Inside the US Navy's $500 Million Littoral Combat Ship

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 The $500M Littoral Combat Ship
1:15 Littoral Combat Ship History
2:30 USS Savannah Bridge Tour
3:38 Littoral Combat Ship Water Jets
4:49 LCS Command Center
7:30 Littoral Combat Ship Mission Bay
10:13 Navy Rescue Swimmer
10:48 Littoral Combat Ship Weapon Systems
12:29 Navy Ship Amenities
13:44 Lunch Time
15:33 Massive LCS Flight Deck
17:46 Rear Admiral LeClair
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[@ponz-]

I loved the “there are many chairs like it but this one is mine.” 😂

[@DMulisha13]

had to scroll too much to see if anyone else got it and commented it xD

[@SamEckholm]

Lol don't blame him. It's a sweet chair.

[@tiomoidofangle102]

This is my chair and this is my bum.... One is for sitting, one is for fun...

[@darrennguyen8122]

Casual rifleman’s creed enthusiast

[@mpow3r972]

I'm definitely using this tomorrow when I go into my real estate office 😂

[@CHEEKS3185]

15:15 lol the guy behind him trying to hold the laughter in.

[@StarHuntersGames2]

🤣🤣

[@561reaper]

🤣😭😭😭😭💀

[@ryanfitz2214]

Yeah cuz food on ships sucks ass at least on carriers and he knows that he’s probably lying about food being good haha

[@infini.tesimo]

That pause of, "No bro..no.."

[@flashink6437]

Sailor was bitting his tongue more than his food

[@edjarrett3164]

I loved what the Admiral said about what makes the Navy work. You could tell, he’s a people person that tries to inspire his sailors. Don’t get to see many of those in real life.

[@SamEckholm]

Adm LeClair is great!

[@acquafrizzante3597]

Real

[@buggerlugz6753]

Absolutely.

[@legobuilder5387]

@@SamEckholm so you served or are serving?

[@Colyde25]

@@legobuilder5387he was an Officer in the Air Force.

[@jessefrank4797]

15:16 the sailor trying not to laugh when he says the food is good 😂

[@thatkyledude1093]

RADM LeClair... I have nothing to say about him other than I admire how humble he is. That last part about being able to replace a piece of a ship, but not being able to replace a life is very strong. THAT is a good leader, that some in our armed forces need to take notes from.

[@Jimmerca]

This is exactly what Congress needs to be thinking about when there is a potential conflict🇺🇸😎

[@easyefpv6609]

Hes a WAr Criminal LMAO...You should pull and Epstien just like RADM should

[@JohnsonMrTrevor]

Respect for the Admiral. Well said, Sir.

[@user-ir1dq4fs2n]

When you sat down with your tray of food and said that the food is good, the sailor next to you with his expression said in his thoughts, "if you were here for months, you wouldn't think the same" although yes, at first glance it looks and feels brilliant. 😅

[@perniciousreaper4393]

"This is the 17th time in 4 months that I've eaten this very same meal."

[@mmancino1982]

Hahaha that's how it was in the army on deployment. First couple weeks you're like "hey this ain't bad!" But by the end we're like "omfg this f*ckin lasagna AGAIN!?"

[@NotWhatYouThink]

Great video, Sam! Keep it up! I think it's just a matter of time for us to run into each other on one of these ships!

[@SamEckholm]

That would be legit!

[@zma924]

*sees rescue swimmer* *immediately swan dives off the aft of the ship* 😂😂

[@ianmcmillan5887]

she is def some eye candy!

[@Utubesuperstar]

Lmao

[@peedypxblo]

Like the kid penguin in surf’s up. 😂😂

[@scope81]

I can't see her having the strength to drag a bigger sailor back onto the boat

[@PlasmodiumV]

You better hope she is not as competent as those secret service guys.

[@Next0mancer]

props to the camera crew, this is very well filmed

[@SamEckholm]

They crushed it!

[@mrpglx1287]

15:32 got me laughing when the guy was holding his laugh and looking back at the end

[@blitzzkrieg1400]

Next: Sam flies an F-35

[@Aviation_planes.]

He just got a ride in an F15

[@Marti_Gaming98]

He did that already lmao

[@loadingnewads]

1 year later: Sam in a B21

[@encapseoulate]

Have not seen Sam look this relaxed and happy and engaged since I started watching this channel!

[@alisioardiona727]

Sam is so humble he forgot to mention he's a captain in the airforce.

[@abdulmuqsit3858]

He's a pilot?

[@Utubesuperstar]

@@abdulmuqsit3858captains a rank mate 03 equivalent to a navy lieutenant

[@SamEckholm]

Former Captain. Separated and a civilian now!

[@imanmasley]

​@@SamEckholmwait you retired already?

[@adamhurst9491]

​@@imanmasleyNo one retires at O3. It's the minimum tank an officer should be promoted to in their first contract. It's the bare minimum to be allowed to stay in nothing more. I would have preferred a Sailor that could and would call out all the many many deficiencies with the Leaky Crappy Ships.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Really liked seeing a bit about the ship and meeting some of the people. A crew of 60 is small for a ship of this capability. Also liked hearing from the Admiral, who seems like a great guy. He's right; it's the sailors that make the Navy work, not just the hardware.

[@cbailey18b]

I like that the military lets us see all this and a bit more in depth about the equipment. Jay leno just did a 30 minute video on the presidential limo and we barely got anything from the video

[@SamEckholm]

Check out my video on the presidential limo/Secret Service. A bit more than Jay Lenos :)

[@ub73clan83]

Sam you should definitely make a video about the United States Space Force! I think you would love getting to look at how GPS satellites are flown from Schriever SFB.

[@Obro_]

What a good idea, I think more peaple should be able to see how the space force operates!

[@ub73clan83]

@@Obro_ absolutely right! I’m currently in the Space Force stationed at Peterson SFB. I wish more people knew about the great work the Space Force is doing.

[@StarHuntersGames2]

@@ub73clan83 Anything else you guys do besides operating satellites?

[@ub73clan83]

@@StarHuntersGames2 intelligence and cyber (plus space systems operations). The space force only has those 3 career fields currently

[@StarHuntersGames2]

@@ub73clan83 What is your job in the USSF?

[@NateReimers]

Navy food goes hard. Even without the Mozzi-sticks.

[@SamEckholm]

Facts

[@jasonricles2372]

Been underway on DDG and LCS. LCS food is so much better since there is not a separate mess for the officers and chiefs. On the DDG it was meh.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Literally straight out of Star Wars 👀

[@Airplaneclipz]

Fr

[@MIDWESTHOUNDTV]

You got that right!!! Can't argue with that lol

[@rosstheboss8633]

You ever fly to SBGR/GRU?

[@Youtuber-k2p]

Buddy, look up literally, it is not literally straight out of Star Wars.

[@sabereye4437]

@@KZbinr-k2phe means the design is something straight out of Star Wars as it has aspects which make it look futuristic and out of something like star wars

[@enanguko2237]

This virtual encounter with the Rear Admiral was a akoria learning experience which still gives me chills, all the way from Nigeria. Respect, Sir!

[@eshoandy]

You can tell that Sam is a humble and good leader. Thank you Sam for your service and sacrifice to keep us all safe.

[@ruralrayne]

The production value on these videos never disappoints

[@jonny-b4954]

Haha The Navy trying really hard to do some good PR for a change for the LCS ships. I can't believe we're still buying more of these.

[@Mike_Oxard]

huge financial disaster

[@johnsilver9338]

With its large deck, Independence class LCS can be a drone carrier. Its fast too unlike China's dedicated large drone carrier.

[@TonyChan-eh3nz]

Blame congress

[@CGNoble]

AMAZING video, as always!!

[@TrxshyRBLX]

I finally found out what the ship from cars 3 is called

[@shreyankamanana9979]

cars2 my guy

[@scarecrow108productions7]

@@shreyankamanana9979 and in there, they were armed with the fictional retractable RIM-116 Launcher rather than the Mk 110 57mm naval gun system.

[@Shamgod12]

I knew it looked fimiliar at first glance 😂

[@jeremytaylor3532]

Really Great Video, thanx to the Navy for putting this out there by allowing it to showcase their hard work and dedication. It is marvelous to see how humble the upper ranks are, and how earnest the bosoms and midranks are.

[@dwaldo76]

Sam, I absolutely love your videos. They are extremely interesting, very well-directed, and produced with a great blend of action and entertainment while being highly informative. I’ve followed your channel for years. I would love to see you do an episode or two on the Virginia Class Submarines and the Ford Class Aircraft Carriers, where you could extensively cover the aviation side. Keep up the amazing work!

[@1900intz]

Thank you Sam. Nice to see how our military is doing - changing and staying prepared for the future. Keep up your great work.

[@Horizon301.]

Read up on the LCS class and you will see that it’s a complete failure. Why he chose to visit these for the video is odd when it’s not performing for the US navy.

[@johnsilver9338]

With its large deck, Independence class LCS can be a drone carrier. Its fast too unlike China's dedicated large drone carrier.

[@andrewjohan3856]

Love listening to the admiral talk, you can tell he’s a true leader and loves his job!!

[@MrHaydenJr]

i like how you complimented the food and the guy beside you cracked a smile probably thinking "well i did my job"...

[@Colyde25]

That’s not why he was laughing.

[@JCC-3636-ud2re]

Thank you Sam for taking your time to show all of us all the military vehicles and how they work

[@muc_fotography9054]

I really like the vision and the team spirit of these navy soldiers!

[@montemiller3447]

Thank you, Sam, and the USN for showing this fantastic program.💪

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

We are decommissioning these things at 5 years old.

[@ReagonL0L]

Seeing the commanders that truly care is nice

[@1337r33t]

This is very unique thanks for the tour. I'm glad your channel exists because if I had this level of insight when I was younger rather than taking a recruiters word for it. I might have enlisted.

[@spaceshark]

Fascinating and amazing as always. Highly informative and it makes you very appreciative of the men and women who serve this country. Thanks Sam!

[@j-bow.mylife97]

‘Culinary Specialist’……in my days with the Royal Air Force we called them cooks. The Sergeant or senior rank in charge of the kitchen was ‘Chef’.

[@edzeljereza8234]

During my days in the US NAVY, they were Mess Management Specialists (MS)....I was a Personnelman (PN) working in the ship's personnel office/admin. Now we are called Personnel Specialist.

[@j-bow.mylife97]

@@edzeljereza8234 - everyone seems to need a big totle for their job these days. I was a storemam (supplier or stacker) now they are called ‘logistics specialists’. Medals for everyone I guess. Sad times.

[@TheMrRusti]

This is the most sci-fi looking ship we've seen so far.

[@deeznoots6241]

And probably the stupidest boondoggle the us navy ever made

[@perniciousreaper4393]

@@deeznoots6241 it's a tie between this and the Zumwalt class destroyers. Although they had the good sense of canceling the Zumwalt program early unlike with the LCS.

[@LeonardoFSI]

Check out the italian PPA Paolo Thaon di Revel, they have a naval cockpit design and in general much more advanced ship. In general the US Navy likes to do a bunch of things old school, which is not a bad thing per se, I think it's a good thing to have tried and true stuff... but in terms of simply"looking sci-fi" the italians and japanese have the US beat.

[@deeznoots6241]

@@perniciousreaper4393 Little Crappy Ships

[@ianmurray1407]

Saw this ship in port when I was at comic Con. Definitely an eye catcher.

[@nabz11354]

Loved the video. Long live the navy. Long live the memory of the USS Liberty.

[@apierre6]

@16:06 My boy JT! 🫡🫡🫡👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿

[@86headhunter]

It's cool seeing this ship active since I worked on all of the LCS Independent class ships..

[@yowaimo8]

Sam is actually going nuts with this military videos keep it up Sam love your work

[@keremysmith6866]

15:16 the look on bros face when he said ""honestly its pretty good" dude looked around at everyone else like is this guy crazy lmao

[@blackbibletv]

The small crew with multiple jobs is familiar to seeing the Sub crews but with fresh air and without the claustrophobia. Great video Sam, Adm LeClair seems like an awesome leader to his men and women.

[@ericdavidson5011]

after seeing Kate Hopp I am guessing she has a lot of rescues because I know I would be jumping overboard all the time if she is the one that comes to get me, wow!

[@GM8101PHX]

I am impressed, the Admiral said it correctly, an officer or NCO is required to bring up his subordinates to one day take their position and learn leadership while in the junior grades!! However there comes the responsibility to discipline as well when the need arises. That is usually the captain of the boat. In the air force it started with me on explaining to my troops what was okay and what was not okay!!

[@JoeDelfin]

Excellent, well-produced video! Watching our sailors in action make me proud as an American. Thank you to all those who serve in the military and emergency services.

[@atharvapalase]

Make a video on USS Missouri ❤❤

[@jacobglik5134]

"So this is my completely unbiased review of the food here ... toast: crispy ✅😃" bruh what?

[@TJSTrains]

Daniel (The Commanding Officer) is my cousin! Well technically my 2nd cousin but my mother has the same last name Sledz and grew up with him!

[@danoconnor3720]

Actually, first cousin once removed.

[@TeamRedfishAssassin]

I used to operate those heavy haul trailers under the LCS coming out of austals hangar. We would go about twice a year and move the ships out onto a barge then across the bay to a dry dock. Its unreal seeing them in person.

[@urbanstrencan]

This ship looks like something from sci-fi just amazing 🤩🤩 Great video Sam

[@manchesterarmy21]

Bro's bucket list🤯🤯

[@legendaryx2089]

There’s a reason he’s the admiral, proud he’s our admiral of the US Navy

[@calliedewolf5950]

i’m on an LCS !!! and you’re at my base can’t believe i missed it

[@MattHuey]

That ship looks soo cool!! Good Job Sam!💯🙏🇺🇸 Keep up the super cool videos bro!! God Bless!🤘

[@memonk11]

“Largest flight deck”?! Can’t take anymore. Done.

[@85Sirex]

That is a really cool ship. Great video. Thanks to those sailors, and all those that serve.

[@alexanderscalzo340]

Thanks for doing a video of the Navy! Hope to see more in the future on ur channel Sam

[@CrimxSun]

The junior officer chair took me out. it says JOOD. In dutch this mean JEW. 😂😂😂

[@symcneer6850]

My dad built these at Austal in Mobile so cool to watch this video

[@varaderoafull]

I have so much love and respect for the man and woman that protect this country Thanks and good bless you all

[@glide325real]

Guys this thing is littoraly indestructible

[@Alorio-Gori]

14:15 Sam looking like a real chef there!

[@muhammadazizulhakim1478]

I love the way The Rear Admiral talk about Sam personal career and motivate Sam as well

[@ricardosavva5675]

As a brit this impressed me. What a boat!

[@pascrew4639]

The woman's sleeping quarters Is typically named the beehive on a ship. Due to the noise at night..😅

[@James_Edward59]

2:50 Sam can’t fool us, that’s his older brother!

[@simba6698]

"there are many chairs like this but this one's mine" that sailor is a fan of "Full Metal Jacket" I see

[@THE-X-Force]

If a LCS encounters an iceberg then something has gone TERRIBLY wrong.

[@ProsperArmy]

I was really moved by how the Chief Engineer talked about teamwork and dedication in keeping the ship running smoothly. It's refreshing to see leaders who genuinely inspire their crew. They make a world of difference, don't they?

[@RED89P13]

Seen these for many years being developed in Barrio Logan. Even though they were covered most of the time you could see the crazy shape. These were also the reason why aerial filming for movies in San Diego weren’t allowed.

[@deadphoenixmage07]

Littoral Combat Ships were also a replacement of the Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates, which the last one was retired in I think 2012

[@kev1968]

The amount of times I’ve banged my head on the light every time I wake up is insane😭

[@smygulf]

Damn this looks like something out of the Warhammer 40k universe! Dope!

[@rdr8147]

Imagine having this for a private yacht. Bad as hell! The Admiral is definitely a true lead by example awesome human. Anyhow, I'm about to fall over the starboard side !

[@tannermikal2]

I guess you have pops to thank for all this access you get that seems crazy but it’s cool so good for you bro! I enjoy learning about the different “toys” 😎

[@Tredvog1]

Such a good use of man’s time on earth

[@SirBilliam96]

Ensign Hopp was mirin' Sam haha

[@Goldenskia]

What they dont tell you is how often stuff breaks when they are switching out mounts and guns and has to be dry docked to fix😂

[@TiniSabol]

This is the best video I’ve ever watched.

[@jayjeeva9928]

Named after my Niece and my sis Lost Best Friend. I wish you the best of combat against the East!

[@KeiferMarcus]

I helped build the Savannah here in Mobile! Keep up the great vids!

[@tobiasris6776]

if this is really only 500 million dollar, this is absolutely the best thing for money! should buy one and put it in front of my lake house :D

[@vietnguyenduc9167]

Well good to see that all the hard work paid off Captain Sam

[@MacWilly]

Was privileged enough to work on this boat a year ago. My project was the foundations for the missile launcher ramps behind him on the foredeck

[@Xquakg]

Now thats a literal combat ship 😮

[@michaelbalty2750]

Awesome ship. Had the opportunity to explore the USS Kansas City LCS during Fleet Week in SF. Incredible ship. The technology is amazing with all the fire retardant covering its like a spaceship. The only issues is that they don’t know how to use it. They’ve done support for drug run prevention, but it has little to low armor bc they wanted to keep it light and fast. I hope they find a place for this ship soon.

[@T.Y.B.o.d.]

AWESOME! We haven’t seen this one Sam.

[@jasmanzn]

Food actually looks dope, also I'm 100% jumping over board

[@harryxparker8925]

Sam is the coolest guy I know ❤

[@penchant1972]

The foil on the interior looks like they're living inside a "Jiffy Pop" container.

[@TheJollyOnion]

Went in this ship a bit ago for a fleet week. Very very different interior from most navy ships, very big with weird stairs that I haven't seen on any other navy ship I've gone on.

[@user-tc4cz6ky1m]

This guy has such great access. Keep it up!

[@dtricksutherby8586]

Love your content!! keep doing what you’re doing and don’t let anyone tell you different. You’re awesome!

[@SamEckholm]

That means a lot

[@easyfoxproductions]

Leave it to the navy to watch a starwars movie and say 💡I just got a good idea. Great vid bro.

[@WeAreThePeople1690]

Apart from an Aircraft Carrier, or a Submarine, that must be the coolest looking ship. Like a Stealth Jet on water. Very cool.

[@lawyermahaprasad]

10:08 she way definitely checking sam out .

[@sebastianacua7593]

Ayyy I’ve worked on that ship, we’ve built scaffolds on most of the ships in the San Diego naval base 🎉