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

[@ponz-]

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

[@DMulisha13]

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

[@SamEckholm]

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

[@tiomoidofangle102]

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

[@darrennguyen8122]

Casual rifleman’s creed enthusiast

[@mpow3r972]

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

[@edjarrett3164]

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

[@SamEckholm]

Adm LeClair is great!

[@acquafrizzante3597]

Real

[@buggerlugz6753]

Absolutely.

[@legobuilder5387]

@@SamEckholm so you served or are serving?

[@Colyde25]

@@legobuilder5387he was an Officer in the Air Force.

[@thatkyledude1093]

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

[@Jimmerca]

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

[@easyefpv6609]

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

[@quietstorm6304]

Yes i felt on an emotional level...200,000 moms and dads he ALSO has to answer to.

[@Jace-xw3ly]

@@easyefpv6609 WhY Do YOu TYpE lIKe a ReTArd? Must be one. Cry more soy

[@jessefrank4797]

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

[@zillsburyy1]

subs have the best food

[@Doug_Dimmadome]

Its not a sub tho ​@zillsburyy1

[@herbenevolence4198]

​@@zillsburyy1 i concur

[@Sailor6823]

The food is trash until steak and surf

[@herbenevolence4198]

@Sailor6823 what vessel you on?

[@NotWhatYouThink]

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

[@SamEckholm]

That would be legit!

[@JohnsonMrTrevor]

Respect for the Admiral. Well said, Sir.

[@CHEEKS3185]

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

[@StarHuntersGames2]

🤣🤣

[@561reaper]

🤣😭😭😭😭💀

[@ryanfitz2214]

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

[@infini.tesimo]

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

[@flashink6437]

Sailor was bitting his tongue more than his food

[@mrpglx1287]

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

[@encapseoulate]

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

[@N663gafe]

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

[@perniciousreaper4393]

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

[@mmancino1982]

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

[@568843daw]

What a bunch of candy asses! It’s great food that you did not have to fix yourself.

[@Bondrewd_The_Based]

​@perniciousreaper4393 17 times over 120 days? That's not bad, it's almost 1/6, especially for a navy ship that's not physically connected to the food supply line. I've been to bases with 50-50 rotations of burgers and hotdogs, and that's it

[@MbisonBalrog]

@@Bondrewd_The_BasedI can eat burgers and dogs erryday

[@enanguko2237]

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

[@eshoandy]

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

[@Next0mancer]

props to the camera crew, this is very well filmed

[@SamEckholm]

They crushed it!

[@krillion6866]

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

[@lawyermahaprasad]

10:08 she way definitely checking sam out .

[@1900intz]

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

[@Horizon301.]

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

[@johnsilver9338]

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

[@alisioardiona727]

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

[@abdulmuqsit3858]

He's a pilot?

[@Nr15121]

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

[@SamEckholm]

Former Captain. Separated and a civilian now!

[@Shirou-s5m]

​@@SamEckholmwait you retired already?

[@adamhurst9491]

​@@Shirou-s5mNo one retires at O3. It's the minimum tank an officer should be promoted to in their first contract. It's the bare minimum to be allowed to stay in nothing more. I would have preferred a Sailor that could and would call out all the many many deficiencies with the Leaky Crappy Ships.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

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

[@jeremytaylor3532]

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

[@CGNoble]

AMAZING video, as always!!

[@wisal13l]

The General Officer was a true specimen of a caring Commander. Serving with such offrs is quite easy and learning oriented.

[@montemiller3447]

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

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

We are decommissioning these things at 5 years old.

[@zma924]

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

[@ianmcmillan5887]

she is def some eye candy!

[@Nr15121]

Lmao

[@peedypxblo]

Like the kid penguin in surf’s up. 😂😂

[@opticFPV]

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

[@PlasmodiumV]

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

[@MeowTrooper17]

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

[@SamEckholm]

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

[@ruralrayne]

The production value on these videos never disappoints

[@NateReimers]

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

[@SamEckholm]

Facts

[@jasonricles2372]

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

[@Nightsd01]

This was a super interesting video! One thing I’ll say is the LCS is many things but one thing it obviously isn’t….is stealthy. Which is a shame because trying to make it stealthy was like the main design objective. This thing is an example of bureaucracy/design by committee. I’m sure it started stealthy but then the safety committee decided it needed those big unstealthy guardrails for example….just looking at the ship, you can tell it’s not stealthy. Maybe against some old Soviet radar it might help, but we’re long past that now. Not criticizing the sailors, they’re fantastic, just the people in the pentagon who mismanaged this program

[@dwaldo76]

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

[@Itsbrettjones]

0:38 I love how they're running Microsoft 10

[@86headhunter]

The Navy doesn't like to upgrade to newer tech if it's not needed.. they are just now upgrading to LED lights on some things. Lol

[@ub73clan83]

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

[@Obro_]

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

[@ub73clan83]

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

[@StarHuntersGames2]

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

[@ub73clan83]

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

[@StarHuntersGames2]

@@ub73clan83 What is your job in the USSF?

[@badboytwig]

The dude who sits next to Sam when he talks about the food rolling his eyes lol -Watch. Super cool vid :)

[@gstadedits]

Rear Admiral LeClair is someone I’d want to work for. You can just tell he’s one hell of a leader.

[@Morrison09]

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

[@blitzzkrieg1400]

Next: Sam flies an F-35

[@Aviation_planes.]

He just got a ride in an F15

[@Marti_Gaming98]

He did that already lmao

[@loadingnewads]

1 year later: Sam in a B21

[@LTBLandAirAndSea]

He was a f22 photographer

[@spaceshark]

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

[@James_Edward59]

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

[@MrHaydenJr]

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

[@Colyde25]

That’s not why he was laughing.

[@MattHuey]

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

[@Drewjohan]

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

[@apierre6]

@16:06 My boy JT! 🫡🫡🫡👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿

[@1337r33t]

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

[@charlie2700]

1:10 i thought that was a basketball court 😭 im cooked

[@Shadow3-1_mw2]

It could be lol because dude perfect went on the uss ninmits and they got to play basketball on the aircraft carrier

[@ColeCurrie-u9q]

That does not look like a basketball court

[@Alorio-Gori]

14:15 Sam looking like a real chef there!

[@wiseguy3696]

I hate the LCS ships with a passion. I'm a sonar technician, the sonar module on LCS ships failed. However, the Navy kept sending them sonar technicians. During that time they never went underway, they would just stand permanent three section duty watches and deck maintenance. I know a lot of really good people who got out because they never got to do their job, had their promotions stymied, Amber basically completely disregarded. Now our rate is undermanned because so many people got out.

[@timmotel5804]

Good Day. Interesting information. I might be wrong, but I thought that these vessels didn't work and were all being retired very early in their lifespan. A poor service history for them. Poor planning, design & equipment that didn't work. BUT, GOD! Can They SPEND OUR MONEY ON WASTE$$$$$$$! To keep Politicians In Office... Best Regards To You.

[@wiseguy3696]

@@timmotel5804 that's basically right.

[@windowwasherfpv3485]

Boo-hoo calm down Nancy

[@ReagonL0L]

Seeing the commanders that truly care is nice

[@atharvapalase]

Make a video on USS Missouri ❤❤

[@yowaimo8]

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

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Literally straight out of Star Wars 👀

[@Airplaneclipz]

Fr

[@MIDWESTHOUNDTV]

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

[@rosstheboss8633]

You ever fly to SBGR/GRU?

[@Youtuber-k2p]

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

[@sabereye4437]

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

[@alexanderscalzo340]

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

[@TheMrRusti]

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

[@deeznoots6241]

And probably the stupidest boondoggle the us navy ever made

[@perniciousreaper4393]

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

[@LeonardoFSI]

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

[@deeznoots6241]

@@perniciousreaper4393 Little Crappy Ships

[@urbanstrencan]

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

[@simba6698]

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

[@dtricksutherby8586]

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

[@SamEckholm]

That means a lot

[@TrxshyRBLX]

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

[@shreyankamanana9979]

cars2 my guy

[@scarecrow108productions7]

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

[@Shamgod12]

I knew it looked fimiliar at first glance 😂

[@86headhunter]

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

[@jasonwang2098]

Great video👍

[@SamEckholm]

Thanks 👍

[@scottjohnson7726]

Wow after 30 years of law enforcement that Commander made my heart pause. Such respect for him and all the people of the US Navy, makes me a proud civilian! Thank you!

[@TJSTrains]

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

[@danoconnor3720]

Actually, first cousin once removed.

[@giorgioencinas]

15:17 the face of the soldier says it all haha

[@christopherr8441]

It’s LITTORALLY so awesome

[@85Sirex]

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

[@jonny-b4954]

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

[@Mike_Oxard]

huge financial disaster

[@johnsilver9338]

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

[@TonyChan-eh3nz]

Blame congress

[@truckjones3798]

Exactly. And swapping mission packages was dropped many many years ago, so he’s stating a capability that just isn’t there.

[@jonny-b4954]

@@TonyChan-eh3nz Yeah, I know it's Congress's fault ordering the Navy to build more to meet requirements by law, against the Navy's recommendation.

[@muc_fotography9054]

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

[@ericdavidson5011]

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

[@salmahlizerd]

Been following your channel for a while and i’ve gotta say man, your life is my dream

[@RhinoZone305]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- SamSlam! Another 5-Star-SamSlam vid as only Sam and team can do - awesome review. Such a cool ship and great behind the scenes story of the navy of the future, that's here today. Kudos to you Sam for the standard you have set for these vids, it says a lot that the Navy and Admiral LeClair entrust you to tell their story. No doubt they were impressed with your T38 (puke-a-thon) vid and all the millions of views since. Can't wait to see what comes next 😎

[@Str8modelotime]

The admiral saying when you say 100,000 soldiers under his command it kind of hits him because that means he has 200,000 parents relying on him to keep their kids safe was pure gold . I love our military

[@michaelbalty2750]

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

[@PrismByte]

15:18 bro looked at his friend and called BS 💀

[@j-bow.mylife97]

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

[@edzeljereza8234]

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

[@j-bow.mylife97]

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

[@blackbibletv]

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

[@OfirmatWT]

1:40 what is the hovercraft looking thing in the background

[@daleadkison3349]

I knew that these ships were out there but didn't know how many. Thanks for all the details. Very well done!

[@manchesterarmy21]

Bro's bucket list🤯🤯

[@JoeDelfin]

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

[@ronaldgartzke8658]

If the US Navy doesn't want them, give them to the US Coast Guard. These ships could chase down smugglers. They would be great to guard our coast line.

[@madezra64]

I think this is an awesome idea! This would be an incredible upgrade to the Coast Guard fleet.

[@Alifrizal37]

The maintenance costs are very high, having a really complicated combining gear and propulsion systems and a lot more problems waiting for this relatively new aging combat ship

[@From-North-Jersey]

The Hulls can't handle waves due to the aluminum used in construction. You read that correctly, the DEI navy built a ship that can not handle waves. The hulls were bending and the welds were cracking from what other heavier ships classified as light waves. They can not survive a single hit from an enemy bomb or missile without sinking. Aluminum is acceptable in airplanes because they have to fly but the worst choice for the hull of a Navy vessel.

[@ad_astra5]

@@From-North-Jersey "DEI Navy" lmao

[@Mikeb8134]

Nobody waste money like the US Navy

[@jayhawk4545]

Only a waste until you need it

[@MilitaryPlayer141]

I have a family member that hates spending money… Now I don’t know if he’s an imposter or not 😂

[@Bellthorian]

The best thing the Navy could do with this class of ship is remove that massive flight deck and put a MASSIVE VLS array in there and turn the ship into an arsenal ship. Assigned to a battlegroup it could probably carry two to three times the missiles as a Arleigh Burke class Destroyer, giving that battlegroup an enhanced missile capability.

[@CrimxSun]

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

[@tannermikal2]

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

[@StevePena-ys3bl]

Nah

[@carloscurbelo7294]

I’m dead with the “nice” food 💀 …the beside man’s face 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rdk3996]

Are these the ships the Navy quit making because they were not good in rough seas and they couldn’t find a mission for them?

[@BullGator-kd6ge]

It took them awhile but the Navy is dedicating the Independence Class for minesweeping missions and the Freedom Class for surface warfare.

[@johnsilver9338]

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

[@Tuglife912]

I work as a Chief Engineer aboard a twin screw conventional Tugboat at Moran Towing Corporation in Brunswick, Georgia. I am a Honorary Plankowner of the USS. Savannah LCS-28 because when she came to the Port of Brunswick's Mayor's Point Terminal in February 2022 to be Commissioned, it was our Moran Tugboats Dorothy Moran and Ann Moran that docked her. We where all designated Honorary Plankowners and we have plaques aboard the Tugs designating them and us as such. I have a hat and commissioning book from that event. Next year I plan to work for Military Sealift Command so ill probably see this ship again during an UnRep ( Underway Replinishment ). Awesome you toured the exact ship I had the honor to help dock.

[@blackhelmet5315]

the very problematic ship

[@entropy_of_principles]

....every brand new project better brand new design have at first its flaws or chilhood issues and can be resolvable when time is passing, so, the using material: high grade aluminium alloy and shock of speeding in water are quite distructive, ...and secondly combination of gears, same gears unite many engines ( this last matter mostly on Freedom class)

[@TeamRedfishAssassin]

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

[@donavinkeith3005]

Air force is better

[@joereinhorn4910]

How is it better 😮

[@Railfann_Ben]

Air Force is better My Reply: He ain’t lion

[@buchnejf]

Both seem great.

[@ConnorRianHickey]

As a member of the Air Force, I think Navy is best.

[@Ggoat337]

Air Force is better

[@GM8101PHX]

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

[@bobbysaville5184]

Thats Awesome! Ive been on the LSD-52 USS Pearl Harbor in the same naval base. got a tour thanks to my brother who is an officer on board!!

[@bleachedbrother]

I served aboard USS Raleigh LPD-1 from '85-'88. Our food was very good, especially our steel beach picnics with ice cream, steak, and lobster tails. We had a Filipino E-7 baker who made incredible pastries and danish. He retired just one week after I reported aboard ship and, suddenly, Krispy Kreme donuts was the norm. I'm probably the only person who was disappointed with the KK donuts.😂

[@JayJae-o7x]

This guy has such great access. Keep it up!

[@MadhuMadhu-zo2ks]

I have been waiting for this one thanks Sam

[@OscarHendzCano]

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

[@JasonGoodVibes]

Bravo US Navy, we are proud of all of you sailors.

[@TiniSabol]

This is the best video I’ve ever watched.

[@calliedewolf5950]

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

[@ianmurray1407]

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

[@vietnguyenduc9167]

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

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

Amazing of ship design engineering

[@MacWilly]

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