Videos tagged with Camp Horno

This short video humorously addresses the realities of military life, particularly during extended field exercises. Nikko Ortiz reacts to footage of soiled laundry at Camp Horno, explaining it's a common consequence of poor hygiene conditions in the field. The commentary highlights the extreme behaviors that can emerge when personnel are 'down bad' after long deployments.

This video, part 2 of a "Float Tapes" series, revisits a US Marine Corps deployment in August 2001. The creator, then a Sergeant with Bravo Company 1/1 out of Camp Pendleton, details the initial plan for a Western Pacific deployment to Djibouti and how it was altered by the events of September 11th. The footage captures the deployment experience over six months. Part 2 focuses on the departure from Camp Horno, weapon draw from the armory, and a subsequent trip to Catalina Island. Specific gear mentioned includes a Prometheus Design Werx A.G. Watch Cap and an Outdoor Research Ferossi Jacket.

This is the first part of a "Throwback Thursday" series titled "Float Tapes." The creator, Kit Badger, recounts his experience as a young Sergeant and squad leader in the US Marine Corps in August 2001. He was preparing for a Westpac deployment with the 15th MEU SOC, originally planned to go to Djibouti for training. However, events of September 11th changed these plans. The creator intended to document his deployment with a Sony HandyCam, capturing approximately 19 hours of footage over six months. The "Float Tapes," 19 in total, were lost for about 18 years before being rediscovered. This video marks the beginning of sharing the story of that deployment, starting with the last night in the barracks at Camp Horno. Specific gear mentioned includes the Outdoor Research Floodlight Down Jacket and the Prometheus Design Werx A.G. Watch Cap.