure in september 1992. The buildings were laid out in two rows on rivera point, a sandy patch of land jutting into the bay, and named after the. Naval air station brunswick, maine jacket patch that was current from 1973 thru 1979 brunswick. Soon enough, lsts were making dryramp landings near the town of subic. Uss bon homme richard cvcva31 naval station subic bay nas cubi point and olongapo city page. Liberty regular liberty is limited to the naval base and an area within a radius of ten 10 miles from the main gate, and expires at the maingate no later than 00. It was a unique hospital which was nestled up in a hill in a tropical rain forest. Navy training center patches us navy patches naval station patches, ship patches, submarine patches and navy fleet patches flying tigers surplus. Naval air station cubi point and abutting the bataan peninsula in the philippines. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Subic bay history of the us naval station home facebook.
Engineers of the 38th division remained in olongapo to begin reactivation of subic bay naval station. Naval base subic bay was the lower part of the base that was connected to u. Anyone every based at the naval station or lived in olongapo should have a copy. Feb 07, 2016 motorcycle ride from barrio barreto to sbma subic naval station. Subic bay freeport zone, formerly united states naval base subic bay. The base returned to normal operations about four hours later. During the response, the navy activated its emergency operations center. Mar 24, 20 subic bay naval station is home to many fine hotels, and smaller guest houses and beach resorts. Buy naval ship repair facility subic bay, philippines patch full color. Us naval ship repair facility subic bay philippines patch. Subic bay is located on the west coast of the island of luzon, approximately 35 miles north of entrance to manila bay. They chose subic bay in olongapo, which according to them is unmatched in the whole archipelago. The thousands of bigspending sailors have been gone for more than two decades since the united states turned over the subic bay naval station to the philippines in 1992 but the sprawling. Image detail for subic bay who can forget crossing the bridge into olongapo see more.
Subic bay is a bay on the west coast of the island of luzon in the philippines, about 100 kilometres 62 mi northwest of manila bay. Olongapo 1975, from the victory liner terminal to the subic naval base main gate this is a photographic journey through olongapo along a couple of the main streets. The first edition was puthis first edition was published in 1991 just prior to the turnover of the us installations to the philippine government. Navy base, station and shore command insignia, logo and. Bridge crossing over from the navy base into olongapo. Jul 15, 2015 the philippines will station new fighter jets and two frigates as it reopens the former us naval base in subic bay to military. Nov 12, 2015 us navy edges back to subic bay in philippines under new rules. Subic bay olongapo philippines patch colorful sail boat y.
The bridge across shit river from the subic bay naval station to the city of olongapo in background. Naval stations were later established to serve as ships home bases in the following. United states navy united states naval base subic bay naval station naval air station cubi point olongapo city, zambales philippines 1899 1992. Subic bay cubi point patch olongapo city philippines. An extension of the south china sea, its shores were formerly the site of a major united states navy facility named u. Subic bay naval station 1450n 12014e philippines authorities should take over a major shipyard that sits on the site of a former u.
Subic bay philippines patch for sale military collectibles. Some of the stories in the book would have been forgotten if not for it. Subic bay naval station, subic gate, olongapo y ebay. Philippines reopens subic bay as military base to cover south. By january 1945, the japanese had all but abandoned subic bay. Photos taken in, near, and on the way to olongapo, the city outside the former us naval base at subic bay. Subic bay naval station was established with four companies of soldiers and a company of kempeitai. Everyone believed olongapo city outside the gate, and the region in general, would dry up if we left.
The philippine navy is the naval warfare service branch of the armed forces of the philippines. From the bays discovery by the spaniards in 1542 and the subsequent establishment of a spanish naval station some 350 years later, to the spanish american war that erupted in 1898 and the eventual takeover by the united states of america who further developed subic bay as a naval base, to the brief occupation of japanese naval forces. May 18, 2017 on may 18, 1992, nsga subic bay, zambales, luzon, republic of the philippines closed. When the american forces made a lastditch stand on the bataan peninsula, the naval station was abandoned and most of its. The city is situated in a lowland area near the head of subic bay. Navy base, station and shore command insignia, logo and patch. Mar 31, 20 we would use guides like these when walking the shore patrol beat along magsaysay drive. From the bay s discovery by the spaniards in 1542 and the subsequent establishment of a spanish naval station some 350 years later, to the spanish american war that erupted in 1898 and the eventual takeover by the united states of america who further developed subic bay as a naval base, to the brief occupation of japanese naval forces and the postworld war ii development of the bay. Fifth air force had dropped 175 tons of bombs on grande island evoking only light fire from the skeleton japanese force manning the antiaircraft guns.
Naval station, subic bay, on 15 september 1951 in accordance with instruction 5450. Subic bay, uss independence, olongapo philippines, navy. Naval base subic bay to san miguel 2 ways to travel. Naval ship repair facility subic bay, philippines patch full. The subic bay freeport zone is one of four economic zones that i know of in the philippines where everything is taxfree and dutyfree. Find great deals on ebay for subic bay philippines and olongapo philippines. Bomb squad clears suspicious package at naval station. United states navynaval air station subic bay gold trim military patch size. My second liberty in subic bay i met a mamas an who knew my uncle who was a gunners mate aboard the uss southerland dd743 from 1944 to 1948, she was a one time girl friend of his, she told me some of the things he would do. Subic bay s potential as naval station was realized by the americans. This is a must see for any service member who passed through the philippines or. Subic bay freeport zone, formerly united states naval base.
Ten days later, the order was given to burn subic bay naval station and withdraw. Take a sentimental journey in time to the olongapo and subic bay of yesteryear, and see what it is today. Subic bay ship repair facility cubi point naval air station subic bay naval magazine grande island olongapo subic city barrio baretto. Construction of an arsenal and ship repair yard ensued march 8 the following year, as ordered by the new settlers naval commission. Mangrove resort hotel subic bay, olongapo christmas vacation duration.
Us navy edges back to subic bay in philippines under new. Find all the transport options for your trip from u. Details about subic bay naval station, subic gate, olongapo y. Naval station subic bay philippines original version patch 5 x 4. States turned over the subic bay naval station to the philippines in 1992 but the.
Naval base subic bay was a major shiprepair, supply, and rest and recreation facility of the. When this philippine coastal town rid itself two decades ago of a giant us naval base, it wanted to shake off. It became a municipality in 1959 and a chartered city in 1966. They needed a natural deep harbor to repair their warships and to establish a naval base.
The bridge from the main gate of the naval station, subic bay, to olongapo city bridge crossing over from the navy base into olongapo. Nsga subic bay closed on may 18, 1992 station hypo. Mount pinatubo on june 15, 1991, mount pinatubo, just 20 miles from subic bay, exploded with a force eight times greater than the mount st. Olongapo was set aflame by the local filipinos in anticipation of japanese troop arrival. Olongapo 1975, from the victory liner terminal to the. Naval base subic bay, which is now the location of an industrial and commercial area known as the subic bay freeport zone under the subic bay. Subic bay olongapo hostess badge jay jay club ebay. King alfonso xii issued a decree in 1884 that declared subic as a naval port and the property appertaining there to set aside for naval purposes. Nas cubi point military humor, military service, olongapo, diego garcia, subic bay. How volunteers saved subic bay from mount pinatubo eruption, transformed the former navy base is also a great book. The subic bay post was not called upon for men during the fighting in korea until after the entry of communist china into the conflict. Subic bay olongapo philippines patch colorful sail boat y for. Customs services and international tracking provided.