USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Oslo May 24. 2023

This visit, the first by a U.S. aircraft carrier to Norway in over six decades, is aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Norway partnership. Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, during his tour of the ship, emphasized the importance of the visit as a demonstration of the security guarantees through NATO, particularly Norway's close ties with the United States.
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Restrictions while the vessel was in Oslo
"Inner Oslofjord is now a restricted zone. Operation of aircraft - including drones - within 0.5 nautical miles (926 meters) of military vessels is forbidden without prior permission. The restricted area also applies at an altitude of up to 3,000 feet (914.4 meters).
Aircraft can operate normally outside the restricted area of 0.5 nautical miles and an altitude of 3,000 feet.
First global assignment
The USS Gerald R. Ford is on its first global mission. The ship accommodates a crew of 4,500 and 90 aircraft and helicopters. The ship sailed from Norfolk in the USA on 2 May. It passed through the English Channel and on into the North Sea. USS Gerald R. Ford is named after the 38th President of the United States. It is the first aircraft carrier of a total of ten in the Gerald R. Ford class. The Gerald R. Ford class will take over from the Nimitz class and is the first new class in the US Navy in more than 40 years"
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On Friday morning His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon boarded the American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford,
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[@danieljensen599]

Thanks from Norway. We are lucky to have such a strong ally. Someone to protect our democracy and freedom. Hope we can give back and defend you as well (hope this day won't come in a very long time) should it be necessary. Thanks for protecting democracy, we all need to stick together and prevent the world to go in to darkness. Im happy today there is so many free countries. I don't take it for granted. Thanks 🙏🙌

[@PauloFerreira-nz3ml]

Respect to our USA friends, God bless America. From Portugal an american friend.

[@georgecooksey8216]

Always friends and NATO partners.

[@user-ju1qd3ok2g]

Welcome to our NAVY friends 😀. Wish you a happy stay in Oslo.

[@jeffsiegwart]

Holy Crap! It makes me proud to be an American.

[@jrgenholteng1529]

Welcome to all of you on the ship! Good to see you! And we love guys (Americans)! :D :) Og takk for at du lastet opp videoen Odd Bakken!

[@luisreneinfantasorozco1623]

Llegaron los chiquillos a colocarse minifaldas.

[@altarique123]

As an American 🇺🇸, I feel proud seeing our usa 🇺🇸 stands for democracy around the world .

[@BritMemes]

Are you joking the US has been rated as a flawed democracy by the ecnomist your country is a joke

[@NoWonderDragon]

THIS THING IS ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE. BEAUTIFUL! WELCOME TO NORWAY!

[@bobcortez9471]

As an American, I want to thank our friends from Norway for welcoming our ship and I hope our friendship endures forever.

[@vanga2023]

Don't deceive yourself and don't lie to people! There is no friendship and there never will be! You have attacked Norway, in fact, America can only destroy countries (for example, Iraq). Russia is not what it used to be. We will beat all the fascists, as in 1941-1945! Anyone who is not a fool understands that it was Russia (the USSR) that won the Great Patriotic War, and stupid people do not even know history and mistakenly think that the United States and other countries allegedly played an important role in the victory over fascism... Sooner or later, everyone will find out the truth that there are real heroes in Russia! And the NATO fascists will get in their teeth!

[@IvanIvanov-nz7kj]

ничто не вечно.

[@oldblood_eyes]

​@@IvanIvanov-nz7kj exactly. just like russia. russia's downfall is coming soon. slava ukraini.

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

What are they going to say? 😂😂 they cant tell us no lol

[@tarasromaniouk1952]

@@IvanIvanov-nz7kj Мацква тоже

[@jaybierman2817]

Sailors used to only certain countries. I'm sure they loved seeing beautiful NORWAY and it's wonderful people!! My ancestors are Norsk, I hope to visit next year!

[@eddale5557]

You are most welcome to Norway!!

[@airdromeaccount7922]

Hello to our Norwegian friends. America stands with you, always!

[@eddale5557]

Thx we love this thanks to the our friend's from USA! 👍👍

[@kristoffergrdem7602]

No demonstrants, nuclear powered aircraftcarrier. wonder how that would have been welcomed if Trump still was the President.

[@user-mu3ng1ry7b]

همون جوری کی با افغانستان مان همون جوری با ناروژ و دیگه کشور ها می ماند🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴

[@gameeditorche2481]

well thank you wery much! wee gona diy for your war sir! looks like people here dont see past this ship lol its ww3 coming to europe! and wee or in the front line! sow ser sir wee gona diy for you at list it looks thats way to me!

[@Ulyssestnt]

​@@gameeditorche2481it's been pretty much ww3 for a year now,where have you been?

[@vidiot57]

We got your back Norway !!! tusen takk for taking care of our people when they visit your fine country.. I was there a little more than a month ago.. And fell in love !!!

[@billyrubin3108]

I love the sight of that ship. It looks like FREEDOM! 🇺🇸

[@MrShirial]

Fiji Islands has more democracy & freedom than that 3rd world country known as usa & they gonna die out soon enough

[@franklobo2579]

We Stand by Norway 🇳🇴 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@rocknroll9233]

Suport PALESTINA 🇵🇸 Like PALESTINA 🇵🇸 FREE PALESTINA 🇵🇸

[@doghouse6413]

I’m an American who lives in Norway. Got a bit emotional seeing this. Really happy to see Oslo welcome 4,5 acres of floating US tarmac into the fjord for a visit 😊

[@GOLDshred]

Do you know if a baby born aboard the ship would be granted an American citizenship?

[@Ulyssestnt]

​@@GOLDshredThat's oddly specific lol.

[@Ulyssestnt]

Moved here as an 8 year old,still gets me misty eyed to see Gerry Ford visiting.

[@HardcoreMotors]

That's a dumb ass statement, even by american standards.

[@lennysolano]

​@@GOLDshred yes born in a American Aircraft will considered American Citizens, like an American embassy .

[@dioselgayol1482]

My salute to uss gerald ford & its commander, officers, crew & the entire personnel on board. God bless the USA.

[@tokyo.peking]

I already mentioned, God is on other side.

[@zorannikolic8779]

САРМАТ благопотопио Америку!

[@nolean99z]

@@zorannikolic8779 Харпун благопотопио Москва

[@KC-rq6pw]

❤thanks bro

[@patsadventures6381]

I just happened to be in Oslo for the past few days and the ship is the "talk of the town." I saw some of our other battle cruisers also in port. Very awesome!!

[@stevepernetti4594]

Worked with the Norwegian military as a US contractor. Very professional demeanor and top tier technically. Traditional reindeer and Akvavit (aquavit) for our holiday party. Wonderful allies and bad hangover.

[@eddale5557]

Aquavit is for us norwegian's as wiskey are for the US peoples sheers!!!

[@markhepworth]

*Akvavit

[@JoakimLarsson570]

@@markhepworth Aquavit is a perfectly fine translation of akkevit, or snaps as we call it in Sweden.

[@markhepworth]

@@JoakimLarsson570 To be fair,I used to work in Danish ski bar in the alps,they all spelt it Akvavit...but they’re Danske 😉

[@JoakimLarsson570]

@@markhepworth Never trust a Dane. Though, both akvavit and aquavit are obviously correct. I believe they call it snaps in Denmark too. I wouldn't know for certain as I don't mingle with those pesky people. 😏

[@Norman_Conquest]

That carrier protects all countries that want freedom

[@kcoralejo7559]

You can see their protection in Africa Middle East Asia only destroying and killing. usa is the biggest robbers and criminals.

[@jasonstechman5841]

Take a good look Russia this is what defends the free world

[@Kemce]

Like middle East Got there freedom

[@the-zilla]

​@@Kemce that's their own doing, can't help a country that doesn't want to help themselves

[@Bullseye-we5ft]

@@Kemce Middle East is trash

[@ew-s]

Such a massive vessel and it leaves less wake in the water than some of the small boats next to it. True marvel of engineering, and as stealthy as 4.5 acres of floating land can be.

[@hb1338]

It is travelling much more slowly than the small craft, and at a much smaller fraction of its' displacement speed.

[@driovalcosmo6092]

É o poder de uma nação, muito bonito ver essa cidade flutuante. Parabenizo os States pela maravilha. Natal/RN - Brasil.

[@KensGarage.]

Vikings would been proud to see a vessel nearly as powerful as theirs sailing in their waters

[@tarantulamadness6191]

Nearly as powerful? What drugs you taking.

[@KensGarage.]

@@tarantulamadness6191 not enough :)

[@Paolo-sw8ys]

@@KensGarage. "not enough" lol

[@Rene-kg7pf]

Don't think you know a single thing about vikings over what you have seen in movies... and I also don't think you ever been outside the state you live in there in the US

[@KensGarage.]

@René Don't think you know a single thing about anything, Mr I hate America....

[@mandygarrison8188]

I love you son. USS General Ford… Proud of you all

[@h.i.sjoevall4213]

Nice! Great to have our American friends on a visit!🗽

[@mattputkowski3107]

Norwegian hospitality is one of the best

[@tokyo.peking]

@@mattputkowski3107 ????

[@chrisdean6700]

H.I. : we are very happy to be on the same side as Norway. Norway is a great country!

[@rkk5681]

Wellcome in Europa...welcome in Norway! And many greetings from Germany and thank you so much for your service!

[@captainyossarian388]

I think there's nothing more quintessentially American than a massive supercarrier. Love it. Eighty three years ago the Nazis tried to sail their newest cruiser up the fjord, and the Norwegians sank it. Go Norway!

[@almostblackbelt]

Im a German and Im really happy that norway stayed the same. Beautifull country, I visit every 3 Years. The air allone is worth it.

[@yesitwasme5116]

Yes, and now another n@zi ship arrived. The sign of how the eternal warmonger US enslaved Europe. Fools and blinds are cheering.

[@petergraves2085]

Presumably you mean the "Blucher" ?

[@mrjohnklake]

@@petergraves2085 Frau Blucha! *horses neighing* 😉

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@@mrjohnklake Had to think, for a moment. Been a long time since I saw that. Very funny, and 'frau blücher' always looked so 'sinister guilty' every time the horses did that...

[@Delta2D2]

Those little armed boats are lethal. I live 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧 where our aircraft carrier arms & submarine fleet is based. All the locals know there’s 1 rule… ‘get between the SBS boats & the sub/carrier, and they will shoot to kill, without warning’. So far, no one has complained about this service.

[@MZ-bl6wg]

I visited Norway in 2005 and am happy as an American that our Beautiful and mighty Super Carrier has arrived to tell Putin Norway 🇳🇴 is a brother nation of ours and we protect our own!!! I feel SO proud seeing her sailing in with 77 fighter jets aboard! May she bring some peace of mind to our friends in Norway and the entire region!

[@arthurvanaalst]

Bull shit!

[@kilobyte5330]

Why can't our wealthy NATO "allies" pay for their own defense? Norway spends just 1.4% of GDP on its military, less than half of America's 3.1%. They're not contributing their fair share.

[@allansmith3837]

Yes it's a nice ship but a hell off a big Target. These ships have had there day missiles and drones are the future you can't stop the tide or the time.

[@ep8029]

And bring nightmares to Putin

[@allansmith3837]

@@ep8029 oh yes I'm sure it does lmao. America loves wars because they have never fought one on there own lawn in modern times

[@lowellanderson6532]

Really captures the immensity of an American carrier.

[@Rook137]

And it is a nuc she can stay as sea for as long as she needs to

[@maurod8566]

Bigger is the ship easier is to sink. 😉

[@norsetech9416]

Thank you CVN-78 for visiting us. Hope your sailors enjoy their time in Oslo. Thank you America for standing with us. Our nation is grateful. May we forever be allies.

[@frantisekondrus52]

You are just slaver for them!

[@chrisdean6700]

Norwegians are great allies of ours & as an American; I'm very glad we're on the same side!

[@frantisekondrus52]

@@chrisdean6700 Why? What are you wory about? Who is you enemy?

[@chrisdean6700]

@@frantisekondrus52 What makes you think I'm worried? I'm American; I'm not worried about any other nation.

[@frantisekondrus52]

@@chrisdean6700 Wow. So big arrogance. Just stay home. Nobody need you here in he Europe. More than 4 500 000 innocent people died in your wars from 2001. Never more!

[@andersgulowsen2814]

Norway in general love USA.. They saved our asses in WW2 and gave us money after. Respect to all that died from USA and UK.

[@rossr6616]

We have more in common than not ♥

[@alf3071]

@@rossr6616 u got oil hahahah

[@frantisekondrus52]

Sick. You are wrong.

[@Rook137]

WE are all one thank you Norway! :)

[@joelr.9330]

Reminds me of the opening scene of Star Wars where a star destroyer that is chasing the princess takes forever to go past the screen.

[@OUsniper1]

Or the opening scene in Spaceballs!

[@lalva5798]

I’ve never been a proponent of war, but America has never turned its back on those who seek freedom and prosperity. I salute not only America, but those who wholeheartedly support freedom throughout the world

[@drksideofthewal]

Anne Frank would disagree, but it's a good sentiment

[@lalva5798]

@@drksideofthewal your comment makes no sense to me

[@drksideofthewal]

@@lalva5798 Ann Frank's family sent an application for asylum in the United States. It was rejected. They died in a concentration camp. I thought it was common knowledge, but it's just one example of how America has, in fact, turned its back on people who seek "freedom and prosperity."

[@viking-norge115]

Tusen takk !!!!... 👍👍👍... viva Norge !

[@dissmr]

Amazing piece of technology.. we take a free world sometimes for granted but thankfully we have things and people willing to defend it.. greetings, welcome

[@tokyo.peking]

No, it is not amazing if it's sinkable.

[@markellinghaus5925]

@@tokyo.peking Anything made of metal is sinkable, so what?

[@tokyo.peking]

@@markellinghaus5925 So, we agree it is not "amazing" ?

[@JohnSmith-ct4et]

⁠@@tokyo.pekingyou are one of those tankies or wumaos aren’t you?

[@tocu9808]

@@tokyo.peking Bullsh*t ! Sinkable is not an antonym of amazing.

[@brentlund2272]

Norwegians above all others appreciate a fine ship !

[@SonicPhonic]

I heard a story of Norwegian fishermen who used rowboats. 100 died in one day, so the King of Norway demanded fishermen be treated better and gave them better boats. I loved visiting Lofoten and the Norwegian boats.

[@phant0m233]

Norway has a VERY long naval tradition, so I can see where the appreciation comes from.

[@quoderatdemonstrandum5442]

That's for real, Man... No shit.

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@@phant0m233 The 'Longboats'

[@justinmcelhaney5591]

It's where the vikings come from,the best seaman in history...

[@mustangc80]

I lived in Subic, PH. when I was very young and moved to San Diego after. Im still at at awe everytime I see and witness this gigantic ships. Makes you very proud everytime GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES GOD BLESS NORWAY AND THE FREE WORLD .

[@detlefzimmermann6700]

Ami - go home!

[@mustangc80]

@@detlefzimmermann6700 why ? Are you Filipino or at least from the Philippines?

[@5133937]

As an American I’m glad to have Norway as friend and ally. Beautiful country and people, long history of opposing authoritarianism, strong economically and militarily, and experts in arctic and winter warfare. Glad the Ford is there showing our support.

[@milesduggan]

LOL bro 15,000 Norwegians willingly fought for the Nazis. Authoritarianism runs in their blood. Oh and definitely don’t ask them about their part in Lebensborn. And because that’s was so dark, i’ll leave you with a fun fact. You wouldn’t have ABBA (yes the musical group) without the Lebensborn program. As the lead singer was a product of it. Also, makes sense why Norway is so homogeneous nowadays. It wasn’t always like that, lol.

[@andersgulowsen2814]

Against Bolsjevism hence aganinst Soviet Union.. some were Nazis. True. But keep in mind thay had no internet, so it was alot of propaganda But still yes. Norwegians did execute Jewes, There is no excuse for that, And I am not going to appoligize for some relative I dont even know I have @@milesduggan

[@AntonioFeliceDedoni]

Sono arrivati quelli che vivono di guerra, uccidendo le persone.

[@raxit1337]

@@milesduggan All of what you said is nonsense. Norway has had a very liberal and democratic political system for far longer than almost any other country in Europe. The pro-fascist party was tiny and irrelevant during the inter-war years. The ABBA member was not a product of Lebensborn, but just the quite ordinary child of a German soldier and a local woman. Norway is also not very homogenous, about 1/5 of the population are immigrants. You can google any of this, and I would challenge anybody who comes across your post to do so.

[@longtail7770]

As native Russian I have nothing against americans but I dont like idea of havibg Norway as colony of USA - nothibg personal but we dont want any bases near our country

[@markkruse4605]

As a charter member of NATO in 1949 and previously occupied by the Nazis in WW2 thanks to the traitor Vidkun Quisling, I salute Norway on their welcoming of the CVN 78 Gerald Ford. Let freedom ring in Norway and may they forevermore be free!

[@Queensryche1]

Quisling fucked you guys!

[@mohairsam9705]

Look f yt toddlers stole my post

[@Dan-fo9dk]

To your information was Norway NOT occupied "...because of the traitor Vidkun Quisling...". He had nothing with that to do....

[@Dan-fo9dk]

@@mohairsam9705 .....this is only the case when your fantasy replaces reality....

[@Debaucherousgeek]

Many thanks to the Norwegians for hosting our Navy. I am sure the sailors will enjoy Oslo. We will come to your defense if necessary and you will come to ours no doubt. That is what an alliance is all about. ♥

[@haraldbjthunem4059]

Spot on . Bush pushed the §5 NATO button the 1 time after 9-11. Norway did its part in Afghanistan. Overwhelming strength is whats needed to avoid any attack . Thats why USS GF isn't just a big war-machine, but at the same time a big peace-machine. Now uss G F sail the coast to the high North to practice with Norwegians militar all the way

[@kjetilhvalstrand1009]

18 years alcohol limit in Norway, 21 in USA, this might be first time they drink alcohol.

[@Debaucherousgeek]

@@kjetilhvalstrand1009 it's not. American military personnel can purchase alcohol on base at 18. 21 is for civilians only. Not to mention that younger than 21 can still pay someone to purchase alcohol for them. I posted a heartfelt thanks to your people. YOU hoped to disparage mine. Keep trying.

[@bcool9104]

@@Debaucherousgeek Not true! The drinking age is 21 everywhere in the US, even on base.

[@ryanbray7812]

@@Debaucherousgeek Cool story about 1988. If the base (only allowed on base, not in civvy USA) is within 50 miles of Canada or Mexico (aka San Diego, i.e. the pacific fleet) it's not allowed. Just like having a beard and smoking pipe weed, which are legal for 18 year old only if non military. Don't be an Uncle Tom bruh!

[@mariuscarelse2470]

She's got more on her portside than we have in our entire country! WOW!

[@raleighdavis4416]

Yep and we have 12 of these awesome and amazing Ships all filled with aircraft juts like this one! Thansk for the hospitality to our sailors!

[@raleighdavis4416]

@Bobby Scientia potentia est love it we need even more shipd of all types to keep up with China's rising navy!

[@Rook137]

PORT is LEFT so you are seeing the starboard side from this video. Little FYI the US NAVY has the largest Air force in the word lol..true! I served as a Jet Mechanic on CV-61

[@raleighdavis4416]

@@Rook137 Thanks for your service!

[@xSCHEF]

It is amazing. Americans since the birth of their country haven’t ever fucked around what a mighty sight and the best ally you can ever wish for!! 🇳🇱🇺🇸

[@captainhadd0ck]

One ship with more firepower than most countries! Amazing. Respect to the USA.

[@phant0m233]

It's also the biggest, heaviest (at 100,000+ tons) and most advanced aircraft carrier ever built. Newly commissioned, and this is the destination of one of its first voyages. You really can't make a more profound statement than that.

[@thegoat11111]

True, but it's a lot harder to sink a country.

[@shakirdelph7719]

I wouldn't say most but alot yes

[@madarius76]

What'd you say is irrelevant, its still true, and most is definitely the accurate statement. Consider Norway has about 100 combat aircraft and ranks about 75th in nations by that metric. A nimitz/ Gerald ford can carry, arm, support, and deploy 75-90 aircraft that can accomplish 240+ sorties a day. the readiness rates are also going to be far higher on a carrier, meaning more of those 90 on a carrier are operational /flight ready with less downtime.

[@eddale5557]

Yes inded it have more firepower then the whole Norwegian air and land forces haha! And i find the Norwegian military force as joke it is defentless almost because of a idiotic goverment!

[@dumptrump2294]

WOW. ❤ Welcome to Norway and Europe. ❤ Thank You, USA ❤.

[@tokyo.peking]

For what ? Putting target on your head ??

[@lindakessler8768]

❤❤❤❤❤ thank you!

[@chrisdean6700]

You are welcome but I'm so sorry we don't have credible leadership in Washington DC. Biden is a great embarrassment.

[@erniemangrobang6984]

Impressive ! Just the sight of this U.S aircraft carrier makes me so proud of America.

[@MinuteBurn]

I live within sight of the NN base and see these ships daily, its always awe-inspiring and a reminder that this is one of America's iron fists that defends democracy for all.

[@lintu25]

That is big :D It carries more fighters than we have in Finland. Wow.

[@rossr6616]

Maybe they'll leave some behind for your neighbor ;)

[@lintu25]

@@rossr6616 I hope so. But we still have F18 workhorses here.

[@seangendreau2951]

Lol

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@@lintu25 Wow! They've lasted a long time, haven't they?

[@lintu25]

@🐅Joe Coolio🐅 I know i'm navy dudy in Finnish navy from missileboat Raahe.

[@kimweaver1252]

I couldn't help it..... I played Darth Vader's theme in my head. It's like the Death Star coming for a visit. But in reality, a strong arm around the broad shoulders of Norway. The alliance lives.

[@christophercardono6274]

Norway,Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Scotland, Ireland , England, and the rest of Europe are our Brothers Forever.

[@nestorbarreto4169]

Godspeed 78...may fair winds and calm waters surround your voyages across the seas. A well-armed floating city whose mission is simply to affirm that democracies shall be defended.

[@timmilder8313]

Hardly.

[@jeremyfowler1519]

Trump thought it was a stupid ugly ship. Lol.

[@carlosyuda5218]

Para desestabilizar democracia!!

[@luisreneinfantasorozco1623]

Si llevan harta democracia y libertades para todos los que las necesiten se las van a hacer llega dentro de misiles.

[@Ulyssestnt]

Welcome, Gerry Ford and her crew!

[@markdeckard7651]

🇳🇴🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦 Thank you Ukrainian resistance for the wakeup call to the sleeping free world, reminding us our international friendships are so important - freedom is not free.

[@tokyo.peking]

Nonsense.

[@ivanbogun559]

​@@tokyo.peking jerk

[@Reality_channel789]

The strength of all the combat equipment owned by the military of the superpower country of the United States of America is really great and extraordinary.❤️ 👍 From one of the observers of US military equipment technology in Indonesia 🇲🇨

[@Reality_channel789]

I like and am most pleased with the United States of America, 🇺🇸because talking about world security and order is more appropriate for America to hold than other big countries.From military observers in Indonesia 🇲🇨

[@MissMancinian]

İt has dissapered ..

[@Jeffschmidt1984]

Such an awesome ship!

[@rolfehorne1624]

Love and blessings to Norway from an expat Scandinavian.

[@Aku_tasha]

This makes me so happy as a Norwegian 🇳🇴 🤝🏼 🇺🇲

[@Rook137]

Hello from USA we thank you for hosting this ship :)

[@trespire]

Nice of Rhode Island to come visit. Gives new meaning to a " state " visit.

[@eduardomeza3035]

I see they’re displaying the flag of Norway. Respect

[@Rook137]

Always

[@xero402]

To see the American military warmly greeted is gratifying. That is not always the case. Much love and respect to Norway.

[@tomnguyen9931]

America does have her faults but, she is a keeper of the free world!!

[@JuniorJr_23]

Wow, massive looking on video how much more in person. Nice video.

[@chriauc2976]

Not even a puff of smoke I love nuclear! Go NATO go USA

[@andimuliandaru856]

Nice video .. from the island of Bali Indonesia 👍🇮🇩

[@redluck01]

Until you see one of our US carriers in real life, the true scale is incredible to see. Thank you Norway for letting our Navy ships into your waters.

[@milcotto4153]

Norway did not let you in. Our corrupt politicians and defense let you in. They sold our country to the first bidder that came along and paid zero to colonize it.

[@roycspary8923]

I thought I had a reasonable idea of their size. then I got sent by work to San diego and then I saw one and wow, lets just say I underestimated a personal thanks to every one of you I know about your sacrifice, mum was WAAF ND dad was royal artilliary southern England battle of Britain. I hope your presence deters putler and his orcsso you never have to fly combat. god bless you all

[@Rook137]

@@roycspary8923 putler is all washed up much like some old log

[@EspenX]

Norway have a border with Russia. These days it is more like us Norwegians thanking the US for bringing USS Gerald Ford and parking it right in the middle of our capital. There are no practical reasons for doing that, most large allied ships go to Northern Norway. This visit by the USS Gerald Ford to Oslo is a big FU to Russia. It shows the strength of NATO while our neighbor Russia is going to war against Ukraine. When the US parks its newest and best floating war machine in downtown Oslo to visit their Norwegian friends, it is a hugely important message for the US and Norway to send.

[@joakimcajmyr5771]

Pair up with HMS Queen Elizabeth , and visit Helsinki next. Do it - do it!

[@raywhitehead730]

Really, the Brits QE adds nearly nothing, you fool

[@McCov1]

Oh. Putin won’t be happy 😂😂😂

[@jesperlykkeberg7438]

At least eight Nato warships are in Helsinki harbour right now. A German, a Norwegian and six French warships. A large British warship has just left Helsinki to guard Paldiski harbour (Estonia). Source: Vesselfinder.

[@joesinegal8167]

America Stands Strong With Norway And Will Always Be A Friend And Ally! Thank You For The Warm Welcome Of Our Awesome Naval War Fighters/Protectors! Sending Love From America! ✌️🇺🇸✌️👍👊

[@milcotto4153]

Go home.

[@PatStone3]

WOW, what a sight. The might of American Military Power up close and personal must be impressive as hell.

[@user-ju1qd3ok2g]

It is a visual reminder to our Russian neighbours... that Scandinavia doesn't stand alone. 😀

[@tokyo.peking]

@@user-ju1qd3ok2g Well , Scandinavia has surended without any bullet shoot.

[@user-ju1qd3ok2g]

@@tokyo.peking what are you talking about? Scandinavia is a definition of 3 sovereign nations, and the Nordics are 5 sovereign countries.

[@tokyo.peking]

@@user-ju1qd3ok2g Well, since you do not know all scandinavia is or want to be in NATO. And it means they will probably get amarocan military bases and personal there. And BTW they are under US politicall "surveilance" to behave properly. Therefore, if you think deeply you will comprehend how much "souvereignityv scandinavia have. Just to mention that souvereig state of germany should keep their mouth shut about pipeline diversion, same as you scandinavian "souvereignv states. So to conclude, my cat can shit where she want, but nato member are silently occupied and ready to bombard once souvereign states like yugislavia, iraq, libya in near future even chuna and rossia.... So DO NOT LIE HERE.

[@user-ju1qd3ok2g]

@@IslandCrimea so what? If one country launchs a nuclear war , there will be retaliation. End of the world

[@Fqlan]

Can’t stop looking at this beautiful ship. Land floating on water. Appalled

[@thoidrone6947]

So proud of our Navy and the women & the men who serve in the name of freedom to mankind. May God bless America!!!

[@suzanneterrey4499]

Yeah, I just love the new recruitment tactics....LOL

[@jpt4409]

Crazy how Norway has a modern advanced Air Force and this one boat rolls in with almost triple the fighter aircraft of their host country.

[@westhavenor9513]

Norway's population is not much more than Oregon's

[@tarantulamadness6191]

@@westhavenor9513 Aye I'm from Oregon hell ya!

[@roberthudson1959]

According to some sources, the USN operates the second-largest air force in the world.

[@mracer8]

​@Phillip Banes most air force plane need a airport to launch and land, if US don't have aircraft carrier, we might still be fighting the Japanese and WW2 might still be around!

[@Rene-kg7pf]

Crazy how amercian mindset spread like a virus from Americans never been outside US

[@Captain-Axeman]

Good that they came during the day passed Oscarborg. Much love too USA.

[@MA-vw1pl]

Wow!! Gotta admit it's an awesome concept about how a fully equipped and armed literal military airforce base can just show up on your shore....

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

It's wild when you say it that way. Epic.

[@nabm1234]

Very beautiful video!!We can see how impressive,huge and powerful this US Navy vessel is!!!🇺🇲 🇳🇴NATO 🇺🇦 🇧🇷(people)👏👏👏❕️👍

[@georgie2158]

NATO. Mess.

[@trendnwin6545]

Norway looks like a really beautiful country to visit!

[@_lime.]

I want to take a second to appreciate that hard working tug, Bob. That's a lot of boat to be tugging.

[@zoglulpasha6499]

I am Bangladeshi who luves in Dhaka. like powerful both Bangladesh and USA. USA is a multi-racial country where live peoples from different countries of the world. USA is our biggest importer and we earn huge remittances from USA. gorgeous USA.

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

Great quality video. Subbed.

[@degenetron7590]

God that's so fucking sick, I wish one day I could witness a ship like that. An enormous vessel filled with killer aircraft is a wet dream. The people working on it are so lucky. We're lucky too to have engineering masterpieces like these on our side

[@totus6813]

my brother is on there

[@stevenalvarado-doc7334]

If you can get to San Diego there are usually 1 or 2 in port depending on their deployments. My son is on one of their escort ships.

[@degenetron7590]

@@stevenalvarado-doc7334 San francisco is across the world for me, a plane ticket will be expensive. But I'll be visiting the US one day anyways and visiting these ships is on my bucket list

[@stevenalvarado-doc7334]

@@degenetron7590 there are some in Portsmouth, Virginia as well. East Coast south of New York City.

[@SebHaarfagre]

Wholesome thread and I agree it's a great piece of engineering. I hope everyone has a nice stay. Friendly visits from friendly countries are always welcome. If you return, take a trip up the fjords and the mountains that we are so proud of to call as our home!

[@frankdost7573]

Thanks for showing! - Greetings from Essen/Germany

[@2110FSX]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@UFOCurrents]

🇳🇴 🇺🇸 together we stand. ♥

[@michaeljohn669]

It’s more than just an aircraft carrier, she serves the whole world.

[@insanepolarbear]

Aircraft carriers are such majestic vessels.

[@tokyo.peking]

Well, very simple KINJAIL target.

[@frantisekondrus52]

Just a big metal scrab.

[@softdrink-0]

@@tokyo.peking which is why they have aa. Like all vessels should Moskva

[@tokyo.peking]

@@softdrink-0 No use.

[@yessir5669]

​@@tokyo.peking lmao you mean Kinzhal that patriot shot down

[@richberg1000]

Saw the Nimitz some years ago while on a tour boat going out of San Diego harbor to view an America’s Cup race. Awesome sight!

[@kellahella5286]

Hey Moscow, now that’s an Aircraft Carrier. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@miduv82]

The Russians have a carrier as well. It's mostly broke down and when it sails there's a large plume of black smoke constantly being dispersed from it.

[@Rook137]

@@miduv82 And it burns oil this carrier uses Nuclear Power

[@wolfman7393]

The weekend that recognizes those who gave their last full measure of devotion..Thank you..

[@bradleyjanes2949]

Great video! I come from a family of usn sailors going back to the uss constitution, and thanks for your filming, the tug, the choppers, the locals cruising about ,always the case when large ships arrive in Port going back thousands of years, thank you for sharing

[@cmac7384]

That is truly one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.

[@sthpac6910]

I don't know how the new sailors feel about the Navy today, but a scene like this in the 60s "and there were many" where you were coming into port or leaving , and all the people on shore waving was really some kind of feeling. I feel it right now looking at this large magnificent machine, I actually can still feel that 58 years later.

[@MlLKMAN]

Not your typical Med cruise. I used to love being on the flight deck when we were pulling into port.

[@nick4819]

Norway is such a beautiful country.

[@WheelchairGear]

I'm an American and it's a proud site-thanks for posting.

[@tarantulamadness6191]

It makes me super proud lol

[@ricdale7813]

Forget the Political crap for now. Just imagine the awe the People of Oslo are seeing first hand and up close. They have never seen behemoths like this in person ever. Puts quite a perspective of size and scale against the Beautiful Surroundings.

[@nsmith7192]

I live on the island the ship is anchored by. Tiny roads and it feels like the whole of oslo drives in to see. There is chaos here every day now because people want to see it hahah. And in the city i hear more english than norwegian now because of all of the sailors😂 Talked to some of them, they’re chill af

[@Milleniumlance]

It's basically the empire state building on the water..for a sense of scale

[@j.l.armendariz1483]

Yes and She has Many Sisters, 12 With more under Construction. Tell Putin to Kiss your Butt, we Got your Back!🇺🇸✌🏽🤙🏽👍🏽😎

[@luisrodrigues2409]

That's what I call a warship...make us proud NATO 💪🏻✌🏻💪🏻!

[@josecosta5653]

Ótimo vídeo.

[@daddiospatio]

Great camera work, Odd Bakken. And to think, I got to pull in to Naples, Naples, Naples. Would have loved a visit to Norway!

[@oljobo]

Flott video‼️👍😊

[@markwilson3723]

Awesome, thank you to Norway for welcoming the US Navy to port....

[@scorpius6667]

That was cool! 😮👀

[@alo6930]

Awesome! Massive!! Love from India 🙏🇮🇳❤️🇺🇸

[@stuartyablon7184]

That is one big awesome ship.

[@willthorson4543]

Of you have not seen one of these in person, nothing compares to it its massive. And to see it in Norway is pretty cool

[@Dan-fo9dk]

.....to your information are there many ships that are bigger....

[@carolnelson9269]

​@@Dan-fo9dkWe know this. And your point would be? How many of them carry 70+ aircraft?

[@Dan-fo9dk]

@@carolnelson9269 lol.......how can I explain something to someone who obviously don't understand the most elementary things about ships.... It was claimed that "...nothing compare to it it's massive...". Fact: There are tons of ships which is bigger / more massive.... So here we talking are about the size of the ship. How many planes it can carry is irrelevant. That since the weight of 70 air planes is almost nothing..... Any cargo ships, even small such, carries multiple times that weight. So until you can separate between ships and planes I've nothing more to say.....

[@carolnelson9269]

@@Dan-fo9dk Try rereading my post. You have nothing more condescending to say is actually a good thing. Happy trails.