Videos tagged with Western Pacific

This video discusses historical U.S. Air Force studies on using weather modification, like typhoons, as a weapon, particularly in the Western Pacific and Taiwan. The guest, citing high-level experience, expresses skepticism about current operational use due to extreme costs and inherent unpredictability, despite early post-WWII research.

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.