Nightclub in the Philippines

The crew of the aircraft carrier Intrepid—enlisted men and officers—saw port calls as much-needed breaks from shipboard life. These visits gave Intrepid sailors access to two diversions that were not available on the ship: alcohol and women.

In ports of call, bars and brothels catered to sailors. Certain destinations had particularly wild reputations, such as Olongapo, near the now-closed Naval Base Subic Bay in the Philippines. This photograph was taken in a nightclub in Olongapo.