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Your son is one of the many killers helping the US on killings missions... Nothing is so proud of as your son is serving the most evil country on earth 😢😢😢
My son recently retired as chief petty officer after 18 years of service. I thank God every day for blessing me with his birth! As matter of fact two days after my birthday.
Being raised by a WWII era Drill Sgt gave a very strong sense of duty, honor and responsibility and a deep appreciation for all who stand in the gap for our freedom. Thank you to all US military personell. 💙
I served on a destroyer and am proud of it. I also served in an F-4J fighter squadron including depolying on an aircraft carrier. Thank you for the positive comments below.
Two of my uncles were navy veterans and my uncle Jack piloted the F4 phantom in Vietnam, 1965 to 1975, I was a little too young to join but I was very proud of them. Thank God to those who've served and those who serve today. 🇺🇸🙏
💙Thank you for sharing this!!! My Dad was a Navy service man for 28 year. His first two years were on a Destroyer. Half of his career were on submarines. 💙
I retired from the Navy in 2003 on board the USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51. My rate was IC in the engineering department. Equipments that I had to maintain were the Gyros, IMC, telephone wind indicating systems, and so much more. Working on a destroyer was challenging and rewarding. I loved serving on smaller ships because it felt more like having close family members with you.
My grandson is based at Everett, Washington. He is on the USS KIDD. I am so proud of him. My grandson made arrangements for me to take a tour of the destroyer in January. Was the best present ever.
I served on board the USS Preble DDG-46 from 1981 to 1985. Loved being a destroyer sailor! Man these modern destroyers like cruise ships compared to what I experienced.
💙I spent 36 years in the Royal Canadian Navy with 20 of those years at sea on various ships, Destroyers, Frigates. 911 changed operations quite a lot. I did 4 tours in the Persian Gulf. Love the Navy. 💙
I served on a Charles F. Adams Class guided-missile destroyer, the USS Robison (DDG-12) in the early '70s. I was a Machinist's Mate, assigned to the Forward Engine Room. As a "snipe," (Navy jargon for anyone in Engineering, in this case Main Propulsion), the conditions on a steam powered ship were severe at times. The Boiler Technicians (BTs) had it worse, being in the Firerooms where the boilers, generating steam at 1275 psi were. The main propulsion spaces were areas of constant extreme heat and noise, with very little room for error. But, we were close knit, seeing other during the work day and at the change of watch. Oh, BTW, that fourth meal is called "Mid Rats," for Midnight Rations. It was served to crew members going on the mid watch (0000-0400) and coming of the Evening Watch (2000-2400). It was another opportunity to socialize and be a family. The pace on board was relentless while at sea. But that helped to make the deployment, usually around, 6-7 months, pass quicker. About a month before returning home to San Diego, the crew would get something we called "Channel Fever." Channel Fever is a longing for San Diego, and the familiar sights and sounds of the 32nd Street Navy Base, a local way of referring to the base at the end of 32nd Street in San Diego.
USS Berkeley (DDG-15), sister ship to the Robison during my time in the 70's. I served as FTG (one of the twidget electronics ratings) and agree that the BTs had the absolute respect of everyone because we knew the conditions they endured 24hrs a day when we were underway.
I was First Lt on LST 1084 (USS Polk County) after graduating from OCS in 1959. After my active duty commitment I stayed in the reserve and got to do a cruise on USS Wiseman , a DE. It was like having driven a truck and graduating to a Ferrari. We did tictacs with the DE and it was really fun to see how responsive a destroyer escort could be. From "full ahead" to "all stop." was like throwing on the brakes. With the LST you had to figure how long the flat bottom would take to figure out what the engines were telling it to do. Being a qualified OOD was serious stuff, but there were fun moments as well.
Never served on a Destroyer, but my twin uncles did during Vietnam, and my grandfather was on a Destroyer at Peal Harbor and helped fight fires. I served in the Army but I would have loved to be on a ship too. 💙💙💙
@omerfaikkarakulakoglu1973 I honestly wish the people of America could do more good for the world, but right now we have a sick government that has lost touch with it's people. I know a lot of people and countries are upset with America, but the dealings that our government makes don't always reflect the views and wishes of the American people. One day I hope we make it right. 🙏
Awesome! Thank you for your service. I thank you and your extended family for their service. I'm proud of you, your uncles and your grandfather. My father served in WWII. I am a Navy and Vietnam Veteran who served on a guided missile destroyer homeported at Pearl Harbor. My younger brother also served on an aircraft carrier after the Vietnam War.
I spent 10 years in the Navy from 78 to 88 on submarines. This video about the real Navy is even interesting to me. Once we left port we never saw the ocean or sky; just the inside of a pipe. We had our own types of missions and drills, but things like underway replenishment weren’t a thing.
@@tomgraham7755I arrived at NAS Alameda just before it closed, to run the San Francisco Marathon. Alameda's Exchange . . . is now a shopping mall ! 🤠 🇺🇸
💙💙💙Thanks for protecting us! As an Army medic I would not have been very happy at sea. Great series! I keep learning a lot about our current Navy. You all have a tall order! 💙💙💙🇺🇸
My dad served in the US Navy from the 1950's through the early 1970's. He was assigned to Fletcher class destroyers, very different from modern destroyers.
I too was a “tin can”sailor back in 73-79”stationed in Yokosuka, Japan,lot of memories on that ship& Japan,came back state-side in 76,my eaos was up in Sept,went into Naval reserve,discharged in79🇺🇸🙏🙏
I served on two destroyers, USS Luce (DLG-7) and then USS Biddle (DLG-34). Made a Mediterranean cruise on the Luce, and an around the world cruise on the Biddle.
Ahoy. I was on the Leahy (DLG-16) from '71-'74) I think I remember the Biddle being at D&S in Norfolk around then. I did two Med cruises and the Caribbean five times. Was in CIC.
I served on destroyers between 1966 and January 1970, my job is obsolete now as I was boiler tender, final achieved rank BT 3. My first ship was the DL5, Wilkerson and transfered to DD849 Richard R Krause. Looking back now all I remember bare the good times.
I was on two destroyer escorts, later to be named frigates and two guided missile destroyers . Most of the time my work day consisted of cleaning and painting the ship ( damn the rust )or standing watches on the bridge or pilot house, while the ship mainly played war games preparing for the real thing. Later until retirement I was a Quartermaster and I was involved with the safe navigation of the ship and everything that entails .
I’m proud of the man and women that serve. in our NAVY and I know somewhat what they’re going through. I was in the Coast Guard myself, and I know some of the hardships that they must be going through. I am proud to be an American and I am so proud to have known some of the men and women who serve our country. God bless you all.
I was on two destroyer escorts, later to be named frigates and two guided missile destroyers . Most of the time my work day consisted of cleaning and painting the ship or standing watches on the bridge or pilot house, while the ship mainly played war games preparing for the real thing.
Served on destroyer finished my service on nuclear submarine tender. And as you said drills , working together to solve daily problems made you confident and proud to be part of the navy. Very happy to have served my country with my fellow shipmates. Thank you very much 😃😃
I know things need to change, but nothing epitomizes a destroyer to me as the Fletcher-class...sleek, a real greyhound, a real Tin Can...😊Good video! However, having a good mess is also very important to crew morale & was barely discussed....💙
M Chief In the US Navy from 1978 till 1993 several on different ships and was a Special warfare operator. Great documentary and I like to send a special thanks to all of my fellow shipmates around the world and at SEA
💙💙💙💙💙 I service in the Navy for 21 years and I love it I was on v various types of ships from carriers to tin cans. Love them all. God bless America and God bless our Navy Fairwinds, and following seas to all my brothers and sisters thank you.
I served 24yrs in the Canadian Forces Air-force, trained as a meteorologist. For two of those years I was loaned out to the Canadian navy serving aboard a destroyer escort. I had quite the unique position on board as the Weather Witch, and as long as I kept the Navigation shack up to scratch, the only persons I was beholden to was the Navigator and the Captain. The rest of my time I spent numerous hours wandering the various departments or relaxing on the bridge with the captain and other personal. So many fond memories, one being the 1982 RIMPAC exercise. We joined the US and other allies, comprising of three carriers and 152 support combatants. At the end of the exercise we detached to sail three weeks en-route to Japan via the coastal waters off of Kamchatka, just to piss off the soviets. Tooling along close to their territorial boundary, on a Sunday afternoon we had a banyan (barbecue) on the quarterdeck, when a TU-95 Bear overflew us. It was so low we could easily see the pilot and copilot. As he circled, about 50 of us dropped our draws, bent over and mooned the plane. To this day I'd like to think that somewhere in the Russian archives, there is a picture of my bare ass.
What a lucky , maple syrup producing Canuck. How many countries did you visit? What were those 2yrs like, I'm curious , did you get replenishment at sea or how long did you sail for until the ships had to dock again? What I'm asking is what was the 2yr schedule like, not the details but a summary of it start to finish. When I said you were lucky it's because not many people can tag along on a Navy destroyer for 2yrs while having no one command over them making one feel like , they are walking on eggshells. The freedom to navigate most departments, without command breathing down on you, I imagine would be highly desired, plus it's a once in a lifetime chance and experience. Whatever you are willing to share , I'm all ears. BTW, I was ARNG (Army National Guard) 1/3/97 - 1/2/03, a 6yr contract with 2 years additional the federal or state governments could call me up in case of war. Close friend of mine served 3Yrs in the Navy , he told me this, NAVY stood for "NEVER AGAIN VOLUNTEER YOURSELF" 🤣 . My only regret, if I could go back in time , I'd enlist and serve 20yrs in the US Air Force. 25+ Yeats ago I was in my late teens so I wasnt thinking about long term , 20yr commitments on that serious of a level. If I could only go back, but it's the past I don't dwell on it. I'm interested in your Navy ventures without having to sign a contract.
A big thank you to all of our soldiers who guarantee our right to be free. I am sure it is a lot tougher being away from family than what most people realize. Once again, thank you! 💙
💙💙💙💙 to my Dad, and my son and my best friend Paul, and all the men and women that serve our great nation, in the mighty us Navy, and all branches of the armed services. Thank you for your service and all you do.
I served on USS Semmes DDG 18 1983-84 and USS Kinkaid DD 965 1987-89. In addition to USS Cape Cod AD 43 1984-86, USS Whidbey Island LSD 41 1993-96 and USS Wasp LHD 1 2000-03. Instructed at Operations Specialist A School twice; 1989-92 and 1996-99. COMUSNAVCENT Bahrain 1992-93 and Fleet Information Warfare Center Little Creek Amphibious Base 1999-2000. OS1(SW/AW) USN Retired. 💙
As a former "cold war" destroyer officer, I understand the mental stress imposed by long deployments. It is gratifying to see modern ships have set aside space for exercise equjpment. Individual, off duty, exercise can be vital for peak performance in a close and stressful environment. I was also encouraged to see the focus on state-of-the-art equipment and enhanced training for damage control. Our experience in WESTPAC and the Persian Gulf has enhanced our preparedness.
I served on 3 destroyers from 1975 to 1992 and it was never was like these new destroyers they have now. They are longer than the ones I served on. I was a GMG1 and we did not have all that fire power they have.
Operations Specialist 2nd Class, USS King DDG-41. We operated some of the early operational versions of the Naval Tactical Data System. It's interesting to note that the technology was the same that video games were developed from, and we actually had our own video games that could be loaded on our system and played when we had down time in port. We also got to use some of the earliest prototypes of the PC before they came into widespread use by the public.
I’m a war movie veteran and served with captain hanks on a fletcher class destroyer protecting our merchant ships while crossing the Atlantic (you’re welcome UK). A few years later I also served with him storming the beaches of Normandy with the 2nd rangers, CRAZY times
How intelligent you have to be to serve on one of our naval vessels. I’ve done lots of schooling in my life, but can’t imagine learning this type of science and technology. We appreciate our armed forces 🙏🏻🇺🇸🤩
Great video! 💙 I was an HT in the Navy in the early 80's. Never saw destroyer work, but have plenty of cool memories of Diego Garcia and McMurdo Station Antarctica. Hooyah brothers and sisters!
I'm a destroyerman ... USS Fiske DD-842 May 1967 to august 1968... best days of my life... chasing russian Subs up and down the Red Sea; escorting USS Forrestal back to the States after the fire below decks....
Proud to have served on a destroyer. USS Elliot DD-967. 81-84. Elliot was a Spruance Class Destroyer. She was decommissioned in 2005. She received a burial at sea off the coast of Australia. Wouldn't have wanted to serve on any other ship with exception to maybe UDS Blue Ridge. I was a Radioman. This is why Blue Ridge would be a exception. Blue Ridge is a Rams dream ship with all their radio rooms. Proud to have served in the greatest Navy in the world. 💙
USS Elliot (DD-967). 82 -84. Joy of joys. Couldn't wait to get off that ship. The only interesting thing was when they put us in drydock in San Pedro. The drydock was basically in the middle of a parking lot. Said don't be dropping anything over the side because you could literally kill someone walking around the ship. The only reason we wound up there is because we kissed the rocks at Seal Beach after an ammo offload.
My father used to serve on this board from 1981-1984. He told me a lot of interesting and memorable experiences. I wish one day I could see that in reality
Entered the US Navy as an E-1 and was selected to BOOST (STA-21) as an E-2. Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Operator with MIUWU 209. I never had the pleasure of being assigned to a destroyer due to my rating but after watching this excellent video, I wished that I did. I want to thank all of our sailors for their service to our country.
I entered the navy as an E-1 too.I served aboard carriers the entire time ( LOVED it ) was ship's crew,then lost my billet on the USS Kittyhawk ( had surgery on my right knee and was in med-hold ) then assigned to an attack squadron-VF-84 ( Jolly Rogers )at Nas Oceana Va Bch -Va. we were assigned to the air-wing aboard the USS ROOSEVELT. GO-NAVY !!!! LOL.
One of the un-sung features DD-G’s do best is by connecting together multiple ships defense/offense systems to creat a shield that is hard to penetrate. Even Swarm drones
Sure the heck is a lot better then the WWII fletcher class destroyer (USS BOYD DD-544) that I served on as the ship's "doc" in the 60's. Still I can feel the comradery from one generation to the next. BZ to all past, present and future "Tin Can Sailors!
Fletcher sailor here, DD 499 Renshaw . Stationed PEARL HARBOR THREE WEST PAC CRUISE most people when talking about Destroyers don’t know or realize the FLETCHER CLASS was the last class that did not have a center passageway. All travel was out top side along the main deck. Going from aft to forward to the mess decks for chow could mean getting there soaking wet. Rode out two TYPHOONS on RENSHAW
The Sailors and Marines may have their differences but when the ammunition begins to fly Your way from every direction it doesn't discriminate. The Navy "Corpsman" is like our "Guardian Angel" when You get injured from trainning to high risk Operations, they've taken care of us at the risk of their own life. Some of them have bled and even lost their life for us, they've earned my Respect. They're highly-qualified, highly-trainned, very competent and highly- dedicated. The only way I can see every Servicemember from any Branch of our Armed Forces is as Brothers. I'll gladly give my life to save a Brother any day specially the "Doc". I can assure You that any member under my Command feels the same way. To all who had, is or will serve, Thank You for Your Service Brothers!, Your dedication and Sacrifices will never be forgotten, never!. To our Navy Brothers and all our Servicemembers 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙. Semper Fi Brothers!. Keep up the good work!.
Served on the USS SAMPSON DDG10 as a operation Specialist worked as a radar operator. On the transit from the med we hit a very powerful storm that damaged the ship and ripped the Captains gig off the side of the vessel The destroyer life isnt for everyone but has its challenges
I did my duty on the IKE CVN-69. Several things I remember is: most personnel (all male) called the Ike-“Ike-a-traz ” just like Alcatraz. The first Captain of the boat made bumper stickers with this fancy slogan: “ Our screws never stop, but our shafts never do.” I can just imagine what it’s like now???
I am proud of our US Navy. My dad retired as an E7 on board the USS Saufley, EDD 465 in 1962. He was a lifer and was assigned on numerous ships and saw action in WWII as well as Korea. You guys (and gals) rock. It's not just a job...
💙 I do thank you and I appreciate that we be able to be free in this country unfortunately what I see nowadays at my age that prideful self-absorbed and lack of affection for others needs to be fixed and the one other thing that I see within the world and that's a lack of love
My favorites are the Arleigh Burke class destroyers...they're so beautiful, like great swords of the sea. My love to our United States Navy...the finest and best in the world. ❤
My favorite are the Charles F. Adams class...specifically, the USS Waddell, DDG 24...The last of class. As M Division Leading Chief I sponsored "Drag Races with Burke Destroyers, and spanked them severally, because they thought that we were steaming around on two boilers.
@@donaldpereira2652 When did Waddell "drag race" any Burkes? Waddell was a west coast ship that was decommissioned on October 1, 1992. At that time, the only Burke in commission was USS Arleigh Burke which was on the east coast. USS Burke was commissioned on July 4, 1991, and deployed to the Med in 1992 while Waddell was being prepped to decommission and sell to Greece.
💜 my grandpa served/passed on USSNEWMEXICO gunners mate passed destroying a kamakazi. He was a gunners mate that fired till the end. This happened between Guam and Luzon. The ship finished the war and her sister signed the end of the Pacific War and is in hawaii
I served aboard the U.S.S. Valdez (not to be confused with the Exxon Valdeez) FF 1096. Fair winds and following seas to all who served aboard frigates and our big brothers destroyers.💙
I had the opportunity to teach aboard eight U.S. Coast Guard cutters, 210's, 270's, a 378, a National Security Cutter and the Ice Breaker Healy. I taught U.S. History courses through Vincennes University. The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard were outstanding students. College courses were welcomed by the command of each vessel.
💙 I've worked in Human Resources at both the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, MD and the Naval Surface Weapons/Warfare Center in Beltsville, MD, and I am now semi-retired and working in the Gift Shop at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. My dad was a Lieutenant JG on the destroyer escort USS Phelps for the last half of The Battle of the Atlantic in WWII. 💙
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my only child is one of them , proud to be a US Navy mom 💙
Good on him. I hope stupid greedy USA leaders do not put him a useless but profitable war as is their penchant.
Please thank him for his service....😊
Shame on him
Your son is one of the many killers helping the US on killings missions... Nothing is so proud of as your son is serving the most evil country on earth 😢😢😢
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My son recently retired as chief petty officer after 18 years of service. I thank God every day for blessing me with his birth! As matter of fact two days after my birthday.
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💙 As a Navy veteran from 50 years ago, I salute you all.
Thank you for your service
Love the US Navy thank you to all those who currently serve, or have served in the past 💙
Being raised by a WWII era Drill Sgt gave a very strong sense of duty, honor and responsibility and a deep appreciation for all who stand in the gap for our freedom. Thank you to all US military personell. 💙
I get you. My dad was in WWII and a Sgt. He served in the ETO and was at the Battle of the Bulge. Thanks to them both, we are free and safe!
I served on a destroyer and am proud of it. I also served in an F-4J fighter squadron including depolying on an aircraft carrier. Thank you for the positive comments below.
Two of my uncles were navy veterans and my uncle Jack piloted the F4 phantom in Vietnam, 1965 to 1975, I was a little too young to join but I was very proud of them. Thank God to those who've served and those who serve today. 🇺🇸🙏
I spent four years in the navy during the early 1970's and I will never forget the experience. I was on sea duty through my whole enlistment.
And as a result never saw action in VN
I am a Air Force veteran, and have many Navy veteran friends. Thank you for your service. 💙
💙Thank you for sharing this!!! My Dad was a Navy service man for 28 year. His first two years were on a Destroyer. Half of his career were on submarines. 💙
I retired from the Navy in 2003 on board the USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51. My rate was IC in the engineering department. Equipments that I had to maintain were the Gyros, IMC, telephone wind indicating systems, and so much more. Working on a destroyer was challenging and rewarding. I loved serving on smaller ships because it felt more like having close family members with you.
NAVY bunk bed life as is NOT . . . for ME ! 💀 🇺🇸
life is NOT . . .
@@paulsuprono7225 did my 20 ur weak, 3 destroyers
USS DDG 8 worked in Main Control Machinist Mate 3.
bigger ships you can hide from the assholes of which there are a plenty
My grandson is based at Everett, Washington. He is on the USS KIDD. I am so proud of him. My grandson made arrangements for me to take a tour of the destroyer in January. Was the best present ever.
Love ALL our ships! 8 years as a U.S. Navy Seabee, but damn nice seeing the crews of a ship making it happen.
I was in NMCB3 ...Can Do Bro.
I served on board the USS Preble DDG-46 from 1981 to 1985. Loved being a destroyer sailor! Man these modern destroyers like cruise ships compared to what I experienced.
Same era as you, 81 to 85. I served aboard U.S.S. Valdez FF1096.
Im currently serving on the DDG88 which is also named USS Preble! Thank you for your service 🫡
Thank you for your courage, determinations and service. It is greatly appreciated. 💙
💙I spent 36 years in the Royal Canadian Navy with 20 of those years at sea on various ships, Destroyers, Frigates. 911 changed operations quite a lot. I did 4 tours in the Persian Gulf. Love the Navy. 💙
I served on a Charles F. Adams Class guided-missile destroyer, the USS Robison (DDG-12) in the early '70s. I was a Machinist's Mate, assigned to the Forward Engine Room. As a "snipe," (Navy jargon for anyone in Engineering, in this case Main Propulsion), the conditions on a steam powered ship were severe at times. The Boiler Technicians (BTs) had it worse, being in the Firerooms where the boilers, generating steam at 1275 psi were. The main propulsion spaces were areas of constant extreme heat and noise, with very little room for error. But, we were close knit, seeing other during the work day and at the change of watch. Oh, BTW, that fourth meal is called "Mid Rats," for Midnight Rations. It was served to crew members going on the mid watch (0000-0400) and coming of the Evening Watch (2000-2400). It was another opportunity to socialize and be a family. The pace on board was relentless while at sea. But that helped to make the deployment, usually around, 6-7 months, pass quicker. About a month before returning home to San Diego, the crew would get something we called "Channel Fever." Channel Fever is a longing for San Diego, and the familiar sights and sounds of the 32nd Street Navy Base, a local way of referring to the base at the end of 32nd Street in San Diego.
DDG-6 USS Barney 70-74 QM3. Loved it!
DDG-8 USS Lynde McCormick Machinist Mate in Main control .
USS Berkeley (DDG-15), sister ship to the Robison during my time in the 70's. I served as FTG (one of the twidget electronics ratings) and agree that the BTs had the absolute respect of everyone because we knew the conditions they endured 24hrs a day when we were underway.
I was First Lt on LST 1084 (USS Polk County) after graduating from OCS in 1959. After my active duty commitment I stayed in the reserve and got to do a cruise on USS Wiseman , a DE. It was like having driven a truck and graduating to a Ferrari. We did tictacs with the DE and it was really fun to see how responsive a destroyer escort could be. From "full ahead" to "all stop." was like throwing on the brakes. With the LST you had to figure how long the flat bottom would take to figure out what the engines were telling it to do. Being a qualified OOD was serious stuff, but there were fun moments as well.
💙 Former Navy Veteran. Thank you for all you do 💙
Never served on a Destroyer, but my twin uncles did during Vietnam, and my grandfather was on a Destroyer at Peal Harbor and helped fight fires. I served in the Army but I would have loved to be on a ship too. 💙💙💙
Conguragulations for all the countires you bring your sweet freedom and democracy with blood
@omerfaikkarakulakoglu1973 I honestly wish the people of America could do more good for the world, but right now we have a sick government that has lost touch with it's people. I know a lot of people and countries are upset with America, but the dealings that our government makes don't always reflect the views and wishes of the American people. One day I hope we make it right. 🙏
Awesome! Thank you for your service. I thank you and your extended family for their service. I'm proud of you, your uncles and your grandfather. My father served in WWII. I am a Navy and Vietnam Veteran who served on a guided missile destroyer homeported at Pearl Harbor. My younger brother also served on an aircraft carrier after the Vietnam War.
@@davidsoule1252 Thank you for your service as well. 👏👏❤️❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲
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I spent 10 years in the Navy from 78 to 88 on submarines. This video about the real Navy is even interesting to me. Once we left port we never saw the ocean or sky; just the inside of a pipe. We had our own types of missions and drills, but things like underway replenishment weren’t a thing.
Thanks for being there !!
We have REAL respect for Your spending a good part of Your life on The Front Line for America!
What subs were you on? I served from 77 to 88 on the USS Daniel Boone and USS Tecumseh, both decommissioned now.
Thanks man! I met and drank with a couple submarines at NAS Alimeda and Mare Island. You guys were a Special breed!
Me too. USS Ray (SSN-653).
@@tomgraham7755I arrived at NAS Alameda just before it closed, to run the San Francisco Marathon. Alameda's Exchange . . . is now a shopping mall ! 🤠 🇺🇸
Old school Destroyerman…RD 2. USS Lofberg. DD-759 55 years later I still think about my time in the Navy every day⚓️ Vietnam War veteran.
💙💙💙Thanks for protecting us! As an Army medic I would not have been very happy at sea. Great series! I keep learning a lot about our current Navy. You all have a tall order! 💙💙💙🇺🇸
I was a GMM on the USS BERKLEY DDG-15. Did a west pac and did 1 1/2 years in drydock in Bremerton Wash. It was quite an experience! 💙 1976-1980
Fuck bermerton
GO NAVY!
Ooorah navy Semper Fi 😅
My dad served in the US Navy from the 1950's through the early 1970's. He was assigned to Fletcher class destroyers, very different from modern destroyers.
Fletcher class was tough.
I too was a “tin can”sailor back in 73-79”stationed in Yokosuka, Japan,lot of memories on that ship& Japan,came back state-side in 76,my eaos was up in Sept,went into Naval reserve,discharged in79🇺🇸🙏🙏
OK! Thanks for the not relevant comment.
@@stephengoldberg334. Be gone landlubber. The only gangway you’ll ever see is on the cover of some rappers album.
The job and mission is the same, then and now. And like today, the equipment your dad used was state of the art of his time.
I served on two destroyers, USS Luce (DLG-7) and then USS Biddle (DLG-34). Made a Mediterranean cruise on the Luce, and an around the world cruise on the Biddle.
Ahoy. I was on the Leahy (DLG-16) from '71-'74) I think I remember the Biddle being at D&S in Norfolk around then. I did two Med cruises and the Caribbean five times. Was in CIC.
I served on destroyers between 1966 and January 1970, my job is obsolete now as I was boiler tender, final achieved rank BT 3. My first ship was the DL5, Wilkerson and transfered to DD849 Richard R Krause. Looking back now all I remember bare the good times.
I was on two destroyer escorts, later to be named frigates and two guided missile destroyers . Most of the time my work day consisted of cleaning and painting the ship ( damn the rust )or standing watches on the bridge or pilot house, while the ship mainly played war games preparing for the real thing. Later until retirement I was a Quartermaster and I was involved with the safe navigation of the ship and everything that entails .
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🙏🏻
Fellow Quartermaster here. I served aboard a Knox class frigate from 1981 to 1985.
QM on DDG 12 for just under 4years. Westpac in '71& '72. My son did 20 years and was on a DDG for about 6months. His mother was a DT for 13 years.
I’m proud of the man and women that serve. in our NAVY and I know somewhat what they’re going through. I was in the Coast Guard myself, and I know some of the hardships that they must be going through. I am proud to be an American and I am so proud to have known some of the men and women who serve our country. God bless you all.
I was on two destroyer escorts, later to be named frigates and two guided missile destroyers . Most of the time my work day consisted of cleaning and painting the ship or standing watches on the bridge or pilot house, while the ship mainly played war games preparing for the real thing.
Served on destroyer finished my service on nuclear submarine tender. And as you said drills , working together to solve daily problems made you confident and proud to be part of the navy. Very happy to have served my country with my fellow shipmates. Thank you very much 😃😃
I know things need to change, but nothing epitomizes a destroyer to me as the Fletcher-class...sleek, a real greyhound, a real Tin Can...😊Good video! However, having a good mess is also very important to crew morale & was barely discussed....💙
Many thanks to all you brave men and women!
M Chief In the US Navy from 1978 till 1993 several on different ships and was a Special warfare operator. Great documentary and I like to send a special thanks to all of my fellow shipmates around the world and at SEA
💙💙💙💙💙 I service in the Navy for 21 years and I love it I was on v various types of ships from carriers to tin cans. Love them all. God bless America and God bless our Navy Fairwinds, and following seas to all my brothers and sisters thank you.
I served 24yrs in the Canadian Forces Air-force, trained as a meteorologist. For two of those years I was loaned out to the Canadian navy serving aboard a destroyer escort. I had quite the unique position on board as the Weather Witch, and as long as I kept the Navigation shack up to scratch, the only persons I was beholden to was the Navigator and the Captain. The rest of my time I spent numerous hours wandering the various departments or relaxing on the bridge with the captain and other personal. So many fond memories, one being the 1982 RIMPAC exercise. We joined the US and other allies, comprising of three carriers and 152 support combatants. At the end of the exercise we detached to sail three weeks en-route to Japan via the coastal waters off of Kamchatka, just to piss off the soviets. Tooling along close to their territorial boundary, on a Sunday afternoon we had a banyan (barbecue) on the quarterdeck, when a TU-95 Bear overflew us. It was so low we could easily see the pilot and copilot. As he circled, about 50 of us dropped our draws, bent over and mooned the plane. To this day I'd like to think that somewhere in the Russian archives, there is a picture of my bare ass.
Any ufo encounters while you were out there or what?
What a lucky , maple syrup producing Canuck. How many countries did you visit? What were those 2yrs like, I'm curious , did you get replenishment at sea or how long did you sail for until the ships had to dock again? What I'm asking is what was the 2yr schedule like, not the details but a summary of it start to finish.
When I said you were lucky it's because not many people can tag along on a Navy destroyer for 2yrs while having no one command over them making one feel like , they are walking on eggshells. The freedom to navigate most departments, without command breathing down on you, I imagine would be highly desired, plus it's a once in a lifetime chance and experience. Whatever you are willing to share , I'm all ears.
BTW, I was ARNG (Army National Guard) 1/3/97 - 1/2/03, a 6yr contract with 2 years additional the federal or state governments could call me up in case of war. Close friend of mine served 3Yrs in the Navy , he told me this, NAVY stood for "NEVER AGAIN VOLUNTEER YOURSELF" 🤣 . My only regret, if I could go back in time , I'd enlist and serve 20yrs in the US Air Force. 25+ Yeats ago I was in my late teens so I wasnt thinking about long term , 20yr commitments on that serious of a level. If I could only go back, but it's the past I don't dwell on it. I'm interested in your Navy ventures without having to sign a contract.
USS Morton, DD-948. Officer. Glad to see some things never change. Keep up the good work.
A big thank you to all of our soldiers who guarantee our right to be free. I am sure it is a lot tougher being away from family than what most people realize. Once again, thank you! 💙
Was on a carrier in the 80s and remember watching the destroyers bob in the water wondering how they even worked when it was rough.
Very informative video. I served in the Navy in the 80’s. This video brings back great memories. 💙
💙💙💙💙 to my Dad, and my son and my best friend Paul, and all the men and women that serve our great nation, in the mighty us Navy, and all branches of the armed services. Thank you for your service and all you do.
I served on USS Semmes DDG 18 1983-84 and USS Kinkaid DD 965 1987-89. In addition to USS Cape Cod AD 43 1984-86, USS Whidbey Island LSD 41 1993-96 and USS Wasp LHD 1 2000-03. Instructed at Operations Specialist A School twice; 1989-92 and 1996-99. COMUSNAVCENT Bahrain 1992-93 and Fleet Information Warfare Center Little Creek Amphibious Base 1999-2000. OS1(SW/AW) USN Retired. 💙
Happen to encounter any ufo activity or unknowns ?
@@bk-lx6cb No I didn't
@@RetiredSailor60 thank you for the reply
As a former "cold war" destroyer officer, I understand the mental stress imposed by long deployments. It is gratifying to see modern ships have set aside space for exercise equjpment. Individual, off duty, exercise can be vital for peak performance in a close and stressful environment. I was also encouraged to see the focus on state-of-the-art equipment and enhanced training for damage control. Our experience in WESTPAC and the Persian Gulf has enhanced our preparedness.
I served on the USS Lawrence DDG4 from Oct 1969 until January 1971 as a CS3 and CS2.
I served on 3 destroyers from 1975 to 1992 and it was never was like these new destroyers they have now. They are longer than the ones I served on. I was a GMG1 and we did not have all that fire power they have.
Operations Specialist 2nd Class, USS King DDG-41. We operated some of the early operational versions of the Naval Tactical Data System. It's interesting to note that the technology was the same that video games were developed from, and we actually had our own video games that could be loaded on our system and played when we had down time in port. We also got to use some of the earliest prototypes of the PC before they came into widespread use by the public.
I was on the first of the ships class DDG 51 USS Arleigh Burke. I'm glad to see her class is still projecting our Naval power.
Enjoyed the program and wish all our service members the best of life and thank you for protecting me and my family. 💙
I’m a war movie veteran and served with captain hanks on a fletcher class destroyer protecting our merchant ships while crossing the Atlantic (you’re welcome UK). A few years later I also served with him storming the beaches of Normandy with the 2nd rangers, CRAZY times
😂😂😂😂 popeye was my boss.
How intelligent you have to be to serve on one of our naval vessels. I’ve done lots of schooling in my life, but can’t imagine learning this type of science and technology. We appreciate our armed forces 🙏🏻🇺🇸🤩
Keep up the good work and stay safe and healthy! We do depend on you and honor the hard work you and sacrifice you make daily!
I'm a former Navy sailor too, served on FF destroyers. My love and respect to those severing today 💙💙
Great video! 💙 I was an HT in the Navy in the early 80's. Never saw destroyer work, but have plenty of cool memories of Diego Garcia and McMurdo Station Antarctica. Hooyah brothers and sisters!
Thank you all!💙
💙From one ex-military to the current and former U.S. Navy Personnel, thank you for guarding us.
I'm a destroyerman ... USS Fiske DD-842 May 1967 to august 1968... best days of my life... chasing russian Subs up and down the Red Sea; escorting USS Forrestal back to the States after the fire below decks....
💙 Thank you all for your service; God bless!
Proud to have served on a destroyer. USS Elliot DD-967. 81-84. Elliot was a Spruance Class Destroyer. She was decommissioned in 2005. She received a burial at sea off the coast of Australia. Wouldn't have wanted to serve on any other ship with exception to maybe UDS Blue Ridge. I was a Radioman. This is why Blue Ridge would be a exception. Blue Ridge is a Rams dream ship with all their radio rooms. Proud to have served in the greatest Navy in the world. 💙
USS Blue Ridge, that is.
I was on the Elliot 77-78.Semper Fi!
USS Elliot (DD-967). 82 -84. Joy of joys. Couldn't wait to get off that ship. The only interesting thing was when they put us in drydock in San Pedro. The drydock was basically in the middle of a parking lot. Said don't be dropping anything over the side because you could literally kill someone walking around the ship. The only reason we wound up there is because we kissed the rocks at Seal Beach after an ammo offload.
My father used to serve on this board from 1981-1984. He told me a lot of interesting and memorable experiences. I wish one day I could see that in reality
Entered the US Navy as an E-1 and was selected to BOOST (STA-21) as an E-2. Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Operator with MIUWU 209. I never had the pleasure of being assigned to a destroyer due to my rating but after watching this excellent video, I wished that I did. I want to thank all of our sailors for their service to our country.
I entered the navy as an E-1 too.I served aboard carriers the entire time ( LOVED it ) was ship's crew,then lost my billet on the USS Kittyhawk ( had surgery on my right knee and was in med-hold ) then assigned to an attack squadron-VF-84 ( Jolly Rogers )at Nas Oceana Va Bch -Va. we were assigned to the air-wing aboard the USS ROOSEVELT. GO-NAVY !!!! LOL.
One of the un-sung features DD-G’s do best is by connecting together multiple ships defense/offense systems to creat a shield that is hard to penetrate. Even Swarm drones
Such a info packed video. I hope none of our enemies took notes.
Sure the heck is a lot better then the WWII fletcher class destroyer (USS BOYD DD-544) that I served on as the ship's "doc" in the 60's. Still I can feel the comradery from one generation to the next. BZ to all past, present and future "Tin Can Sailors!
Fletcher sailor here, DD 499 Renshaw . Stationed PEARL HARBOR THREE WEST PAC CRUISE most people when talking about Destroyers don’t know or realize the FLETCHER CLASS was the last class that did not have a center passageway. All travel was out top side along the main deck. Going from aft to forward to the mess decks for chow could mean getting there soaking wet. Rode out two TYPHOONS on RENSHAW
The Sailors and Marines may have their differences but when the ammunition begins to fly Your way from every direction it doesn't discriminate. The Navy "Corpsman" is like our "Guardian Angel" when You get injured from trainning to high risk Operations, they've taken care of us at the risk of their own life. Some of them have bled and even lost their life for us, they've earned my Respect. They're highly-qualified, highly-trainned, very competent and highly- dedicated. The only way I can see every Servicemember from any Branch of our Armed Forces is as Brothers. I'll gladly give my life to save a Brother any day specially the
"Doc". I can assure You that any member under my Command feels the same way. To all who had, is or will serve, Thank You for Your Service Brothers!, Your dedication and Sacrifices will never be forgotten, never!.
To our Navy Brothers and all our Servicemembers 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙.
Semper Fi Brothers!.
Keep up the good work!.
Served on the USS SAMPSON DDG10 as a operation Specialist worked as a radar operator. On the transit from the med we hit a very powerful storm that damaged the ship and ripped the Captains gig off the side of the vessel The destroyer life isnt for everyone but has its challenges
I did my duty on the IKE CVN-69. Several things I remember is: most personnel (all male) called the Ike-“Ike-a-traz ” just like Alcatraz. The first Captain of the boat made bumper stickers with this fancy slogan: “ Our screws never stop, but our shafts never do.” I can just imagine what it’s like now???
Lots of appreciation for these heroes!!!💙💙💙
I am proud of our US Navy. My dad retired as an E7 on board the USS Saufley, EDD 465 in 1962. He was a lifer and was assigned on numerous ships and saw action in WWII as well as Korea. You guys (and gals) rock. It's not just a job...
He was a Chief!!
Yes. That was his last promotion before he retired, Chief Boatswains Mate.
@@walterrogers359 we call ourselves Chiefs.. big promotion in the navy
💙 I do thank you and I appreciate that we be able to be free in this country unfortunately what I see nowadays at my age that prideful self-absorbed and lack of affection for others needs to be fixed and the one other thing that I see within the world and that's a lack of love
Thank you for your service.
My favorites are the Arleigh Burke class destroyers...they're so beautiful, like great swords of the sea. My love to our United States Navy...the finest and best in the world. ❤
My favorite are the Charles F. Adams class...specifically, the USS Waddell, DDG 24...The last of class. As M Division Leading Chief I sponsored "Drag Races with Burke Destroyers, and spanked them severally, because they thought that we were steaming around on two boilers.
I Love Arleigh Burke class destroyers ❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@donaldpereira2652 When did Waddell "drag race" any Burkes? Waddell was a west coast ship that was decommissioned on October 1, 1992. At that time, the only Burke in commission was USS Arleigh Burke which was on the east coast. USS Burke was commissioned on July 4, 1991, and deployed to the Med in 1992 while Waddell was being prepped to decommission and sell to Greece.
@@jerryware5749 1990...Arlie Butke herself...she figured that we were steaming on two boilers.
@@donaldpereira2652 Since Waddell was west coast and Burke was east coast where did this race occur?
I served at the other end of the spectrum for 5 yr, USS Saratoga 1972 . Was a lifetime ago, this brought back some good memories.💙
I build ships for the US Navy and have family currently serving! Go Navy!! 💙🇺🇸
💙 I miss you, son. I'm so proud of your service in the Navy! Hooyah! Can't wait to see you again.
💜 my grandpa served/passed on USSNEWMEXICO gunners mate passed destroying a kamakazi. He was a gunners mate that fired till the end. This happened between Guam and Luzon. The ship finished the war and her sister signed the end of the Pacific War and is in hawaii
Thank you to all of the Navy men and women your sacrifice is very much appreciated 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
God bless ALL those that are serving, did serve and will serve! Thank you for protecting my FREEDOM and that of our allies!
I served aboard the U.S.S. Valdez (not to be confused with the Exxon Valdeez) FF 1096. Fair winds and following seas to all who served aboard frigates and our big brothers destroyers.💙
Thank you to all of you for your SERVICE!!👍👍
What a wonderful video. It's most interesting to see how things have changed over the years.
Thank you all for serving our great country!!! God bless you!!! 💙
I had the opportunity to teach aboard eight U.S. Coast Guard cutters, 210's, 270's, a 378, a National Security Cutter and the Ice Breaker Healy. I taught U.S. History courses through Vincennes University. The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard were outstanding students.
College courses were welcomed by the command of each vessel.
Thank you to all the Men and Women that serve or have servered I love my freedom thanks for being there.
Thank you everyone for what you do for us, god bless everyone of you's 💙
My dad was on the USS O’Hare DD889. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Fresh prayers for safety of all our boys/girls/men/women especially in the Navy right now🙏❤️
I was not in a Destroyer, but my brother was, I miss my shipmates 💙
Legends to me?my dad was in the Royal Australia Navy for 20 years love it❤
💙 I've worked in Human Resources at both the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, MD and the Naval Surface Weapons/Warfare Center in Beltsville, MD, and I am now semi-retired and working in the Gift Shop at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. My dad was a Lieutenant JG on the destroyer escort USS Phelps for the last half of The Battle of the Atlantic in WWII. 💙
My Dad was in the Navy. God bless All our forces and America. 💙
❤ Amazing America. 😊
More specifically, NORTH America!
MORE specifically, the United States *OF* America! 🇺🇸
I’m 53’ year old Navy Brat, born on Great Lakes Naval Base. I think the destroyer is my favorite war ship.
The best four years of my life I will never forget Thank you, US Navy
Thank y'all for your service💙
I myself am retired Navy Served onboard the USS Kitty hawk CVA-63 in the 80's 💙
💙I served in the Navy on the USS PERMIT SSN-594. Go Navy❤
God Bless all of our Blue Water Warriors .💙💙💙
💙 I was a BT2 on the USS BOWEN FF-1079 Blue Nose (North Pole.) Med Cruise. 1973-1979. Engineering "E" loved every minute of it.
I have never had a desire to serve aboard a Navy vessel. All respect to those that do. I served on land with the Army.