Everything Comes to an End

[@deepsea5107]

Ward, I panicked when I read the title "Everything Comes to an End"! Glad to hear you'll be sticking around and keeping up your great work! On a more somber note, the son of one of my co-workers was a MV-22 driver. He was killed in a MV-22 crash on 5 Aug 2017. RIP Captain Ben Cross, USMC

[@WardCarroll]

Sorry to hear that. RIP, Marine.

[@rustyshackleford3862]

Phew. I was worried about that same thing.

[@stuguy2]

Respect To Captain Ben Cross, USMC

[@JohnnyYuma405]

I saw an Osprey today in a low level bank over I-40 in eastern New Mexico, my first time to see one in person.

[@jurgenblick5491]

@@JohnnyYuma405 Like seeing the love of your life

[@hoss1905]

My dad was in RAF Czech Squadron 311 as a tail gunner he did 43 missions flying in a Consolidated B24Liberator , this year he was honoured in his birth village of Osek Nad Becuov for his military service in the RAF ,Africa campaign and his service to his country.

[@chaunceywilliams8405]

Well done Ward. Keep teaching me about military aviation. You style is not boring. It is informative. Keep punching.

[@ERM1967]

He may not be the most entertaining host, much less an entertainer, but with all, we have our strengths and weaknesses; e.g, "you english" isn't the greatest (and assume it is a typo like I make frequently), but his "style" isn't boring, but regardless Carroll/Mooch is informative. Personally, I believe his style and manner of communicating are a result of the methodical way he trained during his entire military life. He is not, nor trying to be an entertainer (unfortunately, the majority of mainstream news reporters are this day). He's no-nonsense, to the point, and not always perfect, but most importantly isn't trying to be perfect or the "star" of the story he is telling. So, likewise, I hope he keeps at it!

[@ashlittle4545]

@@ERM1967 pilots are trained to rip their own abilities and performance to bits in debriefings so they can improve. So it actually makes them (in my view) at lot more genuine and grounded than most of the population. The content is great and we are damn lucky this guy spares his time to share.

[@gregorymaupin6388]

As a flight deck troubleshooter officers like you were a pleasure to work with.

[@bobbyread6883]

@@ERM1967 he is a real life badass yet humble. No hollyweird top gun the real mccoy and authentic person.

[@Farweasel]

AND *not many can play Gimme Shelter so brilliantly*

[@qrplife]

The thing that Ward Carroll and Rick Beato have in common from my perspective is that they are both great storytellers. I could just listen to these guys talk for days.

[@teleguy5699]

@@kevinrenn9123 If I had that much talent I might be too, but in the end, Rick makes me appreciate music/songs more than I usually do. As a new guitarist he is a great help too.

[@LatinosOver40]

Wish I could tell stories like Rick and Ward ... Well done Ward ... Tu Amigo Javier

[@howardcroft3748]

Have you read "Sea Stories" by Admiral McRaven? I think you would love it

[@bertolinidives]

Rick Beato is awesome

[@bobp3738]

People often confuse being entertained with being informed. Great talent always blurs the lines between them. You’re killing it, @Ward Carroll Keep doing what you’re doing and how you’re doing it.

[@muzaaaaak]

Ward, a very hearty congratulations! Job well done. Onward and upward. Thanks for running an intellectually honest channel.

[@markreynolds8449]

Ward, I only discovered your channel a year or so ago and have really enjoyed it. Ex RAF failed fighter pilot here but really enjoyed hearing about the US view of many relevant and interesting topics. Good luck and here’s hoping for more success that you so clearly deserve.

[@dtluna1312]

Your calm demeanor and you being well spoken is actually what makes me love watching your videos. Screw those massive amounts of edits and screaming.

[@paulanthonynelson2733]

Me too, you see, even aussies like me do have -some- culture and interlectual curiosity. Americans are cool. I shouldve found one and married it. :) cheers.

[@sjsomething4936]

Agreed, I really appreciate when KZbin channels provide access to people who have deep expertise in a subject, and I really dislike when some of the various KZbinrs do sensationalized or skewed commentary along with jumpy chopped editing. Ward is straight down the flight path, just goes through the story clearly and as unbiased as he can be. He’s also a guy who has put it all out there defending the US and it’s allies (props and thanks from Canada). Glad to hear it’s not the end of the channel, and I second the idea of an episode joining a hurricane survey flight if that could be arranged.

[@andrewsmith2404]

Your content is informative and interesting mate, keep it coming. Your delivery method is great and keeps the watcher/listener interested, you’re a great storyteller Ward.

[@arthurrodgers479]

Hey Shipmate.. I would definitely say you just gave me anxiety with the opening of this episode. I thought something was terribly wrong and thought the worst. Good luck with your fifth chapter of your life and I'm sure you will not be disappointed. Thanks for all the great content. I miss the days of the fight deck. You help me relive those days and keep them alive. Thank you so much.

[@jameskeener7251]

Me too.

[@jpierce2l33t]

Damnit Mooch! I watched this whole thing in fear that you were going to announce that you're quitting! SO glad that's not the case! Looking forward to seeing all the great content to come!

[@jimhansen5395]

I love Mooch and his videos, but I'm not a big fan of click-bait titles...

[@fakeshemp9599]

@@jimhansen5395 yeah I agree. I was like "oh no he's giving it up?!"

[@stanfordholman5301]

Flipping me too!!!!

[@bradwilburnmusic]

As I've gotten older, and hopefully wiser, I've come to realize that everything is for a time. Your title had me concerned that one of my favorite channels was going away. I'm so thankful that I was wrong! I truly enjoy your channel and look forward to each episode. Keep up the great work!

[@JohnBabisDJC]

I fell for the click bait. I thought you were going to say this was the end of your channel. Love your channel ! I love what you do and why you do it . You read me - your viewer like a book. Keep up the great content. I love it !

[@khamultheeasterling5965]

Love the channel, having no terrible edits and clickbait makes a difference for sure. Keep doing the good work!!

[@andywindes4968]

I recently became a patron because I realized you were providing a lot of content that was informative, intelligent, and timely. Yes, parts of our live do end, but in my experience, new challenges await us and the wise man is open to recognizing these.

[@70sVRsignalman]

Informative, intelligent, timely, good storytelling, all accurate and true; tis a pity ( it is actually disgraceful ) that our elected representatives make great efforts to ignore these attributes.

[@eltacsyms5607]

This kind of reflection and your candor make your channel unique. Much respect to you brother, cheers!

[@johnshepherd708]

Continued…. My Dad flew Corsairs during WW2 with John Glenn, flew in Korea and in the late 1950’s transitioned to rotary aircraft, flying HUS-1’s. He was, unfortunately involved in a freak accident and passed away when I was a child while overseas. Listening to your stories of growing up and then your own Naval aviation chapters brought back many memories. Thanks again for your work here and sharing your experiences. Best Regards, John

[@walterheinen5298]

Met the wing commander of John Glenn when he flew Corsairs. Bet he knew your Dad. GOD BLESS.

[@JackWaldbewohner]

Ward, you are the best! You have earned my admiration and respect! You have a loyal and enthusiastic supporter!

[@WardCarroll]

Thanks very much, Jack. Great to have you aboard.

[@Billy-pc6lt]

I would like to thank you for doing the channel. Once a Marine, Always a Marine. I would like to thank you for your service. Go Navy!!

[@tcbornagainsdachurch1248]

Ward, I am so glad to hear that the fears supposed from the title are not coming to fruition! I watch a lot of KZbin content, but, being a retired Chief Petty Officer in Naval Aviation, is one I cherish watching the most. God bless you for putting your material up with no BS, just straight talk and accurate data. I look forward to more and more of the same. BTW, I rarely comment on KZbin but I felt compelled to comment here. Please, keep up the good work.

[@WardCarroll]

Thanks for being here, Chief!

[@konsyjes]

Thank you Ward. Stay awesome and looking forward to more of your insights.

[@mccordmccord9428]

Ran across your channel when my daughter was accepted as a naval aviator. I also love music and guitars so your channel is a win win for me! My daughter is currently waiting to start her training in Pensacola, so proud of her and I hope she has a great career serving her country!

[@ku4nz]

you are never boring, awesome story teller.

[@trippmeares1074]

Great episode about life transitions. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@WardCarroll]

Thanks for the support, Tripp!

[@rickkearn7100]

I feel fortunate to have discovered this YT channel and to have become a subscriber this year. Content is world-class. Love the musician aspect, great looking Rickenbacker! My dad, R.I.P., was a WWII Naval aviator, out of Whidbey Island on PBY's flying reconnaissance over the Aleutians. He retired from the Naval Reserves as a Chief Cryptological Technician on the USS Constitution along with a longtime chum. It was a great day for all of us. So glad you have embraced phase 5. Looking forward to your continued positive and important contributions here. Cheers.

[@alexseiler1604]

Grateful viewer from the get go. So appreciative of the diverse, thoughtful and extraordinary content. Whether you share your Mom’s extraordinary story, or Justin Bronk’s amazing perspective and worldview, you’ve become a first stop for a voracious reader and newshound. Thanks Ward!

[@NEMES1-S]

Ward. I love your video’s. Our lives have been so different. You have an aviator background; for someone like me, that sounds so exciting. I was raised in London through the fifties and sixties. I have stayed in London all my life and suffered several boring jobs. I have always loved aviation, and I remember drawing WW2 aircraft from a very early age. My best memories are raising two lovely daughters, and the only flying I did was a few times in the UK Air Training Corps. I also got to fly in a Spitfire from Biggin Hill Airport last year; taking the controls for about ten minutes. I totally loved the TopGun movies, and I envy your experience as a pilot of similar fast jets. At 68 years old, sadly my only hope of flying is on a console flight simulator. But, I really enjoy hearing your experiences of flying in the U.S. Keep up the good work mate.

[@harryharry3193]

Congratulations Ward. Your a Very accomplished Human Being, and yet come across very Humble and gracious. Keep it real. Consider talking about your experiences with other Brave Men and Women you have served with...Highs-Lows...and Annapolis. Even though I was a Washout after 2.5 years in Annapolis, I still have pride and joy...and enjoy listening to stories. Best of Luck.

[@klassvice9752]

Mr Carroll, I want to thank you for creating this channel and educating all of us on the features and capabilities of the Tomcat, your experiences as a US Navy Officer and Aviator, Writer and Musician! As a lifelong fan of the F-14 I can thank you enough for the videos you’ve made! Thanks, SFC Kevin Lassiter US Army

[@michaelinsc9724]

Absolutely fantastic content! Keep on just being you, Mooch!

[@dandookie1738]

Your channel popped up after I saw Top Gun and I've been hooked ever since. Love the way you give information about aviation and the planes to us normal civilians. Keep up the great work!

[@Butcho108]

Cdr. Ward; Your dedication and hard work for this channel has really paid off, and we are happy for you! It is very cool that your also a good musician, ( especially rock R+B), as you present yourself as a down to earth guy who loves Navy aviation, and not some old and crusty retired Naval officer. Of all the shows you have presented, two come to my mind that were the best. They were about persons, and you presented them outstandingly. 1. Kara Hultgreen's tragic mishap. ( I was on A/D at the time, and was convinced that was the end for female Naval aviators). You presented the facts with clarity and sensitivity. Excellent program and very heavy. 2. Your father's life story as a Marine Corps fighter pilot. Your dad, God bless him, reminded me of my father who was a B-25 co-pilot in the Pacific. They were "cut from the same cloth", and your interview with your dad was so cool, and filled with admiration for him! Both these shows were very personable and wonderfully done. Good luck with pushing the channel to higher limits, and keep pickin' and grinnin' on that guitar. The part about how Keith switches guitars for different songs is well known, I have seen him do it. He would always give credit to Charlie Watts, R.I.P., as he said Charlie made him sound good.

[@markorge1320]

Thanks! Both my Uncles were pilots with RCAF. I am a drummer and wish I was close enough to Jam! Small world I follow Rick Beato as well - amazing channel. I appreciate the educational and factual nature of your videos. I also love the Abby Road poster behind you - did a similar shot with my groomsmen and best man for a fun wedding picture a couple decades ago while waiting for the ladies to prepare for the official pictures pre ceremony... turns out it is everyone's favorite... cheers Sir. Thanks again.

[@kenevans7286]

Ward, thanks for doing what you do with the videos, and for your service to the USA. I'm a retired AH-64D pilot and I stumbled onto your channel earlier this year with some of your Top Gun discussions. I've really enjoyed your views and insights on all things military. I logged roughly 1500 of C time and we worked very closely with our stuck wing brethren outside the wire during OIF and OEF. We had some amazing experiences over there. I grew up near Oceana and thanks to another retired RIO friend who ran the flight sims there I got about a dozen hours in the domes and a few hours on the carrier landing sim at Oceana as a young man prior to entering the service myself. I live in Savannah, GA now but I have family in VB and visit several times a year. I would love to buy you a drink sometime. All the best!

[@WardCarroll]

That would be awesome, Ken. Thanks.

[@amcds2867]

Ward, what I've appreciated especially on your channel besides the military aviation content, is that you speak from experience having been in US Navy service, and particularly that you flew the Tomcat, which is a fighter reminiscent of my youth; but also that you are a gifted speaker that knows how to engage an audience. A happy subscriber.

[@brentoncrowhurst8338]

Not boring. I very much appreciate your sober, measured, thoughtful content informed by the expertise you you bring to the subjects covered. Congratulations on your you tube success.

[@mcooper7542]

Ward, thank you so much for your service! My 2 uncles on my mother's side were WestPoint and Annapolis grads Virgil, Green Bardet Colonel 3 tours Vietnam and Paul Marine F4 Pilot 3 tours Vietnam. I was so fortunate to sit in the RIO seat of an F4 in 1967 at El Toro base only 9 or 10 yrs old. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! God bless you for your your work.

[@scottygforce]

Congratulations sir. I'm an Air Force brat of a Vietnam FAC and BUFF pilot. Dad is still with us and retired a Full Bird. Mom and Dad live in a new retirement comminty close by. Love what you do, keep it up. God Bless.

[@jamesburns2232]

The job of the FAC (Forward Air Controller) was to fly low and slow and mark targets for the fast movers using smoke bombs or rockets. They often wished they had more ordinance and firepower to place on the targets than marker smoke.

[@scottygforce]

@@jamesburns2232 Dad worked close with a group of Green Berets 1968-69. Went back a fews years later with a B-52 squadron out of NC.

[@rickglid]

Great work Ward. Looking forward to future episodes.

[@AdamosDad]

As a former Navy guy (it stays in your blood) you have made me feel good about my small part as a team member. Thank you, sir!

[@jeffreystaley5266]

Ward, Congratulations on a strong beginning to this new phase. I watched your interview with Admiral Carter and was blown away with how well you led an amazing conversation with him. Obviously, he had an outstanding career in the Navy, but I also found this man's personality and manner to be extraordinary. He must have been an excellent leader.

[@donlampe5061]

My favorite series on the internet, period. Ward is a great analyst and storyteller. Stay with us Ward, true patriot.

[@williamelliott3718]

Second the desire for Hops P-3 V22 Thanks!

[@WardCarroll]

Thanks, William!

[@davedavids9619]

I still think the Navy should support this channel ! You are most likely one of their best PR channels, bringing experience, knowledge, connections and a gift of story telling together. There is a reason why your channel is growing rapidly and that reason is you. Keep up the good work and I will keep following every episode you post.

[@Emma__Smith]

so what's the short story?

[@jeffreymarchant4020]

@@davedavids9619 a lot of guys and ladies that come here are from the Navy… we support our officers and pilots… they do us all a gr8 service in leadership. They’re the unsung heroes people have looked for in aviation… so many people are very proud they go beyond the call… and it’s great you’re so interested…

[@GoodVibes-yu8du]

Dang Ward you had us going there for second , I'm super glad your not stopping the channel. Your content is excellent and personally I enjoy it .

[@27839]

No clickbait Hell! I was terrified you were going to leave KZbin! Love your work. Thanks for what you do.

[@paulwhelan1096]

Thanks Ward, keep strapping in and talking us through things. No one knows everything, and your style is just what is needed.

[@jedibusiness789]

At 60 years of age all things do end. Here’s what I know. Military doesn’t hire scrubs and we have an ability far exceeding the sum our our experiences. For instance if you said I had to build a submarine in Fresno. Me and my former crew would figure out a way to do it. As for Ward’s efforts in developing his channel, we watch because you call the ball and we appreciate your efforts in describing our lives in service of this country and our self development and continued leadership. God’s speed Ward and we send our complements.

[@paulkalff6408]

Gotcha beat by 14 years! The old Squid from NAVWEAPCEN, China Lake.

[@Jose-wd6kn]

RAHHH FRESNO MENTIONED

[@aaroncarlin5853]

This channel is definitely not boring. If the rest of this audience is like me in this respect, and I feel safe in presuming so, then I can say definitively that we are here for content. Content, content, content. Keep it coming, Ward.

[@dragineeztoo61]

Ward with a guitar under his arm is EXACTLY how I want these videos to start.

[@JoshuaC923]

It's been a pleasure to listen to you and your experiences in aviation!

[@markmitchell1730]

Ward, So glad I found you. You keep an old NFO 73-77 current. Thanks!

[@danmiller7079]

Excellent channel, Ward! As an old Marine grunt who LOVED the F-4, OV-10, Huey and so forth, it is a treat to listen to your stories. Keep up the good work. Hope to meet you soon. Semper Fi.

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

Semper Fi, brother Marine! My fave aircraft in Vietnam was the Marine's Huey Cobra: 20-mm automatic grenade launcher and a heavy machine gun - very useful to have on call when you discover something unpleasant on patrol. AMTRAC mechanic, so supported lots of grunts in one way or another. After 3 years active, did 3 years active reserve in Marine aviation - VMF-321 at Andrews AFB. (Paper-pusher in the squadron office, not an aviator.)

[@danmiller7079]

@@GraemePayne1967Marine Hey Marine, had more than one opportunity it ride in amtracs. Camp Pendleton 1976 with 2/5. Transported by tracs to a training area for “war games” with another unit. Some Marine threw a cs grenade under our trac. We weren’t able to put out the fire so the FD. took over. Fire burned for a couple of days. My Dad (USMC WWII Pacific theater) asked me what happened and I told him it was our platoon. Just shook his head. Good times!

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

@@danmiller7079 I went through the AMTRAC maintenance school in early 1968, then was selected to stay there as a duty assignment. Several months later they had a requirement to send someone elsewhere, so as the junior person in schools bn ... I'm sure you know how that works. Next time I was at Pendleton was in October-November 1969, for pre-deployment training to prep for going to Vietnam. Longest time in the field was several weeks spent supporting a batallion of ROK Marines. Otherwise, 3rd AMTRAC BN was on the beach several miles south of Da Nang. (It's all luxury resort hotels now ...) I had worked on the 5-model AMTRAC (LVTP-5) and unknown to me, my father at the time was on a contract to improve the afloat propulsion from the tracks, for use on the upcoming -7 model, which "may" have been the current version you saw. As for the fire caused by the CS grenade, that may have been because of the aluminum alloy hull. IMO, a couple of inches of armor steel is better.

[@danmiller7079]

@@GraemePayne1967Marine the CS grenade caught the grass on fire but the guys who drove the tracks were able to get the tracks out of the area but the brush burned for a couple of days. Smoke was visible from Ontario, Ca. We did launch in the tracks from the USS Duluth while deployed overseas. The track driver was playing “The hustle” inside the track. He told me “that’s what you’re going to do when I drop that gate”. Wild times.

[@davemoore6690]

I'm not surprised at your success. Honesty and accuracy engender attention. Please keep up the good work!

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

Fantastic video of your multi-chaptered 'careers'. Love the content and wish you the best.

[@dongiles]

Thanks Ward. Love your channel. Hope it just keeps going and growing!

[@andrewrobertson3952]

Panicked and thought you were stopping your channel! Thanks for all your hard work and great videos! Your style is super cool

[@billseldenright9078]

As a former aircrew egress mechanic I love the work you do.

[@Hawaiian80882]

Hey! Ward....Mahalo's for your post bro! So enjoyed your Mana'o!....Semper Fi

[@janholland2224]

Looking forward to the Justin Bronk content. On a different note: I really liked the episode where you interviewed your dad, and the remembrance episode of your mum. Both beautiful and appreciated. The glimpse into your life in Scheveningen was quite interesting and based on your pronunciation of 'Den Haag' - my city of birth - my guess is you can even pronounce van Gogh the correct way. Cheers, Jan

[@brianherzog1957]

Thanks for the past few years and looking forward to the next few years,

[@giovannideventuri4506]

As a former tin can sailor, who stood life guard duty for some of our great carriers, it is great finding out what REALLY goes on, on the flight deck and in the ready room. Thank you for your experience and career. Calm winds and following seas.

[@1939colin]

Thanks!

[@WardCarroll]

Thanks for the support, Colin!

[@jamiereid7637]

Mooch, you have one of the best KZbin channels around and i know everyones saying that and there’s a reason we’re saying it! As a musician and a lover of fighters (primarily the Tomcat, best jet ever) this channel is just exactly up my street!! Keep doing what you’re doing Mooch and we’ll keep watching! Take care man🤙🏼

[@menelausa68]

Ward, Thank you for your service enjoy your channel Content is always informative - like many I thought you were leaving the KZbin landscape This upload was fantastic ❤

[@mikebennett7218]

As a former VQ maintainer I would love to see a deep dive into this secretive, unknown segment of Navy aviation. I believe the viewers will surprised what these squadrons have accomplished and contributed to our national defense, specifically during the Cold War era. Keep up the excellent work.

[@JW-bz8hd]

VQ4 78-81, I echo your comment.

[@mikejohnson4617]

I'll be watching. Thanks for all you do.

[@nomar5spaulding]

I am just so jealous of the fact that you get to hang out with Rick Beato. I am nowhere near a high powered enough music nerd to really understand most of Rick's channel but it is easily the best music channel on KZbin.

[@jimmywrangles]

Rick is awesome.

[@MartinMCade]

I discovered Rick Beato's channel a year or two, not too long before I found Ward's channel. I think the first of Rick's videos I watched was where he crammed as much music theory as possible into an hour. I think I got about halfway through before it was things I didn't understand. I finally bought access to his online book this week - even if I never use it, it's still worth it for the value I have gained from his videos.

[@mkdkkdkdkkks]

Indeed, I subscribed to Beato and Carroll completely independent of each other. To know they are in cahoots in sort of a mind freak.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

I catch Beato occasionally. I have no musical skill of any kind but love music. Both parents are musically skilled and all my siblings. Amazing how that happens with genes. ☹

[@nomar5spaulding]

@@mkdkkdkdkkks Yeah I found Rick's channel a few years ago and stumbled onto Ward quite a bit later and separately. I saw him doing the perfect albums video and I was like, "Why do some people get everything?" Also I get a laugh out of Rick talking about Rock being dead, because one of the bands he always mentions as part of the sort of soulless New Wave Metal is Chevelle. I love Chevelle and I get a kick out of feeling low grade attacked every time.

[@jpkatz1435]

A pleasure to watch a guy's evalution. Love to hear more about your/other's wrong decisions and the correction process, that's more "keeping it real".

[@johnnolen8338]

Best wishes for the success of your new venture, Ward. I'm sure the folks at USNI will be sad to see you go. Had it not been for USNI I'm not sure that I would have found your channel in the first place. (I joined the Naval Institute after attending WEST 2007 because of an invitation from AFCEA who was co-sponsoring the event that year.) Your stories are fascinating and have given me a glimpse into my own motivations that I never would have had otherwise. One thing it has taken me years to learn: With the Algorithm there is no such thing as coincidence. Keep up the good work, shipmate. 👍

[@old-wanna-been-farmer1050]

Mooch: Great episode. I had picked up on your various jobs in your career but was never able to chronologically piece them together so this episode was very interesting. As a retired Air Force guy with a continued interest in aviation, I very much enjoy your channel and look forward to your future efforts,

[@baomao7243]

Entrepreneurs never die. You just can’t kill the fire. Time after time they go ALL IN. Well done. Floor it, Ward!

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

This Marine salutes the fine work you do in bringing us a Navy view of recent news, technical aspects of topics, subject debate, war stories of past and present, concept presentations with " visual training aids" 😏👍 of what being an at sea Mach 1 plus aviator is like. Thank you sir!!!

[@stuartfiller768]

As a grunt, I always love the aviators. I'm waiting to hear your next chapter.

[@anthonymaduska5483]

Thoroughly enjoy all of your episodes. Keep up the fine work. And thank you for your service.

[@garrydelday5816]

Thanks heavens it’s just the beginning of chapter 5, been with you from the Goose episode and although I’m in the UK and have no connection to the military I find your channel informative, interesting and current. Great content always and interviews with some really interesting people, look forward to another session with our own Justin Bronk on Monday. Keep up the great work Mooch, one of the best channels on YT 👌👍

[@mrrberger]

Feels like I've been watching you forever, cant believe it's only since 2020. Thanks for such a great channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying the journey.

[@chevystuffs5971]

Kudos to you for keeping all the political comments out! This channel is a wonderful celebration of aviation and I do appreciate it! Thanks Ward.

[@raymondbailey4538]

Ward watching you since beginning! Great to hear chapter 5, keep the Blue side up!

[@jimdiehl997]

Full Time You Tube - Great Choice. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the lesson on Open E and Open G. Played guitar many years back in a high school/college group and never knew this!

[@matt3rd647]

Congrats on chapter 5 to your career and look forward to the great content in the future.

[@peterjones596]

Phew! Glad to hear you're not totally disappearing, I wish you every success with your new ventures and I look forward to where you may take me.

[@stevesee6322]

Best Aviation Channel by a Mile, and that`s from a Brit.

[@davisnewman8278]

Love your channel. I learned to fly helicopters from the Army in 1968 and flew as an Army Aviator and a civilian for 40 years. I am interested in all things concerning the military and aviation. You are at the top of my subscription list.

[@soundknight]

I absolutely love the fact that you play and learn guitar as well as being an Aviator you have married my two favourite things together and put them in a KZbin channel. I was obsessed with Top Gun and Tom cats as an Australian boy of about the age 10 but by the age 14, I absolutely fell in love with the guitar and music. From what I've noticed on your channel over the time is that you don't mind being corrected on things and generally being a learnard scholar of your crafts. So here goes 😊 - the top of the guitar is actually the treble strings that are closest to the ground not those larger ones that are closer to the sky. So in order of top to bottom the strings are actually E1 B2 G3 D4 A5 E6, this is because the higher pitched strings are considered the top voice in the music as the guitar is an orchestral instrument that originates from folk and later other genres such as classical then jazz, blues, rock n roll music (in this chronological order) it is applicable to use the traditional methods of understanding and naming string instruments that also apply to the lute and the viol family. If you take a look at the song Spanish Romance you will see perhaps a reason why the first string is the treble E. By the way, you got the standard tuning names correct so that's a plus 👍 The tuning for the open E chord you have demonstrated does not sound to my ear as those notes that you said, I am hearing a standard triad over multiple voices in different octaves which is what is standard with a guitar but you named a seventh chord with a double flat third (this is enharmonically named "Esus2") E, D (the b7th) E, Gb (the double flat third which would be better described as "F#" if it were this pitch), B E. What I am hearing is actually from your lowest pitch to highest pitch - E B E G# B E. This is a triad major chord, just like you said "like the E chord". Sorry to have to correct you but I have seen that you like to learn so I figure you would appreciate the feedback. Thank you so much for over the years, I have learnt so much about the jets and navy life I could only dream of as an Australian boy with limited math skills. Thank you so much, keep up the good work. 😎

[@WardCarroll]

You’re correct. Thanks!

[@EricSchenkelberg]

cheers to chapter 5, Ward. been following you for a while and while I'm not a service person myself, I have always been Navy-adjacent, having been born in San Diego to parents both in the Navy... aviation has always been a core interest so I've just been all over your content for a *while* now. Love what you're doing, can't wait to see where it goes next. Also a huge RB fan and you guys are some of the most entertaining mooks on KZbin. Keep telling great stories, that has been the hallmark of human interaction since we got started. cheers!

[@dennisjamesanderson1079]

Sorry that I missed the live podcast, however I am a big fan of your podcast. I worked on the F 14 A when they first came out at VF 24. Keep it going you were awesome.

[@shawndraper4148]

Mooch I don't know much about aviation but what I do know, I learned from you. Your delivery is amazing and I appreciate the factual nature of your content. I could listen to you talk about your experiences all day. THANK YOU for all you do!! Never stop.

[@leroyrussell8766]

Hi Ward! Love the channel. I was in VF-32 with you. I remember that at first, and for quite a while, I and and many others thought of you as very snobbish, but I learned over time that you were just super professional. I often wondered what happened to those I knew in the past, so I was happy to see one of your videos pop up into my feed. Glad to know that things went well for you. As we know, that isn't true for some, as you noted with your classmates. By the way, I do have your Punk's Wing, novel. Haven't read it yet. LOL Have a hard time finding time to just relax, and read.

[@WardCarroll]

Thanks, Leroy! Good days those! (Sorry I appeared snobbish. Not my intent, shipmate.)

[@leroyrussell8766]

@@WardCarroll No worries, Ward! Like I said, I realized at some point that it was more of a perception problem on our part. I was simply humble enough to admit to myself that it was my/our mistake. Those were good days. A lot of hard work, but I will never regret my time in the Navy. It allowed me to see much of the world, having deployed from both coasts. Good luck in all your future endeavors! I wish you nothing but the best!

[@TEStealth-dt3ix]

Love your shows! I was a RIO in your era just a few years later - Really enjoy the stories of Tomcat technical characteristics and operational situations that include many of the players that made my time in F-14s so successful! Thanks again! Stealth

[@nuvostef]

Whew! I’m one of those who jumped to the erroneous conclusion that you were going to punch out of YT; I’m very relieved to see that that isn’t the case. Thank you for staying here. This is a channel I watch for every episode and I never come away from it without having something valuable in hand. I, for one, appreciate the depth of your research and for offering something in the YT universe that isn’t vacuous sensationalism or cutesy kittens. On another radial: when you speak with Mr. Bronk, would you ask him if he thinks Putin is idiot enough to really use tactical nukes, and if so, what would be NATO’s likely response. Rock on, Commander. Thanks for being here. 🤙🏼

[@phillipschmidtke2001]

Mooch sir! So cool that you and Rick are friends! First video of yours I saw was the Kara Hultgreen video. You do outstanding work sir! I’m very excited for chapter 5!!!

[@michaelvito3350]

Keep up the good work. I love naval aviation stories. And some rare and the truth behind stuff.

[@markatkinson5447]

Keep on keepin on

[@MMA10mm]

Ward, I’d love to see an episode by you (with any of your awesome contacts) on Col. Boyd, the OODA Loop, and Energy Theory and how it changed jet fighter tactics.

[@geraldnoblin1648]

Ward, Your channel is Outstanding! I grew up in Pensacola and have a couple retired Naval Aviators in the extended family. You might consider doing some telecasts and interviews with aviators from the different flying communities in Naval Aviation, Army Aviation and Air Force. I am sure the Helicopter guys have interesting stories about landing on the deck of a destroyer in heavy seas or the Patrol guys with encounters with foreign hostel intercepts. All facets of Military Aviation have challenges. Both of our sons are West Point Grads. The oldest flew scout helicopters at tree top level at night with night vision devices. It is all a challenge but the figter guys like you really get my interest. One other suggestion (like you need one), it would be interesting to hear from the guys that flew missions from Yankee Station during Vietnam. They are all getting older and will fly West in the not too distant future. They need their stories told. Thank you for your service and this channel.

[@oscarweasley2618]

“I would never do clickbait” - except for this one. You nearly lost me. You’re lucky I was only folding the washing, so I stuck it out 😂. Seriously though, you play Gimme Shelter well.

[@Boz_-st4jt]

Enjoyed your episodes. Not a Naval Aviator! Just a Nam retired Jarhead and father of a retired Naval Aviator Cmdr Marc 'Oral' Stirton.

[@mpatrick7860]

I was in USCG aviation. I once debated with a former USMC pilot who talked about Coast Guard aircrews being idiots. He was referring to a midair that happened over the Pacific Ocean between a USCG HC-130 and two Marine Helo's. I seem to remember a cause contributing to the incident was the Beaver Controller was drunk and mismanaged air traffic. Do you remember the incident? If so perhaps you could do an expose on that?

[@thefarmerswifeknits6190]

I love your channel. I’ve learned a lot and allows me to carry on semi-coherent conversations with a friend who is an ex Navy pilot.