Dave killing it as a smuggler. If he had had a real RPG and fired it like that, he would have killed both the other guys behind him with the backblast, lol
"his" blackhawk is N801WT, and the dauphin is N365SJ. And unless diesel dave is a drug smuggler the title is a lie too lol. FAA registry shows neither one are his and neither are owned by a single person.
I have served almost 19 years in the CG, this video really made me proud of the work I do. Thanks HeavyD! The CG is in desperate need of recruits and you have made one of the best recruiting videos I have seen.
I’m a 20 year Coast Guard veteran. Flew helicopters my entire career. Never served at HITRON but I’m still very impressed by your video. Thank you for honoring the men and women of US Coast Guard aviation.
Good guys no doubt, but the potential to make a $million in a minute must be hard too control that kind of thinking, you would have to see the bigger picture at all costs and all the time, my hat is off too the men and women that do not sell out, may God keep you strong.
My dad is retired USCG, 15yrs as a rescue swimmer stationed in Cape Cod, he has a ton of great stories from his time there! Destin's Deep Dive into the USCG gave a ton of great info on the branch and yours added a whole new perspective with taking on the drug runners. So freakin cool to see more about the Coast Guard, especially from the Helo's POV!
As a retired Coastie, I absolutely loved this episode! My first helo flight was in a HH-65B Dolphin in Hawaii more then 20 years ago, something I will never forget!
Spent 10 years active duty in the Coast Guard driving boats and loved every bit of it. I'm glad you got to see a small part of what makes the USCG so awesome.
30 year Captain here. Love LOVE LOVE The United States Coast Guard, even when they ding me in drydock and I gotta do something about it. When you are in deep kimchee, and Mother Ocean is about to clock you out, seeing the orange "Angel" will make you cry. Respect. Thank You.
I know a couple of guys that were in the Coast Guard. They said it was the best part of their lives! One was a pilot and the other on a boat in the Port of LA. Damn the stories they have!!!!!! If I could back in time I would definitely go into the Coast Guard!!!! They kick ass!!!!
Standing ovation guys! Im retired Coast Guard and absolutely loved that you put them in the spotlight. And you “got it” how the CG as a whole is. Its like a small group of friends who train and perform to the highest level.
I’m a 22 year old machinery technician “mechanic” in the coast guard in Alaska on a 110’ cutter. I have learned and seen so much I never would have if it wasn’t for the coast guard. Absolutely love everyone I’ve meet and get treated like family. Definitely give it a look there are plenty of rates other than just in this video.
Honestly one of the coolest YT videos ive watched in a long time. I was entertained, i learned many new things, shows respect for our coast gaurd which i feel gets left out of the so called "glory" too often. Super cool
I salute the U.S. Coast Guard - I watch CG Alaska. Swimmers actually jump into the freezing water to rescue disabled watercraft. They actually search land and sea for missing people. I'm amazed at their skill, finesse, physical capabilities, courage, selflessness, tactics, ad infinitum. Yes, we are in for a treat...can't wait to see the entire episode. God bless the CG and you and your crew Heavy D.
Sorry, I don't recall the video. But the CG uses fascinating methods to search in the ocean. Box method from center, but also factoring tide and dynamic ocean conditions.
@@joecambodia1326 I know there’s not a need for a type rating, but having seat time in a specific piece of equipment is something you’re going to want if you’re flying with someone. Just because I fly MD500’s doesn’t mean I’m qualified to jump in a AS350. Yeah, mechanics of flight are similar but having everything turning in the opposite direction would take some time to get comfortable with.
@@RealRickCox no reason you couldn’t jump in an AStar, 206 or 407 and fly it away if you were a 500 pilot. I’ve seen guys go from single engine to a crane fly like a champ. I’ve seen Air Force Blackhawk guys go to a 61 couldn’t fly it worth a shat. Never heard anyone reference direction of rotation being part of a learning curve.
@@joecambodia1326 It’s not a huge learning curve, but muscle memory. When you fly a piece of equipment over and over, all of the checklists start becoming second nature. And if you have a flame out or lose tail authority or who knows what - that’s when having seat time matters. I’ve only flown other helicopters that weren’t a MD500 a few times… the R22 was the worst for me. Then I got to fly the AS350 and H125 with another friend. The basics are all the same but I felt uncomfortable flying new equipment because I didn’t have the confidence that I’d be able to instantly respond in an emergency.
@@RealRickCox I mean that's anything tho. A little bit of training/seat time and you gain the same experience. But that works the same with shooting, driving, swinging a hammer, anything; if its new to you, you aren't as confident.
So cool of the Coast Guard to invite you in, and so cool of you to help tell their story. These people in the services and on the front lines who put their lives on the line to save ours are heroes in the truest sense.
I'm a Navy veteran and I'd like to shout out to the Coast Guard for the awesome job they do on the fight to get rid of drug running! It's so cool to see you guys out there with the Coast Guard training. Great video and I'll see you on the next one! 👍
From a Veteran of CG Aviation, stationed at AirSta Savannah and ATC Mobile for a while, thank you for this! Brought back some great memories. Keep up the amazing content fellas!
My nephew was in the Coast Guard he loved it . After he got out, he went into law enforcement . He had to deal with cartels also . Lots of drugs come by sea infact anyway they can get drugs to one country or another they will find a way, unfortunately, but our guys are always looking out for it . Thank you, Coast Guard ❤ and thank you for the video 🫠❤ !!!!!!!
Living in Alaska, especially along the inside passage and the northern areas, you learn how valuable, tough and treasured our Coast Guard men and women are! They are the absolute finest of the fine. We love you guys! Thank you for what you do for Alaska and the United States!
My son just joined HITRON a few months ago and is currently getting qualified in aircraft maintenance. I’m a Navy vet and was stationed on a carrier, and I thought this video was super cool! It’s amazing what these pilots and gunners can do at those speeds!
Thank you for putting a video out with the Coast Guard and you guys. They never get enough credit for the very important and dangerous job they do. Fantastic video 👍.
Man I’m 29 now and I’ve always low key had a passion for coast guard. Loved watching stuff about it. Live water. Idk why I never did it. This was awesome
@@CobHes instead of guessing that answer for yourself, get an official answer from the coast guard. Don’t say no to anything in life if it’s not officially from the organization itself. You never know what can be waived or not. As long as you don’t test positive for drugs, score good on the Asvab, and be healthy enough to get in you’re set.
@@CobHes there’s dudes that have served over seas in the desert getting legs blown off and returning to active duty. To each their own in regards to pain, but don’t let your afraidness hold you back. Let the coast guard docs figure that out whether you can move forward or now, not your personal judgement. Rehab the crap out of it and be a tank again. It’s possible, not impossible.
Quality video guys! As a grown person, I really appreciate all of our armed forces and first responders. The more of them you get to know, the more you appreciate the quality of the people doing those jobs. The Coast Guard are no exception, they have a job you can be passionate about and proud of at the same time . What an experience for you guys, I am thankful and jealous at the same time!!
Yall had a blast. I served in the coast guard back in the late 70's and 80's was a rescue swimmer and I enjoyed it but back then we flew there retired helicopters HH52's and the 53's I was down in miami for the Cuban refugees. would love to go back up. Be safe
Loved my time working alongside HITRON when I was a pursuit coxswain for the CG. A lot of fun and training. Those guys are professionals through and through.
Retired USCG Aviator here! Thanks for highlighting Hitron, such a unique unit. There used to be other Aerial Use of Force units such as on the 60’s in Clearwater but I don’t know if they’re active anymore. Sweet episode!
Dave, I live in Jacksonville, Fl. My father retired from USAF after 22 yrs of service. Good to have you in my neck of the woods! Love your channel!!!!!
This is an absolutely awesome PR move for the US Coast Guard! Definitely a great move having Sparks along for a ride to show some of their capabilities. I see this as a great recruiting opportunity towards their target demographic.
I legit came here to say that. You know this video was reviewed by someone from the coast guard and they were like “yeaaah ….. we’re gonna need you to cut that part out” haha
Being in the Coast Guard was the absolute best time of my life. Your shipmates are for life. It's a tight group, a small group that cover the globe. Oldest continuous sea going service in the US is the CG (sorry Navy) .
52 yrs ago, I was hanging out the side door of the then current model HH-52A while we cruised the length of Virginia Beach at about 250' checking roof tops for naked sunbathers. Yep, the Coast Guard was a different breed, even back then. Viva la difference.
Sorry, I was stationed at AR&SC, only flying on check rides and basically as a glorified passenger. Most of my crewmember flying was on Guam in C-123B cargo planes primarily as Loadmaster. By the time I got to E. City, I was just putting in time to discharge.
No need to apologize, AR&SC/ALC did/does what it takes to keep Coast Guard aircraft updated & airworthy, via the routine overhauls. The backbone of CG Aviation on the maintenance & supply logistics side.
It really shows your skill and level of respect that you have garnered on this platform. Really speaks to your character off camera. RESPECT. KEEP DOING YOUR THING!!!
Civilians and military usually poke fun at the coast guard branch but they play an incredibly important role to our nation. Hats off to you guys for showcasing them and respect to those men and women who serve.🙏🏻
They don’t do anything to protect our nation all the do 99% of the time is fly around they are rarely rescuing people most of the time they can’t even find the person in the ocean
You are so blessed to be invited to fly with the US Coast Guard. To be part of that team is an honor, and to join the professional team in practicing of doing their job. Great Work Coast Guard...
I just got back from a 4 month deployment and we had about 10 of the guys and gals from HITRON Jax. Pretty cool to see you working alongside them. Too bad I wasn't there when you visited haha. Great video guys!
Interesting fact, my next door neighbors only son 4 or 5 years younger than me kept asking me what he should do with his life while a young teen n grateful enough he listened to my advice n joined the coastguard 20 plus years ago and stuck with it! Congrats brother! U made your father, mother n next door neighbor proud of my mans!!
I was Coast Guard 2002-2010, wasn’t aviation but did several deployments with these guys attached to our ship (270) and did tons of training and SAR at small boat stations in Florida. Great times. Semper Paratus
My dad’s been in the USCG for 25 yes this end of may will be his retirement and iam exited to hear his wild stories working for them.this was so cool to see
I used to think heavy and everyone was foolish but I started actually watching the videos. Y’all are awesome as heck. And this video is badass. Just goes to show, never judge anyone. Good ass and cool ass dudes. One of my favorite channels now
Thank you for highlighting the great work of the USCG. I did 24 years active duty in the CG and we never get the exposure and credit the CG deserves. Your next trip should be to Kodiak Alaska and watch the rescue swimmers in action.
Interestingly enough, 20 years in aviation and numerous SAR case and NEVER once needed a rescue swimmer. Exposure and "credit" are a bit over rated by any one other than the service itself.
@@dcpack agree. I actually liked getting no attention for doing the job, not why I joined but The CG as a service does deserve recognition for the work it does.
That was a great one guys thank you. Do really appreciate you guys sharing your adventures. Yes 100% support for Coast Guard and all police and military. I grew up in a military family again thank you so much.
This video is awesome, seeing what the Coast Guard actually does or can’t do is amazing. Having a little fun with Diesel Dave being a smuggler well, let’s just say was awesome to. Glad to see you guys having an amazing time in Florida. Until the next video.😀👍❤️❤️❤️
I fitted all the cowling on all the H-65 helos here in Elizabeth City NC,worked in composite shop doing rebuilds and end of line work,also flew on them from 1990 to 96 in e-city,also flew as crew on H52,H3,C130 and briefly on Falcon.Still live in e-city and also ran blade shop and driveshafts for 5 years by myself,SEMPER PARATUS,joined in Alaska and from boot camp back to Kodiak Island Alaska and same out of A school .Fly over my house daily as Elizabeth City is rebuild facility for all USCG aircraft.
Great video. It was so exciting to see you all have fun. Heavy D you look like a kid in a candy store when you got in the helicopter. Be safe as always and God Bless.
OMG!!! Outstanding video and great information here. So good of you to give such high praise and show respect to this organization along with all the armed forces out there.
You do realize that’s a ar with a rifle scope right not a actual rifle people do that all the time just look up videos of people shooting hogs out of helicopters
@@Atomic-db1hna hog runs 80 to 100+ mph? Moving up and down on water with other hogs on it trying to keep you from shooting body parts with their bodies? But you can’t shot the other hogs riding on the 100+ mph hog or you’ll go to jail.
@@Atomic-db1hn shooting from a helicopter going 70mph at a boat with fluctuating speeds actively evading you in the middle of the night in the ocean that's windy 90% of the time and wavy from like 150 yards away is not an easy feat at all... also they use barrett 50 cals 90% of the time
I know those of us from the other services give you “Coasties” a lot of grief! But you guys(&gals) do kick ass!!!! Besides we now have The Space Force to pick on, so welcome to the team!! Lol
This was a terrific video of our U.S Coast Guard...guys were great hosts and Sparks Motors was awesome . Diesel Dave was a ham... Great recruiting video for the Coasties.
As a former Coastie; The Coast Guard is the most Underrated Branch there is. Everyone makes fun of them but it’s because they don’t know. And we like to keep it that way🤫
You worked so hard for your community and Family. You deserve this and so so much more glad you had fun. The episode was very well done and entertaining thank you.
Best video to date! Man the CG is using every avenue to recruit !! lol to those future coasties out there watching this just remember you have a better chance at becoming a SEAL than ever becoming a PMA ( precision marksman-aviation ) lol
I have so much respect for the coast guard!! Not giving the other guys a bad name or anything but when you go up against mother nature like they do , it takes special person's !! God bless all uniforms and the Sparks families!
Dave in the Coast Guard Boat acting like he was smuggling drugs had me dying🤣🤣
My wife looked at my smirking and goes what’s got you smiling? Girls? I said nah. Dave dumpin sugar in the ocean lol
He looks like an old fashioned pirate 😂
I liked the music 🎶
Dave killing it as a smuggler. If he had had a real RPG and fired it like that, he would have killed both the other guys behind him with the backblast, lol
*@**0:40** Doesn't that look like Diesel Dave in the tan wifebeater and jorts climbing out of the drug sub?*
Actual non-clickbait title of the video: "Coast Guard pretends to shoot at Smuggler's boat while I'm flying IN their Helicopter".
Coast Guard drill ride-along. I'm sure it was cool to do! But watching was less than meh...waiting for the promise that never was.
@@branchandfoundry560it’s not that it wasn’t cool. The clickbait. Not a single shot fired at any smugglers
Clickbait 🦬💩... seems like a recurring theme
Dave has gotten really bad with the clickbait.
I always dislike and report the video for spam bc of click bait like this
“We’re here to fly their helicopter (I have one) and drive their boat (I also have one of those).”
lol so true but *2 helicopters 😂
Ultimate flex for sure
@@blakester7not true, google the tail # for "his" blackhawk. LOL
"his" blackhawk is N801WT, and the dauphin is N365SJ. And unless diesel dave is a drug smuggler the title is a lie too lol. FAA registry shows neither one are his and neither are owned by a single person.
@@ProfessorBidoof The registry shows they are registered to his company...
I have served almost 19 years in the CG, this video really made me proud of the work I do. Thanks HeavyD! The CG is in desperate need of recruits and you have made one of the best recruiting videos I have seen.
@catdudez would you be interested in helping me with a Coast Guard scene for a film I’m trying to make?
I’m a 20 year Coast Guard veteran. Flew helicopters my entire career. Never served at HITRON but I’m still very impressed by your video. Thank you for honoring the men and women of US Coast Guard aviation.
Did you serve in Corpus?
Thank you for your service
Good guys no doubt, but the potential to make a $million in a minute must be hard too control that kind of thinking, you would have to see the bigger picture at all costs and all the time, my hat is off too the men and women that do not sell out, may God keep you strong.
You the man Nelson
Thank you for your service sir god bless and thank you for protecting our country
My dad is retired USCG, 15yrs as a rescue swimmer stationed in Cape Cod, he has a ton of great stories from his time there! Destin's Deep Dive into the USCG gave a ton of great info on the branch and yours added a whole new perspective with taking on the drug runners. So freakin cool to see more about the Coast Guard, especially from the Helo's POV!
Rescue swimmer - - that's serious. Thanks to your dad for his service.
As a retired Coastie, I absolutely loved this episode! My first helo flight was in a HH-65B Dolphin in Hawaii more then 20 years ago, something I will never forget!
Thank you for your service, sacrifice and dedication to our nation my friend. Much respect 🤙🏼
Thank you for your service!
My first helo flight was also in an HH-65A Avdet out of AirSta Mobile when I was a shipboard rescue swimmer on board Cutter Spencer.
Spent 10 years active duty in the Coast Guard driving boats and loved every bit of it. I'm glad you got to see a small part of what makes the USCG so awesome.
30 year Captain here. Love LOVE LOVE The United States Coast Guard, even when they ding me in drydock and I gotta do something about it. When you are in deep kimchee, and Mother Ocean is about to clock you out, seeing the orange "Angel" will make you cry. Respect. Thank You.
I know a couple of guys that were in the Coast Guard. They said it was the best part of their lives! One was a pilot and the other on a boat in the Port of LA. Damn the stories they have!!!!!! If I could back in time I would definitely go into the Coast Guard!!!! They kick ass!!!!
I call this one heck of a recruiting tool for the Coast Guard!
That's probably why they reached out to him lol
Yeah for guys that aren't interested in joining other services right now
well, that's EXACTLY the point. 77,000 views and it's only been up for an hour--more views than TV and targeted to the right audience.
I thought the exact same thing. Dave has the perfect audience for the coast guard.
If I was 18 again, already did my 4 years in SAC back in the day.
Very cool Dave, I loved this my dad and Uncle was in the Coast guard during the Vietam war. So proud of his service
Standing ovation guys! Im retired Coast Guard and absolutely loved that you put them in the spotlight. And you “got it” how the CG as a whole is. Its like a small group of friends who train and perform to the highest level.
"Always Ready" 👍
I’m a 22 year old machinery technician “mechanic” in the coast guard in Alaska on a 110’ cutter. I have learned and seen so much I never would have if it wasn’t for the coast guard. Absolutely love everyone I’ve meet and get treated like family. Definitely give it a look there are plenty of rates other than just in this video.
The coastguard saved me +12 from the F/V Northern Voyager off of Salem Mass in the late 90’s. We sank about 5 miles out. Thank you C.G!!!
I also am a Navy AM veteran who was working in El Salvador for the Navy Doing Anti-Narco ops. Worked with the C.G. down there too. (Atl+Pac)
Honestly one of the coolest YT videos ive watched in a long time. I was entertained, i learned many new things, shows respect for our coast gaurd which i feel gets left out of the so called "glory" too often. Super cool
I salute the U.S. Coast Guard - I watch CG Alaska. Swimmers actually jump into the freezing water to rescue disabled watercraft. They actually search land and sea for missing people. I'm amazed at their skill, finesse, physical capabilities, courage, selflessness, tactics, ad infinitum. Yes, we are in for a treat...can't wait to see the entire episode. God bless the CG and you and your crew Heavy D.
Sorry, I don't recall the video. But the CG uses fascinating methods to search in the ocean. Box method from center, but also factoring tide and dynamic ocean conditions.
much respect to the coast guard thank you for your service. Thank you for keeping my family and other families safe
I have family members who are in the Coast Guard, one stationed in Washington State and another down in the Keys. Thank you HeavyD for your video.
What’s their Social Security numbers?
As a coast guard veteran I really appreciate this video! So awesome to see
You’re one of the few guys qualified to fly a Dauphin- so cool you got to ride with the Coast Guard!!
No type rating required for a Dauphin. Good knowledge 👌
@@joecambodia1326 I know there’s not a need for a type rating, but having seat time in a specific piece of equipment is something you’re going to want if you’re flying with someone.
Just because I fly MD500’s doesn’t mean I’m qualified to jump in a AS350. Yeah, mechanics of flight are similar but having everything turning in the opposite direction would take some time to get comfortable with.
@@RealRickCox no reason you couldn’t jump in an AStar, 206 or 407 and fly it away if you were a 500 pilot. I’ve seen guys go from single engine to a crane fly like a champ. I’ve seen Air Force Blackhawk guys go to a 61 couldn’t fly it worth a shat. Never heard anyone reference direction of rotation being part of a learning curve.
@@joecambodia1326 It’s not a huge learning curve, but muscle memory. When you fly a piece of equipment over and over, all of the checklists start becoming second nature. And if you have a flame out or lose tail authority or who knows what - that’s when having seat time matters.
I’ve only flown other helicopters that weren’t a MD500 a few times… the R22 was the worst for me. Then I got to fly the AS350 and H125 with another friend. The basics are all the same but I felt uncomfortable flying new equipment because I didn’t have the confidence that I’d be able to instantly respond in an emergency.
@@RealRickCox I mean that's anything tho. A little bit of training/seat time and you gain the same experience. But that works the same with shooting, driving, swinging a hammer, anything; if its new to you, you aren't as confident.
So cool of the Coast Guard to invite you in, and so cool of you to help tell their story. These people in the services and on the front lines who put their lives on the line to save ours are heroes in the truest sense.
I'm a Navy veteran and I'd like to shout out to the Coast Guard for the awesome job they do on the fight to get rid of drug running! It's so cool to see you guys out there with the Coast Guard training. Great video and I'll see you on the next one! 👍
Right back at you brother, 🫡
Thank you for your service
Thank you Dave for sharing the Coast Guard experience with us. God Bless the USA and the men and women that keep her free. Cheers from Texas.
From a Veteran of CG Aviation, stationed at AirSta Savannah and ATC Mobile for a while, thank you for this! Brought back some great memories. Keep up the amazing content fellas!
Did my 20 years and a great video to show what we did. Was involved in multiple patrols with that unit. Thanks for sharing.
🤣🤣. Diesel Dave played his part PERFECT.
Not gonna lie he looked almost exactly like Randy Savage
Yes I cracked up the first moment it showed him in character.
Booger sugar was great!
Almost TOO good🤔 hmmmmm :)
Reminds me of Ritz the rapper
Thanks so much for the Coast Guard who doesn't get nearly the recognition they deserve God bless you all !!! And all veterans!!
*HeavyDSparks* Bravo well done, thank-you gentlemen for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.
The "Duck Hunt" patch on the door gunners helmet is great.
My nephew was in the Coast Guard he loved it . After he got out, he went into law enforcement . He had to deal with cartels also . Lots of drugs come by sea infact anyway they can get drugs to one country or another they will find a way, unfortunately, but our guys are always looking out for it . Thank you, Coast Guard ❤ and thank you for the video 🫠❤ !!!!!!!
Good thing you're blabbing about your nephew dealing with cartels with your full name attached to your account. Pure GENIUS. 😑
Living in Alaska, especially along the inside passage and the northern areas, you learn how valuable, tough and treasured our Coast Guard men and women are! They are the absolute finest of the fine. We love you guys! Thank you for what you do for Alaska and the United States!
My son just joined HITRON a few months ago and is currently getting qualified in aircraft maintenance.
I’m a Navy vet and was stationed on a carrier, and I thought this video was super cool! It’s amazing what these pilots and gunners can do at those speeds!
Thank you for putting a video out with the Coast Guard and you guys. They never get enough credit for the very important and dangerous job they do. Fantastic video 👍.
Man I’m 29 now and I’ve always low key had a passion for coast guard. Loved watching stuff about it. Live water. Idk why I never did it. This was awesome
You can still get in if you want.
@@mikeorjimmy2885 I’d love to but unfortunately I’m afraid my recent knee injury while mountain biking will cause problems.
@@CobHes instead of guessing that answer for yourself, get an official answer from the coast guard. Don’t say no to anything in life if it’s not officially from the organization itself. You never know what can be waived or not. As long as you don’t test positive for drugs, score good on the Asvab, and be healthy enough to get in you’re set.
@@ThreeForDays I stopped trying after injuring my knee in a mtb accident. I’m afraid it’ll cause problems
@@CobHes there’s dudes that have served over seas in the desert getting legs blown off and returning to active duty. To each their own in regards to pain, but don’t let your afraidness hold you back. Let the coast guard docs figure that out whether you can move forward or now, not your personal judgement. Rehab the crap out of it and be a tank again. It’s possible, not impossible.
Thank YOU sooo much Coast Guard for all that you do for us. God Bless
I love our country, and what a great opportunity. Thank you for sharing your experience and explaining everything so well. Wish it was longer.
Quality video guys! As a grown person, I really appreciate all of our armed forces and first responders. The more of them you get to know, the more you appreciate the quality of the people doing those jobs. The Coast Guard are no exception, they have a job you can be passionate about and proud of at the same time . What an experience for you guys, I am thankful and jealous at the same time!!
Yall had a blast. I served in the coast guard back in the late 70's and 80's was a rescue swimmer and I enjoyed it but back then we flew there retired helicopters HH52's and the 53's I was down in miami for the Cuban refugees. would love to go back up. Be safe
Loved my time working alongside HITRON when I was a pursuit coxswain for the CG. A lot of fun and training. Those guys are professionals through and through.
Hell yeah! We had a few HITRON crews hitch a ride on the Venturous around 2010! Those were some mighty productive patrols!
Thank you!!!
Ford model a
"they'll never get us alive" lmfao i was cracking up at diesel dave hahahaha
Coast Guard recruiters are gonna have a FIELD DAY with this video 😂
Retired USCG Aviator here! Thanks for highlighting Hitron, such a unique unit. There used to be other Aerial Use of Force units such as on the 60’s in Clearwater but I don’t know if they’re active anymore. Sweet episode!
“You see there they’re covering the engine with their body’s, so what we do there is we pull out the bigger weapons “ lol
Dave, I live in Jacksonville, Fl. My father retired from USAF after 22 yrs of service. Good to have you in my neck of the woods! Love your channel!!!!!
This is an absolutely awesome PR move for the US Coast Guard!
Definitely a great move having Sparks along for a ride to show some of their capabilities.
I see this as a great recruiting opportunity towards their target demographic.
In as a SR and 27 years later out as a CWO4. It was a GREAT career. Thanks guys. Tom
Thank you coast guard people for helping keep america safe 👍
Great video! I'm a Florida CG vet from the 80s. This brings back memories.
"They'll sit, or stand, or place their body parts on the engines"
The shrug and smirk tells the story of _exactly_ how much that matters to him lmao
I legit came here to say that. You know this video was reviewed by someone from the coast guard and they were like “yeaaah ….. we’re gonna need you to cut that part out” haha
Yup. Stop the craft means, well... stop the craft. Doesn't say much about things in the way, lol.
Yea. There is a reason they keep doing it...nobody makes it back to tell the tale.😂
@@olligesd9343They're out to shoot the engine, and you can't cover all of it. If the shot's a little off, well.... shouldn't have been on the engine.
Yea that clip was stopped before he was like it doesn't protect too well. We still disable that motor lol
Being in the Coast Guard was the absolute best time of my life. Your shipmates are for life. It's a tight group, a small group that cover the globe. Oldest continuous sea going service in the US is the CG (sorry Navy) .
52 yrs ago, I was hanging out the side door of the then current model HH-52A while we cruised the length of Virginia Beach at about 250' checking roof tops for naked sunbathers. Yep, the Coast Guard was a different breed, even back then. Viva la difference.
And what about the chalk board stowed behind the SAR board in back of the H52?
Do you remember what was always written on that chalk board…LOL
Sorry, I was stationed at AR&SC, only flying on check rides and basically as a glorified passenger. Most of my crewmember flying was on Guam in C-123B cargo planes primarily as Loadmaster. By the time I got to E. City, I was just putting in time to discharge.
🫡 to all you guys from a CG veteran!
No need to apologize, AR&SC/ALC did/does what it takes to keep Coast Guard aircraft updated & airworthy, via the routine overhauls. The backbone of CG Aviation on the maintenance & supply logistics side.
That’s what’s up brother, 20 years ago, we would cruise up to Murrels Inlet or Myrtle Beach and do some T&A boardings. Good times!
It really shows your skill and level of respect that you have garnered on this platform. Really speaks to your character off camera. RESPECT. KEEP DOING YOUR THING!!!
Civilians and military usually poke fun at the coast guard branch but they play an incredibly important role to our nation. Hats off to you guys for showcasing them and respect to those men and women who serve.🙏🏻
They don’t do anything to protect our nation all the do 99% of the time is fly around they are rarely rescuing people most of the time they can’t even find the person in the ocean
All they do is rescue people and stop a drug shipment once every few months
@@SupremeWillis They do lot more than that, you just don't realize it.
Served in the Coast Guard for 30 years as an Avionics Electrical Technician, mainly on the 65. You guys did a great job on the video.
You are so blessed to be invited to fly with the US Coast Guard. To be part of that team is an honor, and to join the professional team in practicing of doing their job. Great Work Coast Guard...
You guys are so bad ass, thank you for highlighting one of our awesome services protecting our country!
The lowest cost, most effective recruitment video ever. well done guys.
I just got back from a 4 month deployment and we had about 10 of the guys and gals from HITRON Jax. Pretty cool to see you working alongside them. Too bad I wasn't there when you visited haha. Great video guys!
Interesting fact, my next door neighbors only son 4 or 5 years younger than me kept asking me what he should do with his life while a young teen n grateful enough he listened to my advice n joined the coastguard 20 plus years ago and stuck with it! Congrats brother! U made your father, mother n next door neighbor proud of my mans!!
I was Coast Guard 2002-2010, wasn’t aviation but did several deployments with these guys attached to our ship (270) and did tons of training and SAR at small boat stations in Florida.
Great times.
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I had the honor of flying with Charlie Wilson several years ago up in Traverse City Michigan. Great Pilot!
My dad’s been in the USCG for 25 yes this end of may will be his retirement and iam exited to hear his wild stories working for them.this was so cool to see
Im loving the "Florida" series. 👍👍
Am i alone on this?...🤷♂️
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I used to think heavy and everyone was foolish but I started actually watching the videos. Y’all are awesome as heck. And this video is badass. Just goes to show, never judge anyone. Good ass and cool ass dudes. One of my favorite channels now
Thank you for highlighting the great work of the USCG. I did 24 years active duty in the CG and we never get the exposure and credit the CG deserves. Your next trip should be to Kodiak Alaska and watch the rescue swimmers in action.
24 years! 🫡, From a CG Veteran.
@@eugeneNOstoner Shipmate!
Interestingly enough, 20 years in aviation and numerous SAR case and NEVER once needed a rescue swimmer. Exposure and "credit" are a bit over rated by any one other than the service itself.
@@dcpackWe deployed the swimmers almost every sar case we had on the Southern Atlantic and Gulf Coast
@@dcpack agree. I actually liked getting no attention for doing the job, not why I joined but The CG as a service does deserve recognition for the work it does.
That was a great one guys thank you. Do really appreciate you guys sharing your adventures. Yes 100% support for Coast Guard and all police and military. I grew up in a military family again thank you so much.
This video is awesome, seeing what the Coast Guard actually does or can’t do is amazing. Having a little fun with Diesel Dave being a smuggler well, let’s just say was awesome to. Glad to see you guys having an amazing time in Florida. Until the next video.😀👍❤️❤️❤️
That was a great video Dave! You’re always surprising us with contents. Kudos to the US Coast Guard. And thanks HeavyD and crew. 🤙😎
i enlisted into the Coast Guard in 1973. Loved it. Good stuff.
This is next level TH-cam. Thanks for using your platform and influence to educate and recruit.
An 18 minute Coast Guard recruitment commercial.
I’m sure they paid well to get Heavy D up there.
Dudes kinda been selling out lately
Blah I'm done
If i can fly a helicopter then sign me in 😅
I fitted all the cowling on all the H-65 helos here in Elizabeth City NC,worked in composite shop doing rebuilds and end of line work,also flew on them from 1990 to 96 in e-city,also flew as crew on H52,H3,C130 and briefly on Falcon.Still live in e-city and also ran blade shop and driveshafts for 5 years by myself,SEMPER PARATUS,joined in Alaska and from boot camp back to Kodiak Island Alaska and same out of A school .Fly over my house daily as Elizabeth City is rebuild facility for all USCG aircraft.
Hats off to the men and women of the USCG. Thanks for their services to our country.
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i love the channel guys but you don't need the clickbait
Great video. It was so exciting to see you all have fun. Heavy D you look like a kid in a candy store when you got in the helicopter. Be safe as always and God Bless.
OMG!!! Outstanding video and great information here. So good of you to give such high praise and show respect to this organization along with all the armed forces out there.
Coast Guard Snipers are a different breed of skilled marksmen
You do realize that’s a ar with a rifle scope right not a actual rifle people do that all the time just look up videos of people shooting hogs out of helicopters
@@Atomic-db1hna hog runs 80 to 100+ mph? Moving up and down on water with other hogs on it trying to keep you from shooting body parts with their bodies? But you can’t shot the other hogs riding on the 100+ mph hog or you’ll go to jail.
@@Anni3sgotagun 😭 that boat was definitely not doing 100 plus and I’m not saying it’s easy but it’s definitely not as hard as he’s saying it is
@@Anni3sgotagun and there right beside the boat
@@Atomic-db1hn shooting from a helicopter going 70mph at a boat with fluctuating speeds actively evading you in the middle of the night in the ocean that's windy 90% of the time and wavy from like 150 yards away is not an easy feat at all... also they use barrett 50 cals 90% of the time
As a person in the USCG thank you for the publicity. A lot of people have no idea we even exist. Hope you had a blast!
the gunner has a duck hunt sticker on his helmet haha so dope
I know those of us from the other services give you “Coasties” a lot of grief!
But you guys(&gals) do kick ass!!!! Besides we now have The Space Force to pick on, so welcome to the team!! Lol
"We have jurisdiction because its international water and we said so"
This was a terrific video of our U.S Coast Guard...guys were great hosts and Sparks Motors was awesome .
Diesel Dave was a ham...
Great recruiting video for the Coasties.
Wonderful Video,
Government interacting with Citizens in a Positive Interaction.
It can be done !
Kudos to All
The way you were both walking from the hangar to the helicopter like BADSTERS 😅😂😅
I love the fact you've got pretty much the same toys as they do😂😂
As a former Coastie; The Coast Guard is the most Underrated Branch there is. Everyone makes fun of them but it’s because they don’t know. And we like to keep it that way🤫
Let’s be honest we all came here for the title
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Wow happy to hear they are able to do this and not just letting everyone come in freely like at the border..
Really nice video ,and you make me proud to see what you are promoting !I love our military people !
Dave, those sunglasses look like a CyberTruck on your face! 😂
Very amazing video, Amen to our CoastGaurd
Awesome opportunity! Thanks to all the men & women of the USCG. They literally go to work when others stand down for weather.
I love the fact these guys admit the government is corrupt.
Yeah inthink ill become a cost guard
End the war on drugs
I have a friend who's a medic in the green beret and he's more anti government than anyone I know lmao.
All governments have to constantly watch for corruption, its part of nature.
I missed that part
You worked so hard for your community and Family. You deserve this and so so much more glad you had fun. The episode was very well done and entertaining thank you.
bros been killing it lately with the vids
Best video to date! Man the CG is using every avenue to recruit !! lol to those future coasties out there watching this just remember you have a better chance at becoming a SEAL than ever becoming a PMA ( precision marksman-aviation ) lol
Dave, that was epic! Thank you!
This is the content I’m looking for!! Amazing video Dave 🤌🏻
I have so much respect for the coast guard!! Not giving the other guys a bad name or anything but when you go up against mother nature like they do , it takes special person's !! God bless all uniforms and the Sparks families!