For everyone who ever served at the largest and one of the best overseas assignments in the United States Military. For nearly 90 years this base in central Luzon was key installation in the Pacific. It began in 1902 as a U.S. Cavalary post named Fort Stotsenberg. In the terrible dark days during World War II it was captured by the Japanese. In 1945 by General MacArthur's forces, returned and reclaimed the base. Then, when the United States Air Force became a seperate service, it was reborn as Clark Air Base. It was a key support base through two Asian wars. Then in 1991, the final chapter was written by a local gal named Pinatubo. Throughout its history, for most who served there, it was a glorious PI time.
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