Exclusive: Life aboard a U.S. Navy missile cruiser

CNN's Brooke Baldwin gets an exclusive tour of the USS Anzio, and catches up with a longtime friend serving in the Persian Gulf.

[@luisrosario7413]

Something tells me her picture on his desk wasn’t supposed to make the cut... He has a lot of explaining to do now to his wife 😂

[@zionbanky5415]

Lol.... I tot so too. But perhaps they might all be one family.

[@14Jondaime]

they're friends since 7th grade, that's like sister love - family bruh family!

[@ibrahimatraore061]

@Schrödinger's Cat lol thats what they do down south

[@callmegurpp1268]

@@ibrahimatraore061 🤣🤣

[@TheRawfishking]

And that folis....is a "No Shitter" 🤣😂🤣 Good luck XO. 🤣😂🤣

[@RichardG1970impala]

She left with her hair in a ponytail 🤣

[@fjbrown92]

Richard Garcia best comment lol

[@brandonburker7330]

Hell I don't blame him. Months of looking at men and a hot blonde is probably like heaven

[@nachtschicht7276]

Richard you have a lot of experience with women

[@wilmvliet6962]

What can You expect 375 man to look at

[@vlsparrowlv3396]

And?

[@radioheadnyc]

not the first time she's been in his room

[@biblefanatic2902]

Lol

[@shamsz7732]

hhahahahahaha

[@impressme616]

Y? Can’t a black man and a beautiful white woman just be plutonic friends?

[@pig1114]

Impress Me sure

[@jumpman6908]

Impress Me of course but there was a weird tension between the two

[@calvinnotklein6368]

Y’all acting like women only get those types of quarters, when she’s a damn officer that graduated from USNA.

[@calvinnotklein6368]

@William Hendrix Huh?

[@calvinnotklein6368]

@William Hendrix Bro fuck CNN, and fuck FOX.

[@antoniomontana6589]

@Sasha Braus liberal fox??

[@antoniomontana6589]

@Sasha Braus Fox has no values!

[@Anon54387]

The female officer herself said women have it much better than men aboard. LISTEN!

[@baitrunning9192]

Lol the crew in that small room was watching Captain Phillips

[@robertschubert4809]

+Ahren Myers lmaoo i saw that, these guys wish they could get raided by a pirate so they had something to do.

[@cchampi]

Very true. My friend over seas gets extremely bored sitting around. They werent kidding about playing video games for most of their down time haha

[@roondarmurnig338]

I know a USN pilot who just retired a couple years ago. He said that he had watched the movie Top Gun at least 30 times.

[@michaelxdrift]

probably wishing that would happened to them so they can blow off some steam.

[@speirsfan6303]

Ahren Myers d

[@christopherhyncik8851]

"What do you do in your downtime?" I think all us guys know the answer to that one.

[@jhonbards2218]

Swordfighting? 😏

[@tednorberto3086]

Wrestling with yourself.

[@Ganderco]

@@jhonbards2218 LOLOLOL!!!!

[@emerson9060]

😂😂

[@reegsgeer]

Choke the rooster

[@JimCTSCLO]

My wife endured seven six month deployments, many one/two month underway periods, and many more one/two week jaunts out to sea during my 20 years in the Navy. She is the true hero of the family, I was doing my job. She was keeping a house afloat.

[@kenford4550]

She was out sucking BBC

[@Heytherebuds]

Wow these people are toxic

[@JimCTSCLO]

@@Heytherebuds Ignore them. Trolls with no life.

[@zepourriable]

@@JimCTSCLO Glad you don't worry about those retards. Thanks for your service, man.

[@michaelmike6627]

She slept with me twice

[@mr.nobody9305]

have a picture of his family which he is refering to as ”important people” and not family and then have picture of the reporter next to them. That is what i call side chick

[@ericlou3405]

really

[@kencluff4140]

This was a great story. Thanks to the Navy for allowing this reporter on board and thanks to her for doing such a great job. Great story!

[@marcog3210]

6:36 That man behind the door had a sharp eye while working out

[@h2imports212]

thank you for taking the time out to recognize us as Military personnel

[@johney4484]

I love this story. As a vet, I can appreciate this story , the sacrifice of our military. Your friendship is special.

[@bushido2899]

Whats up with the full size photo of his "friend" and not his wife? Play on playa hahaha. Until the deployment is over and you gotta explain some shit to the wife.

[@antdx316]

lmao

[@danielarrington4269]

Definitely knocked her off befoe

[@trentsavage4533]

What does “knocked off” mean?

[@colingaw4671]

@@danielarrington4269 knocked her up ya mean.....

[@cboyaustin90337]

Oh he definitely tapped that lol

[@helmetless]

oh boy the chemistry...

[@paidkillerbat1920]

6:39 the guy peeking in watching a very long hug 😂

[@cheddar2648]

"are you fish bowling me, mutha f-a?" haha

[@mohamedwaititi6192]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@eschdaddy]

Possibly the best, most touching story Brooke has done. Allowing emotions in a news story shouldn’t be discouraged, but celebrated.

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

Very cool, its so cool to see her bring personal emotion into this, while it's a silent to rule to leave emotions out of reporting, its what makes people like Brooke more relatable when she shows emotions. Thanks CNN for the cool story.

[@mike48084]

No that was dumb. She was only crying bc the big black she was into was already married to another chick

[@brahsumatra]

6:40 guy looking in through the doors window, lol.

[@Sigusen]

+Brah Sumatra "ooh whats going in ther- oh shit!"

[@brahsumatra]

Sigusen He thought there was going to be some action he could post on Facebook.

[@BoehmTube]

+Brah Sumatra how the heck did you notice that? did you play the whole video in slow-motion? lool

[@brahsumatra]

UnspokenSound I just saw it and thought WTF doesn't CNN edit this shit? lol

[@sterlingsimms7113]

+Brah Sumatra because it was love when it was aired

[@unusualbydefault]

"can you please show me?" "Suuuuure..." xD damn she's thirsty lol

[@unusualbydefault]

@heir flow I think you didnt catch my drift

[@poggersquirrel583]

A parched woman means she wants the schlong.

[@MellyP1]

Unusual ByDefault You see the way she viewed him too??🤣

[@kongakonga]

These comments are why i love youtube lmao

[@bengercak8391]

These comments are why I sometimes HATE youtube....

[@bubbagumpshrimpco.4854]

Edfan 287 No one cares what you think.

[@bengercak8391]

@@bubbagumpshrimpco.4854 You must, since you responded...

[@nick-st7jx]

fr

[@EDGAR15ish]

shes like trust me this boys can eaaat 😂😂

[@slenderwizzard22]

the D

[@operatorjewski9450]

@@1Alphaofallalphas pls dont comment when your horny.

[@slymn02]

Please don't say any words pls.

[@hamhami9742]

@@slenderwizzard22 and the 🍑

[@alex182618]

wow. deep respect and thank you for your service. great report.

[@Betterhose]

2:46 They are watching "Captain Phillips" Indeed, a very good movie...

[@anthonyalexander5027]

What great piece. Thank you for doing this report Brooke. And it goes without saying, thanks to the crew of the USS Anzio.

[@kona1967]

It's always good to have a friend you've know for that long.

[@SouthernBiker]

2:35 they are watching Captain Philips hahaha

[@jacobtone86]

+Southern Biker They are learning skills out of that movie cuz Somali Pirates may come there and overtake thee. Lol

[@xJawsQuickScoper]

+Jacob tone I doubt it. The pilots have weapons, and Marines are stationed on ships and protect them. Also, there are some soldiers near them that can easily help the sailors. Also, the US would make sure that wouldn't happen

[@jacobtone86]

Amazing CoWah C'mon stop lying to yourself.

[@xJawsQuickScoper]

Jacob tone I'm not lol

[@MrJosephwolz]

Proud to be an American!

[@neilviertel4948]

The sites and sound brought back a lot of memories of my 5 honored years serving aboard USS Port Royal(CG-73). 16 years after I left that magnificent ship, I could still tell you where she was exactly at on the ship.

[@alannewman85]

It's really great you were able to deliver those messags from the guys on the news - can you imagine how important that was to them and their families? Also nice to see the human side of you too!

[@brianhabing5076]

Brooke Baldwin was a 15 out of 10 on the attractiveness scale on that ship.

[@daviddebergh254]

There's no black or white only American. That's how the enemy sees us and that's how we should see each other.

[@1Alphaofallalphas]

Dude, Mr. David D! My hat or helmet off to you! United USA kicks F@#KEN A$$es world wide because you thinking like a true American!!! Peace USMC/USN Doc

[@christopherjoseph2060]

I went through HM A school. They teach there are only two colors in the Department of the Navy. They are blue and green, but at the end of the day, we all bleed red.

[@kevinrby1982]

That's right.

[@ttrestle]

AMERICAN PATRIOT A Trump supporter who can’t spell, use proper usage or punctuation, and is a racist? Never heard of such a thing!

[@kyh6767]

hooah

[@cmehustle]

Awwww Brook that was so nice of you. Its a lonely life out there on a cruiser, even with 400 of your coworkers in your face for 6 or 7 months. Thank you for taking time out to bring light to that.

[@khabaaustralia]

Goose bumps and a happy smile, a good story. Form Australia thanks for what you all do not just for the U.S.A but the planet. Keep the peace

[@ashtona2404]

We all now why he keeps that photo of her 😉😉😉😉😉

[@ashtona2404]

Bet those 2 women take weekly loads to the face

[@tylertownsend9239]

They call me squints 😂😂😂

[@buinhat9229]

NAVY's loads vs Delta Force's loads, which one are better? :3

[@RU-zm7wj]

@@ashtona2404 Grow up.

[@ashtona2404]

R U 1 2 oof.

[@gusardgaming1107]

Good clip. Thankful for the Navy and your report.

[@michelleaallan8170]

Girl, you had me straight up in tears by the end of this piece. Truly amazing journalism. Much appreciated!

[@michaelricks2618]

What I choose to take from this professional video is the dedication, sacrifices, and discipline, the men and women on the USS Anzio demonstrate everday for our nation. Brooke is proud of her former class-mate, the entire crew, and deeply respects their mission and so do I. I served in the US Army, but still reverence their service on that ship. Brook left CNN and the USS Anzio is on the list for decom. (with China barking?). I say keep Anzio until the rudders fall off. Great video!

[@vide0gameCaster]

For a woman to show up on this ship... it's simply pure torture for those poor men. Haha!

[@watsong24]

And that too with those top 2 buttons undone 😁😁😁

[@dantecaputo2629]

The US Navy has the second highest rate of female enlistment. There are a number of Females on that ship, though they are outnumbered by the men.

[@h2oC2]

You all sound like its a challenge for you to contain yourself in the presence of a beautiful lady. To many of those brave Navy seaman, CNN's Brooke Baldwin is like a member (i.e. aunt or sister) of their families. Its a honor to meet her; she is a fair, just and caring person who does a great job at CNN. Stop thinking that everything is sexual.

[@bigbirdearnest6752]

@@h2oC2 That's was needed to be said. Well done.

[@user-fr4cg2xj2w]

KHAIAS lol true

[@Mark13tol]

Not a fan of CNN but, I am a navy vet and I spent lots of time on boats like that and I understand what they do and are going through. Your piece is awesome and I wanted to say thanks for giving all of those sailors a voice.

[@joshuabrooks588]

Mark Ri is it it really that tough on a ship? On an average, how many ports do you see while being out at sea?

[@amitroiu]

Depends on the type of deployment, usually there's a restock on the sea... but again, it depends on the mission. In 9 months I have had only 2 ports to stop in for 4 days in each, and that was it.

[@michaelorshantelc1016]

i was on a ship last year also, and when you are away from your family for most of the year every day is hard. Sometimes you can email them and sometimes you better learn how to write a letter. Ports depend on the mission needed. I was luckier than Alex, I got off the ship every 45 days in the 8.5 months. And some ships are even more dangerous then the one shown here. Always have to be on your toes, head on a swivel. Be aware of your surroundings. And try not to worry about those you left behind at home.

[@rustie115]

The "not a fan of CNN" tidbit was totally necessary to your adage.

[@humanmcperson272]

tHANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE CREW WE APRECIATE YOUR TIME AND YOUR RISK

[@onepiece669]

So proud of those sailors...salute to all you guys,thanks on your service,GODBLESS!!

[@94Whiskey]

Excellent reporting on our fine men & women in the US Armed Forces... God bless them & God bless America!

[@octodinosaur2419]

amen

[@BP-ne1bl]

Amen

[@shaynecols4128]

Yes God will bless you babylonian country the right way soon ... Stay toon

[@photomanrosey6180]

I 100% AGREE WITH YOU ..... I am an Aussie now living in New Zealand and I just love the U.S.A. and their passion for that flag they fly. Wish more countries including mine were more passionate about the ground they live on!! THANKS TO YOU ALL THAT SERVE + MAKE THE ENTIRE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!!

[@campermortey]

That was really touching. Thank you for this Brooke.

[@kenc9265]

Brooke Baldwin is so gorgeous

[@benignoviray4171]

Brooke baldwin

[@andreallenberg645]

That was a heartwarming experience. Thx Brooke and USN!

[@TheBill9901]

Never pushed the like button with more conviction. Great work.

[@alanhirayama4592]

Thank you, LTC Jones and the crew of USS Anzio!

[@jokerlocs]

That's awesome, I really like how they let them send messages to the friends and family.

[@wadep9916]

Ms Brooke, thanks so much for this video! Hi from Bakersfield Calif..

[@mr.macias3878]

Much love and respect to all our Armed Forces soldiers serving... Thank you from this Mexican American from California.

[@Pinewatch]

I'm in the Navy and this shit got me teary.

[@douglas_fir]

+MyDadsABear Hooyah! what's your rate?

[@Pinewatch]

+Analogmp3 AO

[@douglas_fir]

MyDadsABear AM lol

[@Pinewatch]

+Analogmp3 ayyyyy

[@joshuabrooks588]

What is life like as an aviation ordinance guy. On down time, what can you do?

[@Mach11976]

I was on the USS Albany CG 10 guide to Italy in 1977 to 79 she was the flagship of the six fleet at the time. Smartest and best thing I ever did was join the Navy, saw more things than most people will ever see wonderful experience and time.

[@furstenfeldbruck]

Its incredible that someone like her even has friends

[@billjenkins687]

Brooke, I was in tears. Thanks for a wonderful piece of reporting.

[@Stubysz]

In tears for what? I'm editing this. I asked you that before I saw the part where we find out that she's been friends with the XO since the 7th grade, and her speech at the end when she's also in tears, FOLLOWED up by the Sailors messages to their families. I totally understand why this had you in tears.

[@evandraper3586]

I was aboard the Anzio from 2007-2011. Stand and fight, guys, she's old but we love her!

[@megacrosbie]

+Evan Draper where you really or are you just saying that?

[@evandraper3586]

+C. Crosbie Yes, I really was.

[@alexandrech8874]

+Evan Draper The Anzio could still play a major tactical role in an all out conflict in the Persian Gulf and tilt the balance.

[@Beun007]

To let go your tears is showing your heart...

[@christopherscott722]

first quality piece I've seen in awhile.

[@chillwithme876]

5:17 and that oh yeah lmaoooo

[@JosueGonzalez-wv6be]

Thank you Brooke! Great job like always! To those in uniform... You have my respect! Be safe.

[@franciscosalazarjr.8406]

Thank you all for your service."

[@AlejandroRomero-zg5tu]

Great Video, Thank you for your service !!!!

[@T33NAG3NINJA]

3:25 That laugh... "Herherhaha"

[@MiceliCreations]

Great people in the US Navy. Thank you for your service.

[@lewismusgrave2139]

This is a nice piece. Thanks.

[@BlackWhite-xk7fb]

This video warmed my heart

[@gobardhansingh1453]

I say this is a behind the scene of a bangbro episode

[@djr1829]

Hahaha

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

@@djr1829 don't laugh at his bitch ass comment, then guys r keeping u safe bro...

[@rylandspencer]

I am in tears. This is fucking hilarious.

[@jasonolinger6967]

@@JohnJohnson-qg2ub lol chill man. they still have jokes on the ship smh

[@abdallahomer5463]

😂😂😂😂

[@DJR-NZ]

1:59 i thought for a moment that they had just shot at the small boat shown earlier

[@mikehillman8115]

THANK YOU Men & Women of the USS Anzio. Great Story!!! You made it so human

[@antdx316]

What a great reporter. My favorite reporter now. I never really had a favorite reporter before.

[@thatblue_en]

There watching Captain Phillips at 2:48

[@QuickLode]

+Jansen Goldsmith WOW

[@rushenpatel7876]

they're

[@TheSJ12]

They were watching a pirate movie 😂

[@sonicsync4687]

Scotty1Arm I think it was the movie captain Phillips Staring Tom Hanks

[@djbis]

Arrrrrggghhhhh, my man is collecting that booty! And boy....

[@nafets6265]

I know there are memories in college that these two wont forget. That cling though

[@forrestcommander6283]

Nafets they weren’t in college together. He went to the academy

[@martinkeenan201]

I remember when I was on the Cellblock 68! Got love that Anzio Swagger as anyone heard on that ship. Served on there from 2010-2015. Miss that place somedays

[@tomcrivellone9143]

His wife watched this and was like "this bitch"

[@FernandoFlores-ut8ic]

TOTAL RESPECT FOR U.S. NAVY. BEAUTIFUL ENDING !!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@jerryfarrar8587]

This is one of the best storylines I have ever seen. Having spent a one year tour homeported in Bahrain these sailors show their commitment to our country and family. FWFS

[@michaelpatrick6840]

Great reporting! I spent almost 3 years on an aircraft carrier(Navy’s Cadillac Ship) 33 years ago and I’ve never had a day go by without thinking about it and how much I enjoyed it. Go Navy! MM3 Pup.

[@justright3044]

2:44 you know what’s about to happen 😏😂

[@joshkerr]

So much feels at the end of this video. It was hard to keep the tears back. Great reporting CNN and thank you Navy for keeping us safe.

[@camerong2172]

what are u talking about

[@ReallyRyan.]

Yeah, definitely, I could hardly keep myself from cringing uncontrollably from all the bullshit she was spewing.

[@ace8656]

How was she talking bs?

[@gordanpopovic3994]

Josh Kerr keeping us safe from what u idiot no one is even attacking us. Its more like occupition of other states n killing of more innocent kids gtfoh fool

[@Henriburger1]

+Gordan Popvic They are not directly defending the US but they are maintaining the presence of the US in the world. And what do you mean killing innocent kids? The US military is very civilized. Especially compared to others. No US Marine walks up to a house and starts executing everyone inside.

[@anthonyjeter4643]

Hooah! From this soldier to all deployed Seamen, Airmen, Grunts and even the Coast Guard...ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT!!! Friendship last beyond this lifetime / removes barriers of inequalities/ forges families together and stretches beyond boarders. This is a good example of such...

[@yequalsemexplusbee4322]

Hooyah

[@jeremywinston7199]

I was stationed on the USS Chancellorsville CG-62 during early 90s we fired tomahawk at Iraq n 93. It was awesome!! This video brings back memories of being on board only difference we didn't have social media or Wi-Fi.

[@S_K_J]

1:46 looked like captain nagata

[@BigDH28]

God bless! Thank you for your service guys! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@waynecalder8615]

We need you guys man! Good job

[@AmericaVoice]

I rarely if ever watch or like CNN, but Mam who did this segment... I am grateful to see your kindness to our wonderful men and woman in uniform!! I have deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq and this made me tear up on how a great job you showed America how they serve our great nation.. Much love and admiration to those who serve, to you doing this story and to our great nation!

[@Droppingineveryvideo]

0:55 is this your room ( look at her face tho.)

[@Arkile]

The picture of her is bigger the family photo

[@djbis]

mmmmmm... that's hot. lol

[@himmler1007]

Ladies thank you for your service

[@varneyjohnson]

thank u guys we love u keep doing the good jobs

[@kirikosbellas1377]

Im so proud of this community

[@Lord_Shadowz]

What an amazing story! Nice job Brooke and to our US military thank you for your service and for keeping America safe.

[@wyattgrose6439]

1:00 "what do you have over there?" *sees bottle of lube* "oh that's nothing you need to be worrying about."

[@lewiserwin2686]

Absolutely amazing, Brooke, your best interview ever.

[@bucky45068]

I love this Brooke. Its heart felt. God bless the men and women that fight for our country!!!

[@SARISS80]

Love our Armed Forces, Thank you, Yall been through alot.

[@kennethclarkjr4638]

Man do I miss the "Cruiser Life"...USS Mobile Bay CG-53

[@Edcognito]

Frigate Life: USS Aylwin FF-1081!

[@charlesn787]

Antietam CG-54 here.

[@patrickbrooks7435]

USS Vicksburg (CG-69) 2000 -2004. 6 1/2 month Gulf/Med (Mostly Gulf) deployment in 2002.

[@rcarraturo]

bb 63. 1991

[@libfab1]

Plankowner CG 59

[@ValkyrieMagnus]

Thanks for your Service. Go Navy!!

[@overbank56]

👍 👍 👍 Thank you all for your service. And thank you for this story

[@kevinrezek9788]

Their XO's voice is literally the voice of darth vader and he reminds me alot of James Earl Jones,

[@joseplayer2144]

Ha, at 2:50 you can see them watching captain philaps. That is the real reason they do what they do

[@winterscaleb]

I am dee captain now

[@peperboy6264]

Excellent! Every American should watch this. Such great people, never get enough credit for their service.

[@roberthertzberg4421]

Thank for sharing.