This is the final part of the 'Float Tapes' series by Kit Badger, documenting a Marine Corps Western Pacific deployment in 2001. The video concludes the narrative of the deployment, detailing the return to the Continental United States, leaving the ship, and arriving back at Camp Pendleton. The creator shares a personal story of how the footage was captured on MiniDV tapes and was lost for 18 years. The description also links to various Kit Badger merchandise and support channels.
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, titled 'Float Tape: Part - 32', is a personal narrative from Kit Badger about his experiences during a USMC Western Pacific deployment in 2001-2002. He recounts how plans changed after 9/11 and shares footage captured on a MiniDV HandyCam during the deployment, which was later lost and rediscovered. This segment focuses on their time in Perth, Australia, at the beginning of 2002. The description also provides links to Kit Badger's website, shop, merchandise, and a book by Lt. Fick.
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 video documents the creator's personal deployment experience with the US Marine Corps in 2001, which was significantly impacted by the events of September 11th. Originally intended as a "Float Video" with footage captured on MiniDV tapes, the tapes were lost for 18 years before being rediscovered. This installment, Part 29, likely continues the narrative of the deployment, mentioning time in Afghanistan at Camp Rhino and a return to the LPD-8 Dubuque. The video aims to share the story of that deployment through recovered personal footage.
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 25 of the "Float Tapes" series, documenting the personal deployment experiences of the creator in the US Marine Corps in late 2001. The creator recounts finding nearly 19 hours of MiniDV footage shot on a Sony HandyCam from a deployment to the Western Pacific, originally planned for Djibouti but rerouted to Afghanistan after 9/11. The footage captures daily life of Marines, including scenes from Camp Rhino in Afghanistan in December 2001. The video also promotes various merchandise and support channels for the creator, Kit Badger.
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 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 is part 2 of Kit Badger's "Float Tapes" series, documenting a US Marine Corps deployment in 2001, starting in Afghanistan near Lashkar Gah. The video focuses on the personal experience and footage captured on MiniDV tapes over six months, which were lost for 18 years. The content details the journey and the military context of the time, including preparations for a Westpac deployment that was altered by the events of September 11th. The description also lists specific gear worn by the creator, including a Q Trucker Hat, Prometheus Design Werx jacket and hoodie, and SKD Tactical gloves.
This video is Part 19 of the "Float Tapes" series, documenting a US Marine Corps deployment in August 2001. The creator, Kit Badger, recounts his experience as a Sergeant and squad leader in Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, out of Camp Pendleton, initially set for a Westpac deployment. However, plans changed after September 11th. The footage, captured over six months on a MiniDV HandyCam, was lost for 18 years before being rediscovered. This installment picks up the story in Afghanistan, north of Camp Rhino, near Lashkar Gah, with SSgt Law providing an operational update. The video also features specific gear mentions, including a Prometheus Design Werx watch cap and hoodie.
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.
