Videos
June 9th, 2009
March 2003 - Outside Najaf, Iraq
Theater 2 Productions was created during combat Operations in Iraq. The history may not be clear but if you were there then you would fully understand it. Theater 2 is a tight group of Army Aviators and crewchiefs who spent their free time making these fine videos in order to share with the good folks back home.
* The videos contained herein are for personal use only. They are for fun and were made to give our families a look at what we did on a daily basis. In order to put them on the website I had to compress them quite a bit. If you have questions, leave a comment for info.
- 1 - RAPTORS IN UDAIRI - 3:57 The first production. Set in Camp Udairi, Kuwait, this video provides an introduction to the members of C/5-158 Avn Regt based out of Giebelstadt, Germany. The Raptors deployed on Feb. 9th, 2003 to what became OIF and formed the Army’s first combat Personnel Recovery Task Force.
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2 - TASK FORCE GABRIEL - 6:08 This video was a work in progress for nearly a year. The final product shows all elements of Task Force Gabriel: C/5-158; 2-6 Cav, 6-6 Cav, 1-227th ATK, E/51st LRS in a documentary style accounting of the history of the task force.
- 3 - IRAQI FREEDOM PART 1 - 11:02 This video was so long that it had to be broken into two parts. This is a chronicle of the events surrounding the beginning of OIF through the “end of major combat operations” in May 2003.
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4 - IRAQI FREEDOM PART 2 - 17:01 This video was so long that it had to be broken into two parts. This is a chronicle of the events surrounding the beginning of OIF through the “end of major combat operations” in May 2003.
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5 - BOMBS OVER BAGHDAD - 5:18 The footage is taken from Iraq and Kuwait with much of it coming from the former Saddam International Airport in Baghdad as well as Saddam’s former palaces and regime buildings.
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6 - OUR HOUSE - 3:38 This video highlights the Raptors home at Balad Airbase in Iraq. The Raptors arrived there on April 20th, 2003 and departed in January 2004. While there, they built a great home.
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7 -RE-DERRANGED - 3:44 This video is a bit twisted. From images of a pole dancer to a soldier getting an IV to the now famous Raptor syrup drinking contest - this video has it all.
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8 - PSYCHO - 4:24 A serious video showing a lot of great flying and lots of destruction. This video has a heart pumping sound that drives the footage.
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9 - FAITHFULLY - 4:43 Created by veteran Movie Maker designer Ed Simmons, this video is set in a sepia tone and shows the heartache and suffering endured by family members during this deployment.
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10 - UNDER THE GUN - 6:23 This is a day in the life of the aircrews of C/5-158. It flashes back and forth from color (present time) to sepia (day dreams) throughout to create a feel of what they endure.
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*I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - 2:56 This is the final Iraq induced video which shows how I suprised my kids upon return to them in Germany after 10 months in Iraq.
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*GORDO’S SHOW - 2:40 Is a great video that Chris and Kenny made for me as I was leaving Iraq. Thanks guys!
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RAPTOR FINAL COUNTDOWN - 11:56 This video was created for our Company’s deactivation ceremony on 7 Oct 04 after more than 5 years of service. This is a compilation video of past and present day operations.
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Army Strong 2:31 - The Army launches it’s new Campaing slogan with this video featuring our very own Paul Morabito!
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NOODLES REVENGE - 9:29 This video was created for our Battalion Commander and his ceremonial mug. His mug was held ransom for a two week period in order to gain leverage in an unfortunate situation. If you are familiar with Phil’s Revenge - you will enjoy this!
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NO HOPE 1: Episode IV: No Hope Trailer - 1:24 Set for a release date of March 16th, 2006 - the trailer is here to give you a preview of the latest exploits of the Mug featured in Noodles Revenge!
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NO HOPE 2: Plight of the Wagon - 3:39 From the mind of Jay Tolley - witness the demise of the WH-60 wagon as the countdown to Episode IV begins…
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NO HOPE 3: Episode IV: No Hope - 19:05 After 7 months in the making, the Saga is complete! Join us for an epic tale of the Mug as it makes it way across the world…and back to its owner.
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WARRIORS - NTC - 4:21 This video was created by Ed as a video diary of his unit at the National Training Center - NTC - in California just prior to deploying to Iraq.
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WARRIORS -”SPREADING THE DISEASE”- 3:39 Theater2Productions lives on! Ed leads the way with another great video. This time he is “Spreading the Disease” to another unit!
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16 Candles for Norman 6:47 - Happy Birthday to Grandpa who was born on Leap Year thus making this (2008) his 16th birthday!
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The 14th Annual Emily Awards 3:26 - Another elegant birthday for Emily!
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Sky Diving with Mom 5:29- July 2005 My Mom and I each did a Tandem Sky Dive with Midwest Freefall in Michigan. I highly recommend doing this at least once!
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Emily’s Amazing Birthday Race 4:10 - Video of the amazing party that we had for Emily’s 12th birthday!
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Antidote for a Bad Day (Pump It) 4:06 - Another collaboration video! This one comes from Banana Videos and T2P and was made in 5 hours flat thanks to all the creative minds who helped out! Enjoy this one - it is funny!
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EMILY’S 11TH BIRTHDAY - 5:07 This is a fun video of Emily’s birthday that we celebrated at Schloss Thurn in Germany.
