Inside US $13 Billion Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Kitchen

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[@rickrry]

Cooks are God's gift to mankind.

[@dudermam]

Keep feeding our troops!! You are appreciated.

[@schrader3393]

@@GurpreetSingh-fw8wh Are you Vegan?

[@Ghost-sz2qm]

@@GurpreetSingh-fw8wh thank your ancestors for butchering animals of all sizes for you to exist.

[@plumeria66]

All essential workers are. From farmers, truck drivers, grocery store workers, to police officers, plumbers, electricians, and construction workers. Society cannot function without them. Cooks, while necessary, are not even the most essential for our survival compared to what I listed!

[@willie4093]

Thank you.

[@stine69]

I was a Mess (later named Culinary in the early 90’s) Specialist for a little over 16 years. I served at a large recruit command and some years later on supply ships, carriers and other ships/commands, during my time in. The one very important thing I learned at culinary school (out of San Diego, CA., in 1987) from my instructors was this: “Would you eat the same food, that you are making for the crew? Because if your answer is ‘No’, the you don’t deserve to become a cook or baker for your shipmates!” Back then, we still made everything by scratch; not many pre-packaged or processed food, especially when you are out at sea for long durations. We had to get creative but in the end it was all worth it. So, when I cooked (and later became head baker, then a teacher at different times in) I made sure that we had the best food available for the crew to eat. God knows that sometimes you can have a real crappy day out at sea but having one (or many) good meals, a sandwich, mid-rat, a nice slice of cake or a warm chocolate chip cookie to bite into, just made working a 12 to 14 shift, all the bit better, when working with 3,000 to (close to) 6,000 people who become closer than family to you. As a Navy veteran, I will honestly say, I was very proud of my MOS/profession and still am.

[@Americaninparis2012]

Wow everything from scratch. Those must have been some awesome meals.

[@pdoylemi]

My thanks to you as a submariner who graduated from San Diego Boot Camp in 1981. The food was sometimes disappointing, but not often, and always at least OK. I recall in Nuclear Power School in Orlando that the food was not quite as good usually, then one day we were served ribeye steak and lobster for F*ucks sake! I asked one of the cooks and he said the officer in charge scrimped a bit on the budget so that he could afford things like that sometimes. But, overall I was well fed and enjoyed the meals I got for my whole time in service. I will say this though, I learned to appreciate salad a lot. Our sub never got at sea replenishment, and it was not long before there were no fresh fruits or veggies - all canned or frozen. But we had a great salad bar at the beginning of the deployment. But chow time was usually a highlight of the day, and we were rarely disappointed. So thanks for making a tough job that much more enjoyable - especially on subs where I STILL can't figure out how they made so much good food in such a tiny galley - it almost seemed like magic to me.

[@thomashollingsworth5618]

As a former HM2(SW), I say thanks for the grub, Cookie. Other than that one Pork Abogo in 1992, I never had a bad meal in six years.

[@The1NightBaker]

So you know the main secret of Navy cooking a good bull f*ck used in grave making🤫

[@iniseratuva3752]

Hellow !! Reading your comment all the way from Fiji. Interesting and motivational work experience. The amazing recipes you whipped from scratch must be delicious. Thank you for sharing your culinary experience!!

[@argus1393]

These cooks deserve respect. In addition the crew should eat like kings. They deserve it.

[@6reezy949]

Without these cooks there is no crew! Respect to them all 👊

[@kc5hgv]

Yea one waffle, toast bread and coffee in the morning early morning before Working on the flight deck on the Carl Vinson. My Son left the Navy this year. What a joke.

[@313Martin]

@@kc5hgv that's all they served him?

[@kc5hgv]

@@313Martin We have a meat processing plant that cuts beef or pork. They make almost everything like you get a grocery store. They process pounds and pounds of beef jerky every day. We have sent care packages to him every month with plenty of jerky for him to keep him operating on the deck to keep him going working 14-hour days or nights sometimes.

[@TheAbnormal]

Being in the navy I didn't know how important the cooks are and how much they actually contribute

[@datbouldrawlinun8183]

So can u give the same respect for McDonald workers

[@daveb2280]

I served in the Air Force SAC at Malmstrom. EVERYTHING was top-notch. I was law enforcement but recalled some very awesome meals. The chefs back then were Air Force chefs who had a lot of pride. It wasn't too long after that the USAF contracted its food services to the highest bidder....then everything became bland. The USAF chef's back in the day fueled the morale and the stomachs of SAC warriors. We may not have said it, but we always appreciated you guys! Thank you!

[@jerryfarmer5989]

I didn't care if it was mess hall, a galley or an enlisted club the folks in the kitchens had my fullest respect.

[@fitnesspoint2006]

why wouldnt they, ahhh they feed you

[@FussyPickles]

army marches on its stomach

[@MissilemanIII]

Air Force cooks were awesome 👍

[@ratbrat9978]

It's "the folks in the GALLEY" Get it numbnuts?

[@MRAJDESIGN]

FACTS

[@arisuaozora]

Whether at war or not, those kitchen folks are actively contributing. Real unsung heroes

[@Lickwetcarrion]

The galley/kitchen is the heart of every unit. The military runs on it's stomach.

[@phoenixadventures19]

So true!

[@bcham7373]

Former Navy veteran 92-98 on two Destroyers. I took all the Mess Specialist for granted. Here’s my thank you now. Helped the crew get through 6 month deployments.

[@thatdude1528]

Have you since realized their MOS was/always will be more important than yours?

[@martynichols32]

Wasn't in the Navy, in the Army. We had pretty good chow when we weren't out in the field. Those soldiers did a job providing us with a great meal.

[@CSBnole]

Thank you everyone for your service to keep our country safe. It does not matter if you are a cook or a fighter pilot. Everyone is helping our country. Thank you again Enlisted and Officers.

[@arnoldhenry]

I was a Navy cook (then called Mess Management Specialist) for 13 years. First, the kitchen on any ship is called a galley. Second, I enjoy it the whole time. Two aircraft carriers, one replenishment oiler, and on amphibious assault ship with Marines.

[@jamesmoore6752]

I'm absolutely sure that my imagination is nowhere near accurate, but I can see the XO screaming down the galley, "Sailor!! Manage this mess!!" and then you screaming back, "Aye, aye, sir!! This mess will be managed!!"

[@arnoldhenry]

@@jamesmoore6752 The mess is the food service areas where the officers and enlisted personnel eat their meals, the dining areas. I know you're joking. But, seriously, why it's called the mess, I have no idea. The officers have a separate mess called the wardroom. The enlisted mess is usually much bigger and less fancy than the wardroom. On some ships, the chief petty officers (CPOs E-7,8,9) have their own mess. The officers' food is no different than the enlisted.

[@tanusha6145]

You are a wonderful warrior, life would stop without you)))))))

[@paulredinger5830]

At least you have a future at any MacDonalds.

[@okbutthenagain.9402]

@@arnoldhenry It dates back to Roman times when it was called missus (late latin) "course at dinner. From around 1300 It was then called a mes. Which is old french for dish. First used in around 1530 in English, and meant a communal eating place. Todays meaning of Mess came around 1832. Mess-hall "area where military personnel eat and socialize".

[@markko17]

I was in the Navy from '71 to '75 as a cook. We were called Commissaryman then which got changed to Mess Management Specialist. I remember the Chief telling us that guys were going to complain about the chow, but don't take it too seriously, maybe they wanted to punch out their Chief or First class and couldn't so they will take out their frustration on us. He also reminded us that when it comes to food and cooking, it's just like politics, religion, and sex. Everybody's an expert!

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Your chief was a WISE man.I was in the navy from 89-to-93 as a cook,served on the KittyHawk and the Roosevelt ( was with VF-84 squadron on Roosevelt )I was also in the army as cook ( from 94-till-2001 )first duty station was Ft Hood,Tx-assigned to 1st Cav Div. GO-NAVY & ARMY !!!! LOL.

[@arlandzacharias]

😂😂😂😂

[@ramman5784]

I n the early 70's, I worked in High School at NAS Jax as a dishwasher. I remember the horrible roach infested conditions. The food was so horrible hardly any was actually eaten. I always told people that's the reason I went Air Force. Navy guys I know tell me the food is top rate now. Good. It needs to be the best

[@Lousasshol]

Sweet mustang 👍 can’t beat the look of the old school mags or cragars

[@arnoldhenry]

@@powerbadpowerbad I feel bad for you when the Army-Navy game comes on. You don't know to root for.

[@aqhasassy]

Our military & veterans deserve the best of everything. 🇺🇸❤️

[@jerryedwards4489]

I’m a Vietnam veteran,from 73-79,on a destroyer stationed in Yokosuka, Japan 🇯🇵,in 75,came back stateside,the ship got decommissioned,got orders to the USS Dubuque LPD-8,for my last command,had 6months left for my EAOS,got hit with a overhead crane,I fell 2stories,fractured my spinal cord&broke my right wrist,stayed a week in hospital in Long Beach,that was 47yrs ago,I’m disabled,I’ve been denied,denied,loved the Navy,but the V/A,sucks can’t get my meds cause the v/a says they are narcotics,can’t get dentures,can’t get shit,hope you veterans do better than I did🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Brannee248]

Yap!❤

[@gerardcooke6062]

Thanks to all for your service keeping us all safe

[@hassansultani8978]

i am a former Afghan pilot and i can't imagine how hard could be the way you doing but I want to say to those who work and serve in the kitchen that you are a hero and thank you for your service.

[@dabking3611]

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[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

😎👍🏽

[@kiltedrambler]

Sleeping on a carrier or sub is like sleeping in a coffin. You also worked long hours in an absolute maze. I'm just glad that the US Government at least understood the importance of a quality mess hall. It makes a world of difference. Our military members eat probably better than most civilians. As they should. 👍👍 ---Ex-Marine

[@rodolfotiamzon5892]

I was on board USS Enterprise (CVN-65) from 1986-1989 as LCPO of S-2 Division which is responsible of feeding 6200 men 24/7. No regrets whatsoever. I enjoyed my whole tour.

[@aca2410]

Thank you to all who serve to defend the freedoms we enjoy

[@DCdc-rn8sz]

you can't fight with an empty stomach...great job to the cook and its crew inside the US AIRCRAFT CARRIER

[@hotbello0071]

I served on an ISC Unit in the USCG. The Galley was always on point with their food prep and presentation. The variety was never an issue either. I really do miss those Omelets!!!!

[@SeenGod]

the variety is crazy, i assumed they just had bologna sandwiches and tv dinners every day 😂👍

[@maxwellcrazycat9204]

Were eggs made to order?

[@markszyszkiewicz]

I was a Subsistance Specialist (SS) in the USCG back in '76 -'84. What the heck is an ISC?

[@hotbello0071]

@@markszyszkiewicz Integrated Support Command. What the heck was a "Sub Specialist"? That rating did not exist in the late 1990s

[@dmac7403]

Keeping up the soldiers moral is a very important part of things.

[@lynneuribeross2695]

Thank you to all who serve!!! Praying for you always!!!

[@ninjaundermyskin]

The logistics of this operation are incredible. They are feeding 5000 soldiers 3x daily whole engaging in combat, and living on a city at sea

[@bob80q]

No they are feeding SAILORS

[@Ali-uz8qg]

@@bob80q - uh-uh, Limeys.

[@DaveBuildsThings]

Excellent video. You see many describing the war capabilities of such craft, but the idea that the crew has to be fed never gets talked about. The sub and the aircraft carrier are far more than their weapons. They are the small floating and undersea cities that protect us. And without the people making the meals, the whole thing would fail. My hat's off to those in the kitchen.

[@soopahsoopah]

Good point except they don't really protect us they enforce the will of the Oligarchy, let's be real here.

[@darrylbunch6929]

Homeless veterans don't get much press either. If they are lucky a bread line.

[@laaaliiiluuu]

Protect us or steal other countries' resources?

[@MH-fb5kr]

BRAVO to all the men and women who, quite literally serve.

[@paulyiustravelogue]

Serving on a submarine is one of the toughest jobs in the military. And being a cook there has to be damn challenging, when the galley looks like it is no bigger than that on a commercial plane.

[@soopahsoopah]

Check out Smarter Every Day's videos on the submarine he visited, those cooks might surprise you.

[@phoenix1453]

easy job ever. do not say it's toughest job

[@kglasses]

@@phoenix1453 there are hundreds of people on these ships, its hard work

[@williamcamp7297]

Thats a God damn lie

[@lciummo1]

@@kglasses Not "hundreds" - and only 1/3 eat a time.

[@ramonsrgravidez598]

Amazing those who prepared the food fo 5 thousand sailor shout out to them

[@dmcgee3]

And also the dishwashers

[@colinjames7569]

A belly fed with good wholesome food. Prepares the heart and mind.. ready to take on anything ❤

[@user-ho7qt5yu5j]

Cooks are God's gift to mankind.. Thank you to all who serve!!! Praying for you always!!!.

[@drawn2myattention641]

My dad was hungry all his life until he joined the US Navy in 1948. He came from a family of 11, (7 older brothers and 3 sisters), and as one of the youngest, he couldn’t move fast enough to get his share of the food. Largely absent parents and the Great Depression didn’t help either. When he saw all that food on board the USS Midway CV-41, he thought he’d died and gone to heaven. He said they let you return to the chow line until you were full! I wonder how many other poor American kids got their first square meal from the Armed Services?

[@michaelambrosano938]

This is what I LOVE about being an American,..all those different faces with different ethnicities,..some negative people think that this is a weakness, but when you think about the history of our great country,..all these people from all over the planet bring something different to the equation and in my mind is what makes this a great country

[@LoveMyPeople04]

Lol monoethnicity. Most off these ppl who are against it are from monoethnicity societies. , like Japan, Russia, S Korea ect. Diversity is what made America so great. It also separates America from the rest of the world, thats why America is THE most famous country on the planet, NO other countries even comes close . I really don’t loss sleep over what racist from other countries have to say about our country, especially those Europeans are the worse ones

[@Brannee248]

Definitely, we are the United States of America as Mr. president said 🇺🇸❤~

[@The_PaleHorseman]

I was on the Truman in 2007 to 2008 cruise, I was a jet engine mechanic on one of the squadrons, it was rough on the flight deck and exhausting, but coming down to the mess deck was nice, they always talked to us and joked and ours actually made good food for real. Thanks CS’s mean it!

[@ryancreamer4591]

My tax dollars at work

[@mguill87]

😂

[@MorganBrunson]

You pay way too much in taxes. That's a lot cabbage on that boat

[@AbdoMohammed-jt5ye]

Do your taxes make all of this? 😂

[@auwalidrismuhammad1336]

No war right now. Chefs are most important in the carrier than any other. Damn nice food!!!

[@richpaydirt]

I was stationed onboard a smaller ship, a frigate. I always liked the chow. In fact, they made some of the best soups, chili and stew I’ve ever had. I use to like midnight watch because you could eat “midrats” which stands for midnight rations. They were the leftovers from lunch and dinner.

[@johnholzhey8149]

Still bigger than a Fletcher Class DD

[@bcham7373]

I always enjoyed pizza night were the junior officers served the enlisted personnel

[@rjmurray5128]

My Navy career started as an undesignated deck seaman then struck Signalman. Got out after my first hitch then came back in less than a year later, signed up to be a MS (Mess Specialist) best decision had ever made, stayed in for 21 years, yeah there were times we were treated not so well but it's a thankless job. Again, no regrets, was happy to see that young fireman coming off a long watch in Engineering to get a good hot meal which was the lifeblood for the morale and camaraderie. Salute to the hard-charging CS's!! USN (Ret) 1988-2009

[@kgandrala]

From what ive heard, cooks generally have the best time in the army and most of them adjust very well back into civillian life and just go through a lot less bs in the service compared to other roles.

[@mattharper588]

I was a Army cook 74- 76 stationed in Germany we worked long hours but did get every other weekend off and also we didn’t have any formations,no PT,no guard duty no cleaning details and my buddy was the night baker so when I came back to base after a night on the town I could go to the mess hall and make a bunch of ham and cheese sandwiches or other munchies for me and my drinking buddies and for the most part the guys really appreciated us especially when we were in the field and they could get a hot meal for breakfast and dinner the breakfast was all dehydrated eggs and milk but it was better than eating C rations which they ate every day for lunch

[@josephhodges9819]

Depends on what you wan to do outside but cooking for large groups of people in not specific to the military. Good crossover to FEMA, hospitals, and schools.

[@bronevaya]

Kitchen staff have a place anywhere in the world. One profession that's not going anywhere anytime soon!

[@cordobamintal897]

most pogs do

[@at3955]

@@cordobamintal897 lol

[@paulmulks]

Chefs course is the hardest in the military, because nobody has passed it!!! 🤣 During my time in the British Army I always liked to have good banter with the chefs and by keeping them on side they would always square you away with a little extra here and there 👌

[@nlpalci]

De verdad que es toda una experiencia estar en un increible lugar como ese

[@mikeandrews6543]

Well done to the kitchen crew, they keep the other crews healthy n active.

[@henrysantos121]

This is a great, documentary, well done Stay safe fellas, and God bless you all.🙏.

[@henrysantos121]

Matatan∆🐎∆ Ribirin∆🤔∆

[@juliep1542]

Fellas and Gals you mean

[@Albe3331]

I served on the Forrestal in 71. Never washed so many dish as I did on that ship. Glad I transferred to the SeaBees, where we only had to work 12 hr days.

[@sawahtb]

I loved reading Patrick O'Brian's novels. He described the food cooked for the crew of the tiny Sloop and the Captains table in great detail. Perserved Killick would have been truly in heaven with all the equipment the modern Navy has.

[@lciummo1]

What I liked about Master and Commander - the movie - no reading. Killinck didn't seem like the type who would be in heaven about anything.

[@paulbarron9745]

The guys and girls behind the scenes are always the most critical

[@mariloupoloyapoy3635]

Thank you very much maam sir.. for up loafing this video... . from cebu philippines with love... daghang salamat... muchos grasyas adios....

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

glad to see our sailors treated well.

[@mr.crighton9491]

a good, tasty meal is medicine, no matter where you eat it...home, school, work, hospital. God bless the cooks!

[@kennethjanczak4900]

Absolut respect to the kitchen crew...... They are the heart of everything

[@mk84ldb]

Never had a bad meal and the breakfast was pastry was my weakness.

[@captainross4706]

I served on the destroyer class ship during the battle of yavin as a pilot, really tough work, respect to those guys 👍🏻

[@johnholzhey8149]

Did you have a Wookie as a co-pilot?

[@TheNormndee]

I was in the Navy from '82 through '88. We had some memorable chow! We didn't have anyone in chef hats or jackets, in fact on many of my assignments and deployments, most of our Mess Specialists were Phillipino. Not that that is a bad thing, just different views on cuisine. I would love to try some of what our teams make now...what this video shows looks truly delicious!

[@ronalddavis]

rice for breakfast lunch and dinner

[@arnoldhenry]

@@ronalddavis That was a racist comment. I work with Filipinos and never served rice three times a day. The reason why the Filipinos were cooks because it was the only rate they were allowed to do if they wanted to be in the military. Most of them became US citizens while in the Navy. Now, they can do any job. At the time I was in, there were letting Filipinos be in other rates, but only in the Supply Department. So, I'm disgusted with your comment.

[@jamielieberg7053]

I remember that I was an MS onboard the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 1981-1984 I was part of the homeport change from Norfolk Va to Alameda California the long way around. I worked in the enlisted mess and also worked in Flag Mess in the enlisted mess we feed over 5000 meals three times a day. I am 61 now and I still remember those days of the holiday turkey steamship rounds and every Friday lobster tails and New York strips steak to order I watched hells kitchen which is nothing compared to the Carrer enlisted Mess

[@leehranicka3689]

Amazing video; our Commissary people were absolutely outstanding on board U.S.S. Observation Island AG-154 (69-71) - they never served a meal that didn’t satisfy me and sometimes - I was amazed by their culinary skill and presentation.

[@lciummo1]

Did USNS OI have a navy or civilian staffed mess?

[@leehranicka3689]

@@lciummo1 USS Observation Island EAG-154/AG-154 was Navy staff after she became USNS T-AGM 23 I can’t answer.

[@lorenl9262]

Absolutely Amazing video with how well run this operation takes and how efficient this crew handles such a large quantity of food!!! Kudos :)-

[@mikebentley8308]

Cooking on a submarine is no different... except it's much more difficult and completely different 😂

[@josephhodges9819]

Yea could be bunking with some green beans the first few weeks.

[@JusticeAlways]

Got a kick where in video they said..."In a water tight submarine" 🤣

[@bfg5291]

Best food I ever had in the army was in Iraq. The military does actually try to feed you well when you're deployed, if they can. That stir fry station at the dfac on camp victory in Baghdad was Michelin star stuff!!!

[@jamesrucki4558]

If it was Michelin star stuff we need to reduce funding a good ways for meals. I'm not saying everybody shouldn't eat well. Specially guys who may be fighting for the country or a cooperations oil rights or deals or drug wars. Starting ingredients tend to be extremely costly for Michelin quality. Michelin

[@mattwesley4435]

chow hall in Tal Afar and Ramadi were the largest i saw while serving. Much larger than the ones in garrison.

[@bfg5291]

@@jamesrucki4558 the ingredients were sourced mostly locally, and most of the cooks we had were third country nationals from Nepal who worked for about 1k a month. It's not like Gordon Ramsay was serving us caviar dude.

[@arnoldhenry]

@@jamesrucki4558 He was saying the food was that good, it could be served in a Michelin-starred restaurant. The ingredients aren't the same as Michelin, be it was good for the troops. Do you want good food for the men and women who served our country so you can have the freedoms you have?

[@gunsforevery1]

The only DFACs that sucked ass in Iraq were on the COPs. We ate deep fried frozen food like 3-4 days a week in Mahmudiyah

[@gatormccluskey3708]

You can't do enough for these young people! Wish it was more.

[@reddeserted13]

Carriers are floating miracles.

[@carlozalex]

I served on four carriers attached with HS-5 Nightdippers. I miss those days!!

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

Crewman: "ATE 3 PORTIONS OF ROAST TURKEY, STUFFING AND POTATOES AND GRAVY TODAY :))))" ME: "what did you do today? Crewman: "Just went to sleep. woke up looked at the ocean, nothing happening now waiting for my next meal TY U.S Government :)))))))"

[@davidhoffman1278]

I'm guessing those were the anti-submarine helicopters?

[@markbee9446]

What a great video. Thank you so much for all those who serve and give up so much for others.

[@HillTrekkerSarge]

I appreciated every hot meal I got in the Corps. I had chow onboard ship, in the field, on forward bases and of course garrison. Went to chowhalls from the states all the way to the middle east, SE Asia and the Indian Ocean at Diego Garcia. No complaints.

[@rockysridhar]

The first time I had seen carrier and naval ships, boats, and jets in one place, in my entire life was in San Deigo, CA years back when I was working the crusie line and it was mesmerizing and exciting.

[@hithere1590]

Beautiful ships food looks Amazing!\Thanks to all!

[@seancollins6524]

Looks pretty good food 😋. Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Mike-gc9ih]

I went into the air force in 73 and I never had a bad meal from the Chow hall. Nothing but respect for them no matter what branch

[@lciummo1]

The Army gets the gravy and the Navy gets the beans - what does the Air Force get?

[@beachobsession29]

At least half the video was about food. Better than the last cooking video I watched on a submarine. I'm sure the mess staff work very hard. I trained in Culinary Arts 20 yrs ago.. I use to work 12 plus hours day.

[@speedracer2336]

Best food I had during my long career was on a Navy base, steak two or three times a week, plus lobster one meal. Beats Army chow any day of the week!

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

Crewman: "ATE 3 PORTIONS OF ROAST TURKEY, STUFFING AND POTATOES AND GRAVY TODAY :))))" ME: "what did you do today? Crewman: "Just went to sleep. woke up looked at the ocean, nothing happening now waiting for my next meal TY U.S Government :)))))))"

[@eddymanning87]

These guys do great work, always underappreciated

[@tietxuanam6020]

This scenario reminds me of an American mess hall in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam in 1966 where I worked for RMK company. I learned by heart for good the notice at the mess hall entrance: " Take all the food you like. Eat all the food you take."

[@mpatrickthomas]

Working in a kitchen on a nuke carrier,the LAST thing you want to hear is...."Hey Mack,why is that chicken glowing"??😂😂🐔🍗

[@skontheroad]

Looks great! But my claustrophobia is (has gotten!) so bad, I can't even remember to breathe to watch to the end! But thank you all for your service!!

[@dougreed9843]

USS Kalamazoo AOR6 the best supply ship in the Navy 1980 to 1983 you didn't mention the 11 million gallons of Jet Fiel.l GO NAVY sea the world its a blast and lots of hard work... God Bless America WWG1WGA

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

They transfer 11 million gallons of jet fuel onto the carrier?

[@francisfreyre]

Beautiful video! The navy makes a great job! Thanks for posting.

[@bornicks2]

Navy has the reputation of having the best cooking.

[@stevyg4549]

Technology wow just in 100 years how far we’ve come, it’s unbelievable 👍

[@SoapinTrucker]

You can't believe the MASSIVE difference between a steam (boiler) driven Destroyer/Frigate, and the newer Turbine driven plants, OMG!!!!!!! I saw the ships start phasing out in the late 80's, and by 90/91 ALL of the Adams Class Destroyers (Boilers/Steam) were gone! It was sad, because I served on one and loved ole'Girl, but what a difference!!!!! The plants on the old steam ships were dark, dangerous, hot as hell, and ALWAYS needed repairs! You go onboard a ship today, you'll think your in the plant of a mega yacht! LOL Clean, stainless steel, well lit, less than 90 Degrees F instead of 130 or so, etc!!!!! Night and Day, literally!!!!! :)

[@dmathmothtutinean8950]

Brings ….back memories, indeed. ❤😢

[@ardeezadeng2791]

On which carrier were you served, sir?

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

Crewman: "ATE 3 PORTIONS OF ROAST TURKEY, STUFFING AND POTATOES AND GRAVY TODAY :))))" ME: "what did you do today? Crewman: "Just went to sleep. woke up looked at the ocean, nothing happening now waiting for my next meal TY U.S Government :)))))))"

[@richardnixon4345]

Of you pulling yourself

[@ExUSSailor]

I've been at shore duty stations that don't have mess facilities that well equipped.

[@CajunMarine33445]

Never left the mess hall feeling hungry, great respect for Navy Mess staff.

[@saeedalatbee1797]

Delicious and healthy food. Good bless you.

[@bowlampar]

No doubt US sailors are very well fed, surely those food look delicious and enticing. Its Mess Hall is definitely a favorite place for many. 👨‍🍳🧑‍🍳

[@silentbuccaneer4569]

We don't have Mess Halls, we have Mess Decks to eat in and the Galley is where the food is cooked.

[@chillwill5080]

@@silentbuccaneer4569 We also have a lot of jackoffallwads (sea lawyers) who know it all and love to correct others when it's not even necessary.

[@Elonefte]

Wow that's really awesome amount of food needed to be served 😮

[@rickyism1576]

Serving in the Marines, I always thought being a cook would be the worst MOS to have. But looking back they always seemed pretty happy upbeat even in field.

[@johnholzhey8149]

Think back on how you'd feel if you had crappy food all the time. Seaborn Marines had it made.

[@fredjones7705]

@@johnholzhey8149 Was Army...and MREs kinda suck. But anytime we were on Post (most of the time) it was pretty good.

[@johnholzhey8149]

@@fredjones7705 Navy food was always good. Well, except for the times we were in really heavy seas and had to subsist on sandwiches.

[@rickyism1576]

@@johnholzhey8149 I was only on a ship for a month and had to share the green side with 5 different countries while the Navy had their own line that was always empty. I basically ate commissary junk food because I didn't have time to wait 2 hours for each meal. I was more referring to the moral of that particular MOS ground or Sea. Cancel Reply

[@johnholzhey8149]

@@rickyism1576 Looks like you got shuffled into the temp line.

[@alangardner6187]

The food looks scrumptious amazing story to hear about in this world

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

Crewman: "ATE 3 PORTIONS OF ROAST TURKEY, STUFFING AND POTATOES AND GRAVY TODAY :))))" ME: "what did you do today? Crewman: "Just went to sleep. woke up looked at the ocean, nothing happening now waiting for my next meal TY U.S Government :)))))))"

[@chillwill5080]

@@mentalasylumescapee6389 You love the stuffing and gravy, seems rather obvious.

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

@@chillwill5080 i do, and i work my a** off and i make my own.

[@chillwill5080]

@@mentalasylumescapee6389 I'm sure you do work your a** off getting stuffed and covered in gravy. You know nothing about the U.S. Navy, go lay down.

[@elizabethturner2421]

FWIW, there are culinary specialists in all the services who rival restaurant-quality chefs--without the theatrics one sees on the Food Nwtwork. IIRC, the Army's Quartermaster School at Fort Lee, VA holds a competition (last one I saw was for pastry chefs), with some eye-popping creations.

[@silentbuccaneer4569]

I know when I served on the U.S.S. Wyoming SSBN 742 Gold, the CSC had his guys go take chef classes while in port to learn how to better prepare food and not just throw a meal together. Their training paid off.

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

That's really cool, actually. I live very close to Fort Lee... is this event in house or is it open to the public?

[@elizabethturner2421]

@@jonathanrobertson3406 I don't know that it's open to the public, but the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence (Special Programs Directorate) says it's an annual competiton. I think the most recent one was held in March of 2022.

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

@@elizabethturner2421 Thanks for the information Elizabeth. Have a great week!

[@Saqua2289]

That chow looks awesome! ❤

[@missaliciaxxxx]

Incredible work! God bless you all!

[@user-wr8ns9cb3d]

America 🇺🇸, my darling 💪🇺🇸💪😘😘😘

[@andyquinn1125]

Amazing to see this! Thank you and deep respect to the mess crews everywhere.

[@twisterwiper]

That is some fine chow. It’s a bad idea to watch this on an empty stomach when you were just about to go to bed 😩

[@art-is-lazy4509]

These things are massive, I've heard stories they even have gangs on board and that there are parts of the ship where certain people can't go but clearly a ship or mini city travels on itts stomach, that food looks really good. I once had a beer with a guy in a pub and he told me his job on an aircraft carrier was an icecream maker and that he had been all around the world?

[@stephengoldberg334]

No Captain of an Aircraft carrier would tolerate gangs. They would be in the brig the whole time. Marines provide security, and they don't take the job lightly.

[@user-wp5sg5fy3i]

原子力は非常にリスキーな機関だけど、長期間燃料を気にしなくてもいいし電気も気にしなくてもいいというのはやはり強い。

[@dianacarter3212]

I can barely watch thos video. How can something so big be so claustrophobic? I could not get on that ship. Let alone be inside it. Thank you, to all you brave heroes.

[@jasoncreighton5140]

Same here those subs make me hemmed in just watching it

[@kato521]

Thank you for your service.

[@francopasta3704]

The term “slush fund” came from the British Navy back in the 1800’s. The cooks would collect the grease and fat then sell it to merchants when they made port.

[@yanu3778]

Cool stuff,I love the contents...

[@tonyincs]

Always loved the DFAC! Back in the day, it was the best deal in the service!

[@SEAVet69]

Navy folks always seemed a little heavier than USAF folks (me). Now I know why. LOL

[@kristofferhellstrom]

Videos about life onboard ships are so interesting. Aspecially the food part :P And the food looks delicious. So what do you guys here think about the food you were served while in the navy?

[@wampuscat7433]

I in the Army in the mid-60's and rarely had a bad meal. The cooks did a great job with what they had. God bless all the cooks in all the services for without them the military could not function.

[@kristofferhellstrom]

@@wampuscat7433 They seam to be somewhat of the unsung heroes of war. Where you in nam?

[@Lot-4656]

What is the cook's wage?

[@SoapinTrucker]

@@Lot-4656 All enlisted onboard ships get the same base pay, in there ranks. In other words, an Electrician doesn't make more than a cook for example, the E-4's will start at the same base pay, E-3's too, etc

[@hello_its_me.]

45k to 65k daily to feed a crew of 4,500+ only comes out to a few dollars per meal. You would not get that amount of food at that price anywhere off base. When you prep food in bulk, the savings add up. Chit, now I'm hungry!! GO NAVY my friends!!

[@wdsp69]

Submarine cooks are the best in the Navy. Hands down. They know how to keep a boat happy. Pizza night was always great.

[@wheelmanstan]

I think the top sailors go to subs.

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

Crewman: "ATE 3 PORTIONS OF ROAST TURKEY, STUFFING AND POTATOES AND GRAVY TODAY :))))" ME: "what did you do today? Crewman: "Just went to sleep. woke up looked at the ocean, nothing happening now waiting for my next meal TY U.S Government :)))))))"

[@lazynow1]

@@wheelmanstan ....I have worked with them in civilian jobs...most of them are pin heads.....the best are Air Force....not sure why.....

[@ginch8300]

@@lazynow1 Air force likely has the highest amount of intelligent serviceman in the military due to the technicality and equipment involved, plus most of them are fucking nerds so they likely don't act like the frat boys you'll usually find in the army/navy. Not in the military or ever have been but just my two-cent guess.

[@JeffersonMartinSynfluent]

I never knew that submarines can go underground.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

Well at least restocking underground would be easier than restocking underwater like they said they were going to show.

[@ExPraetorianGuard-dl1pz]

If Russian cruiser "moskva" could be converted to a submarine then why not we?