Inside the Navy's $500M Littoral Combat Ship

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  • @ponz-
    @ponz- 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1481

    I loved the “there are many chairs like it but this one is mine.” 😂

    • @DMulisha13
      @DMulisha13 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      had to scroll too much to see if anyone else got it and commented it xD

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +110

      Lol don't blame him. It's a sweet chair.

    • @tiomoidofangle102
      @tiomoidofangle102 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      This is my chair and this is my bum....
      One is for sitting, one is for fun...

    • @darrennguyen8122
      @darrennguyen8122 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Casual rifleman’s creed enthusiast

    • @mpow3r972
      @mpow3r972 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I'm definitely using this tomorrow when I go into my real estate office 😂

  • @edjarrett3164
    @edjarrett3164 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +690

    I loved what the Admiral said about what makes the Navy work. You could tell, he’s a people person that tries to inspire his sailors. Don’t get to see many of those in real life.

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

      Adm LeClair is great!

    • @acquafrizzante3597
      @acquafrizzante3597 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Real

    • @buggerlugz6753
      @buggerlugz6753 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely.

    • @legobuilder5387
      @legobuilder5387 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SamEckholm so you served or are serving?

    • @Colyde25
      @Colyde25 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@legobuilder5387he was an Officer in the Air Force.

  • @thatkyledude1093
    @thatkyledude1093 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +268

    RADM LeClair... I have nothing to say about him other than I admire how humble he is. That last part about being able to replace a piece of a ship, but not being able to replace a life is very strong. THAT is a good leader, that some in our armed forces need to take notes from.

    • @Jimmerca
      @Jimmerca 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is exactly what Congress needs to be thinking about when there is a potential conflict🇺🇸😎

    • @easyefpv6609
      @easyefpv6609 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hes a WAr Criminal LMAO...You should pull and Epstien just like RADM should

  • @JohnsonMrTrevor
    @JohnsonMrTrevor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +113

    Respect for the Admiral. Well said, Sir.

  • @jessefrank4797
    @jessefrank4797 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +314

    15:16 the sailor trying not to laugh when he says the food is good 😂

    • @zillsburyy1
      @zillsburyy1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      subs have the best food

    • @Doug_Dimmadome
      @Doug_Dimmadome หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its not a sub tho ​@zillsburyy1

    • @herbenevolence4198
      @herbenevolence4198 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@zillsburyy1 i concur

    • @Sailor6823
      @Sailor6823 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The food is trash until steak and surf

    • @herbenevolence4198
      @herbenevolence4198 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Sailor6823 what vessel you on?

  • @NotWhatYouThink
    @NotWhatYouThink 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    Great video, Sam! Keep it up!
    I think it's just a matter of time for us to run into each other on one of these ships!

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      That would be legit!

  • @Next0mancer
    @Next0mancer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +138

    props to the camera crew, this is very well filmed

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      They crushed it!

  • @encapseoulate
    @encapseoulate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Have not seen Sam look this relaxed and happy and engaged since I started watching this channel!

  • @CHEEKS3185
    @CHEEKS3185 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +790

    15:15 lol the guy behind him trying to hold the laughter in.

    • @StarHuntersGames2
      @StarHuntersGames2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      🤣🤣

    • @561reaper
      @561reaper 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣😭😭😭😭💀

    • @ryanfitz2214
      @ryanfitz2214 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

      Yeah cuz food on ships sucks ass at least on carriers and he knows that he’s probably lying about food being good haha

    • @infini.tesimo
      @infini.tesimo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

      That pause of, "No bro..no.."

    • @flashink6437
      @flashink6437 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      Sailor was bitting his tongue more than his food

  • @N663gafe
    @N663gafe 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +136

    When you sat down with your tray of food and said that the food is good, the sailor next to you with his expression said in his thoughts, "if you were here for months, you wouldn't think the same" although yes, at first glance it looks and feels brilliant. 😅

    • @perniciousreaper4393
      @perniciousreaper4393 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      "This is the 17th time in 4 months that I've eaten this very same meal."

    • @mmancino1982
      @mmancino1982 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hahaha that's how it was in the army on deployment. First couple weeks you're like "hey this ain't bad!" But by the end we're like "omfg this f*ckin lasagna AGAIN!?"

    • @568843daw
      @568843daw หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a bunch of candy asses! It’s great food that you did not have to fix yourself.

    • @Bondrewd_The_Based
      @Bondrewd_The_Based หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@perniciousreaper4393 17 times over 120 days? That's not bad, it's almost 1/6, especially for a navy ship that's not physically connected to the food supply line. I've been to bases with 50-50 rotations of burgers and hotdogs, and that's it

    • @MbisonBalrog
      @MbisonBalrog 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Bondrewd_The_BasedI can eat burgers and dogs erryday

  • @eshoandy
    @eshoandy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    You can tell that Sam is a humble and good leader. Thank you Sam for your service and sacrifice to keep us all safe.

  • @LoanwordEggcorn
    @LoanwordEggcorn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Really liked seeing a bit about the ship and meeting some of the people. A crew of 60 is small for a ship of this capability.
    Also liked hearing from the Admiral, who seems like a great guy. He's right; it's the sailors that make the Navy work, not just the hardware.

  • @enanguko2237
    @enanguko2237 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This virtual encounter with the Rear Admiral was a akoria learning experience which still gives me chills, all the way from Nigeria. Respect, Sir!

  • @cbailey18b
    @cbailey18b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I like that the military lets us see all this and a bit more in depth about the equipment. Jay leno just did a 30 minute video on the presidential limo and we barely got anything from the video

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Check out my video on the presidential limo/Secret Service. A bit more than Jay Lenos :)

  • @1900intz
    @1900intz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you Sam. Nice to see how our military is doing - changing and staying prepared for the future. Keep up your great work.

    • @Horizon301.
      @Horizon301. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Read up on the LCS class and you will see that it’s a complete failure. Why he chose to visit these for the video is odd when it’s not performing for the US navy.

    • @johnsilver9338
      @johnsilver9338 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      With its large deck, Independence class LCS can be a drone carrier. Its fast too unlike China's dedicated large drone carrier.

  • @ub73clan83
    @ub73clan83 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    Sam you should definitely make a video about the United States Space Force! I think you would love getting to look at how GPS satellites are flown from Schriever SFB.

    • @Obro_
      @Obro_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      What a good idea, I think more peaple should be able to see how the space force operates!

    • @ub73clan83
      @ub73clan83 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Obro_ absolutely right! I’m currently in the Space Force stationed at Peterson SFB. I wish more people knew about the great work the Space Force is doing.

    • @StarHuntersGames2
      @StarHuntersGames2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ub73clan83 Anything else you guys do besides operating satellites?

    • @ub73clan83
      @ub73clan83 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@StarHuntersGames2 intelligence and cyber (plus space systems operations). The space force only has those 3 career fields currently

    • @StarHuntersGames2
      @StarHuntersGames2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ub73clan83 What is your job in the USSF?

  • @mrpglx1287
    @mrpglx1287 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    15:32 got me laughing when the guy was holding his laugh and looking back at the end

  • @ruralrayne
    @ruralrayne 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The production value on these videos never disappoints

  • @keremysmith6866
    @keremysmith6866 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    15:16 the look on bros face when he said ""honestly its pretty good" dude looked around at everyone else like is this guy crazy lmao

  • @wisal13l
    @wisal13l 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The General Officer was a true specimen of a caring Commander. Serving with such offrs is quite easy and learning oriented.

  • @dwaldo76
    @dwaldo76 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Sam, I absolutely love your videos. They are extremely interesting, very well-directed, and produced with a great blend of action and entertainment while being highly informative. I’ve followed your channel for years. I would love to see you do an episode or two on the Virginia Class Submarines and the Ford Class Aircraft Carriers, where you could extensively cover the aviation side. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @jeremytaylor3532
    @jeremytaylor3532 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Really Great Video, thanx to the Navy for putting this out there by allowing it to showcase their hard work and dedication.
    It is marvelous to see how humble the upper ranks are, and how earnest the bosoms and midranks are.

  • @CGNoble
    @CGNoble 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    AMAZING video, as always!!

  • @badboytwig
    @badboytwig หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The dude who sits next to Sam when he talks about the food rolling his eyes lol -Watch. Super cool vid :)

  • @lawyermahaprasad
    @lawyermahaprasad 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    10:08 she way definitely checking sam out .

  • @alisioardiona727
    @alisioardiona727 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +229

    Sam is so humble he forgot to mention he's a captain in the airforce.

    • @abdulmuqsit3858
      @abdulmuqsit3858 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      He's a pilot?

    • @Nr15121
      @Nr15121 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      @@abdulmuqsit3858captains a rank mate 03 equivalent to a navy lieutenant

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +173

      Former Captain. Separated and a civilian now!

    • @Shirou-s5m
      @Shirou-s5m 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@SamEckholmwait you retired already?

    • @adamhurst9491
      @adamhurst9491 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@@Shirou-s5mNo one retires at O3. It's the minimum tank an officer should be promoted to in their first contract. It's the bare minimum to be allowed to stay in nothing more. I would have preferred a Sailor that could and would call out all the many many deficiencies with the Leaky Crappy Ships.

  • @zma924
    @zma924 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +306

    *sees rescue swimmer*
    *immediately swan dives off the aft of the ship* 😂😂

    • @ianmcmillan5887
      @ianmcmillan5887 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      she is def some eye candy!

    • @Nr15121
      @Nr15121 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lmao

    • @peedypxblo
      @peedypxblo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Like the kid penguin in surf’s up. 😂😂

    • @opticFPV
      @opticFPV 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I can't see her having the strength to drag a bigger sailor back onto the boat

    • @PlasmodiumV
      @PlasmodiumV 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      You better hope she is not as competent as those secret service guys.

  • @andrewjohan3856
    @andrewjohan3856 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love listening to the admiral talk, you can tell he’s a true leader and loves his job!!

  • @montemiller3447
    @montemiller3447 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you, Sam, and the USN for showing this fantastic program.💪

    • @Doctors_TARDIS
      @Doctors_TARDIS 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are decommissioning these things at 5 years old.

  • @blitzzkrieg1400
    @blitzzkrieg1400 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +292

    Next: Sam flies an F-35

    • @Aviation_planes.
      @Aviation_planes. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      He just got a ride in an F15

    • @Marti_Gaming98
      @Marti_Gaming98 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He did that already lmao

    • @loadingnewads
      @loadingnewads 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      1 year later: Sam in a B21

  • @JCC-3636-ud2re
    @JCC-3636-ud2re 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Sam for taking your time to show all of us all the military vehicles and how they work

  • @NateReimers
    @NateReimers 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Navy food goes hard. Even without the Mozzi-sticks.

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Facts

    • @jasonricles2372
      @jasonricles2372 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Been underway on DDG and LCS. LCS food is so much better since there is not a separate mess for the officers and chiefs. On the DDG it was meh.

  • @ReagonL0L
    @ReagonL0L 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Seeing the commanders that truly care is nice

  • @Itsbrettjones
    @Itsbrettjones 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    0:38 I love how they're running Microsoft 10

    • @86headhunter
      @86headhunter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The Navy doesn't like to upgrade to newer tech if it's not needed.. they are just now upgrading to LED lights on some things. Lol

  • @spaceshark
    @spaceshark 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fascinating and amazing as always. Highly informative and it makes you very appreciative of the men and women who serve this country. Thanks Sam!

  • @James_Edward59
    @James_Edward59 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    2:50 Sam can’t fool us, that’s his older brother!

  • @MattHuey
    @MattHuey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That ship looks soo cool!! Good Job Sam!💯🙏🇺🇸 Keep up the super cool videos bro!! God Bless!🤘

  • @griffinstadler
    @griffinstadler 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Rear Admiral LeClair is someone I’d want to work for. You can just tell he’s one hell of a leader.

  • @SwayneMartinPilot
    @SwayneMartinPilot 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +209

    Literally straight out of Star Wars 👀

    • @Airplaneclipz
      @Airplaneclipz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fr

    • @MIDWESTHOUNDTV
      @MIDWESTHOUNDTV 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You got that right!!! Can't argue with that lol

    • @rosstheboss8633
      @rosstheboss8633 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You ever fly to SBGR/GRU?

    • @Youtuber-k2p
      @Youtuber-k2p 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Buddy, look up literally, it is not literally straight out of Star Wars.

    • @sabereye4437
      @sabereye4437 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@TH-camr-k2phe means the design is something straight out of Star Wars as it has aspects which make it look futuristic and out of something like star wars

  • @yowaimo8
    @yowaimo8 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sam is actually going nuts with this military videos keep it up Sam love your work

  • @wiseguy3696
    @wiseguy3696 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I hate the LCS ships with a passion. I'm a sonar technician, the sonar module on LCS ships failed. However, the Navy kept sending them sonar technicians. During that time they never went underway, they would just stand permanent three section duty watches and deck maintenance. I know a lot of really good people who got out because they never got to do their job, had their promotions stymied, Amber basically completely disregarded. Now our rate is undermanned because so many people got out.

    • @timmotel5804
      @timmotel5804 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good Day. Interesting information. I might be wrong, but I thought that these vessels didn't work and were all being retired very early in their lifespan. A poor service history for them. Poor planning, design & equipment that didn't work. BUT, GOD! Can They SPEND OUR MONEY ON WASTE$$$$$$$! To keep Politicians In Office...
      Best Regards To You.

    • @wiseguy3696
      @wiseguy3696 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@timmotel5804 that's basically right.

  • @1337r33t
    @1337r33t 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is very unique thanks for the tour. I'm glad your channel exists because if I had this level of insight when I was younger rather than taking a recruiters word for it. I might have enlisted.

  • @apierre6
    @apierre6 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    @16:06 My boy JT! 🫡🫡🫡👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿

  • @Str8modelotime
    @Str8modelotime 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The admiral saying when you say 100,000 soldiers under his command it kind of hits him because that means he has 200,000 parents relying on him to keep their kids safe was pure gold . I love our military

  • @atharvapalase
    @atharvapalase 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Make a video on USS Missouri ❤❤

  • @salmahlizerd
    @salmahlizerd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been following your channel for a while and i’ve gotta say man, your life is my dream

  • @TJSTrains
    @TJSTrains 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Daniel (The Commanding Officer) is my cousin! Well technically my 2nd cousin but my mother has the same last name Sledz and grew up with him!

    • @danoconnor3720
      @danoconnor3720 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually, first cousin once removed.

  • @JoeDelfin
    @JoeDelfin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent, well-produced video! Watching our sailors in action make me proud as an American. Thank you to all those who serve in the military and emergency services.

  • @ericdavidson5011
    @ericdavidson5011 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    after seeing Kate Hopp I am guessing she has a lot of rescues because I know I would be jumping overboard all the time if she is the one that comes to get me, wow!

  • @scottjohnson7726
    @scottjohnson7726 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow after 30 years of law enforcement that Commander made my heart pause. Such respect for him and all the people of the US Navy, makes me a proud civilian! Thank you!

  • @TrxshyRBLX
    @TrxshyRBLX 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    I finally found out what the ship from cars 3 is called

    • @shreyankamanana9979
      @shreyankamanana9979 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      cars2 my guy

    • @scarecrow108productions7
      @scarecrow108productions7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@shreyankamanana9979 and in there, they were armed with the fictional retractable RIM-116 Launcher rather than the Mk 110 57mm naval gun system.

    • @Shamgod12
      @Shamgod12 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I knew it looked fimiliar at first glance 😂

  • @daleadkison3349
    @daleadkison3349 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I knew that these ships were out there but didn't know how many. Thanks for all the details. Very well done!

  • @CrimxSun
    @CrimxSun 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The junior officer chair took me out. it says JOOD. In dutch this mean JEW. 😂😂😂

  • @urbanstrencan
    @urbanstrencan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This ship looks like something from sci-fi just amazing 🤩🤩
    Great video Sam

  • @TheMrRusti
    @TheMrRusti 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    This is the most sci-fi looking ship we've seen so far.

    • @deeznoots6241
      @deeznoots6241 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      And probably the stupidest boondoggle the us navy ever made

    • @perniciousreaper4393
      @perniciousreaper4393 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@deeznoots6241 it's a tie between this and the Zumwalt class destroyers. Although they had the good sense of canceling the Zumwalt program early unlike with the LCS.

    • @LeonardoFSI
      @LeonardoFSI 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out the italian PPA Paolo Thaon di Revel, they have a naval cockpit design and in general much more advanced ship. In general the US Navy likes to do a bunch of things old school, which is not a bad thing per se, I think it's a good thing to have tried and true stuff... but in terms of simply"looking sci-fi" the italians and japanese have the US beat.

    • @deeznoots6241
      @deeznoots6241 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@perniciousreaper4393 Little Crappy Ships

  • @MrHaydenJr
    @MrHaydenJr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i like how you complimented the food and the guy beside you cracked a smile probably thinking "well i did my job"...

    • @Colyde25
      @Colyde25 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s not why he was laughing.

  • @simba6698
    @simba6698 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "there are many chairs like this but this one's mine" that sailor is a fan of "Full Metal Jacket" I see

  • @alexanderscalzo340
    @alexanderscalzo340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for doing a video of the Navy! Hope to see more in the future on ur channel Sam

  • @jonny-b4954
    @jonny-b4954 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Haha The Navy trying really hard to do some good PR for a change for the LCS ships. I can't believe we're still buying more of these.

    • @Mike_Oxard
      @Mike_Oxard 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      huge financial disaster

    • @johnsilver9338
      @johnsilver9338 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      With its large deck, Independence class LCS can be a drone carrier. Its fast too unlike China's dedicated large drone carrier.

    • @TonyChan-eh3nz
      @TonyChan-eh3nz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Blame congress

    • @truckjones3798
      @truckjones3798 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly. And swapping mission packages was dropped many many years ago, so he’s stating a capability that just isn’t there.

    • @jonny-b4954
      @jonny-b4954 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TonyChan-eh3nz Yeah, I know it's Congress's fault ordering the Navy to build more to meet requirements by law, against the Navy's recommendation.

  • @Lucifer-qt9gh
    @Lucifer-qt9gh 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Lol sailor next to you in the mess was trying real hard not to laugh when you were googly eyed over the chow..

  • @Tuglife912
    @Tuglife912 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I work as a Chief Engineer aboard a twin screw conventional Tugboat at Moran Towing Corporation in Brunswick, Georgia. I am a Honorary Plankowner of the USS. Savannah LCS-28 because when she came to the Port of Brunswick's Mayor's Point Terminal in February 2022 to be Commissioned, it was our Moran Tugboats Dorothy Moran and Ann Moran that docked her. We where all designated Honorary Plankowners and we have plaques aboard the Tugs designating them and us as such. I have a hat and commissioning book from that event. Next year I plan to work for Military Sealift Command so ill probably see this ship again during an UnRep ( Underway Replinishment ). Awesome you toured the exact ship I had the honor to help dock.

  • @OfirmatWT
    @OfirmatWT 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    1:40 what is the hovercraft looking thing in the background

  • @muc_fotography9054
    @muc_fotography9054 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like the vision and the team spirit of these navy soldiers!

  • @michaelbalty2750
    @michaelbalty2750 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Awesome ship. Had the opportunity to explore the USS Kansas City LCS during Fleet Week in SF. Incredible ship. The technology is amazing with all the fire retardant covering its like a spaceship.
    The only issues is that they don’t know how to use it. They’ve done support for drug run prevention, but it has little to low armor bc they wanted to keep it light and fast.
    I hope they find a place for this ship soon.

  • @OscarHendzCano
    @OscarHendzCano 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have so much love and respect for the man and woman that protect this country Thanks and good bless you all

  • @j-bow.mylife97
    @j-bow.mylife97 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    ‘Culinary Specialist’……in my days with the Royal Air Force we called them cooks. The Sergeant or senior rank in charge of the kitchen was ‘Chef’.

    • @edzeljereza8234
      @edzeljereza8234 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      During my days in the US NAVY, they were Mess Management Specialists (MS)....I was a Personnelman (PN) working in the ship's personnel office/admin. Now we are called Personnel Specialist.

    • @j-bow.mylife97
      @j-bow.mylife97 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@edzeljereza8234 - everyone seems to need a big totle for their job these days. I was a storemam (supplier or stacker) now they are called ‘logistics specialists’. Medals for everyone I guess. Sad times.

  • @blackbibletv
    @blackbibletv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The small crew with multiple jobs is familiar to seeing the Sub crews but with fresh air and without the claustrophobia. Great video Sam, Adm LeClair seems like an awesome leader to his men and women.

  • @ronaldgartzke8658
    @ronaldgartzke8658 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    If the US Navy doesn't want them, give them to the US Coast Guard. These ships could chase down smugglers. They would be great to guard our coast line.

    • @madezra64
      @madezra64 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think this is an awesome idea! This would be an incredible upgrade to the Coast Guard fleet.

    • @Alifrizal37
      @Alifrizal37 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The maintenance costs are very high, having a really complicated combining gear and propulsion systems and a lot more problems waiting for this relatively new aging combat ship

    • @From-North-Jersey
      @From-North-Jersey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Hulls can't handle waves due to the aluminum used in construction. You read that correctly, the DEI navy built a ship that can not handle waves. The hulls were bending and the welds were cracking from what other heavier ships classified as light waves. They can not survive a single hit from an enemy bomb or missile without sinking. Aluminum is acceptable in airplanes because they have to fly but the worst choice for the hull of a Navy vessel.

  • @dtricksutherby8586
    @dtricksutherby8586 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love your content!! keep doing what you’re doing and don’t let anyone tell you different. You’re awesome!

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That means a lot

  • @RhinoZone305
    @RhinoZone305 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- SamSlam!
    Another 5-Star-SamSlam vid as only Sam and team can do - awesome review. Such a cool ship and great behind the scenes story of the navy of the future, that's here today. Kudos to you Sam for the standard you have set for these vids, it says a lot that the Navy and Admiral LeClair entrust you to tell their story. No doubt they were impressed with your T38 (puke-a-thon) vid and all the millions of views since. Can't wait to see what comes next 😎

  • @85Sirex
    @85Sirex 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is a really cool ship. Great video. Thanks to those sailors, and all those that serve.

  • @jasonwang2098
    @jasonwang2098 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Great video👍

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks 👍

  • @ProsperArmy
    @ProsperArmy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was really moved by how the Chief Engineer talked about teamwork and dedication in keeping the ship running smoothly. It's refreshing to see leaders who genuinely inspire their crew. They make a world of difference, don't they?

  • @christopherr8441
    @christopherr8441 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It’s LITTORALLY so awesome

  • @86headhunter
    @86headhunter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's cool seeing this ship active since I worked on all of the LCS Independent class ships..

  • @manchesterarmy21
    @manchesterarmy21 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Bro's bucket list🤯🤯

  • @gxgx1190
    @gxgx1190 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your videos man. These sailors are professional

  • @StevePena-ys3bl
    @StevePena-ys3bl หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nah

  • @GM8101PHX
    @GM8101PHX 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am impressed, the Admiral said it correctly, an officer or NCO is required to bring up his subordinates to one day take their position and learn leadership while in the junior grades!! However there comes the responsibility to discipline as well when the need arises. That is usually the captain of the boat. In the air force it started with me on explaining to my troops what was okay and what was not okay!!

  • @rdk3996
    @rdk3996 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Are these the ships the Navy quit making because they were not good in rough seas and they couldn’t find a mission for them?

    • @BullGator-kd6ge
      @BullGator-kd6ge 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It took them awhile but the Navy is dedicating the Independence Class for minesweeping missions and the Freedom Class for surface warfare.

    • @johnsilver9338
      @johnsilver9338 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      With its large deck, Independence class LCS can also be a drone carrier. And its fast too unlike China's dedicated large drone carrier.

  • @bobbysaville5184
    @bobbysaville5184 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats Awesome! Ive been on the LSD-52 USS Pearl Harbor in the same naval base. got a tour thanks to my brother who is an officer on board!!

  • @Mikeb8134
    @Mikeb8134 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Nobody waste money like the US Navy

    • @jayhawk4545
      @jayhawk4545 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Only a waste until you need it

    • @MilitaryPlayer141
      @MilitaryPlayer141 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a family member that hates spending money… Now I don’t know if he’s an imposter or not 😂

  • @JayJae-o7x
    @JayJae-o7x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This guy has such great access. Keep it up!

  • @blip-hn6is
    @blip-hn6is 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    4:46 is that windows 11

    • @mauritstol7319
      @mauritstol7319 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks like windows 10 login screen, pretty wild that that is used in such a ship!

    • @Nr15121
      @Nr15121 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mauritstol7319wait till you hear how nuclear subs control the periscope, Xbox 360 controllers

  • @blackhelmet5315
    @blackhelmet5315 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    the very problematic ship

    • @entropy_of_principles
      @entropy_of_principles 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ....every brand new project better brand new design have at first its flaws or chilhood issues and can be resolvable when time is passing, so, the using material: high grade aluminium alloy and shock of speeding in water are quite distructive, ...and secondly combination of gears, same gears unite many engines ( this last matter mostly on Freedom class)

  • @vietnguyenduc9167
    @vietnguyenduc9167 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well good to see that all the hard work paid off Captain Sam

  • @donavinkeith3005
    @donavinkeith3005 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +122

    Air force is better

    • @joereinhorn4910
      @joereinhorn4910 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How is it better 😮

    • @Railfann_Ben
      @Railfann_Ben 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Air Force is better
      My Reply: He ain’t lion

    • @buchnejf
      @buchnejf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Both seem great.

    • @ConnorRianHickey
      @ConnorRianHickey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      As a member of the Air Force,
      I think Navy is best.

    • @Ggoat337
      @Ggoat337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Air Force is better

  • @TiniSabol
    @TiniSabol 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the best video I’ve ever watched.

  • @MadhuMadhu-zo2ks
    @MadhuMadhu-zo2ks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have been waiting for this one thanks Sam

  • @timmotel5804
    @timmotel5804 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good Day. Another interesting & educational video from you. San Diego has 4 live 24hour video cameras on TH-cam. We watch the often. Naturally there is a special interest in these unusual ships. You have answered many of the questions that we have and the tour of the ship and the crew on board is excellent. I'm a former USAF TAC Vietnam Veteran.
    Thank You, Best Regards and we will be watching more of your videos.

  • @tonnywildweasel8138
    @tonnywildweasel8138 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting !! Thanks 👍
    Salute from the Netherlands 🇳🇱, TW.

  • @Alorio-Gori
    @Alorio-Gori 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    14:15 Sam looking like a real chef there!

  • @KeiferMarcus
    @KeiferMarcus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I helped build the Savannah here in Mobile! Keep up the great vids!

  • @tannermikal2
    @tannermikal2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I guess you have pops to thank for all this access you get that seems crazy but it’s cool so good for you bro! I enjoy learning about the different “toys” 😎

  • @calliedewolf5950
    @calliedewolf5950 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i’m on an LCS !!! and you’re at my base can’t believe i missed it

  • @TeamRedfishAssassin
    @TeamRedfishAssassin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used to operate those heavy haul trailers under the LCS coming out of austals hangar. We would go about twice a year and move the ships out onto a barge then across the bay to a dry dock. Its unreal seeing them in person.

  • @MoveOver90210
    @MoveOver90210 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved the video. Long live the navy. Long live the memory of the USS Liberty.

  • @Unknownuser78907
    @Unknownuser78907 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    only 45 videos and he's nearly at 800k subscribers, that's insane. (59 including shorts) keep up the good work man

  • @ianmurray1407
    @ianmurray1407 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saw this ship in port when I was at comic Con. Definitely an eye catcher.

  • @T.Y.B.o.d.
    @T.Y.B.o.d. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    AWESOME! We haven’t seen this one Sam.