I served aboard as ships company for 6 years aboard Independence (CV-62), was airwing or was TAD to just about every carrier in my career. Spent about a year and a half on the USS America bringing my Sea Pay to just under 13 years at 20 year retirement. Being on a carrier was a tough life then. But I loved it, it was the highlight of my life, every time I looked up at them and then climbed aboard. My favorite system was the Arresting gear machinery room. I has massive brakes the squeel and shriek like the hounds of Hell. I love watching new guys when the first plane traps right above our heads. I don't remember many that didn't fall to the ground. You could feel the concussion and slam of the plane striking the deck. GO NAVY.
@@Mau-map3 "Clean bathrooms with a toothbrush" I'd bring that before court when i would be a civilian again. And then retire for good with all the cash from the settlement *and* and an honourable discharge *and* be eligible for veterans discounts.
@@1000-r3g lololol please allow me to explain, what I meant was that behind toilets and faucets, where sometimes water and dirt accumulates, toothbrushes are used so that every nook and cranny no matter how small, has to be spotless clean....mops and brooms are used to clean the floor , though 😆😆....
As an 8-year Aviation side Navy Vet, I spent more time on WestPac and work up deployments with the VMFA Squad people I was friends with in my off time than I did my Squadron mates. I'll be that UBER Driver any day fam. Love n respect
@@Fr-xp9ez I really wonder if anyone who says they are a FORMER Marine was actually ever in the Corps. I've met a number of Marines and none of them referred to themselves as former Marines even if they are no longer in the Corps.
I still remember it was called DC central..Rest in peace men in the USS Arizona memorial where i had the honor of reenlisting in December 7th 1983...Semper Fidelis...
I served on the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 from 1962-1964. It was the last oil fired Carrier and was decommissioned in 2009 and has since been scraped. The new nuclear powered Carriers might only be refueled ever 20 years but still require replenishment while under way with food, jet fuel and ordinance. Bottom Line is they are and were all amazing.
@@melwig2813 You are not quite right...JFK CV-67 was decommissioned on March 23, 2007, and the Kitty Hawk was decommissioned on May 12, 2009 making her the last oiled fired carrier.
I want to say thank you to all the brave men and women who serve on our naval forces to keep us safe here in the USA. I sleep so much better at night knowing you are out there doing your service to your country. Thank you to the brave men and women and our naval forces.❤❤❤❤❤
With American border wide open and millions simply walking in and INVADING your country right now.... This ship is doing literally NOTHING for America's defense. ZERO. NADA. It's a huge money pit. costs BILLIONS $$$ to maintain and used only to scare little countries around the world... What a shame.
I can only imagine how complex and organized everything needs to be to keep a vessel of this size operational. Amazing insight into what goes on below deck
I'm probably the only person on earth who got to steer a DDG (destroyer) when I was 11 yrs old. This was back in 1973 when my Dad was nearing the end of his Naval career as a SCPO on an Adams class destroyer. All the familes of the crew got to go on a cruise from Norfolk to Yorktown. It just so happened that the Skipper was a family friend of my Dad's. When we went up to the bridge he let me sit in his chair and take the helm 50 degrees port. True story...
@@TheManDownstairs13 FYI, I voted for Reagan twice, have NEVER voted Democrat and am an ardent Trump supporter (going to the polls today to vote for him). My Dad's ship was the USS Conyngham (DDG-17) SCPO David E. Winkler. The Skipper was Lloyd Fernal. If you've got anything else to say about it, then perhaps we can make arrangements for you to say it to my face - Cheers
I was the welder on the crew that installed TV-DTS, IFLOLS, and the SPN-46 Radar aboard the Carl Vinson in 2001 at PSNS. She is by far my favorite CVN.
I served on USS George Washington CVN-73 from 2006-2008. It's INSANE how many people are crammed into that ship. Whether you were going to smoke, check out haz mat, or grab chow...lines forever. But the views from our weapon platforms were incredible. I'll never forget watching from the aft CIWS mount as dolphins chased the ship.
I was born in Honduras , i grew up since childhood in United States ,im interested, in having a career for me for four years , i think im more interested in the US Navy ❤, so i can have the oppurtunity to make a good change and impact of me.
I was aboard the “MIGHTY O”. USS ORISKANY CVA 34 from 1967 to 1971. I was a boatswain mate and got the thrill of being a helmsman during flight ops and regular steaming.
@@Kordziel Please Excuse My Error! On Was Not Ships Company On The USS America CVA66, I Was An Aviation Electrons Tech..VF 101 F4 Phanthom Training Squadron Stationed At Naval Air Station Oceana or NAS Oceana United States Navy Naval Air Station Virginia Beach, Virginia...We Frequently Performed Training (Catapults /Aressing Gear, Catapult Assisted Take-Off / Aresting Gear Flight Deck Catches On The USS America 1966-1967.
I have worked with several guys that served on such vessels. According to them. Those massive hulls had lots of hiding places. Secret little compartments you could sneak of to and get high, or laid. You know when you were supposed to be peeling potatoes or whatever...
Those spaces are called "voids", because they are supposed to be void of personnel. 😮. They are actually an integral part of the ships ability to remain afloat after the hull is damaged. The small voids fill with water instead of the rest of the ship. I have no personal experience with those spaces 👀
Once had a job interview as a civilian contractor for the Navy. The job? Sourcing out and creating daily meal plans for sailors on such ships. It incuded not only planning meals that were both nutrient rich, but good tasting, AND sourcing ingredients. As well as ordering, and making sure supplies made it on to the ship. ZERO idea how i made it as far as to get an actual interview, as i (at the time) had no food service experience. I was a 20 something that could barely cook on my own. I didn't even know what i was applying for when i applied! And all of a sudden the flippin Navy is calling me wanting me to come in for an interview.
All of it is fascinating and awe inspiring. However, the part that interests me the most is the meal preparation. 18k meals per day?! I have a hard time planning for the week. I cannot imagine the planning and storage logistics involved. Whatever else on the ship that works or doesn't, the crew has to eat! Amazing video. Thank you for letting us get some insight.
On the Saratoga CV 60 we had several places serving food there were officer's mess,the main mess deck for crew and even the CPOs had a galley for themselves and the captain had his own personal cook. There was a fast food mess deck that had hamburgers and fries even had a separate ice cream shop
I served aboard the USS Independence (CV-62) a conventional powered aircraft carrier. I’m not sure what’s happened to the language but I commonly hear the ships screws referred to as “propellers”. If you called them that, when I was in, somebody would look at you and say “Propellers are for airplanes” In the last few years I’ve noticed even sailors call them props or propellers. I know I didn’t make up calling them screws, but what happened?
I was a cook on USS Saratoga CV 60 and the shifts were 12 hrs sometimes more if needed 7 days a week at sea and very little liberty . Worse duty ever for a MS. Did 2 years shore duty so much better.
Outstanding video! Does an excellent job of showing the diversity of jobs required to operate a carrier. I liked all the closeups of the people (especially young people) doing their jobs. The video made it clear that everyone has a critical job and that every job requires a serious work ethic. I'm hoping (for the Navy) that a LOT of young viewers will see this video and say, "I've worked enough go-nowhere, low paying, uninteresting jobs. I'm gonna join THESE people and start me a worthwhile career." Expand your opportunities and your brain and make something of yourself. The Navy--the military, in general--is an excellent place to start. (I'm a Marine, but not a 'recruiter'--other than to say that it makes sense to make something of yourself.) Go for it, young folks. I wanna sleep well tonight and you can have a big part in making that happen. Good luck.
The most fascinating is the people, from the designers to the constructors to the crew it is this group of people who have always and will in the future win wars. While the equipment is important it is the ingenuity, foresight, competence and most importantly dedications that make the US the mightiest power to ever exist.
I am amazed at the food services provided on these huge ships. It appears the food quality is far superior to that provided in the past. My father-in-law served in the Canadian Navy in WWII, where the food left much to be desired. The American navy was a bit better, but became monotonous. The Canadians and Brits were permitted booze on their ships (rum) whereas the Yank ships were dry, so whenever they met, the Americans traded food for booze.
Remember, things like loaves of bread are just too bulky to store, so instead ingredients like flour are brought on board. And then loaves of bread are freshly baked for thousands of hungry sailors EVERY DAY.
Keep in mind that many of these amazing people that are responsible for some of the most expensive equipment and dire responsibilities are basically just kids!!! Amazing
You grow up fast in the military. Having a serious responsibility and the fear of what happens if you screw up, ages you really quickly. I'm speaking from experience.
@philipsmithers4826 No, it's closer to 23. Most of the work is performed by 18-24 year old junior enlisted. They are supervised by 24-26 year old NCO's (non commissioned officer), they are supervised by 26-28 year old NCO's with higher rank, etc.
Again you forgot the people that keep the clothes clean,the hair cut,the stores to buy things at.These are the people of the S3 div without them you would have a very unhappy crew.
Not carrying diesel fuel for the ship saves over 10% of the ships capacity. Stores for aviation fuel, ammo, and crew supplies is increased. Nuclear fuel is big advantage.
Conventional don't use diesel. It's all oils or any burnable fluid sprayed into a steam boiler. Even the nuclear powered aircraft is still a steam generator to power the ships engines.
Reminds me of my Navy days HS-15 (Helicopter Squadron), we went to sea on the Carriers USS America (CV-66) and the USS Independence (CV-62). Some good times and some tough times. I'd certainly do it again if I could live those days over again.
Damn near like sleeping in a coffin being in those bunks, those would take me a bit to get use to. You get more sleep space in jail than we do in the Navy.
It's not bad unless you are easily frightened. Being awakened for midnight watch can cause a serious headache if you try to sit up suddenly. Never happened to me though 🤕.
@quetzalcoatlz some things can't be bought but outside the U.S. Im also not on a Naval carrier. You can't tell me there are no plastic and metal utensil companies in the U.S.? GTFO here with dumbass statements like. It's a naval carrier from items that are not exaxtly from pur allies, not a private home. If it said made in Britain, Germany, Japan, Taiwan even, no problems. China, problem.
These carriers are amazing. The automation on the UK QE class especially. So much so that it only needs 25% of the number of crew than a Gerald Ford Class.
Ha ha, yes, I chuckled at that part of the video. As if anybody will just post information on the secret parts of this ship... I was going to troll post the channel, and talk about the di-lithium crystal processing station and how that is a whale of a time.... but, saw your comment 😂
I was on a WW2 Destroyer (USS Blue) from '65 thru '67. In '67 I spent a day on the Independence and 3 days on the Kitty Hawk (6 hrs 'Huey time' over the Tonkin Gulf) trying to get a gear made for my air search radar. In the meantime, my ship left station so I got a 'ride' off the #3 cat to the Philippines to catch up with it. The last I knew, the Kitty Hawk was 'welded to the pier' in west Manhattan as a tourist attraction.
Serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk must have been an incredible experience! As the last oil-fired carrier, it holds a special place in naval history, bridging the transition to the nuclear-powered era.
I was an OS on the USS Bradley F1041 back in the 70's and I can say CIC has had orders of magnitude change since I was active duty. We used a grease pen and math as much as technology :)
Still want to check out a carrier Bridge to Keel, Bow to Stern. The whole thing fascinates me. One of the first things that went on my bucket list. Thanks to those who served, and those who serve!
God I wish I could serve on a ship like this in Canada, but during my enlistment, I found I'm to sickly. Thank you to all who aren't, and for posting this video.
I worked with a guided missal designed to destroy the radar in Vietnam. As you described we had special elevators just to move our missals as needed to the flight deck. Being on the flight deck, or any area of the ship I was called a RED Shirt, that meant that I worked with ordnance. The different colors are to describe what area you work in as not everyone can be on the flight deck when you’re doing operations, landing & launching aircraft. The hanger bay was also use to store most of our aircraft when in Vietnam as we didn’t want anyone to track our planes. We always had 2 jets ready to take off if necessary when we were just going from one place to another. Thanks again as it brought back many memories & showed areas I was never in. A side note we always dumped our trash at night so that we couldn’t be tracked. It was also a few moments to breath some fresh air from being many decks below most of the day.
Outstanding reporting ty. I'm curious about a few things like secrecy how it's kept from leaking. Internal communications between different depts. Chain of command internally and to and from govt ty
almost everyone looks like theyre 22. how the hell do these kids learn all this complicated shit so quick? trades take 10,000 hrs and even then theres sooooo much more learning to do.
As I pray for peace, I know we need these marvelous war machines. My favorite part of the carrier, however, is not the aircraft, as one might assume. The bridge and the mixture of activities there is most thrilling, as I am a former organization, deviance, and criminology graduate student; and the messes, of course, are of great interest. Sadly, I am too claustrophobic to think I could exist in the sleeping quarters; while extremely curious by the practice of cross training of all personnel. With respect, I remain serenely yours, NHG.
You forgot one huge major part of the comms systems. All US Navy warships also have fully integrated sound powered phone systems. i.e. they operate without any power applied. They are as the name says, sound powered.
I spent hundreds of hours wearing sound powered phones while on lookout duty. Late at night an off duty shipmate would grab a set and read stories for us to ward off boredom and sleep. There would be a dozen grateful sailors listening to those stories. Thanks for reminding me of those wonderful moments. 🫡
Awesome video. Not wanting to be negative, but if I'd had to wear a camo uniform while onboard the Midway, I might have jumped overboard. I know the reasoning, but this is just plain wrong. (unless you're a Marine that is.)
amazing.. apart from the combat stuff, everything is a marvel! what I mean is I don't support weapons and confrontation, I live by the rules of cooperation.
@@100Proof-n5djoined February 2024, "this channel has no content" nothing more than a bot attempting to make Americans afraid to join the military. It's not working little troll from China.
I served aboard as ships company for 6 years aboard Independence (CV-62), was airwing or was TAD to just about every carrier in my career. Spent about a year and a half on the USS America bringing my Sea Pay to just under 13 years at 20 year retirement. Being on a carrier was a tough life then. But I loved it, it was the highlight of my life, every time I looked up at them and then climbed aboard. My favorite system was the Arresting gear machinery room. I has massive brakes the squeel and shriek like the hounds of Hell. I love watching new guys when the first plane traps right above our heads. I don't remember many that didn't fall to the ground. You could feel the concussion and slam of the plane striking the deck. GO NAVY.
The general cleanliness of the vessel, the engine room areas in particular, is impeccable & impressive!
Wow!
That's military discipline
Clean bathrooms with a toothbrush, no water spots allowed, chrome things must be shiny as a mirror etc etc etc
@@Mau-map3 "Clean bathrooms with a toothbrush"
I'd bring that before court when i would be a civilian again.
And then retire for good with all the cash from the settlement *and* and an honourable discharge *and* be eligible for veterans discounts.
@@1000-r3g lololol please allow me to explain, what I meant was that behind toilets and faucets, where sometimes water and dirt accumulates, toothbrushes are used so that every nook and cranny no matter how small, has to be spotless clean....mops and brooms are used to clean the floor , though 😆😆....
@@Mau-map3 Ooooooh.
I understand, thank you very much!
Ok, in that case i would gladly grab that brush and do my job.
That’s why I knew I would always have a job after the Navy. I could be a janitor ANYWHERE.
As a former Marine being a department of the Navy, I have a great respect for sailors aboard these massive vessels.
We're still marines...and always will be...Semper Fidelis.
As an 8-year Aviation side Navy Vet, I spent more time on WestPac and work up deployments with the VMFA Squad people I was friends with in my off time than I did my Squadron mates. I'll be that UBER Driver any day fam. Love n respect
@@Fr-xp9ez I really wonder if anyone who says they are a FORMER Marine was actually ever in the Corps. I've met a number of Marines and none of them referred to themselves as former Marines even if they are no longer in the Corps.
As European citizen, I tell you: they are not serving their country. The enemy is inside.
As a Euroweenie, you'd certainly know.
I still remember it was called DC central..Rest in peace men in the USS Arizona memorial where i had the honor of reenlisting in December 7th 1983...Semper Fidelis...
I served on the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 from 1962-1964. It was the last oil fired Carrier and was decommissioned in 2009 and has since been scraped. The new nuclear powered Carriers might only be refueled ever 20 years but still require replenishment while under way with food, jet fuel and ordinance. Bottom Line is they are and were all amazing.
Not quite right. The last non-nuclear carrier was the JFK CV-67.
"has since been *scrapped*
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I was on the USS Ranger CV-61 from 1988-1993, and it was the same way!!
@@melwig2813 You are not quite right...JFK CV-67 was decommissioned on March 23, 2007, and the Kitty Hawk was decommissioned on May 12, 2009 making her the last oiled fired carrier.
I think the new Ford battleship doesn't have too for 35years
A massive war ship being operated by a bunch of 18,19,20 year olds SO AWESOME...... GOD'S SPEED.....THANK YOU ALL.
I want to say thank you to all the brave men and women who serve on our naval forces to keep us safe here in the USA. I sleep so much better at night knowing you are out there doing your service to your country. Thank you to the brave men and women and our naval forces.❤❤❤❤❤
With American border wide open and millions simply walking in and INVADING your country right now.... This ship is doing literally NOTHING for America's defense. ZERO. NADA.
It's a huge money pit. costs BILLIONS $$$ to maintain and used only to scare little countries around the world...
What a shame.
I can only imagine how complex and organized everything needs to be to keep a vessel of this size operational. Amazing insight into what goes on below deck
I was on uss George Washington (CVN 73) from 2001-2006. Brings back memories.
Cool, not
I'm probably the only person on earth who got to steer a DDG (destroyer) when I was 11 yrs old. This was back in 1973 when my Dad was nearing the end of his Naval career as a SCPO on an Adams class destroyer. All the familes of the crew got to go on a cruise from Norfolk to Yorktown. It just so happened that the Skipper was a family friend of my Dad's. When we went up to the bridge he let me sit in his chair and take the helm 50 degrees port. True story...
Ok Tampon Tim.
@@TheManDownstairs13 FYI, I voted for Reagan twice, have NEVER voted Democrat and am an ardent Trump supporter (going to the polls today to vote for him). My Dad's ship was the USS Conyngham (DDG-17) SCPO David E. Winkler. The Skipper was Lloyd Fernal. If you've got anything else to say about it, then perhaps we can make arrangements for you to say it to my face - Cheers
I think you need to get out more buddy.
@@CH-tp4wz Oh please. You're the one who needs to find something better to do with your time than being a keyboard warrior who trolls people on YT.
Just needed to drop in and laugh out loud 😂😂😂😂😂😂 this is hilarious
I miss my dad so much, was on the USS TEXAS battleship, 1944-46❤
So sorry for your loss. 💔
CIC has really evolved since I was in CIC on the Enterprise In 1968-1969.
So sorry!
He was only 2 years old!?
@@yoyo5069 don't be a jerk
I had the privilege and honor to weld on the Carl Vinson aircraft carrier at Newport News Shipyard in 1982.
I was the welder on the crew that installed TV-DTS, IFLOLS, and the SPN-46 Radar aboard the Carl Vinson in 2001 at PSNS. She is by far my favorite CVN.
Excelent!! Thank you for your top of the line work sir 💪🏻
@@ryanskare6670thank you for your top of line work sir 💪🏻
@@ryanskare6670 Awesome
@jayjay-bz3rr served top side on the Vinson from 01 to 05, she's a good ol girl, got a lot of nautical miles on that 'boat'
I served on USS George Washington CVN-73 from 2006-2008. It's INSANE how many people are crammed into that ship. Whether you were going to smoke, check out haz mat, or grab chow...lines forever.
But the views from our weapon platforms were incredible. I'll never forget watching from the aft CIWS mount as dolphins chased the ship.
SO MANY jellyfish lighting up in the water near the Starboard Bow's smoking sponson at night, dude! Pure magic!!!!
@@CoffinBait-i7z Just watch out for those FOD walk downs when the smoking lamp gets lit 🤣
So
Just like prison
@dpatt6175 Nah. Even in the middle of the ocean, you have more freedom than a prison. And the food is way better...most of the time.
What a great vid! Really enjoyed the in depth view, amazig piece of engineering.
Good to know it's carefully welded together!
2:14 I always enjoy learning about “marbles of engineering.”🤦♂️
It’s even in the cc.😂
I was born in Honduras , i grew up since childhood in United States ,im interested, in having a career for me for four years , i think im more interested in the US Navy ❤, so i can have the oppurtunity to make a good change and impact of me.
Do a trade like electrician or mechanic and your set for life.
It's 6 years, not 4.
I was aboard the “MIGHTY O”. USS ORISKANY CVA 34 from 1967 to 1971. I was a boatswain mate and got the thrill of being a helmsman during flight ops and regular steaming.
Amazing and beautiful ships.
that's super video 100/100 thank you a lot for share
Great Video! I Was Stationed On 3 Aircraft Carriers: Uss America..Uss Saratoga..& Uss Forrestal. Amazing Peace Keeping & War Ships! Just Amazing!
When were you on CVA66?
@@Kordziel Please Excuse My Error! On Was Not Ships Company On The USS America CVA66, I Was An Aviation Electrons Tech..VF 101 F4 Phanthom Training Squadron Stationed At Naval Air Station Oceana or NAS Oceana United States Navy Naval Air Station Virginia Beach, Virginia...We Frequently Performed Training (Catapults /Aressing Gear, Catapult Assisted Take-Off / Aresting Gear Flight Deck Catches On The USS America 1966-1967.
I have worked with several guys that served on such vessels. According to them. Those massive hulls had lots of hiding places. Secret little compartments you could sneak of to and get high, or laid. You know when you were supposed to be peeling potatoes or whatever...
Those spaces are called "voids", because they are supposed to be void of personnel. 😮. They are actually an integral part of the ships ability to remain afloat after the hull is damaged. The small voids fill with water instead of the rest of the ship.
I have no personal experience with those spaces 👀
I was part of the welding crew that put this massive thing together..people don't realize how much work this thing took
Once had a job interview as a civilian contractor for the Navy. The job? Sourcing out and creating daily meal plans for sailors on such ships. It incuded not only planning meals that were both nutrient rich, but good tasting, AND sourcing ingredients. As well as ordering, and making sure supplies made it on to the ship. ZERO idea how i made it as far as to get an actual interview, as i (at the time) had no food service experience. I was a 20 something that could barely cook on my own. I didn't even know what i was applying for when i applied! And all of a sudden the flippin Navy is calling me wanting me to come in for an interview.
All of it is fascinating and awe inspiring. However, the part that interests me the most is the meal preparation. 18k meals per day?! I have a hard time planning for the week. I cannot imagine the planning and storage logistics involved. Whatever else on the ship that works or doesn't, the crew has to eat! Amazing video. Thank you for letting us get some insight.
On the Saratoga CV 60 we had several places serving food there were officer's mess,the main mess deck for crew and even the CPOs had a galley for themselves and the captain had his own personal cook. There was a fast food mess deck that had hamburgers and fries even had a separate ice cream shop
I served aboard the USS Independence (CV-62) a conventional powered aircraft carrier. I’m not sure what’s happened to the language but I commonly hear the ships screws referred to as “propellers”. If you called them that, when I was in, somebody would look at you and say “Propellers are for airplanes”
In the last few years I’ve noticed even sailors call them props or propellers. I know I didn’t make up calling them screws, but what happened?
You're correct. They are properly called screws. My father...a sailor too...always said that too.
I was a MM ...several destroyers...12 yrs.
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@@JusticeAlways Thank you! I was beginning to wonder if I was having memory problems. Old age, as Charles de Gaulle says, “is a shipwreck.”
Ships' propellers?! Screw that.
The term is correct. Aircraft propellers are termed "airscrews".
Feel like this is one of those "Its not a gun its a rifle" things.
Carrier life is the best experience in the navy...I served on USS JFK CV67 USS George Washington CVN73..USS GHW Bush CVN 77..Go Navy
Wow! No way
Connie,Stennis,Kitty Hawk,Ike ,Jfk, did the 97 Med Cruise on the JFK
Capt Fahey and XO Bader.
I was a cook on USS Saratoga CV 60 and the shifts were 12 hrs sometimes more if needed 7 days a week at sea and very little liberty . Worse duty ever for a MS. Did 2 years shore duty so much better.
Great video.
very impressive.....love this video
Very well-done video. Thanks for posting.
I like the ships.very beautiful and impressive.professional sailors
I like women
Outstanding video! Does an excellent job of showing the diversity of jobs required to operate a carrier. I liked all the closeups of the people (especially young people) doing their jobs. The video made it clear that everyone has a critical job and that every job requires a serious work ethic. I'm hoping (for the Navy) that a LOT of young viewers will see this video and say, "I've worked enough go-nowhere, low paying, uninteresting jobs. I'm gonna join THESE people and start me a worthwhile career." Expand your opportunities and your brain and make something of yourself. The Navy--the military, in general--is an excellent place to start. (I'm a Marine, but not a 'recruiter'--other than to say that it makes sense to make something of yourself.) Go for it, young folks. I wanna sleep well tonight and you can have a big part in making that happen. Good luck.
The pilots are a tad more critical than the other people.
"Lounges equipped with televisions... " Looked like a squadron briefing room to me, that doubles as a theatre.
Yes. That was a ready room.
I was blown away when I toured the USS Lexington, that thing is nothing compared to these machines!
Excellent overview! So Complex!
The most fascinating is the people, from the designers to the constructors to the crew it is this group of people who have always and will in the future win wars. While the equipment is important it is the ingenuity, foresight, competence and most importantly dedications that make the US the mightiest power to ever exist.
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Excellent video,
All thumbs up
God bless all who service our country
"serve"
I did 12 years MM ..
US Navy is the best. 👍
He is not serving his country many thousands of miles away from the USA.They make billionaires richer.Veterans are homeless.
Look forward to the vid about the latest carriers.
God BLESS ALL OUR MEMBERS IN THE SERVICE THAT PROTECT US FROM HARM AND THAT GAVE THERE LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM. ❤
God? Lol
@@bertblue9683you think all of this exploded from nothing? 😂🤪
Lots and lots RESPECT NAVY ❤❤❤❤❤GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
I am amazed at the food services provided on these huge ships. It appears the food quality is far superior to that provided in the past. My father-in-law served in the Canadian Navy in WWII, where the food left much to be desired. The American navy was a bit better, but became monotonous. The Canadians and Brits were permitted booze on their ships (rum) whereas the Yank ships were dry, so whenever they met, the Americans traded food for booze.
Remember, things like loaves of bread are just too bulky to store, so instead ingredients like flour are brought on board. And then loaves of bread are freshly baked for thousands of hungry sailors EVERY DAY.
Yeah, the airplanes with their turbine engines going mach 3 are boring compared to the potatoes.
The canteen ! Food looks awesome
Keep in mind that many of these amazing people that are responsible for some of the most expensive equipment and dire responsibilities are basically just kids!!! Amazing
Recently saw a video of some member of the crew of one of these Carriers saying the average age is 19 years old. Is this true?
You grow up fast in the military. Having a serious responsibility and the fear of what happens if you screw up, ages you really quickly. I'm speaking from experience.
@philipsmithers4826 No, it's closer to 23. Most of the work is performed by 18-24 year old junior enlisted. They are supervised by 24-26 year old NCO's (non commissioned officer), they are supervised by 26-28 year old NCO's with higher rank, etc.
Top-notch engineering. Shows why the United States is the most powerful country in the world.
Most powerful country that is currently run by buffoons!
Brings back memories
Very nice presentation and knowledge of Warships Life also
Again you forgot the people that keep the clothes clean,the hair cut,the stores to buy things at.These are the people of the S3 div without them you would have a very unhappy crew.
YOU forgot the 100 or so PILOTS, without whom the whole thing serves no purpose whatever.
SORRY.@@penultimateh766
@@penultimateh766bottom line
@@penultimateh766Wasn’t aware pilots were under S3 as well. Learn something new every day. Huh.
Not carrying diesel fuel for the ship saves over 10% of the ships capacity.
Stores for aviation fuel, ammo, and crew supplies is increased.
Nuclear fuel is big advantage.
True. Only design issue with that is the mid-life refit, which costs a pretty penny due to the Nuclear Plants
Conventional don't use diesel. It's all oils or any burnable fluid sprayed into a steam boiler. Even the nuclear powered aircraft is still a steam generator to power the ships engines.
Thank you captain obvious
@@bertblue9683 The concept is obvious, but not the amount. I was quantifying the impact.
Right On Go Army!
We in the Navy really appreciate you guys in the Army, because you go to places that are really tough for us. Whaddya call them? Continents, right?
Great and fascinating video, most illustrative, congrats are in full order. Job well done indeed.
Reminds me of my Navy days HS-15 (Helicopter Squadron), we went to sea on the Carriers USS America (CV-66) and the USS Independence (CV-62). Some good times and some tough times. I'd certainly do it again if I could live those days over again.
So what
Damn near like sleeping in a coffin being in those bunks, those would take me a bit to get use to. You get more sleep space in jail than we do in the Navy.
It's not bad unless you are easily frightened. Being awakened for midnight watch can cause a serious headache if you try to sit up suddenly. Never happened to me though 🤕.
AO's are the best of the bunch!!!
You forgot to mention the bowling allies and billiard parlors they have! Former destroyer sailor here….
It's concerning seeing the 'Made in China' box in the kitchen of our Naval ships kitchen. Let alone, other places. 13:23
Good eye hahaha
No joke!
With that logic go sell 90% of your possessions.
@quetzalcoatlz some things can't be bought but outside the U.S. Im also not on a Naval carrier. You can't tell me there are no plastic and metal utensil companies in the U.S.? GTFO here with dumbass statements like. It's a naval carrier from items that are not exaxtly from pur allies, not a private home. If it said made in Britain, Germany, Japan, Taiwan even, no problems. China, problem.
When you're out at sea, you take on replenishments from wherever you're sailing through...
Fantastic👍
USS Forrestal member here,ex HT. Do not run out of toilet paper supply officer or we will have a problem for sure. 😂😂😂
USS Spruance DD-963, HT3. Hello brother. 🫡
I love the hangar deck.
I think I'm just fascinated by just the daily life on these ships.
These carriers are amazing. The automation on the UK QE class especially. So much so that it only needs 25% of the number of crew than a Gerald Ford Class.
Lol at the Russian bot asking for classified info.
Trump sold that information to Russia, China and Saudi Arabia 4 more than 3 years ago
Ha ha, yes, I chuckled at that part of the video.
As if anybody will just post information on the secret parts of this ship...
I was going to troll post the channel, and talk about the di-lithium crystal processing station and how that is a whale of a time.... but, saw your comment 😂
Great very nice
I was on a WW2 Destroyer (USS Blue) from '65 thru '67. In '67 I spent a day on the Independence and 3 days on the Kitty Hawk (6 hrs 'Huey time' over the Tonkin Gulf) trying to get a gear made for my air search radar. In the meantime, my ship left station so I got a 'ride' off the #3 cat to the Philippines to catch up with it. The last I knew, the Kitty Hawk was 'welded to the pier' in west Manhattan as a tourist attraction.
wow, amazing!!!
Thanks for the heads up i was thinking about buying a aircraft carrier
As we say in the Navy: "Well done". I was (and proud of it) PN3 Ship's USS FOX (DLG-33) second Vietnam tour 1966-67. ☮
Amazing!
Impressive 💪🏼🇺🇸
Serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk must have been an incredible experience! As the last oil-fired carrier, it holds a special place in naval history, bridging the transition to the nuclear-powered era.
Awesome 👍😎
Wow very nice ❤
I was on the USS RICHARD E.BYRD stationed Norfolk Virginia from 1978 till 1982 guided missile destroyer.
Norfolk, Virginia '83-"87, USS Spruance DD-963. Spruance class destroyer, "First and Finest".
I was an OS on the USS Bradley F1041 back in the 70's and I can say CIC has had orders of magnitude change since I was active duty. We used a grease pen and math as much as technology :)
Still want to check out a carrier Bridge to Keel, Bow to Stern. The whole thing fascinates me. One of the first things that went on my bucket list. Thanks to those who served, and those who serve!
This is the reality of living aboard a ship. I hope they show this to recruits so they know what they're getting into.
In my day they (My Brothers) were called, "Mess Specialist." FOOD IS MORALE. Period.
The MS is your best friend. Hooked me up many times 😊
Wait there. Did I just see an Apple 1 at 8:55. Interesting vid though :)
Yep I saw it too. Immediately wondered when this video was made
Spent 4 yrs on CVA-62, loved every day !!! Biggest mistake of my life was getting out of the NAVY !!! If your in... STAY IN !!!
I was on the Indy from 70-73. 3 Mediterranean cruises! Great memories!
I lived on the Lincoln for 5 years. 98 to 03. I'll have to watch this later.
God I wish I could serve on a ship like this in Canada, but during my enlistment, I found I'm to sickly.
Thank you to all who aren't, and for posting this video.
Impressive!
I served on the USS Coral Sea. It’s just like you described. What carrier are you showing? Great video.
I worked with a guided missal designed to destroy the radar in Vietnam. As you described we had special elevators just to move our missals as needed to the flight deck. Being on the flight deck, or any area of the ship I was called a RED Shirt, that meant that I worked with ordnance. The different colors are to describe what area you work in as not everyone can be on the flight deck when you’re doing operations, landing & launching aircraft. The hanger bay was also use to store most of our aircraft when in Vietnam as we didn’t want anyone to track our planes. We always had 2 jets ready to take off if necessary when we were just going from one place to another. Thanks again as it brought back many memories & showed areas I was never in. A side note we always dumped our trash at night so that we couldn’t be tracked. It was also a few moments to breath some fresh air from being many decks below most of the day.
Outstanding reporting ty. I'm curious about a few things like secrecy how it's kept from leaking. Internal communications between different depts. Chain of command internally and to and from govt ty
8:55 Classic Toaster Mac on the desk...
Caught my eye too shows us how old the doco was
I have the greatest respect for the Marines who are living in one of the biggest Aircraft Carrier.
almost everyone looks like theyre 22. how the hell do these kids learn all this complicated shit so quick? trades take 10,000 hrs and even then theres sooooo much more learning to do.
A-School and then on-the-job supervised training. It just works.
The bridge is the place to be . In out of the weather , great view, what could be better than that?
Wow!!! Bombs and food courts in the same general area!!! What an operation!!!😁
As I pray for peace, I know we need these marvelous war machines. My favorite part of the carrier, however, is not the aircraft, as one might assume. The bridge and the mixture of activities there is most thrilling, as I am a former organization, deviance, and criminology graduate student; and the messes, of course, are of great interest. Sadly, I am too claustrophobic to think I could exist in the sleeping quarters; while extremely curious by the practice of cross training of all personnel. With respect, I remain serenely yours, NHG.
You forgot one huge major part of the comms systems. All US Navy warships also have fully integrated sound powered phone systems. i.e. they operate without any power applied. They are as the name says, sound powered.
I spent hundreds of hours wearing sound powered phones while on lookout duty. Late at night an off duty shipmate would grab a set and read stories for us to ward off boredom and sleep. There would be a dozen grateful sailors listening to those stories. Thanks for reminding me of those wonderful moments. 🫡
@@ComancheWarrior63 Yep I learned how important they are too once a ship loses all power.
The Chinese Government will thank you very much for this video!
They already have it courtesy of Bill Clinton….remeber.
I wonder if they will post the blueprints and instructions how to build one?
They already know about the stuff in this video.
Nothing confidential here.
None of this is classified
This is very interesting.
It's more powerful than some small countries
Awesome video. Not wanting to be negative, but if I'd had to wear a camo uniform while onboard the Midway, I might have jumped overboard. I know the reasoning, but this is just plain wrong. (unless you're a Marine that is.)
amazing.. apart from the combat stuff, everything is a marvel! what I mean is I don't support weapons and confrontation, I live by the rules of cooperation.
Definitely subscribing for more content like this!
my friends served on this ship, it brings back our sad memories.when watching this video, because my friends are in heaven😓😓
Sorry about your friends! May they Rest In Peace!
That’s what you get when you go into the military 🎉
@@100Proof-n5djoined February 2024, "this channel has no content" nothing more than a bot attempting to make Americans afraid to join the military. It's not working little troll from China.
8:55, that computer sitting on the desk on the left