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Mark's Navy Movies
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"WOG DAY ONBOARD OLY"

1987: This clip stars Mark and a host of trusty "shellbacks" and slimy "polywogs" onboard USS Oldendorf (DD-972) in the bizarre time-honored Navy "Crossing the Line" ceremony

"YOKOHAMA CITY VISIT"

21 March 1987: Mark takes the train to Yokohama City to visit his favorite hangout - the Yamaha music store where he explores a DX-7 keyboard.

"OFF-DUTY PICNIC"

18 December 1988: Mark and the R-Site gang enjoy a relaxing Sunday in the sun and warm water at the old coconut plantation on the Island of Diego Garcia

"DALLAS COWBOY CHEERLEADERS DO DIEGO"

30 December 1988: This clip has highlights of the USO sponsored show featuring the cheerleaders in music and dance on Diego Garcia

"DIEGO BURGER"

30 December 1988: aka "The Donkey Burger" Mark shows you everybody's favorite spot on the Island of Diego Garcia for late night treats. Meet the memorable crew.

"NEW YEAR'S EVE '88"

31 December 1988: Mark and pals ring in the new year in a righteous way: dinner and drinks at the base lounge and late night partying at the Brit Club

"DIEGO GARCIA DEEP SEA FISHING" - part 1

9 March 1989: Mark and pals Frank Padilla, Chris Galipeau and Larry LeBlanc charter sport-fishing boat "Sea Ox1" for a fun-filled day of Yellowfin tuna fishing

"DIEGO GARCIA DEEP SEA FISHING - part 2

Back at the marina the guys swap fish stories, discuss the days' catch and the best lure and demonstrate how top-notch Philippino fish cleaner "Gerry" does his thing.

"FAMILY GRAM"

2000: Mark sends a video greeting to his family from Aircraft Carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) as she conducts flight operations in support of Operation Southern Watch

"GQ DRILL"

2000: Persian Gulf: Under threat of Chemical, Biological, Radiological (CBR) attack from Saddam Hussein, Mark demonstrates the donning of the Navy MCU 2/P Gas Mask during a General Quarters drill onboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)