Life Inside US $4 Billion Nuclear Submarine Patrolling The Oceans

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[@jimstinson565]

22 years in the Navy. 13 of which was on subs. Each and every man on those boats was smarter than the average bear. Every man was a brother and could be counted on to his job flawlessly.

[@JeffreyWillis800]

Well, then I guess they were better than the guys in the Army infantry, lol. Was the food as good as the video shows? If so, better than Army mess halls.

[@KentDonaldson]

"Smarter than the average bear?" So no females on board then?

[@looseouttaturn2]

Awesome Jim!! Thanks for your service!! My biggest regret not going in The Navy!! Joined NYPD at 21 and even though still could have joined at some point life just got in the way!!

[@tornadoman1054]

Yes, sir. Good old times. Real men and real brotherhood, now they push females into every hole, we are doomed.

[@JW-hf9ev]

Looking back at life as an old retired non military, I regret not having the guts to join the Navy. I didn’t swim. Pretty sure the sub guys are expected to at least swim. So when I say that my family and I are very grateful for your service and all those who serve. Where I worked, we were pissed if we had bad paper cut.

[@TheChrisrods77]

Air Force 26 year veteran here so much respect for our Navy Submarine people I could not do that job. Hats off to you guys keeping our country safe when the homeland sleeps at night and keeps our enemies awake ..

[@crazytwitchy5650]

SAFE AGAINST WHO

[@Johnny-ql2vd]

Air Force this end as well. Big hat tip to my Navy Bruddahs …..

[@jerryfinger8659]

Yeah, 2 weeks of not seeing the sun, you would have to put me in a straight jacket.

[@dueycarter1583]

USAF veteran here too, much respect

[@johnroden3431]

Sub life was awesome! Every patrol was like a camping trip with your best friends, one of the best experiences of my life for sure!

[@DaveNH59]

I was a cook on a fast attack. I got to see some countries I wouldn’t have gotten to see, if not for being in the “Silent Service”.

[@johnroden3431]

It was 100% the best thing for me at 18, I was a wreck less wild man lol. Appreciate your service. I only got to do 3 trident patrols, 2 on Ohio and 1 on Nevada, then right back to the SSBN to SSGN conversion in the shipyards lol.

[@GoyotalySitbull-fx5kt]

Lllppp 1:08

[@seekingenlightenment9685]

Is it easy to get use to the smell of lots of seamen ?

[@user-wb9vz3dt5y]

I was on a boomer from 1979 1980 but we did not have women on board. Different time it was fun I was young I felt patriotic I loved my country I was proud to serve-----Congratulations Rigged ELECTIONS FRAUD IMPEACHMENT I am no longer proud to serve I have more respect for Russia now they do not pretend to be righteous while lying cheating stealing they are forced no pretend freedom Maybe we should not be proud to be war heros killing people

[@MrStudmouse]

Personally I don’t think I could fit in there! I think every one who serves in a submarine sure has my respect and they should have a medal for them that serve on a submarine!! God Bless each one of those that serve !🙏🏼☕️☕️

[@spydermonkeygarage7201]

they do.. submarine warfare medal otherwise known as their dolphins medal..

[@WireEd1966]

When I served, we received submarine pay as well as special forces pay.

[@lesleyM84]

✨♥️looove that the food is so amazing and the wall images of beautiful outdoor scenes for the crew✨♥️ what a dizzyingly complex vessel.. just incredible

[@testbooster]

Submariners are some of the most intelligent sailors in the US Navy.

[@robertborglund5783]

Especially the Nukes

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

I remember taking a ferry from Long Island to Connecticut with my motorcycle when I was 17 (1987) .......gazing and daydreaming during the short trip a "submarine" decided to surface very close !!!!!.........Scared the crap out of me , looked like a megalodon shark bursting out of the water !!!!........kind of frightening but very cool to witness after realizing what it was .......lol .........Erik

[@charlesdudek7713]

Good story! 🙂

[@willmchale3001]

I've had really cool career that has afforded me much, but this is definitely on my list of "if I could do it all over again." Not sure I would last for careers, and mentally and physically so rigorous, but I'd SO love to give it a whirl for a few months. I've worked with several submariners and have heard some amazing stories - then you watch a video like this and it's hard not to get a little giddy...

[@garymiller5937]

I certainly admire and appreciate all the men and women in our submarine force. It must be incredibly hard to be isolated for long stretches of time! I'm quite certain that I couldn't do what they do every day, and words are not adequate to describe the respect I feel. May God bless you every one of your days! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@__-si9ux]

United Snakes wants all Wars outside thousands of miles away from USA

[@wilchisaelie2847]

A law was passed a few years ago allowing women on the submarine.

[@BalachoDere]

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[@earthstewardude]

It's amazing what they have been able to pack into one of those tubes ! I wish I could go inside and have a look around.

[@KR72534]

Your wish is granted. The Nautilus is a museum in Connecticut.

[@timferguson1593]

I'm retired U.S. Navy Helicopter Aircrewman-Rescue Swimmer. When I first graduated from the 4 schools I had to complete, our job ASW. I volunteered for a 4 day crew swap. I went on a L.A. class fast attack sub.(I'm from Bham Al and the sub was the U.S.S. Birmingham SSN 695). Anywho, it was fun for 4 days. Learned a lot by but nah, claustrophobic lol. The ID s video is correct, the chow was AWESOME

[@henrymuenich6296]

God bless our Submariner's .❤

[@space9277]

submariner's what?

[@leescarbrough2621]

Hats off to the guys that are taken care of business I'm so claustrophobic I can't even watch the damn video

[@AdAwan-1]

❤❤❤

[@andrewmarshall360]

Great job guys and girls !

[@stephencummins7589]

Make no mistake this is only propaganda.

[@IgorVasilyevich]

Отличная подводная лодка!👍

[@Casteeyo...]

Better than Russia's ..

[@IgorVasilyevich]

@@Casteeyo... Until they meet, they won't understand.

[@AdAwan-1]

❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@SteveSmith-eb6ze]

These sub guys are a special breed. There is no way I could do what they do. We salute you!

[@bonasperry8747]

The silent service sailors are my heroes 🙏

[@abdulmuhid1816]

Thanks you for the informative video.

[@alwineugene5955]

9:52 I served on a nuclear submarine tender in Guam back in 1973. Boy, things have progressed since then, starting with women serving on board subs. Most civilians don’t realize that the US has mobile nuclear missile launch platforms patrolling the globe 365 days a year. This serves an incredible deterrent to Putin should he do something stupid. This makes each $4 billion sub worth every penny! We should all rest easier knowing this fact.

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

Thank God , and thanks for mentioning that, puts my mind somewhat at ease with all these wackos running these countries !!!!!🙂............ Erik

[@user-cv6ju5kc7b]

Very beautiful thanks

[@richardwarner3705]

Packed with tech & structurale innovation. A starship of the ocean.⚓🇺🇲⚓

[@AbidaParveen-mu6xt]

Submariners of whole world is brave which are residing live in water grave. Extraordinary life and valour courage and self confidence.

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy video, very informative and enjoyable.

[@lespike2058]

What a great show. Very easy to watch. No drama great information. I like the way he does the show!

[@johnmcdyer7297]

Them divers really have big balls for their job ,,,respect 😊

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

God Bless Submariners.

[@miguelkerchnerportela7783]

Deus abençoe os submarinos.....kkkkkkkkkkkkk Eles agradecem , bem como estão preparados para sua autodestruição...e...por extensão...

[@tjasagustin3342]

Utmost respect to submarine heroic staff!

[@looseouttaturn2]

Awesome!! I see sausage and peppers!!

[@kencarnley7101]

Nice Video. Of course nothing from the engine room as everything is classified. I am a Plank Owner on the USS Silversides SSN 679. ETN/ Reactor Operator. Our food pretty much sucked. I also served on the USS Vancouver LPD-2. WesPac 1969 into 1970. We ate Good!

[@FlyfisherStreams]

A ll you guys and gals are BADASSES! Thank you for your service!

[@AdAwan-1]

❤❤❤

[@ianknop9749]

"Cooking varieties from Italian to Mediterranean" :D

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Thank you very much for this vid, appreciate it a lot 👍 Salute from the Netherlands, TW.

[@paulor9577]

Awesome!

[@robertcocciardi2772]

What procedures occur when the submarine is on mission and a seaman has virus symptoms, fever and other issues? How do you prevent spread? Thank you all for your service in the best navy in the world. 🇺🇸👍

[@chillybinbob]

Like everything else in the Military, the Corpsman gives him tylenol and some rack time.

[@Sureshots.]

They usually put them down.

[@devildawgpryde4764]

Worked on many of these at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.

[@TFD31415]

From Italian to the flavourable taste of Mediterranean food… 😂 3:17

[@stanwillett6431]

A great subject, although maybe we shouldn’t show and share any information to countries that don’t have our best interest , if you know what I mean……. My father was a sailor in ww2, and he had a saying “ loose lips, sinks ships”. Maybe a word to the wise……

[@scruffy4647]

It's a good thing it is a volunteer service because there is no way in hell I'd want to be crammed in a tube months on end under the sea. Much respect though.

[@jerry2york]

In 1965 we were in a Japanese port drinking when shore patrol quickly rounded us all up to escape to our ship. The locals were upset about a nuke sub in port. I'll never forget, as our little shuttle boat was gliding along about midnight, that we came upon the sub, and what an Erie sight it was. It was like a sea creature lurking for prey. Today the Japanese welcome our subs but it was a whole different experience back then.

[@jamesladd]

I was a cook on a submarine . It's not for everyone. Takes a different kind of brave to even get through the escape training. Bubble heads never die.

[@TheStevedie]

I have no idea how you cook in the galley. Just walking through it I go insane at the thought of having to cook lol.

[@timsebastian5758]

I was in Holy Loch, Scotland in the Navy 70-71 on a sub tender. We worked on them day and nite when they came in. Very rewarding work

[@magikclown]

Well done for mentioning the defensive tomahawk missiles

[@jelebean5000]

My son is a submariner, most recently on a LA class fast attack. These sailors are of a different breed. Keep an eye out for the dolphins 🤫😉

[@sugipulaboule9]

His brain is washed

[@Joe26003]

Served on 5 submarines during my career. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, minus ORSE, TRE, drills, and some of the PIA stuff! Oh, and Field Day! Some of the greatest people I know served on the boats!

[@jayeean3890]

Oh yes! And every night is the halfway night dinner too! True, we could have all dreamed. Madison blue crew 84-86, Grayling 86-88.

[@shawntailor5485]

My bros dad was under the sea 30 years . Senior rear chief and seal commanders commander. USS Tilefish ,USS Clamagore among others .

[@ConfusedElectricGuitar-sx5ei]

It's got to be hard to be a man under the sea with nothing other than a bunch of other seamen😮

[@lynnecartwright3976]

They are a special breed indeed...

[@joshm7530]

THEY HAVE THE BEST FOOD...😊

[@audiobrad99]

Interesting video, but some of the most interesting information in the VO was not supported by relevant visuals. For example, the technical explanation of the torpedo loading and firing was accompanied by random B-roll of ships blowing up.

[@janxwazul1180]

U.S. navy submarines a surprised element for the foes of America .🔥💪👏👌👍

[@johngeiger3770]

A nuclear submarine today can end the world as we know it. It is THE most powerful weapons platform in existence today.

[@alieujabbi6878]

''I love USA 🇺🇸

[@jacobofori6868]

God bless America

[@santoshkumarsingh8432]

प्रणाम।❤।

[@andrewmarshall360]

Great job !

[@AdAwan-1]

Beautiful place ❤❤❤

[@rodbutler4054]

These guys are on duty for 24 7 day after day in a controlled limited space while many of us had jobs in the military working 5 8 hour days with weekends off and off base excursions available. I hope they get compensation when off duty to make up for their dedication to this critical duty.

[@malcomewest6551]

Very interesting

[@nicholaskitaka3704]

Everything going well, without the thoughts of ' I'm under sea water'

[@johnholland5021]

Amazing boat

[@user-wf2ri2un4d]

Tough guys ..god bless you sailors

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Home sweet home !

[@joeson7700]

Great MARITIME engineering, great contractors FULFILLMENT for every Share/ STOCKHOLDERS Dividends PAY- OFF

[@pesawatindonesia]

keren bang

[@milindkhadse556]

I always like such documentary

[@sugipulaboule9]

YOU ARE IN A DEEP, DEEP SLEEP,,,, wake up.

[@paulcheek5711]

I would literally lose my mind with claustrophobia

[@ijnfleetadmiral]

Couldn't serve in a sub myself...too confined. But that looks like luxury compared to the old diesel boats!

[@johnkjohn5641]

Good praise de Lord JESUS

[@yongjinpark5857]

한국 창원 NC Dinos 모자를 여기서 보게될줄은 몰랐네...

[@BobbyGardiner-zt5zp]

Isn't war a great adventure?

[@jamesladd]

The food on a submarine is the finest food made in the military 🎖️🪖 we took great pride in our food and our roles as the chefs.

[@philochristos]

I went to prototype school on a submarine. I can't imagine being inside one for three months at a time. I'm glad they send me to a surface ship.

[@CraigScottProductions]

All that good food and 2 toilers 😂

[@successniche]

How is constant supply of oxygen under ensured?

[@Mayfly-yb5iy]

Nicht nur der Friedenengel, UNCLE SAM, hat solche Atom-U-Boote.

[@cry2urmom757]

I build those. Super cool to see them capable of doing the things they do. Especially where I see them from

[@vincestar4840]

The food runs the gamut from A to Z.

[@dixieboy5688]

Not sure showing so much technical machinery is a good idea in case Hamas sees it and builds a sub. OH , wait, they dont need a submarine. They will just dig a tunnel.

[@thomasgolaszewski6502]

Still use sound power phones?

[@fordisfurious]

Lol submarines don’t stay under water for “even years“

[@edward6902]

bailed out at ‘…from Italian to mediterranean’

[@heroiccombatengineer6018]

Underwater drone swarms be like: mhmm easy prey.

[@madezra64]

6:04 is this the freaking vestibule of a rescue submersible attached to a nuclear submarine? Like, that looks pretty genuine. I didn't think stuff like this would be released to the public. That is pretty fucking badass.

[@shawntailor5485]

What weve had for past 50 years puts this all in mothballs I'm guessing.

[@noyo1444]

Never ever would I go into such a boat…..

[@TroyFlarty]

I like one...

[@amarkhuushineamar5263]

super

[@adilsoncastro43]

Fantástico Brasil

[@aung3924]

Video should include comma, fullstop in subtitle.

[@dkajj]

Shot in warm waters, collected under feet of ice. Dang.

[@tone5476]

Damm no woman 😢.. the cleaning crew has a tough job cleaning all those men 🤜✊️

[@emmgeevideo]

Is it just me, or do these modern sailors look, um, particularly well-fed?

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

Only thing to look forward to, a good meal....submariners eat well.

[@user-zl5ux4kp9b]

Love sudmuronx from ejerce

[@Nassirkhan0987]

Who noticed Mbappe serving food😂😂

[@bobreilly4773]

Bubbleheads Rule!

[@WizzardMcCoy]

BubbleHeads are special people….

[@user-px8lx9dp6h]

Go Navy!!!

[@TheMightyCookieShow]

I love the mindset that we need to actually take some special nuclear submarines like this you know just the parts say up to the ISS space station set up a construction Bay up there right go ahead and put things together actually in space and retrofit them with actual you know space engines and stuff and actually use them as Starships I mean they're already able to withstand high pressure and our air and water tight so it seems like an obvious thing to me.

[@user-fh6ru1pf7s]

Manna boss ku penjeramahan nya ke iinndonya.

[@TimothyPadgett38]

Imagine manning the rails

[@innergoof19]

At 2:37 that captain has been relieved.

[@cycleSCUBA]

One thing's certain, the Russians' subs don't come anywhere near for reliable, safe and effective subs and a highly trained crew with good morale. 🇺🇲🤝🇬🇧

[@alexeystuliy2001]

Brainless comment.

[@justicemadubuike8386]

How do you know that?

[@mackbolan5126]

Anyone recognize the patch on the old dudes shoulder at 4:03?

[@dixieboy5688]

Yes, but it took a second. I was too busy looking at the cool submariners masks. Do they wear those in case someone farts?

[@dreb222]

It’s an airborne patch and some sort of army higher headquarters or majcom patch, can’t quite make out which one. Likely he’s an army general officer on a tour.

[@chronicles_of_ngamla710]

They wore masks because of the film crew that come onboard..

[@deansimono7057]

What about after a mission and the sub has no where to go? How many MRE'S are they carrying?