See Why Pilots Love To Wear This PRICEY Helmet

[@paulwitter7553]

Much prefer this super-soothing style of narration.

[@brandonbowerstx]

Not like Maverick, more like Venus Flytrap, WKRP, jazz DJ & jet pilot.

[@lhkraut]

@@brandonbowerstx as long as it is not Les Nessman!

[@DoRullings]

Totally agree. I really enjoy his narration style overall. I think he would be an excellent instructor.

[@theprogressiveliberalchann3957]

Bob Ross with airplanes.

[@jasongupton7858]

Dude is the king of ASMR and he doesn't even know it.

[@williamtharp7070]

I adjust my body position while driving all the time. I hear a voice from the backseat. My 11-year old says, "signature move". I say, "no big deal". 😎 He's well trained...

[@GrowlerJams]

😎

[@MeganMeola]

I found myself saying it last week sitting at a traffic light. Then busted out laughing! Go Navy!

[@KT-GoNavy]

This is so cool. My son is a growler pilot VAQ-130 Zapper. These videos help me truly understand his work as a navy aviator. I’m an awe of the work these great sailors do day in and out during a long deployment. Thank you for these videos. I can’t wait to see him return from deployment on the Mighty Ike. Go Navy, Beat Army USNA ‘90.

[@JohnMarston1876]

Welcome home. Hope you got to see him.

[@jgabrish5]

The controlled chaos of the flight deck is something everybody should get to see live ..

[@bill9540]

Thank you for raising a son who is protecting us🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@alkorzeniowski]

It is a fine tuned machine with many moving parts all working towards one goal, launch them & trap them safely. Naval Aviator '62-68

[@jaybutterfield.3389]

I sometimes mimic the signature move with the driver side grab handle in my F150. Sadly, it is the closest I will come to flying a jet off a carrier. THANK YOU to all the fine men and women in the service!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@RedTail1-1]

I mean... You could play a flight simulator. You could even play one in VR. That's a lot closer than driving a pickup truck.

[@runwillrobinson]

Cool, I wondered what thing was for. My new habit starts today!

[@zk9058]

@@RedTail1-1yeah, but there’s no grab handle for that signature move!

[@_rhino1998_]

vtol vr has grab handles that work

[@rickbase833]

Pure unadulterated Navy catapult launch.....Great voice over.....no music....very satisfying to watch. Thank you so much for showing the public and some of us black shoe USN vets this slice of life of a Naval Aviator!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@shawnerz98]

Lot's of mad respect for you and to you! I will say you make it seem so easy. Carrier aviation is ball/breast breaker. Cat launches and traps, and 12 hours on and 12 off, six days a week, with planes taking off and landing over your head while you're racked out, gets old. There is an element of "what else are you gonna do?" but it does wear on you. Then add the responsibilities to the CAG and all of the other military responsibilities just adds more stress. Once you're off the deck, add the stresses of tanking, ordinance release, combat aviation. So many eyes on every trap and grades. Mess up a time or two, and you're out. Not whining-just point out the realities to people who think once a nugget is qualed, it's all gravy after that. It's a tough and unforgiving mistress.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

It is easy. That is how learning something works. You learn it, it becomes easy.

[@daffidavit]

I tried to become a naval aviator while in engineering school at age 18 in 1970. I already had a private pilot's license. But the Viet Nam war was soon to end in a few years. A Naval aviator came to the airport at Melbourne, Fl. with his T-34 and gave us aerobatic airplane rides, so long as we took the written exam. After graduation, I went to Lakewood N.J. to take a Navy physical exam. While there I met several Navy aviators all complaining that they were getting practically no flying time because the war was winding down. Right then and there I knew my future was going to take a different turn. Timing is everything. I love this channel.

[@GrowlerJams]

I hear that. Fly Navy.

[@douglasreagan4979]

Same thing happened to me when they were drawing down in 1990......Had to fly helicopters instead.

[@zq3yp]

thats so cool, I got my license In Melbourne!

[@daffidavit]

@@zq3yp Back in my day, FIT was an engineering school but it also had a separate flight school that competed with Embry-Riddle. There were a few other smaller FBOs at Melbourne Airport. That airport has certainly grown. The Navy recruiter did some amazing things with the T-34, which was a beefed-up Bonanza with a stick instead of a yoke. If anything, he showed me how to use proper rudder control when doing a wingover. The good old days. My dad was a Chief Petty Officer during WWII. I grew up loving the Navy. I still like the Blues over the Thunderbirds, but both are great flying teams. I hope you enjoyed having your pilot's license. Be safe. Go Navy.

[@1983dmd]

@@GrowlerJams Same with me. Wanted to join RCAF here in Montreal in the 70's...No sir, you have eyeglasses, so no pilot career ...And at that time, even commercial pilots were not allowed to wear eyeglasses. Became a dental surgeon....Now retired at 62....Life is unfair ;) I fly R/C airplanes....and watch your channel LOL!!! Thanks again for posting these excellent voice over videos...

[@ChrisHursty]

Your dead pan ('signature move') comedy and facts are hypnotic! Thank you for your service mate!

[@dougberry1011]

Nice to listen to him narrate all that is going on. 12 hour shifts 6 days a week. Unreal. No end to take off and landings. Great job and well done.

[@johnprosser5035]

Could listen to this buy for hours...... Such a laid back relaxed manner for a guy in a high intensity job. I'm English so obviously believe our pilots are the best in the World.... But this guy is one Americas finest sons and a credit to your nation!

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

His commentary is dubbed in during editing but neat videos tho. After 800 or so cat shots(F-4 and F-14), still gives me Willys to see shot hands off.. -Retired USN Phantom and Turkey Phyler...

[@kevinw8593]

He's done it again. Undefeated at posting great videos. Also, Bob Ross.

[@GrowlerJams]

😎

[@iancombs857]

He’s the Bob Ross of getting yeeted off a boat in a fighter jet. Which is like Bob Ross^2.

[@HawaiiPropertyAdvisors]

Signature move.

[@kevinw8593]

@@PKM_69 Do you know who Bob Ross is?

[@nommadd5758]

@@PKM_69 : "Happy little clouds!"

[@Jimboat6623]

The running commentary is SOOO COOL! As a submariner, we often heard about things that the carriers were doing but never /rarely got to participate. What a marvelous example of engineering! When I got time, I would watch some of the other carrier based videos, but they never (or rarely) had the running commentary, so necessary for a total outsider to understand what is going on during that marvelous ballet on the flight deck. VERY IMPRESSED! Thanks for all your work on the videos. Thanks for proudly serving! FLY NAVY!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy, shipmate.

[@mikepurswell3814]

​@@GrowlerJams I second the motion, nothing better than the running commentary. love it! Hey Pail, I was having a discussion with a friend re: g force on catapult launch. I'm saying something like 4 gs. buddy says more like 2. ???? Also what is max take off weight for FA18?

[@FLYSUBS89]

Love the ASMR commentary. FLYSUBS shipmate.

[@KnawedOne]

Really enjoy these Growler Jams! Learning so much in an interesting presentation. Fly Navy!

[@donnievinson9478]

Great video Pilot, I could watch these every day. I learn something new every video. Looks like the jet is hard to taxi on board the ship. Good job, Fly Navy.

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy, Donnie.

[@harnellholliman4265]

Great job. Feel like I’m in the cockpit with you. You are so calm and descriptive with the whole operation! Thank you for sharing. P,ease keep the videos coming.

[@mummitrollet1]

Kurwa navy

[@TheHoff613]

I was stationed on that ship from 2005-2009. I was a crash crewman and had to deal with the old EA-6B Prowlers (VAQ-141 Shadowhawks). Hell of a plane. Ugly, but still a monster.

[@josephblanchard6248]

Thank you for your service

[@schwarzerritter4451]

Fly Navy good video

[@jeffshultz3883]

Thanks! Most of us will never see the view this way that you do on a daily basis. This is best it will ever see. Thank you again!😊

[@johnwalsh4271]

Old DD-945 signalman here. We did a lot of lifeguard duty for the bird farmers in the day. Love the, "Push the botton, fly Navy".

[@eddie9027]

946 here 2 DMZ gunline tours

[@darrenrichings2574]

Dang brother,I miss directing on the flight deck and waking up to the smell of jet exhaust and fuel

[@marksmith9176]

I never thought about the precision of the crew to direct a plane to cat. Thanks for explaining that and the narrative. Very interesting.

[@andrewtheogre5971]

Man the level of SA the ground dudes have is impressive. Like 150% more than what us base tarmac guys have with all the tight spaces, jet blast and cat zones. I could see all the chiefs and directors with their heads on a swivel. Very professional. Go ground crew! We Rock! 😊👊🏽

[@rael5469]

Best comment !

[@reggierico]

My father was USNA class of 54'. He was a submariner for 26 years, culminating his career as CO Squadron 2 in Groton, CT. with three divisions of 7 nuclear subs each, one of the largest squadrons in the navy at the time. Two of my uncles were also navy. Flight surgeons during the 60's/70's serving on the Ranger, KittyHawk and Enterprise. Fly Navy!

[@braveworld2707]

Submarines are more reliable than aircraft. We know this because there are more aircraft in the oceans than there are submarines in the sky. 😁

[@johnbb99]

@@braveworld2707 :) :)

[@williamcoe9200]

Great video and easy for people to understand....i was the Fuels QA supervisor on the USS Saratoga.youve got to have that clean fuel with no water or sediment in it...Mr Flatley was one of my COs.went on 4 med. Cruises In my fitst enlistment..i loved working on deck.anytime that i ever spoke to any pilot they were very respectful and never looked down on us.there were times i worked 18 hrs on deck..i slept like a baby everynight and now i can barely sleep 3 hrs.from the first time i put my foot on the deck i knew thats where i had to be....and you probably know this already but mr Flatley was the only person to ever land a C130 on the flight deck of the Forrestal.i had many chats with him in the passageways...take care and thanks for your service

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@ero1456]

Just got back from seeing blue angles , f22 , f35 at Ft. Lauderdale air show. Now growler Jams . The day keeps getting better.

[@GrowlerJams]

Nice.

[@Iwoodlikethat]

That last signature move call was incredible

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏻

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

What does he mean by signature move?

[@michaelnewell9662]

@@rudolphguarnacci197 when he grabs the handle on the left side of the wind screen at about 10 o'clock

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@michaelnewell9662 Gotcha. Thanks.

[@FuNkYyBoY]

@@rudolphguarnacci197 just a bum shuffle

[@georgemccoy219]

Love the content. As a civilian, this really helps me appreciate what you folks do, day in and day out. I always thought of carrier decks as being huge, but after watching you taxi with each of the directors, I realize that deck can sure be crowded and tight. Everyone must have their "A" game on for sure! Thank you for your service to our country and thanks for making this video available.

[@joeblow6417]

I served in the U.S. Army 68 to 71, but two of my big Brothers served on Aircraft Carriers including the Wasp, Antietam, and Hornet, in the U.S. Navy in the late 50's and 60's. I enjoy you're videos very much.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@PavlosPapageorgiou]

I'm amazed that a thing that moves in the sky at a thousand miles per hour can also make these gentle moves around people, on a boat.

[@theunclebsimchannel6434]

Well done with the VO! Always love how you call out your "signature move" lol. Thanks for talking about your watch and how the launches affect mechanical timepieces!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@jeffnobles214]

@@GrowlerJams What kind of watch? I like that face color. Thanks for he videos and everything you do!

[@GrowlerJams]

Swiss Tungsten Sapphire

[@Sushi2735]

Wow! That was so frightening, yet you performed with ease! Just so proud of our airmen/airwomen! You are the best in the world. I am a retired Flight Attendant and had the joy and security at that time to fly with almost all military pilots. You kept me safe for a lifetime. Not one emergency, except medical, in all those years. Just so proud. Keep yourself safe from the many bad players. Keep those skills and instincts sharp and return safely to those who love you. Can’t find by you a beer button???

[@jamesc9001]

Absolutely love the voice-over talent.

[@johntopper9456]

Being a Retired Navy Corpsman, I salute you Sir! Navy Aviators, Marine and Air Force Pilots, you gentlemen save mine and many Marines’ asses in the Vietnam War. I was there ‘66 - ‘67 up north DMZ area. Thank You Sir! I enjoyed your pre-launch narrative.

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS

[@Adam.NavyVet]

Love hearing you use Port & Starboard. Tip: Easily remember what side is what. Left and Port both have 4 letters. Right and Starboard have more. Easy peasy Old Salt Wisdom. Go Navy. Fly Navy…

[@GrowlerJams]

🤛🏼

[@s.gurney]

H.U.D. As awesome as ever

[@donnievinson9478]

Let's get this pilot a million subscribers people.

[@JamesOfKS]

now 2?

[@MeganMeola]

Yes! He deserves 2 million!

[@derekp7815]

Cool video and cool commentary, shipmate. Been many moons for me. Fair winds!😜😎🤙🏽👍

[@ChadwickFan79]

Your videos are so incredibly cool and so well done! I admire and respect all that you and the entire crew of your ship do to be ready and keep us safe. Thank you all for your service! Go Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@johnpayne1503]

Enjoy your videos. Takes me back to my A-6 days on NIMITZ and SARATOGA. As a BN instructor in VA-42 I made several CQ dets and was able to teach young pilots about CV ops. So many videos have wrong information, but yours are right on. I miss my flying days and the people with whom I served. Thanks again for your videos.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@kindnuguz]

Thank you so much Sir. The voice over is awesome and I truly hope these videos do inspire some young aspiring pilot out there.. If I seen this when I was 18-22 it would have changed the course of my career. But that was over 25 years ago and wasn't possible like it is today.. Thank you to the NAVY for having a such professional showing us a sneak peek into a fighter pilots world.

[@byronharano2391]

Oh the flightdeck is time for the [insert time] launch. I am always amazed how much trust our Commissioned Officers posess for our Enlisted deck crewmen. As well we Enlistedmen trust the authority and leadership skills of our Commissioned Officers not to get us killed. Press on United States Navy 🇺🇸

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Never gets boring, always interesting to see.

[@dmtuzo3797]

Thank you for continously sharing these amazing, awesome videos!!

[@padders1068]

Just AWESOME in every way possible, the skill of the pilot, and the skill of all the crew working in perfect harmony. Great video Sir!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you very much!

[@peter101cycle1]

Discovered this, always wanted to be a pilot when young, love it!!

[@stevestubberfield3528]

Awesome, these are the best videos I’ve watched with the voiceovers you really feel as if your in the back seat looking over the pilots shoulder with a commentary that’s so easy to listen to and informative. Keep up the good work in making these videos and also protecting us from the dangers of war. Keep safe and thank you your all worth your weight in gold.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks, Steve.

[@lenyfreeman3807]

Yes, not like those obnoxious videos where people think WE like looking at their face while THEY just run off at the mouth.

[@terryconder3917]

He is setting on jet engines and it is very loud

[@anitasmith4559]

The detail in these videos is beyond anything. The focus and attention paid is surgical. Yes, that's obvious to those who work this operation, but to everyone else -- like me -- It's completely mind blowing. No ducking around. You have absolutely got to be 100 percent. America has much to be proud of: the incredible men and women in this service.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@statikcitten9]

As if the content and creator isn't cool enough as is, I'm addicted to listening to this with my good headphones and eyes closed. Your voice is beautiful 🤩

[@hermis2008]

Love these videos man, Thanks for making them. I love the narration!

[@HoustonRoad]

So glad you tube looped me into this channel. So proud of our sailors and soldiers. The skill and knowledge here is over the top!!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome Aboard!

[@robertmonaghan5420]

Beers on Me... Well Done! 👍😎

[@robertnixon3816]

Very good running commentary! You not only see what your doing but get the explaination too! These voice overs are great! I would imagine there are future pilots in the pipeline because of what you do. Thank you and fly Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy.

[@margarethenderson3129]

Super narration! I sleep much better at night knowing these guys are up above doing their jobs and looking after us down below...thanks mom.

[@frankneeri8315]

Thanks so much for your well prepared and delivered KZbin videos. I know how much responsibility rides on each crew member of the TR. Again, thanks

[@michaellane5679]

Love it Sir! I was stationed on board USS Forrestal for 4 years…love you guys!

[@jeffreyallen2778]

Forrestal was my first duty station. Loved that ship.

[@chrisc395]

Damn I love these vids. Always learn some thing new from them and let’s face it- ‘MERICA right? Thanks for taking so much time out of your schedule to put these together. And of course, thank you for your service shipmate.

[@GrowlerJams]

‘Merica!

[@chrisc395]

@@GrowlerJams couldn’t find you on Patreon and I don’t think I can set up a recurring payment on KZbin can I? Happy to buy you a 🍺!

[@GrowlerJams]

I’m thinking about setting that up soon, Chris.

[@m369.0jz]

The bob Ross of fighter jets. Thumbs up .

[@GrowlerJams]

😂

[@gcm747]

Don’t know how much rehearsal time you put into your voice over but the timing is spot on and perfectly delivered. That last ‘signature move’ was great!

[@GrowlerJams]

It’s a lot of work.

[@pollylewis9611]

@@GrowlerJams Thank you for doing all of your hardwork for us, the peanut gallery but really thanks you Pail

[@davidnash1220]

Just found this channel Super professional and really informative 👍

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome Aboard!

[@6605eric]

Thank you for the inside scoop of a cat launch. I have but one question. The cord coming out the back of your helmet. How does that disconnect when you puch out? Just seems like a lot of wires connected to the helmet.

[@GrowlerJams]

It’s is connected to the ejection seat. The cord ejects with the pilot.

[@hamishforbes4538]

absolutely love these vids!! thanks for making them!

[@tysoncott7402]

As always excellent content and i really enjoy the voice over narraration, i think it would be cool if you made a video that explained a day in the life of a naval aviator, what do you guys do when not flying? what kind of exercise do you do, what kind of eating habits so you don’t get 2hrs into a long mission & mother nature comes calling, i do find it facinating on all the prep work & behind the scenes activity you folks have to do.

[@teeh917]

I think we would all enjoy that, Tyson. Great suggestion. 👍🏻

[@alexaviles591]

+1!

[@teeh917]

@@alexaviles591 👍🏻

[@TheHoutexcc]

Even on my crappiest days, I always feel great after watching Growler Jams. Look forward to every episode.

[@jimstevens2981]

Dude Love your videos and totally appreciate you posting them. I was Zapper MMCO 2000-2002. Get a new watch, lol!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@kadyscout]

Love your vids. I'm 62, Maintenance officer from the Kansas ANG, F-16's, I miss jets!! You're gonna want these days back. Despite all our belly achin' and carryin' on.....I miss these times. I got an incentive ride in the F-16 while stationed at Luke AFB, Glendale, Az. Logged 1.6 hrs. what a ride!!!! I should've been a Fighter Pilot. If I could do it all over again.....Mmmm?

[@phantomf4747]

Once again excellent. We've seen cat launches over and over yet these give you a view those every day videos don't. Narration helps the less educated absorb exactly what's going on and why. Keep doing what you're doing here brother. Really enjoy watching all of your videos! #flynavy

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy.

[@peebeedee6757]

The Directors have a huge responsibility and you plainly have full confidence in them. Very professional all round.

[@chaseheatherly]

For a long time now, this is what I’ve been wanting to pursue: Naval Aviation. Just the thought of flying while protecting burns patriotism into my heart. Another great video as always!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks, Chase.

[@teeh917]

Go for it, Chase !! Fly Navy 💫

[@peteschiavoni]

Go for it!!

[@pollylewis9611]

Chase check into it and pursue your dreams before you get to my age look back and say wish I would have gone for it instead of doing what other's told me to do, "Go For It Chase"!

[@teeh917]

@@peteschiavoni 👍🏻

[@johnshields6852]

In 1969 I was 9 years old, and my uncle Jack was home on leave for holidays, he flew the F4 phantom in Vietnam so it was a real treat to see him, knowing what he did I was in awe and proud because my relatives died in WW1 and WW2 so there was a lot of pride in the family of what Jack was doing for our country, and I just want to say thank you for your service to our great country, I'm an old man now but still hold the pledge of allegiance to the USA near to my heart. God bless you and God speed🙏🇺🇸

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy, John.

[@ricka371]

Was stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk in 66-68. Flight Deck Division V1. We used to give our movie cameras to the F4 pilots so we could get some footage. Your videos are excellent. Brings back many memories.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@3pbhenry]

Your videos are very well done. Your after-the-shoot scripts are perfect with well-placed commentary that highlights, rather than detracts from, the information being given. Your calm and articulate narration is excellent. Your speaking style reminds me of a cross between Steve1989MREInfo and Credit Card Captain (that's a compliment!). Thank you.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!!

[@bigpopstr]

Awesome vid as always-Also first thing I noticed the different “Bone Dome”-Keep up the great work that You do especially keeping American and our Allies borders safe!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bigpopstr]

P.S. Your “Call Sign” on Your other Dome PAIL or PAll-What’s it stand for…!?

[@hawko3582]

@bigpopstr I asked Growler the same question mate. He told me it was in the community comments. Yet to find it myself.

[@charlesbartholomew2910]

From a former member of the silent service, thank you for the view and descriptions. Always wondered what it was like in the cockpit on the flight deck. Fly Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@1brogers]

Civilian aerobatic instructor pilot here. Thank you for such EXCELLENT videos! Really appreciate the calm style of narration and especially the lack of annoying, distracting BS music! A few questions: What is the significance of the term "signature move"? I see you adjust yourself in the seat but why call it "signature move"? Superb videos, please keep them up!

[@GrowlerJams]

I wish I knew. No comment. Thanks for watching. Have you seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/anu8fGyAd8iLbqssi=qEJ119P2yprHXOl8

[@buckshot59]

Retired Senior Chief on board Ballistic Missile Subs. I loved submarine life but if I hadn't been assigned to the silent service, I would have gone to carriers as a second choice. Great video as always. Go Navy.

[@byronharano2391]

To my Retired Bubblehead shipmate. I could have never done what you did as a Submariner. Be proud of your Dolphins. Bravo Zulu.

[@sickpits808]

so relaxed and laid back, like a surfer, that ending was🤙🏼

[@JDFoster-i9e]

My son is training to be a Navy pilot. These vids are so interesting and ... calming. Thank you.

[@MrPossumeyes]

Thanks man. The day to day operations of a Navy pilot. Appreciated.

[@rickscott7350]

Sat 3rd seat facing aft behind pilot. So watched the J57s come up. Pilot after salute did a quick key up to the crew (7 in total) on ICS here we go. When the jets went to HP since I was facing aft I would lean into the harness. BANG off we go. Your videos bring back a lot of memories, thanks. Wings of Gold are the only way to go. Salute Sir.

[@rogerwhitten5784]

Great job explaining your actions before your shot to the skies.

[@newman1dog]

I love this channel. The smooth voice over is fantastic,

[@World.Military.1.]

I’m in the navy as a fighter jet pilot, I fly a f-18 and I’m on cvn 73 George Washington aircraft carrier and it’s been my first 4-5 years in the navy, thinking of retiring in the navy in 25-24 more years or more idk 😅. But being a fighter jet pilot is very nice and pretty to be on. My call sign is Firecracker and I enjoy watching this channel because I’m in the navy and you are in the navy so it’s pretty cool. It’s 13:37 right now so I’m about to head out and sly back in the skies for a few minutes again. But this is a very cool channel to watch and see. 😊

[@RV4aviator]

Just simply brilliant what you Guys/Gals do aboard your Carriers..! Top of the Pyramid...!

[@garydobbs5159]

Great info of what happens during a launch

[@michaelgeary5451]

I loved this video, great description of cat launch. I was Cat One Topside PO on USS KITTY HAWK 71-72 Vietnam. Truly amazing what the entire crew was able to accomplish. I believe we were launching average of 250 birds during12 hr flight ops. We were kickin ASS. U S NAVY is the BEST. GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVE

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@citrix99301]

Stay safe out there and thank you for your service.

[@waynewendel655]

Outstanding! Thank you for all you do. God bless the USA.

[@JoeJohnson-qf2jg]

I served 25 years as an Army Officer ret as O-5 Special Forces officer. Wanted so badly to fly Navy but my ROTC at my College only was Army. Anyways so I had many operations in SW Asia 7 combat tours Iraq and Afghanistan and had the privilege of having air support not only from Air Force but Navy as well and wanted to tell you Navy Aviators thanks for being my eyes and giving support in my service. Hats off to you guys for your service…

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@JoeJohnson-qf2jg]

@@GrowlerJams thanks.

[@skyepilotte11]

Another beautiful launch off the deck... Thx Pail. Thank you for your dedication to naval aviation and our republic.

[@shapulke-debile]

JAMS COULD YOU PLEASE POST A VLOG OF A LIFE OF A PILOT ON THE CARRIER FOR A WEEK PLEASE!!!!!

[@pasttimer27]

You have a nice soothing voice.

[@sthpac6910]

I am an old Swabby man but always looking at Navy videos. This is the coolest video of all times. I participated in a lot of plane guarding in the Tonkin Gulf and south China Sea and saw lots of planes landing and taking off, but never a narrated video. Thanks I loved this

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@Jerkalip]

Enjoy your informative videos. Why does your front windshield look so hazy? It’s amazing how mentally sharp you guys are. Thank you for serving.

[@GrowlerJams]

That’s just steam from the catapult.

[@MikeHunt-uq9cb]

My brother was on the Roosevelt back in the nineties. I was privileged and honored to go on a family day cruise and later on a tiger cruise. To stand on the flight deck watching F14’s launch and then air show was unbelievable. FLY NAVY

[@Flightjunkie4u]

A person feels like they could fly a NAVY jet. Your voiceover explanations are great!

[@SuzetteG316]

Just found your videos and loving them!

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome aboard!

[@mcribenthusiast7010]

Carrier flight operation is basically as much an art as it is a science. Great stuff.

[@longtimepittsowner5589]

Perfection in motion; I can clearly see why you are an Instructor. Thank You!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks, PB.

[@poppylawler5828]

I flew the EKA-3 off the Hancock fall of 1968. These shots bring back some cool memories. I appreciate your describing each action. The airplanes have changed a lot since then.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@dystopian..]

This is literally precision ballet with incredible professionalism and incredible danger. Thanks ALL for your service.

[@Danny_Roman.]

Totally brilliant !! Loved the commentary. It's a well organised ship and team. Love the Jams. ❤

[@tedmabey1852]

I sure enjoy these videos. Great explanations. I really wouldn't mind flying with you once, though. Dad was able to fly along with a Navy pilot before he passed away. It was always his dream after WWII to fly in an F-16 or the like. Some of his living buddies had a reunion back in about 1985 in San Diego. One of them had connections and arranged for dad to fly with a Commander , I believe. It was about a 30 minute flight, but, dad had a great time. He couldn't stop talking about the experience literally right up to the night he passed away in 1998. Thank you guys for giving dad the thrill of his life!!😊

[@GrowlerJams]

Great story. I actually have a jam where I interview my dad. You might appreciate it. Cheers!

[@TheTruthPlease100]

So nice to get a pilots point of view and explanation of what it's like for you and experience a part of what is a norm every day life in opps! I now understand the "Hawkeye" reference in M.A.S.H.!

[@monadking2761]

Enjoy your step by step narration. I served as an AT with VA 66 on the IKE in 78-79s her first med cruise. That flight deck looks nice from up there. I saw it a lot lower. BZ to you and your fellow shipmates. Stay safe and Fly Nave all the way!

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS

[@RichardShelton]

Your narrations are totally excellent. Thank you for your service.