Excellent Huell Houser presentation. I got off the (USS Chicago CG11) after 4 years of service while the ship was in drydock in 1974. I now live in Huntington Beach California. 🚢
My dad was also on the USS Peleliu (in the 80s) and we stayed in the naval housing that went to Elizabeth Hudson Elementary School. How sad that it's all gone now.
Me too! I was a plank owner and we went straight from commisioning at Ingalls shipyard to the yard in Long Beach to have the ship modified. Took off the 5 inch guns, etc.
I sure do miss watching his show on tv.. i would always watch him.. now I am always asking myself what would he be doing right now in California.. he did so much work and made a huge impact and it wasn't about money... it was about history and how important it was.. he definitely went out a Legend .. 805...
I was on the USS Missouri BB 63 there then shore duty as a K9 patrol dog handler from 86 - 91. Lived out in Cabrillo Housing Off of T. I. Freeway. It's a shame what "progress" has taken away
April 1991-Fall 1994. So long ago and have mentally blocked my trauma....I mean my time that I don't remember a dang thing. But I miss being young and wish I knew then...
I spent three months on this base with a Marine Admin unit in 1986!Coming from Marine Infantry MOS this duty was the best duty I ever had! We’d drive to Ports o Call village for lunch or go to Shoreline Village. Totally miss this place!
There was Naval Housing at PV Dr N and Western. An entire community of family housing for the Navy. When they closed the Naval Yard, the abandoned the housing. These were move in ready homes and the Navy let them deteriorate. What a waste. They could have sold the homes and made millions.
I was there for 11 months while USS Hewitt was in overhaul period. I watched the USS New Jersey get up dated be a cruise missle ship. Large amphib ships were also docked there.
I grew up about an hour or so north of NAVSTA Long Beach and even considered orders there after boot camp in '92. Returning to California in '98 for reserve duty, I encountered a fenced-off base with a reserve center shoehorned under a concrete overpass. Seeing Huell take a WTF stance with L.A.'s bureaucrats and receiving the usual mealy-mouthed non-answers is a perfect example of beancounters with no actual skin in the game.
I was stationed on the USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964) moored at the Mole Pier 1989 - 1993. See how he tried to put his hands in his pocket at 3:00 but then his Navy tradition to "never put your hands in your pockets" while in uniform kicked in haha.
I was stationed their for two year and I loved it. I was and still am sad to see it go. The US should be opening bases not closing them. The military has been the heart of this country for generations and I feel that their is a direct correlation between shrinking of our military and decay of out nation. Just saying.
Y this is close, its a memories at World War, maybe the buildings are old need remodelling and the Barracks, too old. Open it and dont waste this historical Long Beach Naval Base Station.
I was stationed there aboard the USS New Jersey (BB-62) 1989 - 1991, and then aboard the USS Reuben James (FFG-57) in 1991, until its changed homeport to Pearl Harbor.
My dad was assigned to the USS New Jersey for his last 5 years of service and retired in 86 after 21 years in the Navy. Spent a lot of time on this base shopping at the Exchange and Commissary as well as using the pool, gym, and arcade. Also church every Sunday. We practically grew up on this base.. so many childhood memories. Good ol days..
I was on the USS NEW Jersey BB-62 during her Vietnam era. We departed Long Beach for Vietnam and returned to Long Beach from Vietnam. Our shore time in Long Beach was short.
Informative video. Thank you for posting. I sense where your heart lies as a tax payer. You are correct. I am not happy the Base closed. What a waste! This is my hometown. This is History. A Navy town. I am in San Diego now. I work with many DoD folks who were displaced when the Base close. They rather have stayed in Long Beach. Just why did this happen? No logical reason. I am not happy they closed MCAS El Toro either.
Excellent Huell Houser presentation. I got off the (USS Chicago CG11) after 4 years of service while the ship was in drydock in 1974. I now live in Huntington Beach California. 🚢
I was stationed here at Long Beach Naval Station on the USS Peleliu-LH5. One of the best times of my life. Never forget it!
Yep...Bldg 5...
My dad was also on the USS Peleliu (in the 80s) and we stayed in the naval housing that went to Elizabeth Hudson Elementary School. How sad that it's all gone now.
Me too! I was a plank owner and we went straight from commisioning at Ingalls shipyard to the yard in Long Beach to have the ship modified. Took off the 5 inch guns, etc.
Me too 83 to 86!
I sure do miss watching his show on tv.. i would always watch him.. now I am always asking myself what would he be doing right now in California.. he did so much work and made a huge impact and it wasn't about money... it was about history and how important it was.. he definitely went out a Legend .. 805...
I was on the USS Missouri BB 63 there then shore duty as a K9 patrol dog handler from 86 - 91. Lived out in Cabrillo Housing Off of T. I. Freeway. It's a shame what "progress" has taken away
April 1991-Fall 1994. So long ago and have mentally blocked my trauma....I mean my time that I don't remember a dang thing. But I miss being young and wish I knew then...
I was stationed here back in "74"! Lots of memories.
And the hookers that came with it.
Wish someone had pictures video of the hospital navy base
I was stationed at Long Beach NS USS ALAMO LSD 33 the early years.
I spent three months on this base with a Marine Admin unit in 1986!Coming from Marine Infantry MOS this duty was the best duty I ever had! We’d drive to Ports o Call village for lunch or go to Shoreline Village. Totally miss this place!
There was Naval Housing at PV Dr N and Western. An entire community of family housing for the Navy. When they closed the Naval Yard, the abandoned the housing. These were move in ready homes and the Navy let them deteriorate. What a waste. They could have sold the homes and made millions.
I was there for 11 months while USS Hewitt was in overhaul period. I watched the USS New Jersey get up dated be a cruise missle ship. Large amphib ships were also docked there.
I was stationed there 1990 through 1994. USS Wabash aor 5. Pier Echo. Then on to shore Duty. Beq 422. Great memories
Same. 1990-93. Came aboard during WESTPAC 90 in Perth. Where did you work?
i was stationed there on the wabash from 86 to 90 was RASE division
everything in this video is gone. Insane.
Sad to see it go. I was born at the Long Beach Naval Station.
I was born at the Long Beach Navy Hospital
I enlisted in the Navy here in 1972. Does anyone remember the name of the two minsweepers stationed at Naval Station Long Beach in the '70's?
USS JOHN A MOORE FFG-19, 1984-20xx.. was stationed there.. I was a GSM2 on her for from 84-89
I grew up about an hour or so north of NAVSTA Long Beach and even considered orders there after boot camp in '92.
Returning to California in '98 for reserve duty, I encountered a fenced-off base with a reserve center shoehorned under a concrete overpass.
Seeing Huell take a WTF stance with L.A.'s bureaucrats and receiving the usual mealy-mouthed non-answers is a perfect example of beancounters with no actual skin in the game.
USS HULL DD945, MARCH 1979 TO JANUARY 1980
I was on the USS Knox from 88 until 91 when I got out of the navy
I was stationed in marine barracks in 1956 married in old chapel 1958 work for naval shipyard I am retired in 1992.
Was there 90-early 93. Was stationed on the USS Roanoke (AOR-7) Since then then base closed down and the Roanoke got decommissioned 🤷🏽😂
I was stationed on the USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964) moored at the Mole Pier 1989 - 1993. See how he tried to put his hands in his pocket at 3:00 but then his Navy tradition to "never put your hands in your pockets" while in uniform kicked in haha.
I noticed that as well!! DD USS Jonas Ingram DD-938
yep. I caught that too LOL.
He ended up doing the "parade rest" instead😁
I have a cargo truck from this base
I was stationed their for two year and I loved it. I was and still am sad to see it go. The US should be opening bases not closing them. The military has been the heart of this country for generations and I feel that their is a direct correlation between shrinking of our military and decay of out nation. Just saying.
Y this is close, its a memories at World War, maybe the buildings are old need remodelling and the Barracks, too old. Open it and dont waste this historical Long Beach Naval Base Station.
Is there a date when this episode ran?
I was stationed there aboard the USS New Jersey (BB-62) 1989 - 1991, and then aboard the USS Reuben James (FFG-57) in 1991, until its changed homeport to Pearl Harbor.
My dad was assigned to the USS New Jersey for his last 5 years of service and retired in 86 after 21 years in the Navy. Spent a lot of time on this base shopping at the Exchange and Commissary as well as using the pool, gym, and arcade. Also church every Sunday. We practically grew up on this base.. so many childhood memories. Good ol days..
I was on the USS NEW Jersey BB-62 during her Vietnam era. We departed Long Beach for Vietnam and returned to Long Beach from Vietnam. Our shore time in Long Beach was short.
Never knew that it was 3 people whom made the decision to close the base smh👎🏾
I did not know either. Very upset when the Base closed. It's a big part of Long Beach. A thriving Navy Town. My hometown ❤️
That captain’s pants are too tight.
The "C" word.......China...
Informative video. Thank you for posting. I sense where your heart lies as a tax payer. You are correct. I am not happy the Base closed. What a waste! This is my hometown. This is History. A Navy town. I am in San Diego now. I work with many DoD folks who were displaced when the Base close. They rather have stayed in Long Beach. Just why did this happen? No logical reason. I am not happy they closed MCAS El Toro either.
Not the naval base I lived in in the 70s
Does anyone know what's in the area of the hospital at the base? Lived there 1978
The Navy Hospital on Carson? in N. Long Beach is now a large outdoor mall.