Life On A U.S. Navy Destroyer (2019) • Full Documentary

Follow the crew of USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) underway in the Pacific, as the crew talks about life on a USN Destroyer - from what they do for work, to where they eat, sleep, and work out. Filmed in July 2019.
Film Credits: U.S. Navy Video by Austin Rooney, Defense Media Activity-Navy Production - released
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[@davidwolf226]

As a navy veteran from nearly 50 years ago, these young folks make me so proud. God bless them all!

[@T3ARx]

I just joined I’m at A school for gas turbine mechanic Doing an edit. I’m almost done with A school I’m got orders and I’m going to Japan!!! I’m so excited

[@T3ARx]

@JN - 06BA 906155 Williams Parkway Sr PS yes I’m in the us

[@T3ARx]

@JN - 06BA 906155 Williams Parkway Sr PS I’m a gsm( gas turbine system technician mechanic) I love the navy even tho I’ve been in for only 6 months. But all branches are good just choose your type. You wanna be boots on ground in foreign country’s then go army or marines but get fit that boot camp ain’t no joke. Navy boot camp isn’t hard. Yes the rdc will beat you and when I mean by that is make you do 8 counts,push, running planks, and etc of exercise if you fuck up or one of your shipmates does. But they mainly focus on attention to detail, team work, fast and efficient reactions and the biggest one is comprehension. To some it up bc they do a lot. They will give you a lot of commands to do and you have to be able to retain it all understand it and get it done in timely manner. Navy’s is big on that

[@T3ARx]

@JN - 06BA 906155 Williams Parkway Sr PS then I’m not deployed. Your either doing shore duty or sea duty there is no not being deployed. It’s the military man you get your liberty calls if it’s not your duty day and that’s after you been dismissed for the day or the weekend when they call liberty you can chill

[@T3ARx]

@JN - 06BA 906155 Williams Parkway Sr PS lol yea no I’m 20 and bare minimum to pass Pfa is 47 push-up , 1.5 mile run has to be at least 12 mins , and 1:30 sec plank. There’s harder times age from 17 to 19. But it gets easier the older you are

[@toyman9642]

A US Naval ship Captain was asked who are the most important crew members. He replied, "The cooks. A well fed crew is a happy crew." A salute to the naval cooks.

[@darkmatter32x]

If you want a good friend onboard a ship, it's supply department, specifically the CS.

[@thomasquinn284]

Many years ago, as a young Marine Lieutenant, I was assigned TAD to Newport Road Island. Had many meals in the officers mess. The Navy Cooks are World Class. Amazing quality, superb presentations. Go Navy!!!

[@charlesimwold1429]

That has been the saying for over 100 years ! And the cook on board if he was good had the run of the ship ! Went on liberty when ever he wanted , get back late , no problem , he's the cook you don't mess ( no pun intended ) with him . The very first person the Captain of a ship looks for is a good Cook .

[@JJ-rf7dg]

Same goes with EN's. They service hot water and ac through out the ship.

[@garysharp4606]

Salute the Captain who recognized the importance of the Cooks. I'm a former MS1 from 85-05, tough duty but it has its benefits

[@XKXOUzy5E9]

As a Brit and ex Royal Navy served on 3 Frigates, great video guys, stay safe, calm seas. Allies forever.

[@twintiersfilmfest1366]

Very true. I was stationed on the USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) and the comradeship and joint friendship between our two countries and Navies is amazing. Being on a ship that honored a British Prime Minister, we had more interaction (British Navigation Officer onboard, being honored with "homecoming" pulling into Portsmouth, etc.) than other ships and it was an honor to train and serve with you as true friends and allies.

[@navmark77]

Worked with you guys a lot back when we were all worried about Soviet subs. I hope the relationship is still close today. Everybody I ever met in the RN was extraordinarily capable.

[@Rich-kp1eu]

"stay safe, calm seas. Allies forever" As an American, I can't tell you how good that comment made me feel. Allies forever! Thank you so much for standing with us against our enemies.

[@mariajoseuseromatute515]

Thanks Mate!

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

EXCELLENT VIDEO The Navy IS NOT just SEALS, pilots and skittles.

[@kodingkrusader2765]

Yeah but it's kinda like the infantry. Everything else exists for the pilots and seals

[@QuasiELVIS]

Navy is mostly sailors... I thought that was fairly common knowledge.

[@erikk77]

...and snipes.

[@larry4762]

Seabees MCB 4 MCB 6 and MCB 8 1961 to 1966

[@truethought2581]

Lolol

[@2Oldcoots]

Vietnam War Veteran here--I'm proud off the charts of these Navy Crewman....with a total salute to the young woman who said "We are a U.S. Navy Warship--and not to be messed with" and the electronics technician from Puerto Rico....you go go go girl

[@collin833]

Thank you for your service. Veterans like you inspired me to join.

[@ericdraven7185]

Thanks you for your service Philip. I agree with your comment.

[@billdonahue7374]

I worked my butt off in the military. I am now in the age of 62 and yes I miss the navy. I miss the comradeship of the sailors. I miss the military more every day of my life. I wish I could go back in time. I wish we could serve again even at a age of 62.

[@dawnbeasonmcguire]

Thank you for your service

[@bigslim185]

I’m 60 and I would go back tomorrow if I could

[@riddlemark7009]

I'm 61 I'd go with ya too providing we could go back to our Navy ain't so sure bout the new Navy 81-85

[@DDGVET4]

64 and wouldn't trade my Tin Can Sailor days for anything. If we went back now we would bitch just as bad as we did back then. These kids have got it made on these Arleigh Burke Class DDG's. We were on the old Adams Class that were laid from 1959 up. Water hours were a constant due to the evaps going down. We didn't have near the spare room the kids have. A gymn space? Are you kidding? One thing is for sure. Going to sea on anything bigger ain't sailing. I served on a carrier later in my career and it was like being in a hugely over populated gray building with planes bouncing off the roof. Just awful.

[@waynemorgan1577]

@@DDGVET4 I was on a carrier.. 83-87 USS Nimitz.. no shortage of water that I could ever remember.. At least two gyms.. At sea, close to 6000 onboard with the wing aboard. We told the fng's there was a bowling alley and finally they figured it out... or... sent them to the Bosun locker for a bosun punch and they came back with a sore arm. .. LOL..

[@leelynch230]

I retired on the USS John S. McCain DDG-56 in 2004 and have missed life at sea so bad since then. This video is awesome to watch, thank you......

[@mikebrown3820]

JSM was my first ship, '95-00. The XO in this video, CDR Sean Whiteman is a JSM plankowner.

[@KSIxCliPs]

I have a friend on that ship right now over in Yokosuka.

[@southjerseysound7340]

I almost went back in but I missed the age cutoff by a month.

[@truethought2581]

Miss the big water. I feel you there. Nothing like being real small on a huge ocean, nope nothing like mother nature reminding you just how small you really are. GO NAVY!!!

[@countrybackflip]

I missed ya by a few months. Got there in 05.

[@Andrew-bc1wo]

" who are you ? what are your intentions?, this is a us navy warship we are not to be messed with" you go girl

[@danmurphy4472]

She ROCKS !!........Thank You ALL for your Service to us.

[@garyt521]

My son served in the Marines. I was able to go on a Tiger Cruise aboard the USS Green Bay with his unit from Pearl Harbor to San Diego. It was one of the coolest things I have ever done. And I am an army infantry vet with combat experience. Very cool to have had the opportunity to be on that ship, especially with my son and his infantry brothers.

[@QuasiELVIS]

Why were infantry on the ship?

[@magyar1274]

@@QuasiELVIS That's what Marines are they are the infantry of the Navy. U.S.M.C. is a department of the Navy they travel with the navy as MEU Marine Expeditionary Unit ready to be deployed in any theater around the world as a first-strike capability establishing beachheads and or small unit infiltration. These what you see a lot of in videos of Marines is ground infantry similar to Regular Army because those are the type of battles that are being fought. For instance, if you think back to WWII Marines were largely used in the Pacific theater where they fought island to island. When the army goes to war they establish huge land bases where all their equipment, materials, and men or woman are stationed and organized from where they perform missions from those bases. The Marines need all those same things it's just that those bases are floating around on ships ready to move and be deployed wherever needed. At least traditionally it's just the battles fought right now haven't really needed that type of force. But they are wanting to transition back to that type of force where they believe they are there most lethal and capable it is a truly intimidating and scary force when sharpened and honed specifically. Probably more than you cared to hear sorry.

[@bodazaphfa]

I always loved when the Tigers came aboard. It marked the end of the deployment.

[@kiniburk]

Did a Tiger Cruise on the USS Vinson some years ago where it did carrier qualifying off the west coast for a week. Awesome cruise.

[@cassougharbi6284]

@@magyar1274 in French army it’s the same

[@rowdytweakat3877]

I was deployed on a destroyer. I appreciate how this video goes into detail on the intimacy of how everybody has to work together. I couldn't stand a bunch of people on that ship. however, I 100% trusted ever single one of them to go above and beyond; to do their job and anything else that would be required to do what we had to do. It's a small confined world out there and it amazes me how congruent people can become in the right environment. Def a like for this vid!!

[@williamescolantejr5871]

I hear you served on spru can back in 80s and alot looks cleaner then back then and we were clean too.Your spot on however you dont all like each other but you (with training)can depend on each other and that is the important thing I recall.

[@mikehawk120]

When I was in yoko on a CG, I took a tour of one when they first deployed. That air lock fucked me up lol.

[@mikegracie3212]

I've deployed on both Spruance destroyers and Arleigh Burke DDGs. Life onboard is like nothing a civilian could even begin to understand. I developed a sense of family that can't be found on a carrier.

[@darrellfrench7029]

@@mikegracie3212 everybody talks about the Destroyers what about the Frigates I was deploy on the FF /DE 1066 U.S. Marvin Shields for 3years around the time of the spruance-class and way before the Arleigh burke-class we were the smallest thing in the us naval fleet next to a Fleet tug everywhere the Destroyers of today went the fast frigates went also with a crew of less than 250 men there were no females on those kind of ships at that time at the end of the Vietnam War. sometimes I miss those days and it's a whole lot of times I don't LOL take care Go Navy

[@mikegracie3212]

@@darrellfrench7029 I served on USS Lang FF 1060 for a couple of years. I miss the crew and the ships but the deployments not so much

[@Raptor302]

It's so cool to see sailors from all walks of life working and living together on such a small ship with a very important mission. The Navy doesn't get enough credit: patrolling the waves is one deployment that will never end.

[@katbailey33]

We built that destroyer!!!! DDG 60! We’re very proud of our ships and what they do for our country!

[@51dbail]

me to. I built the arrays and work on the 03, radar 1 and 2.

[@MajinMist603]

Are you a welder ?

[@MajinMist603]

@@51dbail Ngl that is pretty cool, building ships like that is not a walk in the park ( obviously ).

[@51dbail]

@@MajinMist603 marine electrician

[@ralphgar3690]

I WAS A TIN CAN SAILOR AND PROUD OF IT LIKE OTHER TINCAN MEN! SERVED US NAVY 1971 -77 RADIOMAN 3RD

[@jblanken08]

I served my first 3 years of my time in the Navy, '98 - '01, on the USS Stout (DDG-55), seeing those engine rooms brought back a lot of memories. My second command was Keflavik, Iceland, and my third was NS Annapolis. I can honestly say the guys I served with on Stout to this day I consider family.

[@joecannon324]

I am a retired army man. I sleep well at night knowing these men and women keep us safe. Proud of them

[@atklm1]

"Negative on mozzi stick". Got to love it when cooks use the military slang.

[@combatseawolf]

Rex my galley watch captain always say "get back to your stations" 5mins before the meal starts while doing the rally point hand signal

[@grantschneider688]

STEWIE?

[@johninalaska4437]

Rex Like Shit on a shingle, my favorite, today, I still use powdered eggs. Can't break the tradition.

[@iansinclair8055]

The one FC says to consider going to a destroyer. As a sailor, many times you don't have a choice of where you will be stationed. Where you go is at the discretion of the Navy and what is open at the time. USS Sumter LST-1181 (April 1984-January 1989).

[@wildcat4478]

Thanks your service. God bless you all and America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@scottt5521]

I left the Navy after 6 years in 1982 at age 24. It changed my life forever (for the better). You can take the sailor out of the Navy, but you can't take the Navy out of the sailor. At 62 it still defines a big part of me. When I was in the Navy it seemed like it was nearly all white. It was probably influenced by the USS Kitty Hawk race riot. It is really great to see a more diverse appeal when young people enlist today in the Navy. My ship had a bit over 500 on the crew and we all felt closer to each other because of it. It is a great way to build strong relationships with people different than you. We tend to self-segregate too much in our private life.

[@bodazaphfa]

@juscurious it’s political correctness.

[@tyler7549]

Served 20, went on four tours. Tell me, why not stay the twenty? You'd be set.

[@scottt5521]

@@tyler7549 My Sea/Shore rotation was 5yrs/1yr for my rate, which was too much for me and my new wife.

[@psalm9166]

@@scottt5521 do you miss it?

[@scottt5521]

@@psalm9166 I have great memories, but I don't miss the 16 hour workdays. I was a Nuclear Machinist Mate on a nuclear powered cruiser (CGN-25). Many hours down in the engine rooms.

[@sivisbellum1480]

I am one of the Plankowners of DDG-60. That first crew was really tight. We had ups and downs, but we did it all and did it well. Glad to see she is still in fighting shape and good sailors taking care of her.

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

Hey shipmates I was on the sister, DDG 40 Coontz ..they scraped her 2 yrs after she was in dry docks for 2 yrs..lol go figure ..we had the Jersey on one side and the mighty Missouri on the other in dry dock ( damn those battle wagon are big 😊)...tight crew.. We got called to Granada 6 weeks out .. our claim to fame...we cut a cigar boat making a run for it in 1/2 ...lol

[@EricKGreen-zp4mq]

bryan casey I was a Plankowner of DDG-87. A lot of memories both good and bad from my time onboard the Mason.

[@joshualittle877]

Plankowner DDG-62 USS Fitzgerald 94-98. They told us when I came aboard how much of the fleet these ships would eventually make up. They called it pretty spot on. I wound up leaving the Navy and going to the Army where I spent 14 years as a Paratrooper. It's been 25 years and I remember all this as if it was yesterday.

[@kevinfitzgerald1010]

We are lucky to have these people defending us.

[@seniorsurveyor]

Go Navy! CVA 59 USS Forestall, RAVH-6 Air wing...a LONG time ago. Very impressed by all these fine young sailors and our state-of-the-art ships. God bless America!

[@daleslover2771]

👍👍👍

[@AdmiralPreparedness]

Thank you for serving!

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

Com 7th fleet, USS Coontz DDG40 Thanks for serving guys 👍

[@CaptainBobTR13CK]

A friend of mine from church was on the Forrestal the day it caught fire. The stories he has.

[@seniorsurveyor]

@@CaptainBobTR13CK I was not aboard at the time but I later served with a few who were. And I have seen several documentaries about it. The heroism of the brave sailors who fought the fire, and the tragedy of the ones who lost their lives is with us always. Go Navy!

[@Johnwilson-dl9nm]

Well done. A great experience for young people, instilling a sense of responsibility in them. I spent 2 years on a carrier. I was amazed to see a 19 year old steering a USN aircraft carrier. For my entire time in the Navy I was very impressed by how organized and coordinated everything was. Flight Ops were amazing. Don't forget to hire a vet.

[@cassougharbi6284]

I think the same this is the best school of life

[@cassougharbi6284]

Good job !!!!

[@mrjuvy49]

A Vietnam vet and later a Navy PACE instructor for 7 commands. Every American should see this video!

[@jrwhite7916]

Retired sailor. Truth! No better sleep than on a small deck. The pitches and rolls are wonderous for sleep. Also the groans and moans of the hull are like lullabies.

[@abercrom21guy]

Truth. Slept like a baby

[@rickscott4471]

Wow, this really brought back lots of good memories. I spent three of my four years (74-78) on a Guided Missile Cruiser (CG-16) and it had a profound impact on my life. Go Navy!

[@davidsumrell1070]

CG 28 WAINWRIGHT

[@cassougharbi6284]

I serve in the same time !!!

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

4:14 "We are a U.S. Navy warship. We are not to be messed with." Goddamn right. I served on the USS Barry DD933 in the early 70s in the Med. No women on board then, but we were as badass as these sailors are today. 70% boredom...30% non stop action...and very little sleep. Thank you all for your service and for keeping us safe. Oh, and that C.O. looks like he's about 19 years old.

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

Haa haa, I had the same thoughts of the C.O. Don’t know what rate you were, hole snipes were never bored. 6x6 watches, Engineering Casualty Control drills practically every night... sleep was definitely a luxury. USN/MMC Retired.

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

@@MrKim-kv2vv I was an SM...most of my tour there was only two of us when there should've been at least six, so at sea we did twelve on and twelve off. Loved all the Med ports though!

[@Mobile-bm2ec]

remeber when a russian navy ship almost bump them or the fly bye of the russian air force

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

@@Mobile-bm2ec I do remember the Russian ships tailing us and we did make a Russian sub surface when we tracked it with our sonar. I even got in trouble for "just shooting the shit" with another signalman on a Russian destroyer. We were talking back and forth on the signal light and one of the officers came up on the sigs bridge and was screaming at me..."You trying to start world war 3 you dumbass?"...Hahaa...good times! Nothing quite as spooky as standing watch after dark on a destroyer, You'd be amazed at the shit you see.

[@tedreynolds3338]

Hello Hugh, I was on the USS Manley DD940, 74-76, 6th Fleet, stationed in Greece. (The Greeks made us leave, due to Cypress conflict.) I remember the Barry very well. Virtually identical ships. It’s a small world!

[@sheepdawg6946]

As an old army grunt, I would have NEVER joined the Navy but much respect to those who do this job. This video provided much insight.

[@dennisg560]

I agree with you, I enjoyed this video, found everything interesting looked like good duty until I seen your sleeping quarters, Never would I trade the open skies for that claustrophobic little berth

[@JazzAnt85]

Lol nobody ACTUALLY in the army would ever refer to themselves as a "grunt" that's a marine corps nickname. FOH.

[@DrRichard100]

Excellent ! We need more of these kinds of declassified films to show the general public what it means to be a sailor/warrior out at sea. I served in the USNR MC but did not do sea duty. Last Summer I had the privilege of being on a CVN Tiger Cruise from "Pearl Harbor" to San Diego for six days. It was a superb and informative crossing. I purposely made sure to note what the crew members did. They worked their butts off - day and night. I observed young men and women working all night to make sure that the ship was safe and the aircraft were ready to fly. Too much to explain here. Great job on this DDG film. Thank you RTP LCDR MC 1998-2006

[@maxxkatt]

Amazing how young people run our military equipment. What professionals!!!!! Best young people in the whole world, our young military volunteers.

[@chrispearson3813]

It's always been that way.

[@joshuagill395]

It’s amazing what passion can do for not only the willingness to learn and excel in what you do, but to elevate others and maintain a strong working environment.

[@patrickmollohan3082]

When these youth enter the USN, the Master Chiefs immediately proceed to slap the "entitled" mindsets and ideals that were drummed I to their heads all their lives!! This is a good thing!! If they wouldn't have had that done to them, they would always have the "me, me, me" attitude! I say thanks to the D.I.'s who take damn near ruined young minda....and bring them back to give them the ability to become decent people!!

[@TheToxicP]

Our society has developed low expectations for young adults, which is why you've got so many childish college students, directionless young men etc. When given proper motivation, responsibilities and real life consequences for failure - young peoople can rise to the occassion and surprise you.

[@KC_Smooth]

I often find myself watching college football games and saying the same kids their age are running our military vessels and fighting in combat.

[@deckape001979]

Was on 3 destroyers: USS Laboon DDG-58, USS Gonzalez DDG-66, USS Stout DDG-55. Learned alot on those ships

[@billludolph5738]

I was stationed onboard the USS Saratoga CV-60 1969--70, and the USS Ranger CV-61 2 Westpac cruises 1970-71 & 72--73 And the USS Nimitz cvn-68 2 cruises 1977-78 Mediterranean sea, north sea ,North Atlantic ocean and 1979-80 Mediterranean sea,north and South Atlantic ocean and around the horn of Africa and the south and North Indian oceans. And the USS Constellation CV-64 1984--85 North Pacific Ocean and North Indian Oceans

[@jacobstewart3428]

I'm on the Gonzalez right now. That's awesome.

[@lorenheaton7524]

I did 9 ships in my 23 year career none were destroyers three cruisers three tankers two frigates and a command ship. Life on a ship is about what you make of it. Yes carriers are different because of size which is why I stayed the hell off of them. Besides they are full of wing nuts! Boats out

[@melissamika]

If you were onboard in that order before the crew swap, I was there with you....... left LABOON right before the crew swap. 2001-2004

[@deckape001979]

@@melissamika I was part of the crew swap DDG Crew Lima

[@Ksrwheels]

My son is on his first deployment on the Ralph Johnson DDG 114 , thanks for the video it was really cool... GO NAVY!

[@rugged2050]

They were on a pretty long deployment

[@Quickjack1007]

I was on the USS Arleigh Burke from 2002-2005. I loved it. The small boy experience was a lot better than my carrier tour... which was also great

[@steveincc2068]

Great video! Retired Tin Can Sailor here (DDG-13, DDG-14, FFG-1), 31 years since I've been on one, miss it.

[@Otswartz]

Same here shipmate. 26 years, some good some bad but all exciting.

[@rkeith4442]

Same here. I was on DD 875 USS Henery W Tucker WW 2 ship ! Loved it ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@martinmax1589]

I served on a destroyer built in 1945. Not an easy life, but makes you into a adult. I still feel proud!

[@charmans133]

thx for ur service god bless!!

[@toyman9642]

My late brother served in the Canadian Forces for many years and was assigned, over his career, to several bases. He always said the food was great. All service personnel in Canada, the U.S., Britain, etc. deserve the best. The best food, the best equipment, the best medical care, etc.

[@alabamacoastie6924]

That was extremely well done and an accurate depiction of life aboard a U.S. warship.

[@iainsanders4775]

Not - at war. No real naval FIGHTING since the Falklands.

[@dagrin0707]

@@iainsanders4775 They are still warships. Adm. Arleigh Burke's quote still applies "This ship is built to fight, you had better know how."

[@engineclinic]

So you were never in the Navy?

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

@@engineclinic: I was in for 6 yrs 3 yrs on DDG 40 ( guided middle Destroyer) USS Coontz ...all ships are warships and built for just that the crews train to be ready at any given time... My other 3 yrs are still considered classified so plz don't ask.

[@engineclinic]

@@scottm.franklinnc7942 nice. I was on an AE.

[@vinyltapelover]

I'm a retired land based prior military Air Force, USNR AND USAR. Much appreciation for these young people . This seems to be the best situation for many of them...they are exposed to various skills...jack of all trades, mastering all they touch and learn. Go Navy.

[@Soul94231]

An accurate depiction of life onboard a Navy Destroyer. Little to no sleep Drills daily Work constantly Yelled at for resting "Hey Shipmate!"

[@dannycoker6439]

Dalton Keen Dalton thank you for your service.lol only a sailor would know that or good guss.

[@jimwjohnq.public]

Except it would not be 'hey shipmate'' but rather 'hey(insert colorful metaphor)...

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

Field day, field day and when your done field daying do it again...swab that deck...i just did ...well swab it again... I had a lot of friends on my ship...i was a MS think they're called GS today... Had more guys come visit me at the back hatch wanting something , " hey those cookies sure smell good can I get a couple" ..THANKS SHIPMATES FOR YOUR SERVICE👍👍

[@troygoodnow5114]

Dalton Keen i always hated being called SHIPMATE. Its the same as being called MF’r

[@edzeljereza8234]

@@scottm.franklinnc7942 MS was Mess Specialist (cook), now CS (Culinary Specialist)

[@carlosurdaneta4361]

Love this video. Brings back good memories. I served on board a Knox class frigate (USS REASONER FF-1063) from the late 80s to early 90s. Veteran of the first Gulf War. I'm proud of my service, but even more proud of the kids I saw on this video serving today.

[@krisfrederick5001]

My nephew is currently deployed on a Destroyer. Godspeed.

[@kiattiskkiattisakkaewaphai1038]

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[@EricKGreen-zp4mq]

Kris Frederick what ship? I was on the USS Mason (DDG87) from ‘02-‘06 and the Cowpens (CG63) from ‘07-‘09.

[@charmans133]

you must b proud god bless!!

[@krisfrederick5001]

@@charmans133 I am, he was a pain in the ass as a kid. Turned into a great engineer

[@trkayani4949]

I have been a Pakistan navy destroyer crew back in 1986 to 1989, after watching this video, my memories became alive. Its toughest job on earth with a navy ship at high seas, you have to left out all of your life back in the country but only take care of your sea trip or mission. BRVO

[@jungshim2379]

You know it’s ‘Merica when you call a destroyer a “small” ship

[@moitoi4064]

Jung Shim or a tin can.

[@scooterb3342]

114 people on a 637 class submarine....

[@agitatedman3260]

@@moitoi4064 A tin can that packs a punch!

[@wy5708]

it is a small ship

[@hamhami9742]

Well technically speaking it is a small ship. Although it is still pretty massive. It's really as small as you can get for a warship. Other countries as well, Have warships similar in size.

[@danielursum5575]

Very interesting. Things have sure come a long way since the old Fletcher class tin cans. 1943 vintage destroyer, U.S.S. Trathen, DD-530. Served on her out of Long Beach in 1963. Dang, we didn't even have a gym.

[@taylorpiercey3190]

Great video. I had the pleasure of going on a Tiger Cruise from Pearl Harbor to San Diego when my uncle was the commanding officer of the USS Howard. It was the coolest experience of my life.

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

We need more school students like ET "Ashley". She is a role model in what kids should pursue. I admire her for her interests in electronics engineering. She has a great career ahead of her. Yes...it does take hard work...but the rewards are great.

[@ascnikon]

I served aboard USS GALLANT (MSO-489), an ocean-going minesweeper. We crossed the Pacific from Long Beach, Calif. to Cam Rahn Bay, S. Vietnam. Left March 17, 1971, arrived June 14, 1971. That's a long time on a 150-foot wooden ship. We had a crew of 54, I believe. Life was a lot more cramped than aboard this destroyer, but very little in a sailor's life has changed since then. Sailors still say "God, be good to me. The sea is so great, and my ship is so small."

[@randystephens1050]

USN 1975-1995 Boiler Technician USS Fort Snelling LSD-30, USS IOWA BB-61, USS Fox CG-33

[@blainehouser4354]

randy stephens BT 3 Here. 79-82 Med Greatest Experience Ever🇺🇸

[@paulsuprono7225]

Occupied fields, woods as an infantryman. Guard unit saw Afganistan. I excaped Charlie Company . . 192 Infantry Battalion in Cambridge, Massachusetts as a result of my departure from Harvard University . . . as a student.

[@rkeith4442]

USN Boiler Technician 3rd class on Henery W Tucker DD 875 1972-1976. Great ship ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gendaminoru3195]

Iowa last of the steam turbines and actual boilers? I think even the AOE's that had the same plant are gone now.

[@albertperez656]

BT3 Perez..USS Anchorage LSD-36..76-80. San Diego Naval Base. Thanks to all who serve and served.

[@billmurray8954]

U.S.S. DAVIS D.D. 937 Vietnam back in 1966. 6,644 rounds fired. Earned a Gold E.. Proud to be a Navy Vet.....

[@Ken-sr6jo]

Makes me proud to to see blacks, caucasians, Asian, Hispanics, men and women working so well together in tight quarters. They know that their very life is in the hands of other people of different ethnic and race backgrounds. I salute you!!

[@wildplaces9675]

One of the best decisions I ever made was choosing to serve on the U.S.S. John Hancock (DD-981) straight out of OS "A" School. That was back in 1979. I had the choice of several open billets, but those in the know recommended I go on a destroyer. Good call.

[@toddf9321]

Good call? Great call...a spru-can was the finest thing floating in the late 1970's and well into the 1990's. I always loved the signature of John Hancock on the transom. I served on two, The USS Nicholson and the USS O'Bannon.

[@jenneljustus9601]

Being I'm an Army veteran, this was very interesting. My father was a GM 1st Class during WWII in the Navy and served on 4 different ships during his 6 yrs

[@EricKGreen-zp4mq]

This video brings back a lot of memories, good and bad from when I was on the USS Mason (DDG-87) from ‘02-‘06 and USS Cowpens (CG-63) from ‘07-‘09. Its not that often the surface ships get any attention or coverage; it’s usually the submarines and carriers that most people know about when it comes to Navy warships. So thanks for broadcasting this video and best of luck to the crew serving onboard the USS Paul Hamilton.

[@erihaas]

It’s great to see young adults with so much pride, drive, purpose and direction. A breath of fresh air here in contrast to what you see on the news everyday. I somedays regret never putting out that blank check...

[@cferingacraigferinga]

God Speed to everyone serving on the oceans. I hope we, as US citizens, will always have your back.

[@retirednavysnipe2003]

I spent time on the USS Callaghan DDG-994 and USS Fife DD991. Retired in 2003 after 20 years, retired as a GSCS(SW), the engineering on the Hamilton is a lot different from the Callaghan and Fife. US Navy gave me the opportunity to sail around the world several times and see places most people never get the chance. First ship FFG-52 USS Carr, Plankowner, FFG-45 USS DeWert, then on to FFG-7 Oliver Hazard Perry. So 5 ships Great Lakes twice and finally a tour in EPMAC, placement, in New Orleans retired there. Can't believe it has be almost 20 years since I retired good times, for those still in live the life every day because you will miss it when it is over.

[@loganhanssen6004]

Thank you to everyone in our Armed Services for all you do. Thank you for my freedom.

[@Greatblue56]

Bless these and all US sailors. Go Navy!

[@travisjett424]

I signed my Navy contract today ⚓️

[@johnpineda4080]

Godspeed to you.

[@larryflorida5705]

Best of luck to you, sailor! I hope you start planning your career now! :)

[@wildplaces9675]

NAVY stands for: Never Again Volunteer Yourself

[@wildplaces9675]

@D W That is great advice. I wish I'd have done that. I somehow managed to memorize them in boot camp, but I remember stressing over it, too.

[@iamok5417]

All the best of luck

[@cecilb5124]

Thank you for a very well done video. I served aboard the USS Coontz, DLG-9, from 64- 67 as a SONAR Technician (SOG, later STG). Definitely some of the best times of my life... two WestPac Cruises , Vietnam twice, and visits to the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan. My experience in the US Navy later got me a job in NASA, first as a contractor, then as a CIvil Servant until I retired. GO NAVY!

[@friendofcoal]

Thank you, to those who serve and have served.

[@alandeverduim2341]

Brought me back to my days in the dutch navy.i have served for 34 years in the dutch navy been on several destroyers. Now i am with penshon but still misses the life on those ships.

[@rawill1958]

God Bless these young warriors...

[@mattdacquisto1273]

I'm a plankowner on the USS Bagley DE 1069 (reclassified FF 1069 in 1975). We put her into commision in April 1972. I was an RD (reclassified OS ). Made one WestPac in 1973. Almost became a shellback, 5 miles north of the equator but had orders to turn around and escort the USS Hancock to the middle east during the Yom Kippur war. Lived on board for 3.5 years and was honorably discharged OS2 in August 1975. Big mistake I made was getting out. I miss those days. Best years of my life. I'm retired now but I'm a "civilian Naval recruiter" encouraging young people to join up for the most rewarding time of their life. Take care shipmates.

[@davidcarlson3425]

I have to say it's really good to know that Tin Can life has not changed that much since I was in back in the '70's. To those of you serving on our Navy Cans, you've got best duty in the fleet!

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

I don't know about the best duty in the fleet but I do agree that the guys on the destroyer I was on would always have your back, no matter what or where. USS Conyngham DDG-17, Anywhere, Anytime

[@josephanthony8585]

I was a corpsman aboard a destroyer. No mention was made of the us but we were responsible for the health needs of the crew.

[@judsonkr]

Pecker-Checker. Hello from a Snipe!

[@larrykramer9437]

Well done, much love and respect to my brothers and sisters in the NAVY from a Retired Coast Guard Chief.

[@tysanborn554]

Great character building & some great characters too --- Our Military deserves enormous praise and respect!

[@carltompkins6815]

Thank you for your service, and the pride you take in the US Navy and our country.

[@kurtlesser2684]

FTM2, USS Long Beach, 3 trips to Nam 69-75 and still miss blue water every day. GO NAVY! 245 years of tradition unhampered by progress!

[@anonymousdevildog1406]

Love and Respect to all the sailors on that DDG. You young men and woman are awesome. You seriously have the respect of many of us who understand military... we are old and did our time - but you carry on the jobs and great responsibilities we left behind and you do it very well. Thanks you all!

[@johnmayo6906]

I was a Radioman on the USS GURKE DD783 DESRON 15 up until her decommissioning back in '76. I have a facsimile of the ships plague on my personal boat to this day. We were there for the evacuation of Saigon in April '75. Loved the life of a Tin Can Sailor. Navy took me around the world in my 4 years and am forever grateful. Also a Golden Shellback.

[@haroldholland1316]

Served aboard the USS FRANK E. EVANS 1962-65 EM2, She was an old world war 11 tin can home ported out of Long Beach, Ca. Best years of my life, would love to go back for one more WESPAC cruise. unfortunately she was cut into 6-3-69 in the South China Sea by an Australian aircraft carrier. 74 souls were lost. Google to read more.

[@roccogant4057]

Thnk You for yourhard work and dedication to keep our country safe... may GOD bless all of you..

[@richhunter6414]

Great video. I did my 4 years 1965 - 1969 aboard a Coast Guard Cutter as a Radarman. Both ships I was on had crews of about 140. We trained with Navy Fleet Training at Guantanamo. I look back on those days with love. Much respect for you. I'd do it all again.

[@ShonKinsley]

Had a chance of being onboard US DDG 54 Curtiss Wilber back in 2002 during the exercise as a liaison member, met tons of fantastic and professional crew including CO Roan and CPO Ramirez, also was amazed at their combat information system linked with Satellites covering entire Globe, noticed why US Navy is rated Top of the top class of Naval force, no one can beat them. Still serving in Canada but no longer Navy but as a member of Royal Canadian Air Force

[@GeoHvl]

I was a US Navy ET from 1972 to1978. It was a great job. It has paved the way for 40 plus years of nonstop employment. I even have a sticker on my truck US Navy High Tech Bad Asses. Top racks are the best.

[@lukeskywalker2314]

Young, smart, focused sailors. I am so proud! (AO3 1965-68 USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31)

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

( love the name ..Luke) Thanks for your service MS3 80 -84 Com 7th Fleet (USS Blue Ridge) DDG40 USS Coontz

[@charmans133]

amen from calif

[@jimpiper5297]

The Bonny Dick

[@leejohnson4203]

We did plain guard for Bonnie Dick 1968 . USS UHLMANN DD687

[@ELCADAROSA]

Served aboard USS Kidd (DDG-993) from ‘84 - ‘89 as a GSE. This film brings back so many memories of the ship and the men I served with.

[@retiredyeti5555]

Brings back memories of serving on the USS Ashtabula AO - 51, from Feb 1963 to May 1965, in the Pacific Fleet, homebased in Long Beach, California. Participated in 2 cruises to the Far East in '63 and '64. I was a Radarman 3rd Class. Not much has changed, other than the technology and the inclusion of females.

[@SzaboStudio]

I LOVE the contrast between the 2 sides, 11:54 the one who had been treated well all along, and 12:49 the one who've seen hard conditions. Respect.

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Thanks to all our sailors, soldiers, Marines, Air Force personnel, etc. Your sacrifice and hard work is much appreciated.

[@hardyclarke6110]

Thanks

[@rolandhuard5678]

I served on the destroyer USS Caperton DD650 from 1951-1955. We were a flagship COMDESRON 30. Made an around the world cruise on April 1953 thru December 1953, patrolling the coast of Korea with Task Force 77. I enjoyed those four years and I recommend all young men that don't know what they want in life to join the the Navy.

[@gnolan4281]

Go Navy. Thank you for your service to our country.

[@patriley9449]

As a 70 year old it is interesting to know that many of these people are the same age as my grandchildren. In fact one of my grandchildren is a First Lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell Kentucky. Young people today often get a bad rap, but these " Kids" are all top notch. Thanks for your service.

[@lawrencedavanzo4184]

I've never served, but watching this, the fantastic young people having some fun and being so professional, makes me very proud of this country. We need more stories like this to remind us of how lucky we are in the U.S. Thanks to this crew for serving.

[@kensmith9803]

I worked and rode Aegis from USS Norton Sound to USS Shoup and this is the best documentary on these young men and women I’ve seen.

[@joeyreamer1431]

Go Navy, you rule the seas. My dad served on the USS. Aggressive. A minesweeper.

[@fredrickmillstead6397]

This old grunt never got to see anything like this before. Good to see how the swabbies live and work at sea. I have a new appreciation for the Navy.

[@SimDeck]

So cool to hear from the crew of these inedible machines. They all come across as top professionals. It's a credit to the U.S Navy.

[@tunemeister99]

Great that we have a video of our great sailors on sea duty on board destroyers. Having retired CPO for 20 years onboard 2 gator ships and a frigate, certainly felt pride to show how we keep America free through blood sweat and tears. God bless our servicemen and women!

[@donnagilbert763]

My son is currently deployed on a destroyer.

[@charmans133]

you must b very proud god bless !!

[@Chirchy]

Damn that’s crazy but did anyone ask?

[@robertlollathin8373]

Donna Gilbert? Which ship is your son on? Tell him to vote for his commander and chief Trump 20/20!

[@RealShrigmaMale]

Chirchy, does anyone have to ask?

[@UnderGod-ie1lk]

@@robertlollathin8373 Shut the F up you will always be a loser

[@davidcunico1673]

I was on a Destroyer Leader in the mid 60's. Lot different then, no women, cant imagine that. No missiles, mostly ASW but had 5 inch and 3 inch guns. various ASW weapons, even depth charges!! A mix of electronics, even some WWII stuff. We had engineering problems, propulsion stuff, 1200lb steam pressure throughout. I was a Sonar Technician. Wonderful part of my life, learned a lot about life and myself.

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

Awesome - thanks to all of you ! Many of us wish we could be young again to redo our prior service but i would do it with the USN as i love ships and being out at sea.

[@ddg15205860]

Just stumbled on this video today. I was privileged to serve in PHM from 2000 - 2001 when she was homeported at Pearl Harbor. Great to see the Warrior spirit in today’s crew! And the ship looks great!!

[@MrDeman40]

Very well done . As a Canadian , I am grateful to have the U.S.A as an ally , neighbor , friend and family . Now the "arm-chair" General in me would love to see Canada with some of the Flight III Arleigh Burke DDG added to our Navy . Will be interesting to see when & how the new Type 26 frigate will work out .

[@dirtyjohn6556]

Was on the DD699 in 69-70 it is long gone but I'm still around so far at 75, a proud Navy BT.

[@stevebrownrocks6376]

Utterly amazing, the professionalism, skills, & camaraderie shown here. They epitomize the American spirit, & I salute every single one of them! ⚓️🌎👏🏼🙂🇺🇸

[@raymonddonahue7282]

I was on Reeves (CG-24) stationed in Japan. Most of my time spent at sea. Made Chief in 9 years. Best thing I ever did.

[@vemartin]

I miss the Navy! I have been out some 27 years, but I still remember my 15 years of service fondly!

[@judsonkr]

I have been out 22 and still miss it.

[@brucesteele3052]

". . . we destroy stuff." The most articulate, succinct statement from the entire video. Thank, you Kellis.

[@stephenarmiger8343]

This is wonderful. I served on the USS Forrestal CVA-59 from 1970 to 1972. Deployed to the Med. Sometimes I would look at the destroyers in heavy seas. Disappearing from view and then reappearing. Once we were in a storm off Cape Hatteras. Waves breaking off our bow. I cannot imagine what was going on with the destroyer crews. I am sharing this with my Facebook friends. Perhaps some young person will find destroyer life a life they would like to experience. It would be nice if the film had credits. Who filmed it?

[@brolinofvandar]

I served on the Forrestal CV-59 from late 81 to early 84. Did a Med/IO cruise in 82, then took her into the Philly shipyard for SLEP. Split tour'd out of there and ended up on the USS Vreeland FF-1068 for my last years, 84-87. Got to see life at sea from both the carrier and the smallboy perspective. Carrier life was generally longer hours, non-stop activity, but it was also simpler, in that you did tend to have one primary job. I was an ET. On the carrier, I took care of my radar, and that was about it. Shared responsibility for common items like radar repeaters, switchboards, etc. But, no involvement with unreps. Nothing to do with port ops. On the frigate, nothing took place without everyone's involvement. For unreps, we had the PDL. Port ops, we had fender detail. On the other hand, instead of the 12 on/ 12 off, 7 days a week of the carrier, we had "normal" hours and no night shift (just a duty ET). Small crew, if a problem came up at night, they just went directly to the guy that took care of it.

[@dui1318]

I retired from the Navy in 1993! Surprisingly I recognize pretty much everything. Of course the equipment is different but the racks, the galley, passegways are all familiar. Great job with the video!!