This is the third part of the "Float Tapes" series by Kit Badger, chronicling a US Marine Corps deployment in 2001. The video focuses on the experiences of Sergeant Kit Badger and his buddies, Sgt Espera, Sgt Colbert, and Seth, during their stop in Hawaii before returning to Camp Pendleton. The content includes personal anecdotes about the deployment's disruption by 9/11 and the rediscovery of MiniDV tapes from the original trip, offering a look at life in the Marines.
This video is the 34th installment of Kit Badger's "Float Tapes" series, chronicling his experiences as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps with Bravo Company 1/1 in 2001. The series follows a planned Western Pacific deployment that was impacted by the events of September 11th. The creator originally captured extensive footage on MiniDV tapes during the 6-month deployment, which were subsequently lost for 18 years. This installment concludes the narrative with a visit to Sydney, Australia, featuring fellow Marines Sgt. Espera and Sgt. Colbert. The description also includes links to Kit Badger's merchandise and support channels.
This video is the third installment of Kit Badger's 'Float Tapes' series, recounting his experiences during a 2001 Marine Corps Westpac deployment. Plans changed dramatically after 9/11, altering the deployment's nature. The series aims to document the entire deployment, with this episode picking up before liberty in Sydney, Australia. It includes scenes of a liberty brief, a 'libo' party for Gunnery Sergeant Terry, and features a specific Prometheus Design Werx t-shirt in the loadout.
This video, "Float Tapes: Part - 30" by Kit Badger, delves into a personal narrative from August 2001 when the creator, then a young Sergeant in the Marine Corps, was preparing for a Westpac deployment. The original intention was to document this deployment, capturing approximately 19 hours of footage on a Sony HandyCam. However, the events of September 11th altered the deployment plans, leading to an extended "camping trip in Afghanistan." The footage was subsequently misplaced for 18 years before being rediscovered. This installment focuses on the return to shipboard life on the USS Dubuque, LPD-8, after the deployment.
This is the 18th installment of Kit Badger's "Float Tapes" series, documenting a Marine Corps deployment from August 2001. The video picks up as the narrator, then a Sergeant with Bravo Company 1/1, leaves a CH-46 helicopter north of Camp Rhino in southern Afghanistan, heading towards Kandahar. Originally planned as a routine Westpac deployment, events on September 11th altered the course. The footage, originally captured on MiniDV tapes over six months, was lost for 18 years before being rediscovered. This episode focuses on the initial stages of that deployment, including mentions of specific gear.
This video, the twelfth in the "Float Tapes" series by Kit Badger, recounts the creator's experience as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps in 2001. Initially slated for a Western Pacific deployment, plans shifted dramatically after 9/11. The creator captured extensive MiniDV footage during the deployment to Pakistan, focusing on the realities of military life, including training, wildlife, and the use of lasers. The video also serves as a platform to promote Kit Badger's merchandise and support channels.
This is the tenth part of Kit Badger's "Float Tapes" series, documenting a Western Pacific deployment with the USMC in 2001. Originally filmed on MiniDV tapes, the footage was lost for 18 years before being rediscovered. This installment covers the Marines' arrival in Jacobabad, Pakistan, detailing their activities including "digging holes." The video is a personal account of a significant deployment, particularly in the context of the post-9/11 era. The description also includes links to Kit Badger's merchandise and support platforms.
This is part 7 of Kit Badger's "Float Tapes" series, documenting a Marine Corps deployment in 2001. The video covers the aftermath of September 11th and the unit's return to their ship in Darwin, Australia. It then transitions to training in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) for Tan Belt qualifications. The description also includes links to Kit Badger's website, Patreon, merchandise, and specific gear mentioned in the video like a hoodie and Magpul cover.
This video is Part 6 of Kit Badger's "Float Tapes," documenting his experience as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. It specifically focuses on the events of September 11th, 2001, and its immediate aftermath. The narrator recounts how he and his friends learned of the attacks while on liberty in Darwin, Australia, and their return to their hotel to watch the news unfold. The video touches upon the personal impact and uncertainty felt by servicemen, realizing the world had fundamentally changed and their deployment plans would be altered. The description also highlights the rediscovery of MiniDV tapes containing 19 hours of footage from a planned 6-month Westpac deployment with the 15th MEU SOC.
This video is Part 4 of a personal deployment series titled "Float Tape." The creator, Kit Badger, recounts his experiences as a Marine Sergeant in Bravo Company 1/1 during a deployment in 2001, which was impacted by the events of September 11th. The footage, captured on MiniDV tapes over six months, was lost for 18 years and is now being shared. Part 4 focuses on the unit's first liberty in Hawaii after disembarking their ship, followed by further at-sea training and crossing the international date line. The description also lists specific gear worn, including a Prometheus Design Werx watch cap and an Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody.
Part 3 of the "Float Tapes" series by Kit Badger continues the narrative of a Marine Corps deployment in 2001. This installment focuses on life aboard the ship after returning from liberty. It details the process of weighing anchor, manning the rails, and the somber ceremony of laying veterans to rest at sea, marked by Taps. The video also highlights grappling activities during the voyage and the eventual arrival in Hawaii. The description also includes product links for the featured apparel.
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.
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