The Crazy Life Inside World’s Largest $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier in Middle of the Ocean

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  • @johnnyg7899
    @johnnyg7899 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I wish I could do it all over again with what I know now. I served on the USS America, USS Kennedy, USS Detroit AOE4, and the USS Orion in Italy. It was a lot of hard work and sacrifices in three U.S. Wars but it was worth it. The one thing I noticed is that whenever the media came to our ships for documentaries, it was always the high ranking officers who got the interviews and never the enlisted men and women who are the actual real backbone of the Navy. We did all the dirty and risky work and not enough recognition for it because it was always the officers on the spotlight. Thank you enlisted heroes.

    • @tirebyter9437
      @tirebyter9437 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I served on America CVA66 in the Tonkin Gulf. I started as a radarman and the rate name change to operations specialist, kinda like a sanitary engineer instead of garbage man.

    • @flinch622
      @flinch622 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Officers are pretty much at-will employees to the president. Enlisted have a contract, which is more awkward administratively. Anyway... too damn many people on a carrier. Put simply... the toilet never stops flushing, mathmatically speaking..

    • @abdulmoktader
      @abdulmoktader หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is brutal truth and obvious! Please ignore them and try to be happy with the great works that you did and give thanks to yourself!

    • @henrystallings1257
      @henrystallings1257 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@flinch622😊l

    • @jamesbarrett918
      @jamesbarrett918 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I saw Big John in Philly just a couple of weeks ago. Still floating.

  • @bluelipbeaver
    @bluelipbeaver 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    i was a combat Marine out in the jungles of Vietnam during Thanksgiving of 1967. The Btn. Commander of L 3/7 had a hot Thanksgiving dinner flown into a hot LZ for us to enjoy. I'll never forget that. He tried and succeeded in making sure his Marines and Navy Corpsmen had a happy day. That was mighty kind of him. Thank you sir!

    • @DavidEarle786
      @DavidEarle786 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That Batallion Cmndr. HAD to have had some "friends in low places" to get something like that done. However he did it, kudos to him.

  • @ArtFreeman
    @ArtFreeman ปีที่แล้ว +208

    When I was in the Navy we tried to keep two groups of people happy. They were the chefs and people who gave you your pay.

    • @mercedesramosborrego5115
      @mercedesramosborrego5115 ปีที่แล้ว

      TÚ IBAS AL GRANO : LLENAR EL BUCHE Y LLENAR EL BOLSILLO. ESPERO QUE PARA TODO LO DEMAS FUESES IGUAL DE DESPABILADO

    • @pete1128
      @pete1128 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was going to say the same thing, always be good to the ms's no matter what rank and also love your disbursing clerk!

    • @daytraderterrible7572
      @daytraderterrible7572 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Chief never sleep just closed the eyes and midtation

    • @justicerules1373
      @justicerules1373 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@pete1128. They don't do direct deposit into your account.?

    • @cpt.crunch9978
      @cpt.crunch9978 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cleanest kitchen I've ever seen

  • @sjb1157
    @sjb1157 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    AWESOME VIDEO!!! I was a Missile Launch Officer in the USAF...got my commission through ROTC and was seriously considering the USN. After my 1st tour, I had the opportunity to become a Weapons System Officer aboard ship...and I turned it down.... a BAD CHOICE on my part....serving on an Aircraft Carrier would have been AMAZING!!! Thank you to the brave men and women who serve in the USN!!! God Bless America!!!

  • @Mistaking03
    @Mistaking03 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I absolutely love to watch the culinary team. No one appreciates them as they should be. I've been in the restaurant industry for over 25 years and no one ever praises the cooks or dishwashers.. they are a integral part of daily life and without them who will eat?? These men and women both aboard or on shore need just as much admiration as the next. I've never served but as a long time chef I tip my hat to these men and women making sure our bravest have a great meal day in and day out!!! Thank you. And God bless...

    • @brandonhelton7888
      @brandonhelton7888 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      you said it i work in a kitchen and it is a thankless job

    • @vancityguy
      @vancityguy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They’re the biggest morale boosters.

    • @Skval2254
      @Skval2254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuel and coolant polluted drinking water on board and on the base.

    • @bigbay1159
      @bigbay1159 ปีที่แล้ว

      Okay...

    • @user-cy9zx5wc6y
      @user-cy9zx5wc6y ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Officers get to have cooks and great meals day in and day out, Enlisted get frozen pre-cooked food that gets warmed up for a couple of minutes then served (sometimes still frozen) if they're not working on the flight deck. Deck Apes get delicious and rock solid hoagies most of the time. I'm sure as a chef you wouldn't approve, but I'm sure officers loved being able to pick their meals from a menu. Luckily, I made friends through cranking in S-2, S-3 & S-5 that always took care of me as I took care of them.

  • @bassambouhamad7935
    @bassambouhamad7935 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Ooh my goodness what a beautiful small floating City, I love it, God bless America.

  • @samwhite7291
    @samwhite7291 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Such so amazing! my husband was served US Army of 23 years,he was in Vietnam War from 1968--1970s, I'm so proud of our country, and always respect to those man&woman who protected ours nation❤💪👍

  • @kentjax3622
    @kentjax3622 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We The People of the US can learn something from this great Carrier and its Crew. Like the courier and its crew, we must work together to keep America strong and united. I pray each of you take a moment today and thank someone, help someone and love someone. Take time to unify and find common ground instead of picking at the differences. Most importantly, Pray for those that you love, those your work with and for our great Country and our leaders.

  • @ronnieam33
    @ronnieam33 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was on the USS Ranger CV-61 and make no mistake about it if the food isn't good the entire crew suffers, that's why our cooks got much respect!!!

    • @nobody6546
      @nobody6546 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      PS- Yet.. Bad as it may have been at times- it’s SAFER than Eating a Cat-Taco-Bell Chimichanga “ , or even merely WALK on NYC Streets…

  • @videoprotectedcom
    @videoprotectedcom ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Thank you to all past and present service men, women and their families for your service.

    • @lakeerie
      @lakeerie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      youre welcome sonny

  • @shaunelijah2232
    @shaunelijah2232 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    OUTSTANDING video of how a great ship SHOULD function for a great country. Thank ALL of you US military people for your service...

  • @obehiokojie4066
    @obehiokojie4066 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    It's just incredible how each individual and team works with one another to achieve a common goal. I commend everyone who is part of this huge project.

    • @handledav
      @handledav ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheDogGoesWoof69 ew

    • @theccpisaparasite8813
      @theccpisaparasite8813 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome to the military son.

    • @arafatshabazz6066
      @arafatshabazz6066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You spent 13 billion dollars on a aircraft carrier, and you don't build a simple scanner to scan the deck for any anomalies. 😢

    • @billislove
      @billislove 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      are they allowed to have sex thou lol sorry for this question but i had it in my mind

  • @steventrostle1825
    @steventrostle1825 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    IMO US aircraft carriers are actually floating airports , manned by some of the best sailors and bravest pilots in the world.

  • @jaredadams5194
    @jaredadams5194 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm glad I was Army Infantry, I wouldn't like being on a ship with so many people so close together. I know all of the branches talk crap about each other, but Sailors aboard a ship have my respect. 🤘🤘

    • @solarnaut
      @solarnaut ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd have to guess ... and hope ... that they "talk crap about each other" the same way "loving siblings" do ... when push comes to blow, they are, hopefully, on the same team ! B-)

    • @danielvespia157
      @danielvespia157 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m stationed on this ship it’s really not that bad but the food sucks

    • @ciujo
      @ciujo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielvespia157 Janes romanes ?

    • @shortydn6625
      @shortydn6625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If the food compares to other nations, it's good, not suck.

    • @nicolasvelez1099
      @nicolasvelez1099 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danielvespia157 prove it

  • @rotimidavididowu37
    @rotimidavididowu37 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    God bless the United States 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤.

  • @leslierobertsmith
    @leslierobertsmith ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Excellent and informative video, these crews are fantastic,
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY
    GOD BLESS

    • @JoeyCheex0583
      @JoeyCheex0583 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats craaaaazy bro

    • @leslierobertsmith
      @leslierobertsmith 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JoeyCheex0583 yes it crazy way the crew has access to everything from Costa Coffee to stores bro

  • @petermarshall817
    @petermarshall817 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Amazing! My father served on the HMS Vengeance and HMAS Melbourne during the Korean War.
    Unbelievable changes have been made. Good on you America. Peter from Australia.

    • @jamesbarrett918
      @jamesbarrett918 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A friend served aboard the USS CANBERRA. When they made port anywhere in Australia the crew was granted the liberty of the town. They also learned not to try to drink more beer than an Aussie.

  • @geronimocabral-qe6bt
    @geronimocabral-qe6bt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My first Duty Station was the USS MIDWAY (CV-41) now a museum in San Diego. Also was with VFA-192 embarked on the Midway and then the Independence (now scrapped I believe).

    • @larrytemres1712
      @larrytemres1712 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was a parachute rigger in VA-23, 1962-1966. Did 2 west-pacs then a few carrier quals on the Coral Sea, CVA-43. Good memories.

  • @billwrinkle9662
    @billwrinkle9662 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I served on the USS Nimitz in the 1980s. It's really amazing to see how in 40 years, nothing has really changed in looking at the hallways, the various spaces, the hangar deck, most of the equipment. (If it works, why change it, I suppose.) The only differences I noticed in 40 years were (1) new planes, and (2) women.

    • @huyked
      @huyked ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What an amazing experience that must have been.

    • @shortydn6625
      @shortydn6625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's always going forward and updates. Otherwise, it will be behind.

    • @redblue40rc33
      @redblue40rc33 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of sex I'm sure goes on in the ships now...gay and straight..lol😅

    • @user-kn1si3ne1x
      @user-kn1si3ne1x 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I served on the Nimitz from February 1994 through November 2000. It was my first mixed gender ship in 20 years of service.

    • @jayfreeman3004
      @jayfreeman3004 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      a sitting 4 billion DOLLAR duck...

  • @tonybrischler5172
    @tonybrischler5172 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I am in awe of the minds and talents of those who not only designed and built this engineering marvel, but all the men and women who make it run flawlessly. Born in 1960, I never served (too young for Vietnam, too old for Gulf War) but my respect and admiration for our armed services personnel grows each time I learn more about them and what they do for our country.

    • @Moe-xg6bu
      @Moe-xg6bu ปีที่แล้ว

      And still clueless about what protects freedom and justice anti and to arrogant jackass to know it

    • @Swampfox42
      @Swampfox42 ปีที่แล้ว

      God they sure do bilk the taxpayers of money while building these machines

    • @Moe-xg6bu
      @Moe-xg6bu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swampfox42 brainwashed the American right outta you

    • @Moe-xg6bu
      @Moe-xg6bu ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Swampfox42 and not a one has a clue what protects freedom and justice unbelievable

    • @stupidbulldog
      @stupidbulldog 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      but you could have served.

  • @FantastiXPvZ
    @FantastiXPvZ ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank You to all the Men and Woman for your service. You make us proud.

  • @markwoods1504
    @markwoods1504 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Lieutenant Robert Lowry was the first to suggest the use of large-scale underway replenishment techniques in an 1883 paper to the Royal United Services Institute. He argued that a successful system would provide a minimum rate of 20 tons per hour while the ships maintain a speed of five knots. He was a Royal Navy Officer the Royal Navy had coaling stations around the Empire which would replenish ships at the turn of the 19th / 20th century .

  • @rolandhall6786
    @rolandhall6786 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If I was 25 instead of 85 I would apply to join this amazing ship !

    • @danielvespia157
      @danielvespia157 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m stationed on this ship trust me it sucks

    • @mercedesramosborrego5115
      @mercedesramosborrego5115 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@danielvespia157 Vas a salir de allí porque te van a echar.

    • @JohnWaldron-cm7ce
      @JohnWaldron-cm7ce ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielvespia157 LOLOL!:)-John in Texas (IC2-Desert Storm/Shield)

    • @ipotupak
      @ipotupak ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@danielvespia157 how do i get to work there?

    • @ipotupak
      @ipotupak ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@danielvespia157how do i get to work there?

  • @ninjarider84
    @ninjarider84 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was on the Lincoln, Nimitz and stennis, this new carrier is huge, had the best time of my life launching my squadrons aircraft off the flight deck at 19yros old, nothing will ever compare to that experience.

  • @erikmattson8629
    @erikmattson8629 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Very proud of my Nimitz CVAN-68 plankholding father. Go Navy!

    • @kennethmorsee
      @kennethmorsee ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I served aboard the Nimitz and the George Washington. Loved the carrier life

    • @erikmattson8629
      @erikmattson8629 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kennethmorsee Thank you for your service. 👍

    • @erikmattson8629
      @erikmattson8629 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you sincerely to all who serve.

    • @69nunyabidness
      @69nunyabidness ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kennethmorsee
      Ahoy shipmate! I loved serving aboard the GW. Many hours were spent on the gallery deck just looking out at "it". Also spent quite a bit of time on the mezzanine above the hangar bays. FWAFS

    • @bobbyplummer4415
      @bobbyplummer4415 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ocean view rocks

  • @Liberator74
    @Liberator74 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wish I could go on board!! I have been on a carrier for a day, the HMS Invincible when she came up the river Thames in London.

  • @magnetospin
    @magnetospin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's crazy that in these day and age we still need thousands of people to run a ship.

  • @blackspades0000
    @blackspades0000 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Luckily, we have young people willing to take on that responsibility.

  • @AirborneAirAssault6565
    @AirborneAirAssault6565 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Some of the best foods I've ever eaten have been from the Mess Halls in the Army. Mess Sergeants and Cooks were first class bakers and cooks. I always made it a point to visit my Cooks and made sure Troops knew how important they were. When I retired, I remembered them in my speech!

  • @iraqdon1964
    @iraqdon1964 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most dangerous job in the military. Makes me proud to be an American to see these young people come together and make it happen. My hat is off to you all!

    • @Zoe1985F
      @Zoe1985F 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How are you?

  • @williamjpellas0314
    @williamjpellas0314 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    CATOBAR is an acronym which means, "Conventional TakeOff But Arrested Recovery". The aircaft on board a US carrier are not hurled into the air by a "catobar", but rather, a steam powered or electromagnetic catapult which is part of the overall CATOBAR approach to aircraft carrier operations.

  • @patman147
    @patman147 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I really appreciate everyone of those crew members for their service to keep our country safe!

    • @dot7107
      @dot7107 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣

    • @mjp6099
      @mjp6099 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Safe from 1000 of miles away lol!!!

    • @mainsprez
      @mainsprez ปีที่แล้ว

      you are animal

    • @user-vv7ju4zx4k
      @user-vv7ju4zx4k ปีที่แล้ว

      😢😮😅

    • @anthonyfoutch3152
      @anthonyfoutch3152 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What are you afraid of?

  • @johnshields6852
    @johnshields6852 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nothing on earth can match these airports on the ocean. God bless America🇺🇸

    • @nobody6546
      @nobody6546 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @simonm7133
    @simonm7133 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    The teamwork of everyone on board is just incredible. Whatever job you people do on this incredible vessel you are an inspiration.

    • @Moe-xg6bu
      @Moe-xg6bu ปีที่แล้ว

      And incredible is you so sorry clueless about what protects freedom and justice disgrace to it

    • @HamishBanish
      @HamishBanish ปีที่แล้ว +5

      it's a big beast

    • @ZYF-ki7ox
      @ZYF-ki7ox ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Will you sail this ship to rob other countries of oil?

    • @HamishBanish
      @HamishBanish ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZYF-ki7ox No need. We just put our oil purchases on our grandkids bill

    • @Moe-xg6bu
      @Moe-xg6bu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ZYF-ki7ox and is the end of the age so know clueless about what protects freedom and justice idiots clueless about what stand for can get out if cant handle being free and take it all with you and pretend it will do you any good . What a joke play learned like tjey play we the people not even close

  • @PuRe_XtC
    @PuRe_XtC 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a civilian, you don't ever stop to think about all the less glamorous jobs happening below deck like chefs, maintenance, etc that make it all possible and life bearable for 5K people on a ship for months at a time. Thank you to everyone serving, no matter your job.

  • @yougoboy27
    @yougoboy27 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I served on MIDWAY, INDEPENDANCE, and KITTY HAWK. All great tours of duties even the old, tired MIDWAY! The teamwork and coordination was second to none! The chow wasn't bad either. :-)

  • @johnrudy9404
    @johnrudy9404 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'd like to also say that EVERYONE in any branch of the military is at risk.
    911 taught us that even secure places/buildings like the Pentagon can be targeted. There are NO "desk jockeys," each person, regardless of rank is important. I hope we may have see a day like that again, but if it comes, I have full confidence our people in uniform will perform well.
    Thank you again!

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp ปีที่แล้ว +2

      people in uniform will perform well were an abject failure on 9/11 John.

    • @Saskman73
      @Saskman73 ปีที่แล้ว

      inside job

  • @waldorfmartialarts8320
    @waldorfmartialarts8320 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    You guys rock! Thank you for your service!!! 🙏🙏🙏

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  • @rockroll7649
    @rockroll7649 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It's great to see the Navy emphasizing fitness. Physically and mentally healthy habits are what we need to see from servicemembers.

    • @squidusn71
      @squidusn71 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Navy physical fitness standards have progressively gone down in the past 15yrs. I believe the Army is starting to do the same.

    • @bigbay1159
      @bigbay1159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@squidusn71 The navy for years has been the fattest branch with really relaxed standards.

    • @squidusn71
      @squidusn71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bigbay1159 Yes, because we're a bunch of cooks, mechs, and firefighters, lol. We let the soldiers do the running.

    • @davidabarak
      @davidabarak ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I was in (past my initial training), there was really no mandatory physical training. You kept in shape through your own motivation... and I wasn't motivated _at__all_. However, I had a fast enough metabolism that I managed to keep the weight off.

    • @nofrenz2065
      @nofrenz2065 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please I've watched countless homecomings and departures..I've watched literally drag queens come.off the carriers...pathetic

  • @johnacosta1417
    @johnacosta1417 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🫡Fine piece of equipment. God Bless My America!!!🇺🇸

  • @marksimpson3968
    @marksimpson3968 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Nice narrating job Nikki. You certainly have a talent for this.

  • @user-xd4pn5gf9r
    @user-xd4pn5gf9r ปีที่แล้ว +2

    위대한 천조국 미국의 위상이다!
    지구 최고의 자랑스러운 나라 미국이여!
    찬란히 영원히 빛나라~!!!

  • @michaelbates2035
    @michaelbates2035 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    God Bless our military

  • @IYAOYAS6969
    @IYAOYAS6969 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've lived this life for 20 years. I've been on 5 ships. you will NEVER know till you've lived it. My father (RIP) built these and I rode them.

  • @shortydn6625
    @shortydn6625 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent Aircraft Carrier. We need to keep building to defend ourselves and help others if they need help. If we stop building, we'll behind.

  • @deiviboscan8716
    @deiviboscan8716 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My congratulations to all the Cooks from me but also to all the sailors but especially to the Kitchen Area

  • @benjeanettebooth1800
    @benjeanettebooth1800 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    My dad served during WW2 in Navy aboard the USS Boxer. It is small in comparison to this huge vessel, but nonetheless an aircraft carrier as well.

    • @Patrick94GSR
      @Patrick94GSR ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My grandfather (RIP) was aboard the USS North Carolina, a U.S Navy battleship, out in the Pacific during WW2.

    • @Phil-uu5yp
      @Phil-uu5yp ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro how old are you man

    • @benjeanettebooth1800
      @benjeanettebooth1800 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Phil-uu5yp I am 70 years old my day who is gone, passed in 2009.

    • @Ho_ten
      @Ho_ten ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow...my dad served on the old USS Boxer as well, MM3 he was. He got out when the war was over. I have an old photography my dad that he had taken of the ship back then. He went through Boot Camp in San Diego, Co. 83.

    • @benjeanettebooth1800
      @benjeanettebooth1800 ปีที่แล้ว

      My dad was an aviation ordinance man on the Boxer. He was on the flight deck and worked on the planes.

  • @rexus-gaming
    @rexus-gaming ปีที่แล้ว +27

    a very large aircraft carrier, very complete facilities

    • @raywhitehead730
      @raywhitehead730 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shows you how deficient in knowledge you are

    • @phoenix1453
      @phoenix1453 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why would a country need this?

    • @Coinz8
      @Coinz8 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To project power and ensure the freedom of the oceans. To be able to pursue a threat anywhere in the world

  • @billjohnson7904
    @billjohnson7904 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am going to buy one of these, and make myself the Captain.

  • @xwl-iv6em
    @xwl-iv6em ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good news is that the most powerful weapon belongs to the civilization

  • @davidsoule1252
    @davidsoule1252 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I was on a couple of guided missile destroyers during the Vietnam War. We would rotate with other destroyers being on the gunline off the coast of South Vietnam and as carrier escorts in the Gulf of Tonkin. One of my fondest memories of my time in Vietnam was watching planes take off from the carriers and then land on the carriers after their mission was complete.

    • @akil1979
      @akil1979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      سؤال، لم تشعر بالخجل لما فعلتك في فيتنام و باقي العالم من دمار و قتل للأطفال والنساء و تدمير المدارس و المستشفيات و الاعتداء على أناس امنين في بلدانهم ؟ الا تشعر بالخجل من ذلك ؟ شكرا

    • @donotneed2250
      @donotneed2250 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@akil1979, who said that he felt ashamed in what did? Maybe YOU need to reread what he wrote? Or are you just trying to show people how intelligent you are and failing at it miserably?

    • @huseyin3636
      @huseyin3636 ปีที่แล้ว

      Çünkü ouçaklar sivil insanları yok ediyordu zalimler için yaşasın cehennem

    • @eliecerromero4832
      @eliecerromero4832 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@donotneed2250 Estos son cínicos y monstruosos. Han ido por el mundo sembrando destrucción y muerte y se ufanan.
      Afortunadamente a su reinado de terror les han salido contrincantes y hoy ya no pueden matar impunemente.

    • @stevewall9181
      @stevewall9181 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope...the only thing I'm ashamed of is that, after ww2, we never again won a war!

  • @andrewcsmith9824
    @andrewcsmith9824 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    WOW, what a video. From narrating to the fantastic video shots, this was produced very well. ❤

    • @Faine44
      @Faine44 ปีที่แล้ว

      @erratic-LEE me I physically recoiled when she called the Galley "the Commissary".

  • @dwaynejohnson3578
    @dwaynejohnson3578 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love our Military SALUTE every single one of you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dondonas5863
    @dondonas5863 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U kuhinji na površini ploče dok mješa dlanovima ruke tijesto treba obavezno imati higijenske rukavice , jer nije higijenski , i maske na ustima kako neko nebi kašljao i kihnuo u hranu koja se priprema za ljude . Kad kihne kapljice se munjevito prenose na drugu osobu . Život na nosaču aviona vidi se da je život ispunjen bogatim sadržajem . Respect ! ❤❤❤

  • @user-so5ye5kw7d
    @user-so5ye5kw7d ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having been in an F-4 Squadron as a Flight Deck Troubleshooter and served on the USS America and USS Constellation, I find this to be a pretty watered down view of life on a Carrier.

    • @OpLapDancePikachu69
      @OpLapDancePikachu69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      makes sense. video is meant to sell recruitment. but i am curious, what would reality be like?

    • @jamesbarrett918
      @jamesbarrett918 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If they showed the REAL Navy, nobody would join. They have enough staffing problems as is.

  • @johnrudy9404
    @johnrudy9404 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm very proud of our servicemen and servicewomen who do a dangerous job daily. While this may look fun and inviting, I'm sure that during all operations, even in peace time, they
    Focus upon the mission. Thank you for your role, large or small. We can sleep at night because of the job you do.

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp ปีที่แล้ว

      What is their role John? Who asked the US to be the worlds policeman?

    • @stevewall9181
      @stevewall9181 ปีที่แล้ว

      We did, just as our parents and grandparents did. Their parents learned the hard way, after WW-1, that to prevent another world war, we had to be policeman...if we didn't do it, who would?

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevewall9181 You did not answer my question? Who asked the US to be the worlds policeman? Why couldn't China be the world's policeman? Which world council would have chosen between China and the US?
      The US is the worlds SELF-APPOINTED policeman! And has abused that power it gave itself Steve. The US has never prevented any wars - but it sure has started many though eh!

  • @RossJones-id4bf
    @RossJones-id4bf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Im British but nobody does carriers and jets like the US outstanding the F14 tomcat and USS carl vinson are my favourites

    • @shaunelijah2232
      @shaunelijah2232 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm a yank and I say; may God Bless the British people. Except for a little spat on US soil a few hundred years ago we CANNOT be separated !!!

    • @RossJones-id4bf
      @RossJones-id4bf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@shaunelijah2232 well said my friend honour to be your allies 💯

  • @applicareinc
    @applicareinc ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks for the narrators wonderful pacing and great diction. The concise captains and crew members comments were great.

  • @marinotagliapietra7839
    @marinotagliapietra7839 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was driving a bus in the city where I live (public transport) and was stopped at a road works by a traffic controller. When I could move off again the controller dropped to one knee, like the chaps in the yellow vests and pointed in direction of travel, ( all quite dramatic) I gave a thumbs up, planted my foot and pushed back into the seat as if the acceleration of the bus was causing it, the controller thought it was quite funny.

  • @SmokePoppa
    @SmokePoppa 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I grew up in a family where everyone served in the Navy. My grandfather had 6 brothers and they all served on different ships during WWII except for Jimmy. Jimmy joined the Marines and if you asked him why, it was because he wanted the blue suit that he never got. He did however get shot up like swiss cheese landing on a beachhead and earned himself a navy cross. So when I got old enough to join, I went to the Navy and they told me I had to serve on a boat. I don't do boats because I'm not going to drown in the middle of the ocean. So I walk across the hall and join the Army. If I had known what I know now, I should have joined the air force.

    • @jamesbarrett918
      @jamesbarrett918 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The Zoomies send their officers out to fight.

    • @SmokePoppa
      @SmokePoppa 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jamesbarrett918 Sergeant Major likes his grass greener than green and when you know what makes the grass grow, it all becomes perfectly clear. Not only is it a better delivery system, it’s more cost effective than artillery and that pink mist gets absorbed so quickly that you don’t even need mortuary affairs.

  • @jeffspicoli6088
    @jeffspicoli6088 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thank God for these brave women and men. Each day they put themselves in harm's way to protect an increasingly less-than-thankful group of citizens. Godspeed!

  • @denniseisenstein93
    @denniseisenstein93 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had 3 Med Cruises on the USS Saratoga CV-60. Some of my greatest memories.

  • @user-op1oi3bp8w
    @user-op1oi3bp8w 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This super carriers is amazing to do al the maintenance at sea and all other jobs, i do admire all service

  • @FJB_The_BigGuy
    @FJB_The_BigGuy ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How this massive mega tons of steel floats in shallow waters is mind-boggling. 🤔

    • @trumpforever6706
      @trumpforever6706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Archimedes' principle.

    • @FJB_The_BigGuy
      @FJB_The_BigGuy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trumpforever6706
      Is that the same man who ran out of the bath tub almost naked shouting, "I found it?" Got ya 🤪

    • @gargantuan6241
      @gargantuan6241 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ship is filled with helium gas which helps.

  • @jimwjohnq.public
    @jimwjohnq.public ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The best AC on all the ships I was on was in after steering. The steering gear had to be kept cool.

    • @okeegator00
      @okeegator00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      400hz room was always a fave....

    • @scottjenkins6972
      @scottjenkins6972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Army guy here.....Comms equipment has to be kept at a decent temp as well. Can't have switches, routers, and other computer systems overheat and crash. Sitting in AC rooms in 120 degree outside weather in Iraq was pretty swell in my book.

    • @justachipn3039
      @justachipn3039 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was on CVA-62 75-79 A-Div AC&R Shop. We had 170 Ton Carrier Chill Water Units and a few 150 Ton YORK's. Tons of Refers forward n Aft. We also had tons of Fire Pumps in our Mechanical Rooms to take care of. Our best perk... we had keys to the BAKE SHOP 😁. The AC&R Shop "our shop" had the best set up on the whole ship, we had everything !!! The biggest mistake of my whole life was getting out !!!

    • @basedgebby5820
      @basedgebby5820 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justachipn3039 idk when you were in but you ever have to go to the FLIR shop?

    • @JohnWaldron-cm7ce
      @JohnWaldron-cm7ce ปีที่แล้ว

      On the Lincoln, CVN-72, engineering berthing was just above aft steering but well below the flight deck. The white noise of the steering hydraulics drowned out the deck noise, thankfully, although the 600 or so sailors berthing there managed to make enough noise. Thank God for earplugs!-John in Texas

  • @Anne6621
    @Anne6621 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4 years to build is crazy fast time , amazing ships

  • @Richard-Seekingwulf
    @Richard-Seekingwulf ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I served on the USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
    March 1975 till November 1978

    • @BobJones-pq4th
      @BobJones-pq4th ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What did you like about being on an aircraft carrier? Man I would love to be on one of those things.

    • @0anant0
      @0anant0 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, plz write a few words about your time on the carrier and the ports you visited! My fav will always be CV-6 :-)

    • @Richard-Seekingwulf
      @Richard-Seekingwulf ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Our home Port was Alameda California and then when we went on Westpac we would go to Subic Bay Philippines and then maybe go to Hong Kong and then maybe go to Singapore then Mombasa Kenya Africa and I've been to Australia twice once Perth Australia at the next time was Hobart Tasmania then they would be back to the Philippines and then back home. I was a Boatswains Mate in Deck Department and stood watches on the bridge as a master Helmsman and started out as Lookout watch. It was a totally just wild time serving on board this giant City I think we had close to 5,000 people and getting in the chow line every single day three times a day was crazy haha. When I got out I was happy to go home but then I missed it so I joined the Army Reserve for 8 more years and then just lost my interest in the whole thing only being 6 years shy of retirement. I really loved the ship though it was a work of art.

    • @cassiuswilliams6633
      @cassiuswilliams6633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My first Command the USS Abraham Lincoln replaced the Enterprise in Alameda California in 1990 while the Enterprise was in Newport News shipyard.

    • @cassiuswilliams6633
      @cassiuswilliams6633 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@BobJones-pq4th no you wouldn't. Carrier life isn't for married people. This is why the Navy has a high rate of devoice.

  • @Bruce-1956
    @Bruce-1956 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    4 years to build such a massive and technology advanced ship seems to me to be good going.

    • @avictorbell2835
      @avictorbell2835 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the UK the government cannot even build a few miles of rail track in 4 years
      The 1 carrier we have took 3 years and its tiny in comparison to this behemoth

  • @bman6502
    @bman6502 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was a cook on a ship back in 1921. We used to catch fresh fish.. I’m still cooking to this day..

  • @timothyseavey3243
    @timothyseavey3243 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    proud to be an American with such awesome power to protect and to serve our nation

  • @WayneHolley-ve9cs
    @WayneHolley-ve9cs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The Navy has made tremendous advances in both aircraft and nuclear powered vessels including carriers and submarines. Carriers and subs can now sail for months without refueling. This was unheard of in WW2. Admiral Rickover led the Navy's development of the nuclear powered vessels. My understanding is that he had a one on one interview with every sailor in a nuclear propulsion leadershkp position.

    • @jamesbarrett918
      @jamesbarrett918 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They can go about 25 years without refueling.

  • @american1896
    @american1896 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love my American people, the best people in the World ❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-ow2vi9lc3x
    @user-ow2vi9lc3x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    역시 🇺🇸 이다. 인정할 건 인정하자.
    스케일이 다르다. 👍 👍 👍

  • @STEVELEEJIN
    @STEVELEEJIN ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You for Your Service

  • @joserizal6773
    @joserizal6773 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I served the USS Saratoga CVA-60 an Attack Aircraft Carrier in 71-72 assigned at S-6 Division, Supply Support Center ordering aircraft parts, components and aircraft engines for the Airwing onboard.

    • @vet-7174
      @vet-7174 ปีที่แล้ว

      CVA 60 72/73 R Div HT3

    • @chiararomano1818
      @chiararomano1818 ปีที่แล้ว

      My friend served on it in the mid eighties when we struck Libya. I loved listening to his stories.

    • @grizztough4091
      @grizztough4091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My brother served on the Saratoga in the late 50’s early 60’s.

    • @kevinasher6029
      @kevinasher6029 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aviation storekeeper here 89-93

  • @andrewdouglasingram
    @andrewdouglasingram 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy to see our sailors eating well.But I am skeptical of $13 billion carriers in the age of $50 thousand missiles.

    • @Zoe1985F
      @Zoe1985F 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi

  • @ottmarschafer5713
    @ottmarschafer5713 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A very good documentary. Sure an interesting workplace. I like the focus on team building. A very disciplined crew. I admire that

  • @ednii-armah5895
    @ednii-armah5895 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm super proud to be part of the team that built this machine. We build freedom!

    • @rvangaal7859
      @rvangaal7859 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your part of the disaster you mean

    • @LostOdyssey91
      @LostOdyssey91 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      War machines and freedom that goes well together yes, what a sad world

    • @samrichards8251
      @samrichards8251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Freedom🙄 it costs taxpayers 50 Million dollars per week to run. Feeds the military industrial complex and just reinforces how stupid humans are with where our energy and priorities are spent.

  • @georgesikimeti2184
    @georgesikimeti2184 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    The finer things in life we always take for granted but it’s a must in a sailor’s morale in a carrier ,minor things like food ,air condition,size and comfort of the bed and so forth.These are paramount considerations for the livelihood and morale of these sailors.These are the men and women who our freedom depends on,the magnificence of this mighty armada with its superior capabilities will be rendered incapable if our sailors are not properly looked after.Nimitz and Halsey will be smiling right now (Where are the carriers,nimitz used to say).

    • @JohnWaldron-cm7ce
      @JohnWaldron-cm7ce ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Believe it or not, AC in the 1950's and earlier onboard ships was typically available only in the medical ward, and then only on larger ships that had these " amenities". When they could, sailors would sleep topside on deck to keep cooler-John in Texas (USN Desert Storm/Shield-IC2)

    • @georgesikimeti2184
      @georgesikimeti2184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      During the ww2 the morale of the soldiers was a high priority to few generals and admirals and its outcome was a game changer.After left to wither in Guadalcanal,Bull Halsey promised Vandercrift not only the requirements needed but personally turned up to say hello to the marines,this sounds minimal but morale for the marines was greatly improved hence,I believed won the battle in Guadalcanal.Chester Puller again lead from the front always during every battle,being present with fellow marines again boost confidence and ultimately win battle.Last but not least,Patton always make sure his soldiers have warm and dry socks,a warm and dry soldier is a happy one.

    • @sos2393
      @sos2393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@JohnWaldron-cm7ceimportante che hai capito che adesso ? Siamo nel 3000 quasi

    • @unknownsanz9493
      @unknownsanz9493 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Prosperity don't come out that way overnight, what most people see at a glance wealth, a perfect career, purpose is the result of hard labour and hustle done over time.
      I pray anyone who reads this becomes successful in life.

    • @nicejk3448
      @nicejk3448 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sos2393 Nothing equates investing, and when it's done properly, you don't need to get yourself all worked up about money anymore as it's creates alot of extra income

  • @lancecharlson6935
    @lancecharlson6935 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Gerald Ford doesn’t use a steam catapult system does it? I thought it was the electric magnet system!

    • @jamesbarrett918
      @jamesbarrett918 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sharp eye. The USS FORD does use a magnetic catapult.

  • @AgricultureTechUS
    @AgricultureTechUS 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Couldn't agree more, science continually challenges our perceptions.

  • @ghostgarden8032
    @ghostgarden8032 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I was an E4 Hull maintenance tech, welder plumber, firefighter, just to name a few duties, CV66 U.S.S. America Aircraft carrier

    • @ghostgarden8032
      @ghostgarden8032 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Riki Peters yes the chow was very good, and always as fresh as possible

    • @jimwjohnq.public
      @jimwjohnq.public ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@Riki Peters the sliders and fries weren't to bad.

    • @ghostgarden8032
      @ghostgarden8032 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jimwjohnq.public soybean burgers the crew got, the pilots got the real beef burgers, it was said that soybean burgers expanded at higher altitudes

    • @TheCityboy708
      @TheCityboy708 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Big Dog did her last deployment

    • @bobfeller604
      @bobfeller604 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a good mix.

  • @user-yo1br3wg6t
    @user-yo1br3wg6t 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You guys rock! Thank you for your service!!! . Poucos países podem manter uma estrutura bélica nestes níveis...fantástico!!!!.

    • @joseibanez8913
      @joseibanez8913 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pocos no, ninguno.

  • @heinzbreuer2674
    @heinzbreuer2674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤ bin so überwältigt vom Flugzeug Träger ❤ all Zeit gute Fahrt und eine Hand breit Wasser unterm Kiel 🚢..

    • @cassiuswilliams6633
      @cassiuswilliams6633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't be fooled. The biggest carriers pitch and roll like any other ships. I know because I was on one through a hurricane.

  • @roncaruso931
    @roncaruso931 หลายเดือนก่อน

    American power!!! USA USA USA!!!!

  • @Bduh2
    @Bduh2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Magnificent somehow doesn't come close to describing this Aircraft Carrier. My Dad was stationed on one as a Marine and when I was a little kid he took me to his "boat". This aircraft carrier makes my Dad's "boat" look like a rubber dinghy.

    • @dixinbuttz44
      @dixinbuttz44 ปีที่แล้ว

      doesn't say anything about engine specs or any capacities

    • @johnandrebeccamalcolm3895
      @johnandrebeccamalcolm3895 ปีที่แล้ว

      Respect for your father, and for you, having a military upbringing. (Like me, too) in the US Navy, there's "boats", sometimes called submarines, and "targets", sometimes called surface ships. Boats, and targets.

  • @scorsagain
    @scorsagain หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was on a replenishment team moving pallets of fruit and vegetables. The best thing I ever got was to eat a refrigerated apple right off the supply ship. It made the hard work worth it.

  • @livensun
    @livensun ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i wish there is no war in this blue planet

  • @jamesj.wedick3212
    @jamesj.wedick3212 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very much enjoyed it. Thank you!

  • @jon-mackenziethompson9830
    @jon-mackenziethompson9830 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A 13 billion dollar investment keeping Americans safe

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These ships are endlessly fascinating.

  • @supercalifragelistik
    @supercalifragelistik ปีที่แล้ว

    I started playing violin at age 6. I have been a professional pilot for 47 years flying jets and helicopters.. These navy people are incredible.

    • @dethray1000
      @dethray1000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      who cares? nobody

    • @supercalifragelistik
      @supercalifragelistik 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are nobody. @@dethray1000

  • @hyharmon
    @hyharmon ปีที่แล้ว +5

    With much admiration for the NAVY!!!!!!!

  • @donquixote1502
    @donquixote1502 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aircraft Carriers are very beautiful. If I was born in America or the UK, I would have applied to the Navy. I´m also attracted to the highly functional multicultural crews. 👍❤

  • @JS45678
    @JS45678 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every time I see a Naval Ship, I see Steven Seagal wearing a chef hat peeling potatoes and Tommy Lee Jones dressed like a Hell’s Angel biker.

  • @rafealrafeal6716
    @rafealrafeal6716 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOY TO OUR SOLDIERS

  • @rudolphvincent5761
    @rudolphvincent5761 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I served on three different Aircraft Carriers my first was USS CARL VINSON THEN USS JOHN F KENNEDY THEN USS KITTY HAWK IT WAS A HONOR TO SERVE ON THESE FAMOUS VESSELS IT WAS FAST PACE OPERATIONS YOU WORKED 12 HOURS SHIFT I was in V4 division we handled all the fuel on board

  • @BCSJRR
    @BCSJRR ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I served 4 years on CVN 65, the Enterprise or Big-E from '71-'75. These modern carriers look almost like a hotel inside compared with what I remember. We used to see the ghost of Paul Revere riding his white horse down the passageways and shouting "The roentgens are coming". I wonder if Paul has been sighted on the Gerald Ford? Watching the unrep sequences gave me the willies. I was standing firewatch in the hangar bay during unrep. Then managed to slam a pallet of three 1000lb bombs into the side of the ship about 20ft away from me - KAAAWWWWHHHHAAAANNNNGGGGG! I think it took an hour before my heart beat dropped back to normal.

    • @RogerCA66
      @RogerCA66 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello shipmate! I served on board the Big E from '85-'89. Fun times!

    • @nevadadan4113
      @nevadadan4113 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just curious whether you really saw the ghost of Pau Revere.... Ive studied the paranormal for years and am fascinated by the different "sightings" people have had?

    • @BCSJRR
      @BCSJRR 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To tell the truth I never saw Mr. Revere myself but I knew a few old hands who swore he'd appear from time to time.
      Luckily it seems his horse was ship-broken.
      Still can't figure out why a land-based guy would be riding around on aircraft carriers...@@nevadadan4113

  • @danielbarnes7559
    @danielbarnes7559 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Walk downs of the flight decks across the fleet occur multiple times daily on each ship

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lies again? AMWF CAR Champions League

    • @jackshittle
      @jackshittle ปีที่แล้ว

      As well as every NAS (Naval Air Station - which are Navy land bases with a runway such as the old NAS Brunswick, Maine).

    • @pauleyplay
      @pauleyplay ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FOD walk once a day before the first launch

    • @jackshittle
      @jackshittle ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pauleyplay One day while on deployment in Puerto Rico we were doing a FOD walkdown and I spotted a big crab claw. I then knew that land crabs were a real thing and not a myth.