WJCT tried to give credit to one of their producers. during the NPR radio interview, before the premier they had him on the air and said it was his video. I was the one who shot all of the video and edited the entire thing together. He used my video to edit together the first minute and created the opening graphic for it.
Half of my home was moved to its present day Silver Lake location after the war. The Base Post Office was moved to the lot next door. I just re-sheathed the roof and could barely get nails through the old growth pine timbers. My dad left Jacksonville in January 1944 to attend Great Lakes boot camp and served on the USS John Rodgers (DD-574) for the duration of the war. I follow local history intently and am fascinated by our region's role.
My FIL went through Basic there in 1943. I was in the Navy (stationed at NAS Jacksonville.) This would have been in 1984 or '85. We had to transport some material out there one afternoon. I think the place had been deactivated then. I didn't see anything at all going on. Now it looks really busy.
I visited Camp Blanding for the first time on Saturday. Very impressive museum and this documentary is well done. Thanks to all who served.
Well done video. Thanks for the hard work.
You're welcome. It took me about 3 months to put the first 20 minutes together
WJCT tried to give credit to one of their producers. during the NPR radio interview, before the premier they had him on the air and said it was his video. I was the one who shot all of the video and edited the entire thing together. He used my video to edit together the first minute and created the opening graphic for it.
Funny thing is i live not far from there and during training i can here the tanks firing and see the choppers fly above my house.
Half of my home was moved to its present day Silver Lake location after the war. The Base Post Office was moved to the lot next door. I just re-sheathed the roof and could barely get nails through the old growth pine timbers. My dad left Jacksonville in January 1944 to attend Great Lakes boot camp and served on the USS John Rodgers (DD-574) for the duration of the war. I follow local history intently and am fascinated by our region's role.
Nice video!
Very nice presentation!
Thank you.
I spent 30 years training there. Middle of no where. Good times. 18:20
My FIL went through Basic there in 1943. I was in the Navy (stationed at NAS Jacksonville.) This would have been in 1984 or '85. We had to transport some material out there one afternoon. I think the place had been deactivated then. I didn't see anything at all going on. Now it looks really busy.
Portions of GI Jane were filmed at Camp Blanding in April and May of 1996.
I went to camp Blanding for US Naval Sea Cadet Recruit Training.
Don’t forget the sumac, ticks, snakes, yellow flies, recluses, lightening and cat v heat. Great times. Oh I miss that lake.
My dad was there 1943 at 17.
My Father, Edgar W. Hopkins was a [photographer for 3 months in 1942.
Why do you not mention the REDHORSE? They did another for that post.
Who put this together? It's really good.
I did.
My home in Keystone was moved here from Camp Blanding. It was officers quarters.
Trained there with the 101st. Never knew all this.
My young marine unit may come here for orienteering training
Will most likely be going here when I enlist in the national guard.
I’m At camp Blanding on vacation So this video is so ironic
Good Luck
And when u make it thx for serving
Team Escape bruh It’s a military base my dad was military There a Civ area of the base were people stay for the week or how every they want to stay
@@lecollin6739 I’m in range control at camp blanding, it’s a very nice installation