Videos tagged with Sony HandyCam

This video, "Float Tapes: Part - 28" by Kit Badger, delves into the personal deployment experiences of the creator as a young Marine Sergeant in the USMC. Initially slated for a Westpac deployment in 2001, plans shifted dramatically due to the events of September 11th. The footage, captured on a MiniDV HandyCam over six months, documents the deployment from start to finish. The "Float Tapes" were lost for approximately 18 years before being rediscovered. The video description specifically mentions "Christmas in Afghanistan, 2001" and "Camp Rhino," providing a historical and geographical context to the narrative.

This video, part 27 of the "Float Tapes" series by Kit Badger, delves into a personal deployment experience in the US Marine Corps in 2001. Originally intended as a "Float Video" documenting a Western Pacific deployment, plans shifted significantly after September 11th. The creator recounts capturing approximately 19 hours of footage on MiniDV tapes over six months, detailing their journey from start to finish. The tapes were later misplaced and rediscovered 18 years later, leading to this series sharing the deployment story. The video also touches on a USO show at Camp Rhino, Afghanistan in late 2001 featuring celebrities and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Loadout details for specific clothing items are provided via links.

This video is part 24 of Kit Badger's "Float Tapes" series, chronicling his experiences during a Marine Corps deployment starting in August 2001. Initially planned as a routine Westpac deployment, events shifted after September 11th. The video picks up in mid-December 2001 at Camp Rhino in Afghanistan, offering a glimpse into the realities of military life that differ from standard recruiting material. The description highlights the recovery of 19 MiniDV tapes containing approximately 19 hours of footage captured over six months, documenting the deployment from start to finish. The content focuses on the deployment experience and personal loadout.

This video, "Float Tapes: Part - 23" by Kit Badger, revisits a deployment the creator experienced in the US Marine Corps in August 2001. Originally intended as a "Float Video" documenting a Westpac deployment with the 15th MEU SOC, the plan shifted dramatically due to the events of September 11th. The creator captured approximately 19 hours of MiniDV footage over six months, which was subsequently lost for 18 years. This episode picks up north of Camp Rhino, between Lash Kargah and Kandahar, detailing the return to the monotony of desert life after flying back to Rhino. The description also includes links to Kit Badger's website, products, merchandise, and support channels, as well as a specific t-shirt mentioned in the loadout.

This video is the 21st installment of "Float Tapes," a personal documentary series by Kit Badger. The content focuses on the creator's experiences during a Marine Corps Westpac deployment in 2001, which was impacted by the events of September 11th. The narrative covers training in Djibouti and the subsequent journey north towards Kandahar, Afghanistan, from Camp Rhino. The video also highlights specific loadout items used during this period, including an Arbor Arms hat and Prometheus Design Werx and Outdoor Research hoodies. The creator's intention is to document this deployment chronologically, sharing footage captured on a MiniDV HandyCam over six months.

This episode of "Float Tapes" by Kit Badger is a Thanksgiving Day special, revisiting footage from a Marine Corps deployment in 2001. The creator, a former Sergeant and squad leader with Bravo Company 1/1, shares his experience during a planned Westpac deployment with the 15th MEU SOC. The deployment's original trajectory to Djibouti was altered by the events of September 11th. The creator had intended to document this six-month deployment with a Sony HandyCam, capturing approximately 19 hours of footage. However, the MiniDV tapes were misplaced for 18 years before being rediscovered. This episode specifically focuses on a moment aboard the USS Dubuque, having just returned from Pakistan, where the Marines are participating in a Thanksgiving Day dinner.

Part 14 of the "Float Tapes" series chronicles the creator's experiences as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps in 2001. Originally planning a Western Pacific deployment to Djibouti, the deployment shifted dramatically after September 11th. This episode focuses on their time at Jacobabad Airfield in Pakistan, detailing mundane activities like playing cards and carving soap, alongside mentions of Marine Corps life. The creator also touches on the rediscovery of MiniDV tapes containing 19 hours of footage from that deployment, captured over six months.

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 video, Part 11 of the 'Float Tape' series by Kit Badger, delves into the personal experiences of the creator during a Marine Corps deployment in August 2001. Initially planned as a Western Pacific deployment with the 15th MEU SOC, the events of September 11th dramatically altered the course of the deployment, sending the creator to Pakistan. The video promises to recount the story of this deployment, drawing from approximately 19 hours of MiniDV footage captured on a Sony HandyCam, which was later rediscovered after being lost for 18 years. The creator is seen at Jacobabad Airfield in Pakistan, humorously noting Marines' tendency to find ways to entertain themselves when not actively engaged.

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 5 of the "Float Tapes" series, documenting a 2001 US Marine Corps Westpac deployment. The video focuses on the experience in Darwin, Australia, detailing activities like live fire ranges, patrolling techniques, and grenade throwing. The content creator, Kit Badger, shares personal experiences from his time as a Sergeant and squad leader, relating it to the historical context of 9/11 which altered deployment plans. The video also includes links to the creator's website, Patreon, merchandise, and specific gear mentioned like the Magpul Core Cover and Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody.

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.