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ABC News’ Martha Raddatz goes on board a U.S. Navy nuclear ballistic missile submarine and explores how the U.S. military is working to deter potential nuclear threats.
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[@sheldonjohnson1336]

I sleep well at night because of the sacrifice these Sailors make. Thank you for your service.

[@joevignolor4u949]

I was on one of these submarines as a civilian contractor back in the 1980's. You are basically living inside of a huge, very complex machine. There are pipes, valves, wire bundles, electrical panels and electronic equipment everywhere in the ship. I didn't get to see the reactor itself but the compartment where its located is enormous. The missiles are so long the missile tubes go from the keel all the way up to the top of the sub. I've never seen that much complicated stuff all in one place.

[@timmyjones1921]

Thank You Joe Vignolo, God Bless You.

[@superior6564]

Yeah I had absolutely no idea how massive and complicated a submarine really is. Impressive engineering.

[@AJVillanueva2030]

It’s armed with Trident ballistic missiles.

[@i.l6916]

It’s pretty much a space station under water…

[@rdallas81]

I have. The human body is FAR more complex. There is more intelligence in a human beings finger nail than all human technology COMBINED.

[@Danilo8208SS]

I served on this boat from 2011-2015. I hated it at the time but the importance of the job was never lost on me. Such a unique life experience.

[@davidstaudohar6733]

Another bubble Head 🥸🤯🤯🤯 ‼️🦅🇺🇸🦅‼️

[@azoutlaw827]

Thank you for your service that's a crazy job

[@rael5469]

Thank you for your service.....and for being honest.

[@davidstaudohar6733]

@@rael5469 in the United States submarine service, 150 men start basic submarine training in Groton Connecticut, 2/3 of them were dropped on request because of failed system tests, not having the ability to make the grade, ( no pun intended ) there was 41 people left in my graduating class, , every sailor is subjected to mental psychological physical analytical grooming , it's only for the best of the best, and very few of them can pass that test, ♦️♦️♦️‼️

[@rael5469]

@@davidstaudohar6733 Glad to hear it. Sincerely glad that's the case. The public should expect nothing less. I knew lots of guys in the Air Force who could not make the PRP program for one reason or another. They enlisted them anyway because they were needed on the flightline and back shops. So even on our end those who came into contact with nukes were watched very closely. Still, sorry to say, I saw my share of Bent Spears. That was unexpected. I learned that the military is pretty much SNAFU much of the time.

[@biggiefries4111]

As an American, I'm immensely proud of the men and women who serve... As a inhabitant of the planet Earth I offen wonder: "How did civilization ever get to the point where at a touch of a button everything could be destroyed in a matter of minutes..." Very terrifying...

[@itzkg0_music]

you are proud if your murderers congratulations not

[@crispyflix]

Is that nuance I see on the Internet? Such a lost art.

[@Tsunami655]

They’re lying to you about nukes, it’s simple

[@jpb1801]

Its good that you are terrified...that is the point. Our enemies are terrified as well.

[@hkschubert9938]

@@jpb1801 I hope Putin is terrified. Because there is a chance he is not and therefore he is insane.

[@frankornelaz8234]

This American is so so proud of the United States Navy sailors. Thanks you for your service

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

Always the Agressors. Imagine Chinese Nuclear submarines in the Gulf of Mexico =D

[@williamsherman1942]

@@CrimsonAlchemist The Russians and Chinese are already near American waters, mate.

[@thetruthsayer8347]

@@CrimsonAlchemist they can try.

[@dlazo32696]

@@CrimsonAlchemist America rocks. Stop hating :D

[@briana.obenhaus4548]

@@CrimsonAlchemist The ship would be removed right away. Accept it

[@TheStardspl24]

I am proud of this crew. Their main mission is to help deter nuclear war. God bless all our service members.

[@JENDALL714]

LOL, the main mission is to get laid once you hit land! Nobody has deterring nuclear war on their mind, everyone just counts down the days until your next Port of Call! If you really care, don't send candy care packages during the holidays, send a stack of nudie mags and cartons of cigarettes! Also send nude selfie's that's what we dig in the pile of letters and care packages for, we pretty much toss aside care packages and letters from kids. I know that's rotten, but that's the real Navy when you're stuck at sea for months at a time! Everyone has this vision of the military being heroic, yeah we do our jobs, but we are far from being heroic. Your fist day on board, you won't be greeted with handshakes and hugs, you will be ignored with tricks being played on you, to see if you have what it takes. My first day on board, somebody spit tobacco on my spit shine shoes because I was trying to make him look bad!

[@coreyjacobs5688]

I served on SSBN’s for 22 years, 1989-2011. Best job I’ve ever had. I definitely miss the comradery with my shipmates, not so much for the time away from my family.

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

Thats cool. I didn't serve on SSBNS the whole 21 years though. Little bit of all of them except 21 Class and Virginia Class. So from Nautilus to 739 everything in between. God Bless our Submarines

[@jimfrazier8611]

15 patrols on 3 boats was enough for me, because once the Russians quit playing, I didn't see any point to being there. Best group of guys I ever worked with, but in the end, no reenlistment bonus ever lasts as long at the time does. Maybe that's why you never see the nukes being interviewed?

[@mallyallygramps]

I spent six years as a young man making 8 deterrent patrols on board two different SSBN's during the Cold War. Some of the best years of my life. Without them I would never have become the man I am today.

[@davidstaudohar6733]

Thank you for serving by bubble Head 🤯🤯 ‼️ Charleston naval submarine base is gone, but never forgotten ♦️♦️♦️‼️

[@rael5469]

"Without them I would never have become the man I am today." Yes you would, but thank you for your service anyway.

[@CobugCobug]

You a gay man

[@zed332l]

What Boats I was on 628/642 Circa 1970-1974.

[@markbilsborough4150]

​@@davidstaudohar6733good ole goose creek. And the smells of the pulp mills. How about all of those eyeballs looking at you at night walking back or stumbling back to the pier at night. The snakes in the cooper river trying to hook up the air lines. Fun times MMC/SS A-GANG RETIRED

[@marialong2950]

To all the men and women aboard the submarine, thank you for your service.

[@21gonza21]

They will never see this

[@marialong2950]

@@21gonza21 Well, you saw it, and left a comment.

[@itzkg0_music]

yes thank you for the killing of humans you disgust me you and your military

[@denny-xy6ks]

Thank you 💕

[@marialong2950]

@@TettyBoyFloyd Thanks for sending the message!! I hope you guys will return safely home soon!!

[@thechef19791]

I would never serve in a sub but find them absolutely amazing machines.

[@GunplayIsntGameplay]

"It is a breathtaking sight" Like we haven't heard this a million times.

[@zed332l]

Why not serve then?

[@flyingelvis8850]

I served 2 years on a US Submarine & 2 years in a Navy Hospital. Attention to detail & excellence is the norm on a US Ballistic Missile Submariner. I was shocked that it wasn't that way in the Hospital.

[@Eliza.HawkeyeJane]

I have a lot of respect for our military 🙏🏽

[@johnscherf1228]

Thank you!

[@itzkg0_music]

your military and all military don't deserve nothing no man should take another human life all military should be dismantled

[@TheZachary86]

No respect from me

[@ulquiorra1235]

@@TheZachary86 when the war breaks out i’m sure you’ll be thankful

[@Jay-pi7nd]

These guys are POGS 🤣

[@bradcolby7373]

Our Navy is incredible.God Bless our Sailors! 🙏🇺🇸

[@bro-hk5xz]

why should God bless men who make weapons willing to destroy this beautiful place that God has made for us?

[@cgray8267]

@@bro-hk5xz god is all knowing , if he exists ? So why did he allow us to build such weapons ? Or does he move in “mysterious ways “ 🤣🤣🤣

[@dingus622]

WW2 was the only real fight for freedom war 😔

[@williamevans7454]

you mean God bless America from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧

[@jakedavis7950]

@@bro-hk5xz Waaaaaaat. Haven't most fucking wars been fought over floating fictional characters that monkeys, sadly think is real?

[@Snow-vi9ix]

Respect for these sailors , contributing their life for this kind of proffesion,job !

[@johnscherf1228]

Yes, very professional especially on a sophisticated submarine!!!

[@Saifullah.Q]

@@johnscherf1228 shut up

[@sabillonallan]

I served under Vice admiral Houston back in his commander days on board the USS HAMPTON 767... he was called Wild Bill because he was always ready. I am sure glad to see him commanding fifth fleet and taking charge of those subs. I WOULD GLADLY FOLLOW THAT MAN INTO WAR ANYDAY.

[@sabillonallan]

@Brrrrr muchas gracias por su apoyo.

[@tlmn779]

oh my goodness, I am very shocked and in complete awe at the bravery and immense responsibility that being on a US navy submarine would be! God bless America and bless those aboard those vessels!!!!!

[@shanebigfella7884]

GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN, AND OUR MILITARY 🇺🇸

[@calicali1036]

God doesn't want to hear that bs

[@theshield1613]

No more fighting corporation wars overseas

[@itzkg0_music]

your army is not great when I look at you all I see are murders who kill humans all military worldwide should be dismantled

[@jetv1471]

I love our American service men and women ❤. Always professional. 🙌

[@joeboggio4002]

I was in the Navy from 2014-2019, but I was on a aircraft carrier. I would have not been worth much in a submarine. I get anxious thinking of being underwater for weeks or months the way they are. Good luck submariners!

[@chrishoover2681]

Thank you for your service good sir. You are appreciated ❤️🙏🏻

[@robinwilson2238]

Thank you Joe Boggio for your services!

[@timbibin1301]

Don't belittle the responsibilities you fulfilled on that aircraft carrier.. You signed up with intentions to protect the freedom of your country, and all the people's freedom as well, so with that, I salute you sir ✊✊.. Less than 1 percent of Americans can say that enlisted, and were eventually deployed, so that in itself is a huge deal 👍👍.. Salute from Detroit Brotha ✊✊👌👌..

[@johnscherf1228]

Thank you for your service! From a Marine 78-83.

[@c.okafor8642]

What u do?

[@olabodeadeleye4771]

This is one of the reasons why america is the greatest. So secretively open and awesomely inspiring. God bless all the sailors and keep safe.

[@farhanhappy5895]

America is the most brutal thing ever in the world. It’s destroying the world

[@JOSH-sg4km]

I find it kind of dumb showing the enemy what things look like is crazy.

[@doggo_woo]

@@JOSH-sg4km the stuff they probably show is what the public already has access to. No classified info is shared.

[@fidget_gachagirl7050]

The Sailors is what we are proud of, not the actual weapons like Russia and China brag about. God Bless them

[@Ilovecruise]

Nah, they never brag about their weapon, it’s the military complex in US bragging about the CHINA/Russia equipment threat to get more funding from the congress, you can see how shitty Russia equipment really is in this Ukraine-Russia war.

[@4evanumbrand192]

Lol the failed Russian weapons

[@Insert-Retarded-Reply-Here]

@@4evanumbrand192 the “failed” Russian weapons in what sense? Are you butthurt? Your going to spam russian troll because you cannot accept the fact that a century of engineering have been devoted to developing the finest combat platforms in Europe

[@robinwilson2238]

@@4evanumbrand192 Yes!

[@robinwilson2238]

I heard a reporter accidentally say while covering the war in Ukraine a volunteer American solider found an abandon Russian tank was heading to an American base. He got in it and started driving it down the road.

[@hankthoreau2318]

I can't help but fight back tears of gratitude and pride in listening to these (young people) speak.

[@kennyreid2582]

My son is on one of these subs. Very proud.

[@leomichelson7254]

Hats off to our amazing service members! Thank you for all you do!

[@rp9035]

I served on surface ships. Never thought I would miss it but I do.

[@noykham5768]

The best of the best is America 🇺🇸 Love you all From Australia

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

Aussies want a few dont ya.

[@sa4769]

Our heroes! We are in good hands. Thank you for your service.

[@NCmtnDweller]

Thank you To all the Veterans serving the UNITED STATES

[@priscillaannabelle2428]

I love our military troops God bless them all

[@indiansaresuperioralienrac3615]

hail putin

[@Jojo-fc6br]

🇷🇺

[@JW-cp5hw]

Veterans too? I don't do this anymore, got out in 2020, but your picture is pretty so I was curious if you felt the same way about Veterans.

[@priscillaannabelle2428]

I love all of our men and women that sacrifice their life for United States I feel very strongly about that

[@priscillaannabelle2428]

So thank you very much for your service

[@billyrubin2001]

That crew and many like them in the United States armed forces are what makes America great. 🇺🇸👍

[@JFromDaA]

This country ain’t great

[@jackytang3683]

Paper tiger

[@TamimLB]

terrorist country killing innocent people

[@StevenSmith-mk5fg]

@@jackytang3683 Hard to say as there hasn't been a major war since WW2. I'd certainly rank the US as no.1 and by a long shot though.

[@Lucas_Antar]

No it’s not what so ever. I don’t know why so many American are infatuated by war and weapons. There’s so much more to America.

[@OldPapaBear]

I had the honor of car pooling with a retired nuclear submarine commander when I was in my early twenties. He retired from the job we shared after a little more than a year but he left a lasting impression on me. Much later I had the honor of being aboard the USS Arco while a nuclear submarine was dry docked aboard. God bless servicemen of all ranks. Your contribution to our nation cannot be measured.

[@BurnNotice2023]

Proud USS Kentucky vet, I always love it when the submarine force gets some public recognition, many people never get to see the inside of a submarine.

[@corywood171]

One of my best friends from high school was on the USS Kentucky. He was on it from the mid to late 90's. I'm always fascinated with watching stuff on submarines. There was a guy from a KZbin channel "Smarter Every Day" that has a multipart series being on a submarine. You'd probably like those videos.

[@alohapinoy0130]

to all out there men and women thank you for your service

[@Axis.]

There are great people on the seas! It reminds me of Vasili Arkhipov, the one man who prevented world war 3, by refusing to shoot the Nuclear missile against the US during the Cuban missile crisis when the other two commanding officers did. I hope this nuclear deterrence strategy works!

[@Tehui1974]

I wasn't aware of that story. Thanks for that. I better do some research!

[@thetruthsayer8347]

He probably had a family he wanted to see alive

[@EBZ-bx7zc]

Let me tell you something. The Russian people are perhaps the most resilent and tough people in the world. They literally stared down the greatest evil that humanity has ever seen Nazi anglo Germans. And 30+ million lost their lives but Russia ultimately prevailed. They are scared of nothing. The question is what is Hollywood scared of???

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

That's Russian propaganda. He said she said BS.

[@Shadow__133]

@@lawrenceleverton7426 Why would a rogue officer not following orders and a system malfunction be good pinko propaganda?

[@DaveR-lo6hq]

I was a 10-1/2 year Missile tech on “boomers’ missile Subs and stood watch at the launching panels, best duty-best crew-best food, would do it again in an instant!

[@johnscherf1228]

Thank you for your service!!! From a Marine 78-83. I'm a big submarine fan. I should of joined the Navy after the Corps and become a submariner but had other commitments. Submariners are very special people and the submarine corps is a different special navy.

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

Coner. You certainly kept those eggs all comfy. I was in the back pushing us along. God Bless our Submariners

[@davidwelch2791]

I served on the USS ALABAMA SSBN-731 from 95-00. Be safe and be 😎

[@ET_Don]

FTB2/SS for 6 Patrols on USS Florida, SSBN 728, long before she converted to SSGN. Yessir, best duty, best crew, best food, and also would do it all again without hesitation.

[@zed332l]

Do i know you t-cup?

[@tyronestinson8623]

I'm a former airforce member! Once military always military! Thanks to everyone past and present members! Salute!!!

[@jaspertedder5009]

God bless America for keeping us all safe

[@fredlandry6170]

The destructive power of that Submarine is enormous.

[@revo1336]

One boat has more destructive power than all bombs dropped during WWII.

[@chrishoover2681]

@@revo1336 and that's absolutely terrifying

[@jacquelinelicht576]

How incredibly proud I am to know you all are out there watching over us 365 days 24/7...a great deterrent .....God Bless you all...

[@jeromevincente2932]

She wasn’t told that each of the 20 missiles carry 14 nuclear war heads each can have a separate target. Collectively all our nuclear submarines can launch approx 4000 nukes a min after the president or his surviving successor gives the command to strike the enemy(s).

[@geofo60]

The same as the UK's Royal Navy submarines. The one noticeable difference between our latest Sub's & this one is we don't have periscopes, they're equipped with digital cameras that use Wi-Fi to scan above the water line.

[@Mr.Robert1]

That's what I was looking to see. They don't mention how many Warheads or the size of the Warhead. Could be 8 ,could be 12 we are not told. Each Warhead could be two megatons could be six megatons show the destructive force it is wild. And has been around for many years only has become better over time quieter more accurate more dependable.

[@POPJack1717]

@@Mr.Robert1 they aren't Megatron warheads. Max no more that 400k kilotons a warhead.

[@Nicosdayinthelife]

4000 nukes, and earth will be blown into pieces in just 60 secs 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@AlmightyDude420]

@@POPJack1717 400K kilotons is 20x more powerful than the bomb dropped in Nagasaki. It's enough to completely wipe out any major city.

[@shan5997]

Thank you for your service!

[@devil2jz500]

Sending all my love to all of those sailors! Stay safe and thank you so much for your service!

[@madmandocrypto]

Not everybody knows about these submarines, most will never ever see a submarine, many wouldn't volunteer to serve onboard and only few will make the cut and hold the honor of being a member of the Brotherhood of Dolphins. I've had the hardest days of my life while onboard a submarine and yet some of the best and beautiful days. I served onboard submarines for 20 yrs and feel proud to have contributed to my country and our military. God Bless our military, so proud of them all.

[@andyroo9381]

These glimpses are what I like. I am so proud of our armed forces. Thank you to all of our service men and women who sacrifice for the rest of us. May God Bless America.

[@aterfelis4708]

For anyone interested in a deeper dive (pun intended) into life on a nuclear submarine SmarterEveryDay has a great nine part series that they put together in cooperation with the U.S. Navy.

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

yeah its ok. I have scoured youtube for years and got quite the collection about submarines. Most are ok for the novice. Actually having 5 Submarines under my belt can never be represented in a video. They are the chit. Ask any submariner, and they will tell you every submariner no matter what nation deserves respect for what they did/ do or will do. A special connection like no other military service. Adversaries and foes are respected. You may not know it but Submarines have kept the peace amongst us and always will. Silent deadly and a force to be reckoned with if need be. We keep the peace. Or end the world. God Bless Submariners.

[@oliverolson2261]

Such amazing humans. Thank you 🙏

[@kssps2009]

I felt reeling when I saw the soldiers move inside the submarines. Almost, it is like a confinement within a narrow spaced vessel. God save them. Love from India

[@daren5011]

My father, a former US Naval officer, and scientist helped build atomic reactors for submarines under Admiral Rickover's program! GO NAVY! 🌊⚓⛵⚓🌊

[@Eric-yo4qk]

A couple of things. Yes, this is all fascinating, but if those missiles were ever actually used, it's basically the end of the world as we know it. Also, as for the secrecy of the subs location. Actually, when on active patrol, the exact location isn't even known by the pentagon or Navy admirals. All that is known by them is a several thousand square mile area that it is operating in (which is still classified). ONLY the subs Captain and his senior officers and navigation crew knows their EXACT location when they are on patrol.

[@chadcarlson9306]

Eric, I think it’s just bad reporting on her part not telling the public the consequences of firing nuclear weapons.

[@Eric-yo4qk]

@@chadcarlson9306 I would agree.

[@ChasWG]

@@chadcarlson9306 I think most people understand the consequences of launching a nuclear tipped weapon in anger. Especially one of these Trident II's. As you could see, those sailors with the keys took their jobs very seriously. That wasn't an act for the cameras. Thank God for them and what they do. This kind of story let's us all have a glimpse into this strange and unique world. My son is an officer on one of these submarines also lurking in the Pacific. He is sleeping in one of those cabins between the missiles. Something his mother hates to think about. But he is safe. And so are we all because these boats are on patrol.

[@chadcarlson9306]

Chas Gordon, from your response you clearly misread my response.

[@shaukatmehmood2901]

@@Eric-yo4qk Alas China 🇨🇳 has lost against USA 🇺🇸 & India 🇮🇳 😕 , How 🤔 , Here's the answer kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZPVpq2wq8ilfNE

[@garyhughes2446]

Much gratitude for the men and the women that serve in the Navy and especially the submarine Force. They sacrifice a lot for the protection of the United States against the threats that are very real. I would love to take a tour of a boat like that, I imagine that long-term isolation is a huge adjustment God bless those that that keep us safe

[@Ry____]

God bless our US Navy submariners

[@Ken-bj5ce]

Wow, have things have changed since my tour on the Kamehameha SSBN642 in the 80's Lots of memories of the boat and Holy Loch, great times..

[@haapai02]

Thank you all for keeping our country safe.

[@PokeRetroFan]

This is both fascinating and terrifying at the same time

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

As Lenoard Cohen said "we are blinded by the beauty of our weapons"...

[@zed332l]

As it should be.....Do Not F wit Us.....THAT IS the purpose.

[@cd8536]

God Bless those out there defending freedom around the world. If I were 10 years younger I’d join the U.S. Navy or Air Force myself. Fortunately I’ve been working with a defense company over the past 4 years and have built many parts that go on these submarines and navy ships. I take pride in it and would love to see more young people involved with defense. It is a very rewarding career.

[@marsspacex6065]

To give you an idea of how much firepower that submarine has it could wipe out 200 major cities in 30 mins so it could destroy an entire continent by itself.

[@revo1336]

One boat has more destructive power than all bombs dropped during WWII.

[@lakshman871]

Russia has the biggest submarine it can destroy the entire country

[@andrewromero5008]

To all of the officers and crew, Thank You for your service. American fire power at its' very best. May God Bless America.

[@rael5469]

Martha Raddatz once went on a real air support mission in an F-15E. ....or D model, Not sure which. Anyway, her strike package really dropped bombs. She's the real deal. Brave.

[@ronmoore3987]

So much respect for these men and woman on board that vessel

[@brendanpirando2379]

God bless our Navy

[@dlazo32696]

The Navy ⚓️ is my favorite branch of the military!!! 🇺🇸

[@johnscherf1228]

I wanted to join the Navy but joined the Marines knowing I did join the Navy. USMC under the Department of the Navy!!!

[@kensimba7868]

My respect for America and it's military will forever be immense, huge. What they have for defence is unimaginable! Much love from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@andrewtrowbridge]

Thank you guys for your service

[@silverpalmz6024]

God bless those men and women🇺🇲💪🔵

[@davidcarlin3850]

God Bless the United States Military. Thank you for your service and protecting us

[@macbirt56]

I was an "A" Ganger from 1976 to 1980 aboard the USS Kamehameha SSBN 642B. I really enjoyed my time and especially the crew. Don't get me wrong, going to sea for 2 months at a time sucked but I loved the challenges I faced as the Atmosphere Control Tech. As a Machinist Mate 2nd Class, I got to go to Engine Lathe School, Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Brazing School, Material Control School, Quality Control School, Auxiliary Package Course, Planned Maintenance and other schools I even forgot I took. lol. We did a lot of training during Off Crew periods. That training set me up to become a Test Engineer for the Quincy Shipbuilding Yard, Maintenance Supv for 3 other companies and a Production Supv for another, before I designed and patented a special tool for Overhead Lineman. So while some people might not think back favorably about their time aboard a submarine, I had a great time but I definitely had had enough of being out of touch with my family so my 7 patrols was just enough for me. The only regret I had was that I didn't take advantage of the free travel I could have taken after my patrols ended in Spain and Scotland. I could have had 30 days of travel at a time with no place to be until it was time to return for off crew training. Otherwise, no regrets.😋😋

[@h.i.sjoevall4213]

Thank you for your service guys! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪🇺🇸

[@JamesD837c]

There is a reason the Navy allowed this news report. To send a message.

[@PaiviProject]

Wow. That is pretty impressive 👍👍

[@chrisogrady4956]

God bless our amazing military. Thank you all for what you do. ♥️🇺🇸

[@rubenparra1926]

Thank you all for your service and many blessings

[@TheOgrande]

One of my old coworker used to be in one of those submarines when he was in the navy.

[@treslater4404]

My brothers uncle's mothers best friend that lived next door to her Aunt used to know someone that was on a submarine too

[@TRAVESIAA]

It’s incredible being in a submarine. Nothing easy to explain. I did it.

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

@@treslater4404 you are correct there isn't many of us.

[@kb8173]

God bless these sailors 🤝🤝

[@shimamune6108]

Thanks for your service!

[@gosikh]

Sooo proud of these naval officers.

[@timmyjones1921]

This Video Is Awesome & Helps Keep My Faith In Our USA Naval & Land & Space Forces .

[@situated4]

Martha Raddatz is a scumbag and has been up Hillary's holes so many times she smells permanently of razorback and despair.

[@anhthanhthongsoai7987]

That was fascinating the watch.... I (we) really owe these sailors a sincere thank you. I will buy them a beer if ever run into them at a restaurant and/or a bar!

[@i.l6916]

Most Navy Vets you will run into at bars are already HAMMERED and dancing on the bar 😂 I do agree though.

[@manoyski3555]

Bia hoi?

[@anhthanhthongsoai7987]

@@manoyski3555 haahaahaa, khg bia hơi, bia 33 🍻 cheers 🍻

[@packohub1145]

Buy them some donuts and Pho..

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

It was inspirational but sorta tame as well. You got to live it to appreciate it.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

To all those who serve on submarines - thank you for your service. I have been in a sub. It is sure tight in those things, and I tip my hat to each and every one of you. America is number one on land, sea and air.

[@aollendorf]

Bravo Zulu to my brothers and sisters in the U.S. Submarine Force. Thank you for your service! Pride Runs runs deep! Former STS1(SS)

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

On the old 41 for freedom. The sonar shack was stocked full of Sea Rats. The pound cake was awesome.

[@elliottboomsluiter7214]

I knew a guy who worked on an ICBM sub. He got a dishonorable discharge for getting caught selling LSD to his fellow sailors on the sub. Can you imagine, a nuclear sub crew tripping balls on acid? Terrifying.

[@frankparrish5657]

As a civilian who wanted nothing to do with war, and who feels it is more likely than ever, I am so glad you are there. I hope we don't need your services. With Putin, ya never know!

[@DR.Detroit11]

God Bless America, Land of the free! Home of the Brave!!

[@freighter1097]

Land of the free LMAO

[@thedreysepodcasttv4852]

Just Forget they have first strike capabilities with the use of the Trident D5 which allows them to attack pinpoint targets, giving it first strike capabilities.

[@TRAVESIAA]

Go Navy. Salut to my brothers and sisters serving.

[@alanstrong55]

Hats off to submarine duty sailors. Takes a special breed to work on a sub. I would require charcoal filter liners over my posterior region to absorb the foul gas odor. Have mercy!

[@arober9758]

Very good job fellows!! I was on one of these submarines as a civilian contractor back in the 1980's.

[@situated4]

Back when Martha Raddatz was in her early 50s. Nice.

[@thevoiceofprophecytoday]

Thank You For Your Volunteer Service Great Commrades of Sailors! May God Protect Our Troops!

[@richardduong9961]

thank you for your services 🙏 God bless you all.

[@freefox2909]

God bless. Thank you for keeping us safe.

[@anitasmith4559]

This is awesome and absolutely terrifying. I watched a video a short time ago re: the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines like the U.S.S. Maine. These beasts are "the most destructive weapons system made by human kind." A big salute to the U.S. Navy.

[@davidstaudohar6733]

But what this video doesn't tell you is that after 4-year contract a service reenlistment bonus for your average submariner is $48,000 on any rating for re enlisted people

[@simonhanlon7518]

Terrifying indeed! My Father worked on the Trident Guidance systems.

[@midwestspeed7889]

I love the USA!! And respect all those sailors that dedicate theyre services to protect us!

[@simplelife7332]

By destroying others! Shame!

[@midwestspeed7889]

@@simplelife7332 as u can see its destroy others or get destroyed. Thats how the world is looking right now.

[@simplelife7332]

@@midwestspeed7889 good thing you are doing it to yourself

[@midwestspeed7889]

@@simplelife7332 im not doing anything but enjoying life. Idk what u got going on.

[@DirtHero75]

the US has the most badass military! God Bless America!

[@spirospiro778]

God bless them.

[@lilleyprescott2448]

my grandfather was the chief engineer pre and post launch of the USS Nautilus, the worlds first nuclear submarine. He died buiding those subs for our country and yet this country can't keep his grandchildren safe and sound.

[@frenchcustard1014]

I feel pretty safe and sound in our nation

[@lilleyprescott2448]

@@frenchcustard1014 my grandfather left Europe in 1926 , he was building missile launch systems for Germany and took his plans and left for the states in 1926. Guess he saw the writing on the wall , WW2 was a shitshow for our Austrian family . It sucked no doubt that no one can explain unless they have been there , my sympathies to your country hope the 100’s of billions and weapons ( some built by my grandpa from Europe ) help turn the tide and you are victorious Slava Ukraine !

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

I was a caretaker on the Nautilus. My shore duty. The First and Finest was and still is a wonderful piece of art and history. BTW it is available for touring for free in Groton Conn. If it finally is done at EB. God Bless our Submariners

[@lilleyprescott2448]

@@lawrenceleverton7426 your kidding me ? That’s incredible , and I am glad you see it as a wonderful piece of art and my Grandfather Robert Wosak would be overjoyed at that description of the Nautilus . See his father and uncles were artists and his father Robert Wosak was an artist and one of the last court appointed artists of the hapsburg empire . You can Google his fathers artwork and thank you for the compliment . I did see a documentary about it and thought it looked so modern , saw a pic of the grand staircase and it’s on my bucket list . The nuclear submarine museum is dedicated to our grandfather. Couldn’t be prouder !!

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

@@lilleyprescott2448 The staircase was a first of its kind on a Submarine. And her nickname was Lola. And whatever Lola wanted, she got. She is still getting pampered. I and many others who were/are caretakers make sure of that. Take a trip to Conn and enjoy her magnificence. Also the Submarine Museum is top notch as well. And its FREE. Consider becoming an Alumni of Nautilus if you can. Wonderful group of peeps. And they love nothing more than talking about her. Sharing experiences and the like.

[@djoseph7164]

Thank God for our sailors

[@BonnChnd]

Much respect!

[@pvm1081]

Excellent report

[@Crashed131963]

Watch the Movie "Crimson Tide" with Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. "The most Powerful person in the world is the captain of a Ballistic Missile Submarine."

[@revo1336]

Just curious if you’re the J. Smith I knew on Lafayette- gold?

[@Sixfigas]

That’s true only to an extent. Without receiving the message necessary to launch weapons they simply can’t. The most powerful person is all involved in the nuclear mission from the president on down. Every single person in the chain must get it right.

[@abell8533]

i believe the last ppl on earth after a nuclear war will be some of this gentleman. i hope they have a big storage full of food for decades

[@revo1336]

The new Columbia class boat is designed to go the whole life of the sub on one reactor core, no refuel . About 42 years.

[@abell8533]

@@revo1336 what about food? will the marine life will become irradiated as well? obviously there is the danger of eliminate / make peace with remaining Russian submarines as well

[@rickdunn3883]

Good to see that Admiral playing cribbage. That game is a tradition on subs since WW2. Go Navy!