A rare look inside nuclear powered submarine USS Florida | Nightline

ABC News’ David Muir is granted rare access inside the formidable USS Florida, a nuclear powered guided missile submarine. Crew members discuss the conflict with Russia.
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[@stealthja4850]

Them showing this only means they’ve got a new and improved badass somewhere

[@MrEdule]

EXACTLY MAN!

[@axebeard7677]

Exactly what I thought. Kinda like when they showed the SR-71

[@djabroni_brochacho4644]

Exactly

[@Tkqueen4u]

USS Jimmy Carter, also the Columbia class isn't in production yet

[@bigshrimp6458]

Theyve had more advanced subs for more than a decade atleast. Take a look at a supersonic drone that was created in 19fucking60. They waited 20 years to leak even a smudge of info about it.

[@mementomouuuri9013]

ABC Narrator: "this mission is highly classified" Navy Officer: *brings television crew with him*

[@chillyboisquarepants4857]

Memento Mouuuri They’re Navy tho...🤔

[@mementomouuuri9013]

@@chillyboisquarepants4857 indeed...

[@chillyboisquarepants4857]

Memento Mouuuri Redemption 100*

[@sleepingpowder1595]

well they were giving a demonstration and didn't go on the actual mission yet

[@Anderson_Hwang]

even if theyre on the actual mission, the TV crew wouldnt know. In fact, most of the sailors onboard have no clue where or what they are doing

[@fotzpatricio8720]

Me: *Leans 20 degrees* Mind: *Smooth criminal*

[@seancarney3848]

When I saw that I was confuse of why they were all leaning lol

[@buddybob5502]

lmao!

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

@Constantine Jay Limbu lol

[@MrSingh-fu6dz]

Lol

[@enshk79]

Hahahhahaha

[@danhantheman]

the interviewer loves asking rhetorical yes questions lol "we are in a submarine are we not?" stoic dude: yes. absolutely

[@alexa.davronov1537]

The rest of questions are classified obviously.

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

The equivalent of asking a player who has won the championship: 'How do you feel right now?'

[@charlesmoore8958]

Dude has to be the most dramatic human on the planet.

[@flashlightfreek]

Yep. Probably super liberal

[@revilevil]

It's like he set the tone with "enemies!" so he made everything suspenseful, even the description of how they create oxygen...

[@radiojaime]

The reporter needs to come down, this is not a criminal Investigation 4:19 - It's called protecting our Country.

[@leonelsaravia8603]

frfr it's his tone

[@anthonyemmm]

That’s how beta males act bro

[@macarasto5]

"he said to make sure 3 out of 4 are touching at all times" tells us the most basic knowledge of how to operate a ladder lmao

[@theothistledon6935]

Lol 😂 it makes these guys sound like low grade morons.

[@smiley.6534]

@Liam How tf do you use a ladder at home then?

[@nwing07__]

@@smiley.6534 lmaooo so true lol 🤣😂

[@Wolverine8091]

Lmao

[@herecomesthegrift4519]

@Liam ayyyyeee this guy is cool. Prolly just signed to the navy when he typed that comment

[@chriswilliams2652]

It's amazing how much larger they are compared to the old diesel subs of ww2. Much respect to the sailors from back then and today. The idea of an accident and sinking in one gives me the shivers.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Old Jerk Loo Kansas

[@jay0726]

I Rather passed on doing something that I love

[@cathoderay305]

I got to visit the USS Pennsylvania in Florida back in 1991. It was an SSBN and very, very large inside between the missile tubes. Lots of room to move around but I suspect the empty spaces would be filled with provisions prior to its six-month operational deployment.

[@luckydawg7176]

One fatal mistake by the captain or crew and it’s over

[@cathoderay305]

@@luckydawg7176 Yes, but by definition a fatal mistake by anyone results in it being over for them. I visited the USS Pennsylvania and it was impressive and very well built for compartment and pressure hull survivability, so I think it was a safe as it could be designed.

[@kreemkrackered3755]

I've always been fascinated by submarines, but I would be terrified of being inside one when they are deep in the ocean. Kudos to the brave men and women who do this.

[@BeachBoi1000]

I guess it’s real hard work. Being stuck in small spaces for months…

[@ArtofLunatik]

theres a submarine in long beach california thats docked by queen mary that you can tour, althought it might be closed to the public right now due to it needing repairs.

[@tylenolbylenol9673]

I figure it is sort of like an airplane. You know that you are really far down, but you can’t tell except by an electronic instrument, and you have four walls around you.

[@alonenjersey]

Same here chief. My heart would be going at a mile a minute from start to finish.

[@CaptCap25]

Most badass answer to “So we’re watching them and they’re watching us?” “They’d like to.” 😎

[@squidwardtortillini8816]

Jugoslav Cvitkovac I found the angry Russian, you guys!

[@angelherrera5240]

Jugoslav Cvitkovac it’s ok Russia hasn’t been cool since the 80s

[@lilpold9192]

Brian Caplette your coming in my cringe compilation

[@beyondbackwater4933]

@@jugoslavcvitkovac4745 well he's not gonna say Russians have the same capability on national TV. The Russians would say the same.

[@uzi6497]

Squidward Tortillini hes kinda right. i mean it ok being patriotic but like the whole. “we soo cool. that ship made of american metal,we’re the only people in the world with secret technology. MURICAAAAA YEE” sort pf attitude seen in sooo many american soldiers is just laughable. its stupid to think that germany,russia,china do not have better scientists.the rocket tech nasa used to beat russia was found using nazi scientists because they were soo desperate. americans are wayyy over their head like. bitch sit down, be humble.

[@donladle6748]

Of course it’s the USS *Florida* Powered by radioactive gators on bikes With a hint of cocaine

[@djabroni_brochacho4644]

And bath salts

[@MaidenUtah1]

and fuckin’ Tony Montana riding a fuckin’ exercise bike.

[@bemotivated8443]

And the people sailors have been arrested 5 times

[@AmericanGirlGymnasts]

Refueled with Gatorade

[@Udontkno7]

And meth

[@jaybdub77]

“Do you think the Russians are watching us?” Response: “I think they’d like to watch us.” lol

[@user-tk2jy8xr8b]

Haha, the Russians are watching you on youtube

[@reconzero5699]

@@user-tk2jy8xr8b holy f

[@PikabobAlex]

yeah, pornhub, sure. watch them 24/7

[@projectac3572]

😆😆😆😆

[@7700118910]

We are watching you, too.

[@MilitaryUpdate]

one of the most expensive submarine in the world...

[@robertosovietunion7567]

Bro some are not expensive the Modern Diesel Electric Submarine like the Russian Navy Sub Kilo Class . Sweden Submarine have more improved Diesel Electric Submarine with a Air Independent Pressure or AIP im referring to GOTLAND Class Sub

[@coconutdoggy7644]

Bruh stop with the stupid computer voice it’s so Annoying

[@neffosnine2970]

who attacked submarine "connecticut"?

[@therealistintheboot8822]

@@neffosnine2970 Woos?

[@theboyinthedark6521]

@Thomas Rosøy it’s from America it’s the best

[@laysone346]

Nobody: Submarines: “bravo six, going dark”

[@Overneed-Belkan-Witch]

Bravo Six, Going Emconn Alpha

[@sebasitanroberts2378]

Mission failed we nukem next time

[@PRBlue0]

More like bravo six :going gay

[@unknownz1238]

Bravo six,going deep

[@VriendP1]

Bravo six, going brown. Contact, contact!

[@SlashNetworksAqw]

No one: Absolutely no one: That random guy: 18,000 tONs Of aMErIcan SteEL

[@johnlaw1142]

SlashNetworksAqw damn right soy boy.

[@Softnsweetbb]

John Law Im a soy boy

[@JustJohn505]

@@Softnsweetbb silence female

[@m1a2abrams52]

How many in cheeseburgers per bald eagle?

[@SlashNetworksAqw]

@aboctok welcome aboard 👀

[@69Muscle]

I've been on the USS Florida.Back in 1993 she came to Ft. Lauderdale for the Navy Days Celebration Week. A friend and myself waited for 2 hours for this once in a life time chance - it was well worth the wait. What an incredible experience!

[@blake9747]

Can't even begin to imagine being stuck inside that type of confined space for months at a time, hundreds of feet under water. Yikes ! Takes a special breed to tolerate that.

[@Wolverine8091]

Same here

[@user-gh8et6yz5v]

cant imagine how cramped they are and the lack of pure oxygen they are even gettin

[@ikmashane9042]

And active nuclear around you!

[@BrandonJamezzz]

You get used to it :) trust me

[@blake9747]

Bruce J : No, I do not think I would... I would not even try. Lol

[@MrSubmariner13]

My dad and I are both retired submariners and we were lucky enough to tour this boat shortly after its conversion from SSBN to SSGN. I served on a SSBN and my dad served on a diesel boat. We were both very impressed with the Florida. Awesome piece of machinery.

[@adityakaushik941]

Can I ask you a question then if somehow that sub in the video is blown away will it cause a nuclear explosion? Or they have preventive measures to avoid a nuclear explosion?

[@jakelivni9576]

I think that most/all nuclear weapons have to be detonated in a very specific way to reach fusion/fission. Blowing one to pieces shouldn't cause a nuclear explosion. In the past, American and Soviet subs and aircraft have suffered catastrophic events (explosions, crashes, sinking) and the nukes didnt blow up.

[@aaronstately]

@@adityakaushik941 it wont cause a nuclear explosion. There is a real chance the reactor spews out radiation on the sea floor as the reaction speeds up without control rods.. but that just makes lots of radiation, it wont go into a thermo nucelar state.. It really depends on the type of damage the sub receives. That said.. that is how older reactors work... newer ones in ships like this probably slow down the reaction once it hits sea water,....(we have no idea the reactor desgign.. definitely be alot of rads... but not a huge nuke like explosion like hiroshima.. etc.. just fissile material reacting with what ever it comes into contact with.. specifically oxygen...

[@adityakaushik941]

@@aaronstately Is it the same case for nuclear aircraft carriers and ships?

[@aaronstately]

@@adityakaushik941 Yes, for a nuclear explosion you need the Uranium in the reactor to "fuse" like in a nuclear bomb to create a chain reaction... this is done with a precharge of TNT dedicated to slamming 2 uranium atoms together. With a nuclear sub this has begun allready and is controlled in the reactor, once the control rods are removed the reaction speeds up, but it is not runaway like a bomb. essentially the material is fissile and spews out radiation... again depending on the reactor design. Russia has many of these reactors rusting in ports in old subs as you can not turn off a nuclear reactor.

[@brendastar967]

My late brother, a onetime submarine commander, Vietnam War, was the prog. mgr. for the Tomahawk testing, development, and successful launches from surface ships and submerged boats. As a civilian, I was fortunate to spend a day at sea on two different submarines. Submariners will say that they're somewhat insane to do what they do. Iron men in steel ships (windowless steel tubes.)

[@MrHornetone3]

Just came across this video as recent as Oct-2021 ... Would like to say this : I've the utmost respect and love for those silent warriors put their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe here at home . Thank you for your sacrifices

[@voidexx1329]

30% americans 20% europeans 50% russians are watching this video

[@niloykhan9443]

Hey I am Asian.

[@AndroidAntill]

😂😂

[@henadziwasilewski2485]

Мне понравилось видео. Привет из России!)))

[@collinsonyancha3824]

Africans we will just fuck ourselves..besides, we don't have electricity

[@instagramnews8194]

@@collinsonyancha3824 who is we ..... just type you dont have electricity

[@S2C8509]

Crew probably had to field day for 30 hours straight before this was filmed.

[@bencurry35]

Admiral on board = cleaning like a mofo

[@baruchisrael9715]

Underrated Comment

[@sumrando9203]

"Bill, Bill, Bill, Bill....🎶"

[@reginaldcortez8763]

so !

[@JohnHoranzy]

There is no room for slovenly behavior or attitude in a sub.

[@dlawson688]

We are going to miss these 4 SSGN's in a few years when their service life is over. They are the most useful Subs we have made in a long time.

[@xvxixv8205]

“Your in a very dangerous part in the world” meanwhile all people chilling on beaches in mediterranean

[@balung]

That would now be the South China Sea.

[@jpt5135]

2:42 Nobody: Michael Jackson:

[@yoboiiisean3666]

😂😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@user-mr7ux1zr6h]

hahaha

[@ItsJimdevera]

im dead😂😭😂

[@yaboy9535]

I dont get it

[@ItsJimdevera]

@@yaboy9535 theyre all leaning forward like Michael Jackson

[@TooBadThatDidntKillMe]

The one time "nuclear powered" and "Florida" in the same sentence doesn't inspire anxiety.

[@terryhanks5353]

Lol

[@sumrando9203]

* laughs darkly in cocaine gator *

[@zichen5223]

Can't believe it, this sub is nearly 20 years into service and still out-tech all others by nearly that much time! And the constant alertness the crews is demonstrating is just admirable! Respect from China!

[@hirameberhardt8643]

Well the USA have been building long range bombers, ICBM's, air craft carriers, jets and more. We do have a lot of experience in warfare.

[@maunzee]

Wow this was a total look inside the sub different from the previous documentary I saw. It's really amazing. May God guide and protect the whole crew on board.

[@nahyouwildin6100]

“We won’t go any further “ * while the cameras are farther lol *

[@thegreatgatsby8180]

@Lukas P why, p

[@josiaha7783]

The Great Gatsby While the cameras are farther

[@elijahrobinson2362]

He means in describing the reactor, not distance-wise along the deck. They don’t want to give ANY info the any potential adversary.

[@chernobyl68]

film crews and tv journalists are not authorized to receive radiation from Naval Nuclear Reactors.

[@brucecampbell4528]

My father Frederick M Holmes Jr. was the commissioning COB on this Submarine. May he rest in peace. This is a piece of history.

[@danielgrosscup5663]

Hello there. I retired as a senior chief sonar tech. I also commissioned the Florida when I was a Chief and later commissioned the Nevada as a Senior Chief. Had fun doing it.

[@dr.justinspiehs]

Respect.

[@necroblaze8771]

2:43 They mastered the Michael Jackson smooth criminal dance move!!

[@dlowe4481]

I was on the USS Ohio back when it was an SSBN. Incredible experience that I look back on fondly. I didn’t appreciate it as a young man but I’d give anything to be able to do it now! Fair winds and following seas to all of my fellow shipmates who are out there defending our freedoms now.

[@sean3533]

This ship isn't built to fight terrorism. It's built to fight nations.

[@Kobaneko2005]

Uh... ya, think?

[@flipmode689]

Nations who’s nurturing a terrorist

[@MrSubmariner13]

Actually since it's been converted from a ballistic missile sub to a guided missile sub, its HAS become a scalpel instead of s sword. Our guided missiles are very very accurate.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Good!

[@roentgenfruit736]

FOO DOG RACING Yeah.

[@himynamelscolin]

That Navy SEAL launching bay was just about the most badass thing I have ever seen

[@majabdou31]

right? imagine being in that as its flooding to equalize the pressure and then they open the hatch and you swim out. balls of steel

[@windshearahead7012]

How do they deploy people 200 ft down?

[@submarinessuck]

@@windshearahead7012 loose lips sink ships. Cant tell you.

[@jedanPirke]

And you have seen a lot!

[@brandonsatran6226]

The CoD Modern Warfare 2 mission the only easy day was yesterday has this launch bay

[@Mach11976]

Back in 1978 I was on the USS Albany CG 10 Gaeta Italy. She was the Flag ship of the 6th Fleet. I knew many submariners and the Mediterranean was the best duty in the Navy as far as I was concerned. Great job David

[@johnjunior7231]

God Bless that crew and all who serve 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@MofongoJones]

0:39 “this could lift up at any time”. No David, only on weekends from 5 to 6.

[@marimartell3498]

😂

[@Volume_Halome]

I think this reporter might be bit of a military geek. I'm okay with that.

[@calesteinspring8441]

He was a marine I think.

[@craftpaint1644]

The engineering around you on those things is awesome ⚙️ sometimes I crawled around it just for fun 👩‍🔧🇺🇲🇷🇺

[@superpop8396]

I served on another boat of the same class. To see these in dry dock in awe inspiring. Amazing feat of engineering.

[@saewonyi]

As a former Marine, always appreciated the men and women in the Navy. Never got a chance to go on a MEU, would've loved the experience out on sea.

[@Mark-nl1up]

God bless the US Navy and all their sailors

[@Oo7Hola]

Mark absolutely.

[@trevorpaul9623]

They’re mercenaries and nothing more.

[@J.R.__]

Trevor Paul ignorant comment

[@charlesn787]

Stop selling god on the military alter you dumb fuck

[@human151]

God bless America and the United States Navy.

[@uncreativename826]

Former Captain of the ship came to speak at my school on Friday about Veterans Day

[@vearofo8448]

Was there anything interesting he told you ?

[@uncreativename826]

Vearofo he told us a story about one of his junior enlisted men who ran away from home at 16 stayed with a roommate for a while joined the navy and had to go back to testify because the roommate got arrested for something and he ended up not going and trying to get used to navy life with several instances where he almost got kicked out of service but the captain wanted to keep him on for his safety

[@vearofo8448]

@@uncreativename826 seems like a nice guy . Thanks dude

[@danielmarra1102]

God bless

[@johnmitchell8636]

@@vearofo8448 Sleep with your arse to the bulkhead

[@user-js8bt4pp9e]

Nobody: The guy on the thumbnail: 😡

[@windshearahead7012]

Lmaoo

[@patton303]

Great reporting. Fascinating stuff. Thank you USN!

[@shanemcgary9968]

I was stationed on the Florida for five and a half years back when she was an SSBN. It was really cool to see the spaces I haunted for so long in the video (though they only showed the door to the engine room spaces I spent most of my time in). I still have submarine dreams many nights even though I haven't set foot on her since 1999.

[@gl9367]

My husband's a nuke and I was lucky enough to be able to tour his last boat. I consider it to be one of the best experiences of my life! Unfortunately, the engine room, where he works, is the one place I could not go in.

[@vincentbarbee3409]

@@gl9367 was on the Florida Blue my second sub in 1999

[@ronehall]

Same here. SSBN Blue crew 93 to 95, then transferred to Michigan.

[@BillyOfTea]

My stepfather was a nuclear plant operator on one of the first nuclear powered submarines. He told me many stories of things they did, and places they went. Thank-you ABC for giving us a glimpse of some of our country's dedicated servicemen and women and their underwater home. o7

[@fastkarr8256]

@Jason Hayes Jason if the missions were classified could your Dad tell you what he did 🤦‍♂️

[@BillyOfTea]

@@fastkarr8256 He was my stepfather. I was an awkward teen when we were introduced in the 80's and he was in his 50's. Looking back on what he said, and through the lens of having served in a sensitive military position myself; I can assure you that there was much more that was unsaid which he took to his grave. I don't recall mentioning that any of his comments were classified. But then again I suppose all submarine missions are classified, at least until the Captain opens the orders, already underway and in the deep.

[@AxeTheDeal]

@@BillyOfTea thanks for sharing this :) and thanks to your father for serving this nation!

[@AERSKALFA_]

Meanwhile the Russian submarine: “Oi cyka, I heard BBC David in those American sub!” “Don’t worry Sergey, we will invite RT to our submarine next week.”

[@theplaguedoctor4242]

Fr🤣

[@politicsuncensored5617]

I was assigned to the sub tender at Kings Bay when they opened in the late 1970s. These men & women today deserve the utmost respect for what they do to keep all of us safe today. Shalom

[@lukeallan1698]

There’s really not a day where we’re not watching them every single day

[@theothistledon6935]

After the first week no one cares. Lol 😂

[@swasdwswsd7195]

Alvin Walters yup

[@user-kk3xm8nh5l]

@right back at ya nobody cares about the debt

[@williamsimmons152]

right back at ya Trump raised it by 2 trillion overnight. You notice they aren’t bragging about that.

[@Scorch428]

and what are we gonna do if they do something? launch? then theyd launch and everybody would be dead there is literally no point to these subs

[@Simple-nr6ue]

*A Russian spy has entered the chat*

[@ugandanwarrior5657]

Кстати я был гражданским специалистом на одной российской атомной подлодке, поэтому это видео мне особо интересно.

[@calvin_tea]

UGANDIAN WARRIOR translate

[@ugandanwarrior5657]

@@calvin_tea sup comrades. If u have any data on USA submarine design or location plz inform me. I collect this data for educational purposes.

[@subsnovideos-ur4cn]

@@ugandanwarrior5657 нет

[@ugandanwarrior5657]

@@subsnovideos-ur4cn its a pity!

[@nartron3000]

Nobody: US Military: Wanna see a nuclear powered sub?

[@michigandogman3060]

I was a torpedoman on board the USS Richard B Russell SSN687, we had a oxygen generator malfunction and the hydrogen and oxygen were mixing back together 😮. We spent some tense moments behind the watertight door in the bow while they ventilated the area.

[@bettyperkins8701]

My son has been in Navy serving on a submarine for 21 years. I pray for him and the entire crew every time they are underway. Thank you for your bravely in serving The United States of America. Always in my heart. Never taking your service for granted. ❤.

[@eliasambriz9883]

Is he a chief on the USS Boise by any chance?

[@bettyperkins8701]

@@eliasambriz9883 He is a chief on the USS Henry Jackson . Thank you for your interest.

[@ayoutubecommenter1827]

21 years barely ever seeing the sunlight. The dude is living in a cave. I'm impressed.

[@alonenjersey]

Godspeed to your Naval son good sir.

[@therealtoxicbeast2267]

Our grandfathers played this game, and they played it well.

[@jchors2947]

A game of chessh.

[@georgealcoba3514]

I know this book, your conclusions were all wrong Ryan....

[@andycraddock7677]

LMAO! Now that's funny. Not exactly the line Captain Ramius spoke - and of course he was speaking of the Russkies - but close. Witty.

[@hoffmanaeronautics6192]

A war with no battles, just casualties...

[@edduubb6022]

Anymore tea anyone?

[@ramal5708]

Looking at the SEALs compartment in the sub and the torpedo room is the most coolest thing I ever saw in an underwater vehicle. Those MK48 ADCAP torps looks scary

[@jacoup169]

I give these guy the up most respect .A lot of heart because I wouldn’t do this type of job. Blessings troops.

[@bonniefromwashingtonstate7808]

I pray for my son each time he is underway in the sub he serves on

[@trailerparkpimpn4709]

We will pray for your Hero...... my son, also a Great American Sailor, is on a sub as well. Truly proud! God bless.....

[@steverogers9824]

GOD BLESS HIM ... ALWAYS AND FOREVER

[@bonniefromwashingtonstate7808]

He doesn’t want to kill people

[@user-gx3mn8zl4e]

@@bonniefromwashingtonstate7808 Keep lying to yourself

[@bonniefromwashingtonstate7808]

I am amazed by the kindness of strangers

[@metaltriops5957]

Me: “Mhhhh yes yes” *takes note in russian*

[@No-xv1fp]

Metal Triops Well if they show something it means they have something better.

[@sufimuslimlion4114]

@@No-xv1fp you're an idiot

[@dogestranding5047]

@Harry Proctor Do you really believe that? What's your reasoning? This isn't a Marvel movie or something lol. It's the government.

[@TrashPanda2801]

@@dogestranding5047 i have friends who work on jets in the air force and im assuming its similar, while they may show some stuff, a lot about that submarine is classified. you wouldn't need security clearance just to work on them if you could find all of the information online.

[@qghjuy]

i love that they show you exactly what they have...and they let you know exactly what you cant see.

[@nathanast7036]

Currently halfway through my training at NNPTC, pretty cool to think that I’ll eventually be in one of those reactor rooms turning hot rock into propulsion

[@johno9507]

And you'll have to learn not to talk about it. Loose lips sink ships.

[@J123G]

I was a nuke in the 70s. (ELT). Here’s a tip to you and your buddies. Wear ear protection, we didn’t have any back in the day.

[@Binx75075]

Thank you so much for this video. I wasn't medically fit to be in the military so this is the next best thing

[@christophersmith8486]

My uncle was a nuke man on sub on the Mediterranean..... kept his AC in the house on 60 degrees year round after being under water for months at a time. RIP Uncle Tony ✊

[@1Deejay7]

Funny story. My dad was also in a sub and also kept the ac on the lowest available.

[@trevorpaul9623]

You’re uncle was a mercenary.

[@J.R.__]

Trevor Paul what is your issue? What happened to you?

[@mikedodge2713]

Trevor Paul And you’re a piece of shit. Stop sitting on pinecones maybe it’ll make you less grumpy

[@shipfreevideo2562]

Christopher Smith Did he die of cancer? From the radiations maybe?

[@hobyboy07]

I can barely go two feet underwater without getting anxious, so I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like to be 200 feet in tight, cramped quarters. Much respect for those who do, regardless of nationality

[@larrybaldwin5919]

I know Icould have Never Do what these young Men and Women do, much Respect and Prayers for them One and All

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

I wouldn’t step foot on anything named Florida. This things gonna end human kind. Cause Florida.

[@akathetruthteller]

don't worry china already took this technology and went massive production on their own.

[@thesnipingbear4379]

stfu u coulda put a curse on it

[@jacksons1010]

Robert 0077 Westerners have more sense than Easterners in America.

[@marinecommando3445]

@@akathetruthteller yeah that's why they had to surface their submarine in front of fisherman fearing their nets.

[@megsinzoa7424]

Florida man is here to save the day !! Whit nukes.

[@deadmanperipherals]

Subs are the coolest thing mankind has ever made imo.

[@heller4196]

International Space Station: Cool

[@deadmanperipherals]

@@heller4196 Those are cool too, don't get me wrong. But, travel under the oceans is just something that gives off a feeling of mystery, compared to creating technology beyond our mesosphere, where there isn't much mystery considering we know so much about our solar system. That being said, warfare in space > warfare under water.

[@heller4196]

@@deadmanperipherals there's no mystery in oceans, submarines are just used for Warfare, ISS was built with a united front, here we might be divided by nations, but out there we represent the whole Mankind and also the biggest mystery of all time is is there life outside the earth and where did life come on earth.

[@deadmanperipherals]

@@heller4196 Like I said previously, I'm not discrediting any of that. I just happen to find the deep sea more intriguing nowadays. All the aquatic life and ancient artifacts that still haven't been observed yet is jaw-dropping to me. That being said, I still love me some space.

[@phil_zupra_b5880]

I think Aircraft Carrier are more awesome.

[@jasminm8160]

Now this looks like an actual submarine, I feel bad for the passengers on the Oceangate sub, they didn't stand a chance

[@uknighthuntingvision93]

My mum told me as a young women she used to go on submarines in dock (Plymouth Dock, Devon UK) from foreign officer friendlies (clearly security was extremely relaxed then), this was the way she got stockings as gifts from the sailors, which was impossible to get post war for years lol

[@dadafan5921]

Life aboard a submarine has clearly become much more complex since I was a submariner during the 1960s. Nevertheless, it is basically the same: be silent, be invisible, and be deadly. I owe much of what I have become to that experience and although folks sometimes thank me for my service I feel it more appropriate to thank the Navy for what it gave me. Having served on one of the last diesel-electric boats from WWII I know how brave those men were. Though they were advanced technology for their time those subs were vulnerable to a myriad of things that threatened disaster at every moment. The crews that manned them were an interlocked human-machine and a brotherhood that defied the sea and worked together to accomplish their mission. Admiral Rickover's first-generation fleet, upon which I also served, and made in defiance of the Navy Brass, was a world-changing concept that made possible the end of the 'Cold War'. I would have to spend months aboard one of these modern Goliaths to really evaluate their worth and from what little I have seen I'm unsure the crew esprit is still the same. What the Navy has made public is insufficient to reach conclusions, but what I do see makes me uneasy. They seem more like aircraft carriers or cruisers in deportment. If so, that is a great loss and would lessen their effectiveness.

[@solomonhorton82]

Dada Fan Much RESPECT ‼️

[@richb313]

I was a Fast Attack Sonar Tech on a 637 stretch. Fast Attack Crews and Officers were tight but on Boomers not so much. The Florida is a Boomer and the crew acts it. Necessary I guess for Boomers where they have failed their Primary Mission of Deterrence if they actually ever have to shoot.

[@IanSawh-Lovelace]

Ok boomer

[@jim6265]

I fully agree. Life on a boat is truly unique and I would not give it up for any reason. I loved the fastboat life and tried the boomer life but it's not the same. I was on 4 fast boats and 1 boomer (not a GN) and the difference is night and day. A lot has changed since retiring 4+ years ago and of my twenty-year career, I miss the five deployments the most. Three patrols were nice (they made a movie about that boat, lol, Denzel Washington running in the compartment) but I'd do two more deployments before I'd ever considered doing another patrol. Just my two cents. As a sidenote, I understand the Navy trying to get word out about subs but it is 'the silent service' for a reason. ABC or ANY other news outlet should leave it be. Don't report on subs, what they are capable of, what they have on board or Seals for that matter. Want to learn about that job or profession? Go be one.

[@dadafan5921]

Thanks, guys

[@games68775]

The amount of work put into building something so complex and huge is mind boggling

[@josephm3615]

Nothing but respect. These people are the best of the best.

[@lupahole]

"There's not a day when we are not watching the every single day"

[@AarmOZ84]

OMG!!!! The A-Gang LCPO!!!! I actually served with him when I was in the US Navy. That is so awesome to see he is still in and a Chief now.

[@leogonzales4634]

Rip for those people that had to clean and scrub the sub on their off time for the TV time.

[@papagramps1257]

R Mack wow, you must be fun at parties

[@papagramps1257]

R Mack I don’t understand that reference but... K

[@hundui]

You're in a dangerous part of the world right now... we're just cursing past Florida right now lol

[@dillonmurray3212]

If I’m not mistaken, this sub was actually tracked on the west coast by a Victor III class submarine a good handful of years back.

[@saltyspitoon3304]

Never been so afraid of a black hatch until this man spoke about one 😬😬

[@chernobyl68]

used to be a nuclear missile under the hatch

[@SoapinTrucker]

Are you channeling "Key & Peele - Black Ice"? LOL ;)

[@Bshaef]

What keeps these guys from running down the aisles hollering 'let me out". I could never be a submariner but I do admire them with the utmost respect.

[@sunsetballers2425]

A lot of mental screening

[@ninonicebx]

Thank you all from from Pompano Beach, Florida. God Bless you all.

[@deborahhicks5200]

Thanks for your work. Personal safety and economy are key.

[@matthewb9241]

Thank you for service USS Florida. Great report ABC.

[@cybersquire]

"Hey Ryan - some things in here don't react well to bullets." Seriously. Thanks to all who serve to keep us safe!

[@davidhutchinson5233]

Respect from this Marine for the Silent Service.

[@sandrakisch3600]

So interesting. My brother was a radio operator in the navy ships. Stay safe everyone love and prayers as you strife to keep us safe.

[@MrGriff305]

I think it's pronounced. "U S S Flow Rydah"

[@timothyhinton5665]

Natives also say floordah

[@sumrando9203]

Ah, a man of [Florida].

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[@canadajointops]

This is really well made and informative, great job guys

[@douglasreeves9938]

I served aboard 2 fast attack submarines, 1 FBM submarine, 2 aircraft carriers, an instructor at 2 NPTU sites and as an instructer at Advanced Engiineering School NSS New London for over 20 years as a nuclear trained MMC(SS) USN Ret.

[@gracerodgers8952]

Thank you for your service.🇺🇸 Sounds like you have been through a lot. Rewarding though, right?👍 I hope for world peace, wisdom and for Love to conquer all,someday.

[@paulfields5309]

I was always on Fast Attacks or as them seem to call them today Hunter/Killers. Our mission was a whole different game, and we were gone 300+ days a year on various missions, which my captain's always told us and held several debriefings after. I do miss it from time to time.

[@jonathanmcaleece9834]

It’s hard to imagine that the only thing that stops her from surfacing is food for the crew.

[@joaomanuelaraujo250]

Jonathan Mcaleece If they had enough space to grow plants and with the waste of the plants feed fish they could stay underwater for months or even years if necessary

[@SoapinTrucker]

I'd be willing to bet there is a plan to ration food onboard if need be (WAR!), to extend submerged time, they could probably stay under for 6 - 9 months if it's done right!

[@_Tommmmmm_]

Nah you always will need ass wipe

[@mikebarnes2294]

Wonder if they could get bidets on the toilets.

[@krashd]

Admittedly the crew would have to love seafood, like really love it, but this submarine could stay submerged for a decade, theoretically, if you gave the crew the means to capture big fish like tuna or bass while submerged. *"Crew, this is your captain, operation 'Send the Seal Team to Harpoon Some Chow' will commence in 15 minutes!"*

[@WeldingForJesus]

It's actually more roomy than I had imagined.

[@craftpaint1644]

Old "Boomer" like the USS Kamehameha is better.

[@nishantrokade1147]

Very much informative nicely explained..

[@douglasarrington8461]

I had the pleasure of fabcating and welding generator mounts and fabcating and welding hatch way and doors for the Virginia Class subs. Over 40 years ago

[@dustintaber]

Mad respect for submariners. I just couldn't live like that.

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

Imagine how many times they hit their heads

[@JupiterHeightZ]

No don't feel bad there all immature assholes

[@factinator33]

I always take a peek when THE NAVY is WILLING to show off their submarines...AWESOME!!!

[@glennholland2431]

factinator33 they usually only show off when something newer and better is already taking the place of tech they showing off...USS VIRGINIA class

[@spikethompson2000]

Glenn Holland the Virginia are SSN subs, designed primarily as a naval attack vessel, used to sink enemy warships or launch cruise missiles from built in missile hatches, added for multi mission capability. The Ohio Class, the ship class of this sub, is an SSGN, whose primary mission is to launch missiles at enemy targets. Other members of the Ohio Class are SSBNs, and those are the bad boys with the nukes.their mission is as part of the us nuclear triad, consisting of sub launched weapons, bomber launched weapons, and ground based weapons.

[@factinator33]

@@spikethompson2000 thanks bro

[@LaskyLabs]

My dad worked on one of these back during the cold war! It makes me mad though... That they didn't let us put it on his tomb stone. Instead it was Vietnam war, and while he was serving, he didn't deploy. He never told us hardly anything. Kinda sucks, but they really drilled it into them how much they'd pay if they said anything.

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

So understanding sonar and stuff when you set your bomb in did you put your bomb in first and then build a round bomb or did you build everything around and then set your bomb in

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

Did you build your technology to prevent outsiders or did you have stationary technology to build inside of your nuclear bomb

[@RickyVall3y]

2:41 That lean tho 🔥😂

[@sumrando9203]

Smooth criminals.

[@Duyf]

Deepest respect for the man and women working on that sofisticated submarine.

[@erflorida]

I launched some Tridents on the USS Florida before it was converted to Tomahawk Platform. Best and sharpest Crew I ever worked with at Cape Canaveral.

[@johnhoffman8203]

I was on her when we shot 4 in Florida.

[@thecloudpeoplearecoming399]

US sailor: "I think they'd like to watch us" hospital intercom: ***Russian Navy please report to the burn ward***

[@user-kz3rc1hx7e]

Yasen class sub: "We see you, clowns! Right behind!"