I Flew My Parents Onto a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

[@flyrobroy]

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[@TheConmany]

6:22 in the background .... mmmmmmmmm Jolly Roger

[@joanieb641]

This was great! It’s wonderful that you did this for your parents! They will never forget this! 🇺🇸

[@flyrobroy]

@@joanieb641 thanks Joe! They were very deserving of this amazing trip and are tickled by the video 👍🏼

[@drums_life]

hey man just wondering what us your callsign?

[@Brian_Hoover]

@@drums_life I was wondering that myself!

[@markenda1]

Two people who absolutely deserved being VIP's. Fantastic video, thanks for sharing.

[@flyrobroy]

Thanks Mark!!

[@desertodavid]

As a retired Marine Corps avionics chief, I totally agree. Great video, "See Ya!" It made my heart swell and eyes well up, on this 249th birthday of the US Marine Corps. Thanks so much to all of you who made this happen. I joined 49 years ago. Wow it still looks also familiar in today's Navy. Ooh Rah, America! The Navy Marine Corps team is Semper Fidelis-- "Always Faithful". Nov 10th, 2024

[@gurjitkaur9591]

Good job sir jai hind ❤

[@daniel_7234]

They must be very proud of you

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

This is very cool. Great parents make great naval personnel. Go navy.

[@jamesmagnum]

I've seen soccer moms, class moms but first time a fleet mom. What a great and proud Mom and Dad on the deck, so overwhelming. Thanks for sharing this.

[@flyrobroy]

Haha, love this! “Fleet mom” 🤣

[@cherukururuthwik2347]

MOMs will become anything and will go to any extent for there kids no matter good video

[@cockpitmagician]

Your mom is single handedly hyping up the entire air wing! LFG!

[@fergywurst]

6:17 LSO platform. Everybody looking up to the planes. Your mom looking at you and showing a mile wide smile. Priceless. 😎

[@CPDheadstomp]

I can’t imagine how proud your parents must be.

[@kickthesky]

It goes both ways. With all of the stuff his parents have done, I am sure Rob is very proud of them, too!

[@puppergump4117]

His parents were incredibly disappointed as there are no tailgates on a carrier

[@spawntez]

As a 33-year military man, now retired, I owe my career to my VIP's, AKA, mom & dad. So, I thank my parents for all their support and life lessons which served me well. I wouldn't have made through my career without them always encouraging me and pushing me. Thanks mom and RIP, dad I owe you more than you'll ever know. Semper Fi

[@JR-ud4kk]

Way friggin cool. They’ll always remember this, a good son.

[@rafaelrise6714]

I know I’m not a U.S. citizen and I’ll never have the chance to stand on an aircraft carrier. Maybe it’s for the best, because I wouldn’t be able to see anything through tears of joy. Amazing movie. Greetings from Poland!

[@DarkNightDreamer]

The Navy does tours for groups but you would need to find one of the groups that's going. Alternatively you can visit the museum ships if you ever come to the US.

[@romanaleksandrovich8219]

just build your own aircraft carrier finally, Poland.

[@charlescoulon7336]

Come to San Diego and see The Midway

[@rafaelrise6714]

@@charlescoulon7336 Thank You! If we ever manage to visit the USA, I will remember about Midway. My number of places to visit in the USA is getting longer ;) Regards!

[@nomiSimple]

Look up 'Fleet Week' in NYC

[@gryhze]

This beats all your carrier landing videos. This is priceless. Thank you.

[@stevelovejoy3262]

As the 40th employee of Grumman, my pop worked on the J2F “Duck” which was likely the closest thing to a COD the Navy had in the 1930s. He eventually rose to become Plant Superintendent at Calverton, N.Y.. When then Blue Angels took delivery of the F11F in 8:03 the mid 1950s, he was made an honorary “Blue”.

[@starliner2498]

damn that's ancient (but important) history XD

[@mikebashford8198]

That must be the best present any parents can get. Awesome video.

[@matthewflair1919]

Great video

[@ChiIeboy]

Watching this on Veteran's Day (also my birthday) and _could not be prouder_ of you, your parents, everyone on that carrier, and all service members, past, present, and future. Go Navy! _GO AMERICA!_

[@GRISEZ118]

Proud USAF parents here! That’s such an amazing recognition and honor for your parents! Thank you! 👍🏻🇺🇸 FLY NAVY! & FLY FIGHT WIN! 🇺🇸

[@ibana8449]

Mr Rob Roy, 100% payback for having great parents. A great back story to their reward going to sea with you. Well deserved. Stay safe on your travels and thank you.

[@tangle60r]

Your parents must really proud of you , congrats mate on your succesful career. My father is a retired Master Chief Petty Officer (O9) in Turkish Navy and he did everything to support my dream to become a naval aviator which is becoming a Seahawk pilot but I couldn't fullfill it because of the several reason but height was the number 1 issue. I am 6'7. Now I'm doing my best to somehow earn a green card and eventually a citizenship and complete my dream in US Navy. I hope people doesn't see this or understand this comment wrong I just wanted to share my life. Have a great day and FLY NAVY!

[@johngross8300]

Go Luck. Also a Master Chiefs Son, USN, with my own 30yrs to look back upon. 6’7” in a SeaHawk. . . Yeah, that’s a hard one. Cheers and Best of Luck into your future.

[@tangle60r]

@@johngross8300I talked to some Blackhawk and Apache pilots they said that only a sitting and sitting eye height is most important. I’m fitting those numbers but that’s the Army not Navy so I’m hoping that it’s the same way for the Navy. Worst case scenario I will serve as anything besides aviation.

[@Die4dutch2]

Never give up on that dream bro. Im sure you will fullfill it one day!

[@lemonsqweezy9532]

If you get your green card, there are a few aviation opportunities in the military for someone your height if that's your only issue. Tons more on the civilian side too.

[@cedcec9433]

@@tangle60r I mean you could still fly other aircraft like the C-130 Hercules

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Payback time. Letting them know and smell and sense and see and hear... what their efforts have led to. No words, man, no words.

[@chrisc2683]

Bro, I’ve been following your channel for quite some time. Not only do you have one of THEE best naval aviation channels on here but this video, by far, has to be the best one you’ve put out. Seeing your mom on the LSO platform barely paying attention to the jets coming in for a landing. She was too busy beaming that giant smile at you. They must be so proud and this is probably the best gift you could have given them. Not that it needs to be said but you’re one lucky kid to have such supportive parents and they equally lucky to have you as a kid. Great job man 🤙

[@paulholmes672]

Crying my eyes out, sir, happy tears for sure. As an Air Force Brat. 3rd generation Veteran, Retiree, also Air Force, what a great experience for your Mom and Dad. Following me is my son, USAF E-5, currently deployed to the Mediterranean, and my daughter, USN MM3, about to transfer to the LPD-28 Fort Lauderdale, I can understand the pride your parents have in you. Thanks for Sharing!!!!

[@shawnerz98]

I just about teared up! *SO* cool!

[@deanc.5984]

Best. Video. Ever. I'm a parent & there's nothing greater than seeing your children succeed and become a great person. Great parents. They are very proud of you. (I'm not crying, I have something in my eye!)

[@spacemax8896]

My first job after college was working on the reactivation of the USS Wisconsin. I got to take my dad with me on it for "Family Day" before commissioning in 1988. One of the best and most satisfying things I've ever done. When I saw you did this I knew I'd watch this video and hit the LIKE Button. Thanks and thanks for doing that for your mom !

[@tonyInPA]

USS NEW JERSEY restoration volunteer here. Thanks for your role in having All the Iowas live on to tell their stories today and for future generations. Yesterday when leaving the ship it occurred to me that weve probably had about 4x the number of encampment guests as there were active crew members in her 4 active periods. ALL who have been part of these ships past are a part of the reason they are relevant today.

[@DonkeyKing-ol5rs]

Love seeing the support your parents had for you, I always wanted to be a pilot as a kid but my family was broken and I didn't have the greatest upbringing, I remember getting to fly a Cessna when i was 11 years old for free with an instructor and it was one of the greatest feelings I've ever had, If only my family was supportive i could have continued pursuing it.

[@RicoD5]

Rob, you are the GOAT! This by far the best way to thank your parents for always believing in you and all the support that helped you what you are now.

[@portermedley8343]

Your video made me tear up on this Veterans Day. The best four years of my life were working the flight deck of the USS Midway. I love the way your Parents are serving our Nation!!! Way to go, Go Navy, Beat Army (BTW, my Father is a West Point Grad - Class of 56 - big point of contention in December of each year).

[@damienpayne8245]

What an amazing story, and a amazing,ing honour to repay your parents

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

SEMPER FORTIS, FLY NAVY

[@oshtoolman]

How awesome to have your parents onboard. I did get COD'd off in the Mediterranean in 1973, USS Independence. Going home for good! Something that I and your parents will never forget. Wish I could have experienced a trap though. I can tell you're very proud to be their son and thankful for all they did for you and your career. We need more parents and their children like this. Thank you for your service and thank you to your parents for making the sacrifices to make this happen.

[@coloradod3649]

Dude! I am literally getting misty eyed watching your parents and listening to your narration. Such an incredible gift to your parents and your followers on KZbin. Amazing!

[@KidGibson]

Glad I'm not the only one.

[@andreas4112]

You're definitely not the only one;)

[@ghost2112_fpv]

Man this is one of the coolest and sweetest things I’ve ever seen. God bless you, your parents, and our Navy. Thank you for your dedicated service to this country sir. Blue skies. 🇺🇸

[@georgeumstead2705]

Greatest thing you could ever do for your parents who give so much! Thanks for your service and FLY NAVY!

[@richmanwisco]

Absolutely wonderful. And the best Veteran's Day shoutout yet. Behind every soldier, sailor, marine, and airman are a whole team of support. Without that support, life in the military would be so much more difficult. Thank you to all my fellow brothers and sisters in arms, past and present, for your dedication. And as always, we must hold true to those who did not make it back in one piece. We, as a country, owe everything to them and it is our solemn duty to take care of them and make them whole.

[@Pilotwisco]

They will tell this story forever! You’re a good man!

[@jamesrea8454]

As a Naval Aviator in my youthful past I loved that story. It brought warmth to my heart in these current stressful times. Goodness prevails. I always enjoy your other flight deck and LSO platform videos. On my first cruise to SE Asia we lost one of our pilots who was working the LSO platform when an A4 hit the platform. He is honored on the Intrepid museum in New York harbor. FLY NAVY!

[@JcXtreme72]

You're best video yet, for many many reasons. Give your parents a hug from all of us.

[@Iwoodlikethat]

Mom Roy is so supportive and adorable! I happy for you that you got to give your parents this trip!

[@angeloftheabyss5265]

I’m so glad the NAVY was able to say thank you to your parents. They so deserved this.

[@philchurch1115]

Navy 1982 to 1988 AZ2 VS-41 and VS-33 two west pacs and I took my parents on the USS Ranger when we got back after a 9 1/2-month west pacs and my father couldn't believe his eyes.

[@mikeserot1410]

Dude, you are awesome for bringing your parents to the carrier!

[@killacam197.]

1:39 that was easily the coolest story i have heard all year! What an incredible journey!!

[@LeeShand]

Awesome Rob. Just fecking awesome!

[@marcobruno9819]

THAT"S SO FRECKING COOLLL....man, taking Mon and Dad to your work, no words...They look so proud of you. a BIG Pura Vida from Costa Rica.

[@flyrobroy]

Pura vida, mae 🤙🏼

[@marcosavila8215]

7:42 that's literally like they all are inside of a giant bullet, was powerful and funny, man after following your channel for so long and now meeting the parents, i feel very proud of you brother, may God bless you and your parents..and me as well. much love from Portugal-Lisbon

[@JOSHUA8CS]

That was absolutely incredible!!!! I’ve never heard of anything like this to include how much love your parents showed all of your college and naval academy friends!!! This video was a blessing to watch!!! Thanks so much. I was on a ship that’s probably razor blades now. USS LEAHY DLG and CLG 16. The great start to my life was the Navy!!! One of if not the best life decisions I made!! Happy Veterans Day!! 🇺🇸

[@joewilliams4142]

How proud they are !!!!!!! Thanks for posting. When my Dad was 90 I took him for his FIRST ever plane ride in a PA28. It was a proud moment.

[@JustaW1-2InTheRoad]

That is the coolest thing ever! Always great for a son to give his hero the best ride of their lives! Way to go!!!

[@catdaddy57]

that is very cool....... you're parents must be very proud of you...... retired Navy here as well....

[@jaasmac]

That was bloody awesome mate! As a parent, I felt so proud of you looking after your Mum and Dad like that. It's obvious you appreciate everything they've done for you. I'm sure your parents don't expect thanks for all their efforts for you but I'm sure they loved the appreciation.

[@stephenrrose]

Priceless! Way to go Mom and Dad!!!! Great job Rob Roy!

[@scottmcpoil6184]

Thanks for this brother! It’s a great way to celebrate Veterans Day. I’m retired Army. My dad was a WWII veteran and my mom danced in USO shows during the war. We don’t often spotlight our parents, but we should. Like your parents, my mom and dad were always supportive of my Army career. Thanks again Rob - Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard - we are all brothers and sisters. 🫡🇺🇸

[@carlbehr4909]

Great story. What a wonderful experience for your parents.

[@pdoherty]

Good job from you and for them for having and supporting you. Fly Navy! USN PR2 1971-75

[@rudelchw]

Really great video, your parents must be so proud of you and of this video honoring them and their impact on your own life. Wish you the best.

[@raymaiden958]

That's the ultimate Mother's Day and Father's Day gift! What a grateful son. BRAVO-ZULU

[@robthatsme9831]

Rob this is great 👍 Cheers, Rob from Australia 🇦🇺

[@jphanks]

Your parents are the epitome of Academy parents! My son is a NAR (Naval Academy Reject) and attended Norwich University instead, but the parents were just like your mom and dad, too. Even though my kid was 3,000 miles away, I know he has family now where ever he goes!

[@thestrum71]

Epic on all levels!!!

[@aioni77]

Great video! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@fandigladion7051]

Thank you for your service It's an honor see a Soldier bring the parents seeing their child in military

[@workout1520]

Awesome stuff. You're blessed with great parent's.

[@CCD93]

This is cool as hell, I know your parents are so proud of you. I hope they understand that for many of us, parents like this were OUR parents too when we were little. Your parents rock.

[@goodnightmr5892]

This is epic bro! Brought my mom to Germany NATOHQ, this totally trumps it!

[@graeme0]

Amazing job, you built a very special memory, and you parents will be dining out on that for ever.

[@enclavex69]

😂 this is absolutely fantastic, mum’s awesome. Thank you & as always Fly Navy 🇺🇸🇬🇧👊

[@bensmith7536]

what an incredible family.... truly exceptional people all round.

[@fritzmobil]

Un grand merci que vous avez montré à vos parents avec ce geste et avec ce vol unique/"More Majorum"

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

Talk of deserving parents. Your mom and dad are super parents and adoptive parents of several thousand MidShipmen as well. It's great that you were able to get permission to fly them in during active maneuvers out at sea so they could see EXACTLY how much fun you get to have and get paid for it too.

[@elmiguel1969]

Top video. And I bet some very proud parents.

[@JPREMIERE]

This video is so inspirational for me because I know how much sacrifices my Mom has been making for me to become a Pilot and my sister an Optometrist, it might not be as glamorous as holding a Tailgate after every football game etc but it holds the same value to me because she's a single mother working her ass off just to support me and my sister's dreams and I want nothing but atleast being able to carry her up front in the cockpit where all the magic happens and forever telling her Thank you for never giving up on me! Huge Congratulations to you Man👏

[@Funk_Reactions]

0:05 and that’s VFA-143 my old sister squadron. They used to be VF-143 as tomcats. I was at VFA-131 from 2003 to 2006 on the GW and the IKE

[@Barry_OSullivan]

What an amazing video. I live in Ireland and we don't have much of a military. However, we do have amazing people and you and your parents are certainly some of them. You can see how much joy it brings to them that you're living your dream. I've two boys and they bring us so much job and happiness too. Stay safe.

[@robertday6845]

Awesome and way too cool!!!

[@monstabishi]

So cool to be able to take your parents onboard. I was lucky enough to take my Dad to sea on HMAS Sydney for a few days. He had an absolute blast. He passed away only a few years later, so I'm really grateful to have that memory. As a kid he wanted to join the Air Force but, having lost an eye to cancer at 9, he wasn't able to, so it was great for him to come and see what we do and experience life at sea.

[@ChrisMuncy]

Best. Video. EVAR!

[@TheStowAway594]

This is absolutely incredible, you are so lucky to have amazing parents like that, and they are lucky to have you. Thank you so much for all of your service & sacrifice. The world desperately needs more people like you and your family.

[@GoatLockerGaming]

Fly NAVY!

[@UmbrellaXR]

As someone who is currently in ROTC, specifically Army, its awesome to see your parents get recognition for all the work they put in over the years!

[@dekelsb9382]

0:19 you look like tom cruise

[@tonnynguyen390]

Tall cruise

[@coraline1503]

u need goooooogles

[@km6341]

Two of the most deserving people ever! That was so much fun to see and hear. As much to you AND your parents…. Thank you for your service!

[@SCSuperheavy114]

Not many can say there parents are official tail-hookers! Well done!

[@larry5508]

That was awesome, and thanks to your parents for all they have done supporting the Navy!!

[@CarterCrews]

this is so sweet; reminds me of my parents. shout out to your mom & dad for being so awesome, and thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

[@philg2415]

I used to think you were pretty cool. But I guess third place to your parents ain't so bad.

[@gamerspitt8089]

Grey hound is amazing, you are awesome my friend, and you have a lovely family, my dad died 3 months ago (lung cancer) he didint know, he lived 3 days after he's diagnosis, i was with him when he's heart gave out, i wish he would be still here.

[@4wheelliving132]

Wow! One of the best video's I've ever seen. Good on you for getting your parents onboard, and thank you for your service. (With all your folks do for the servicemen, they deserved it) My nephew was in Iraq and my sister would send each one of the guys in his group care packages and his little sister's class at school would write each guy letters

[@TheButcherHicks]

All American's should watch videos like this. Watching this gives me great respect and confidence in our military and especially in our fighter pilots. Beyond impressive. Shows that these pilots are intelligent, rational and cool headed soldiers and it strips the negative "Iceman" stereotypes that are seen in the movies.

[@bcxii9684]

5:00 F18 with Jolly Rogers decal is super cool!

[@gtestastretta1]

Your Mum looked so proud of the other pilots as well. That bought a tear to my eye.

[@warriormvp]

I was lucky enough to do a DV in 1997. Trapped on and launched from the Enterprise (CVN 65) in a C2. Got to watch F18 carrier quals from the flight deck. Amazing.

[@flyrobroy]

That’s awesome!! Something you’ll never forget I’m sure 😎

[@warriormvp]

@@flyrobroy The PAO asked us if we wanted to watch the Super Bowl in the ward room or night carrier landings from Pri-Fly. You can guess what we picked!

[@flyrobroy]

@ that’s an easy choice!

[@davidwicke1228]

What a great video!!! From one old veteran to another - thank you & them for all they do for any military member of any branch!!!

[@heathclark318]

This is the coolest video I have seen in ages. I can only imagine the emotion your parents were feeling!!!! I love these kind of family stories. Thank you and your family for all that you all do!!! AMERICA!!!!!

[@flyrobroy]

Thanks so much Heath!! 🙌🏼

[@heathclark318]

@@flyrobroy Just calling it like I see it! You are most welcome. All the best

[@msintern99]

This made me cry I just could feel how proud your parents are, its just an incredible feeling. Nice job man!

[@johnm.9989]

Amazing. Thank you for your service and to your parents for supporting you and your colleagues all those years. My brother was an Air Force pilot and my parents were his greatest cheerleaders also.

[@dwminiboss511]

Having such massively supporting parents is the best thing any child can dream of, no wonder you seem to be such a hugely positive person! Loved the little "wooo" when the hornets launched. True to the format. :) Thanks for sharing this family moment with us!

[@Brian_Hoover]

Rob, you truly made your parents very proud and gave them a gift so very few could. A very Happy Veterans Day to you!

[@holdfasthomie5768]

This is the most wholesome parent appreciation video I've ever seen. It had 'Merica, proud parents, proud son, billions of USD worth of FAFO, and a mom doing mom things in a place that is in part responsible for ensuring her right to do so. I loved this.

[@dalekinder]

Awesome. I served on the USS Harry S truman from 2010-2016. Loved my time going all over the world. Go Navy!

[@iggysfriend4431]

It's great you have such dedicated and supportive parents.

[@bfischerr]

This makes me so happy. Thank you so much for posting

[@ferngrows6740]

How cool is that? It doesn't matter how old one of your kids is, he is always your little boy. I showed up unannounced pier side once shortly after my son's ship docked (thanks ADM!) and the MA standing guard took one look at me and "You have got to be XXXXX's Dad." Called for the XO who took me aboard to surprise my boy while on duty. Best thing in the world. Good job Mom and Dad - 'Murica!!

[@user-bo8us6hw8b]

Bro that's awesome you and your command were able to make that happen! Probably most of your viewers appreciate how rare something like that is; it definitely speaks enormously of how cool your parents must be. Your mom seriously cracks me up, same stuff my mom would do. I'm glad you were able to share such an experience with them.

[@fanBladeOne]

I was literaly smiling all throughout the video. So, so glad for you and your family, Sir. Enjoy every moment with those folks.