Talisman Sabre 2019 - USS Wasp LHD-1 visits Australia

Part 1 of the Talisman Sabre documentary series features the United States Navy Amphibious Assault ship USS Wasp LHD-1.
The USS Wasp and her Expeditionary Strike Group as well as the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked onboard, Deployed to Australia to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019.

[@thomas.parnell7365]

So these are basically a mini aircraft carrier

[@christiane.g.4142]

as a Marine Corps veteran, it really gives me pride to see a ship like that houses the finest elements of Navy AND Marine Corps aviation and amphibious combat operations working so well together

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

I was onboard with 2/1 for this wild ride, and it isn’t just press talk this time, it all worked together really well.

[@charlesharman7690]

Walked underneath her while she was under construction in Pascagoula, this class amphib is awesome.

[@louiecanl]

That’s so awesome, what line of work for you or RN?

[@kellerweskier7214]

Super aircraft carriers are nice and all, but they only rule a over a sea or sector or theater because its also in a group or escort or the like. and it cant do too much for land other than sortie to bomb targets. But the power of the Amphibious Assault Carrier. like a the Wasp class, is amazing to bring an aircraft carrier platform, combined with a full beaching party of marines, and a compliment of what ever they need. Sure, you can load a super carrier up with humvees and marines to air drop or land on a target then unload. OR, you can load an M1A1 into a hover transport carrier with 3 squads of marines and beach the target location. or x2 LAV-25s or x4 humvees. sometimes thats too unprotective. how about some AAVP7A1s and LAV-25s just swim across? all wile receiving AH-1Z and F-35B support. its an advantage that most powers dont have. Yes, the new US Super Carrier, the Ford. can bring along an airforce half the size of Russia's entire airforce combined. to claim air superiority. but if it was an actual invasion? the LHD will be sailing right next to the Ford in a large battlegroup.

[@alan6832]

I envision such ships launching STAL type air tankers in order to refuel land based air superiority aircraft in the air. I hear the big carriers are bringing back S-3 Vikings as air tankers and I also noted that many helicopters are fast enough to match speeds and refuel air superiority fighters, though I have yet to find photos of fighters refueling from helicopters.

[@regalsteel7074]

Super Carriers don't just travel around without anything else at their side dimwit.

[@baylog9679]

I was there for this training operation. Spent 3 years on that bucket of rust and man never thought I'd miss it so much

[@lonner98]

I was in engineering department, repair division on the WASP from 2004-2007. Worked with some really great people and a few not so great. Good ship as long as you keep up the maintenance. We used to have major issues with the boilers and had both evaporators go down at the same time. Good times though.

[@soco13466]

This ship has everything needed to kick some ass. Marines, jets, Ospreys, choppers, and the hovercraft... What more do you need, to do an assault on a coastline? In addition, add regular carriers, missile ships, subs, etc. Note to adversaries: you might want to avoid being the focus of all that firepower and mobility. Muahahaha!

[@sgtgrash]

I am blown away by the incredible versatility of this platform, she is a mighty ship!

[@IIAndersII]

It is jaw dropping how much can fit into that ship.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Very proud to view. WW2 🇺🇸 Navy

[@Thetequilashooter1]

Good to see the USA partnering up with the Aussies. They have always been a good ally, and I have great admiration and respect towards their soldiers who have been fighting alongside us since 9/11. Thank you.

[@da65v1s10n]

I worked on the ship back in ‘88 she’s changed a bit but she’s still the same old ship

[@douglasnakamura6753]

What an incredible ship! Really interesting.

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

She was a blast to take a ride on, enjoyed my time onboard, met some of my best friends, even if they were navy

[@aviationphotographydigest]

A public shout out to HT1 Jake Petersen U.S. Navy LCAC mechanic.

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

HT1 was a really cool dude!

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

Fun Fact.... Wasp had f35s on board before her sister ship America, but America made headlines 3 months after the Air wing and Ampib elements disembarked

[@larslaffen8893]

Nice video, visited this ship as a kid in 1995 when it visited Norway. Huge impression, still have the cap that I bought onboard. Please visit Norway again.

[@RetiredSailor60]

I was on USS Whidbey Island LSD 41 when Wasp, Whidbey Island and Shreveport visited Norway in 1995.

[@paulsuprono7225]

On duty . . . 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Their mission . . . is everpresent. And, those on board don't have the pleasure flexibility to take leave, at whim. Mission's first !

[@Sterben026]

Its a great ship yes but i think things like F35 and the V22 make it even better with the VTOL capability and really make these small ships worth a whole lot more !

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

They are also a great wake up call when the 35s take off...

[@metalman6708]

We don't even consider these carriers and they're more battle ready than some countries entire militaries.

[@johnwarren35]

I rode on the Wasp back in 98 med float. Any future marines that read this the best place on the boat to sleep is the rudder control room at the bottom of the boat. Ya I called her a boat. Not gonna tell what her nickname was back then just know not a single marine was involved in it.

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

We weren’t allowed to sleep anywhere other than our berthing... which was sad otherwise I would’ve kept someone on duty in the Library for hours.

[@josebey7808]

GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!❤ Do not forget please VENEZUELA.

[@SenorTucano]

Goddammit they’re assaulting Shoalwater bay again?!?!

[@marechuber]

Honestly ! Nice job guys !

[@aidengamingdude6499]

I’m looking for my brother on this. If you see black man pls tell me. That my brother

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

Was he navy or Marine, I might’ve met him I was onboard for this

[@robertstarkey8792]

my favorite boat of the Navy

[@Dra741]

Greatest thing about the WASP 2 she can operate in littoral waters, get close to the Shoreline and effect with air superiority

[@gazof-the-north1980]

Love the USS Wasp - be sure to have "another good sting"

[@cloudrun654]

Outstanding video. I don't have many regrets in life, the biggest is that I can't go back into the USMC and do it all over again.

[@henryvagincourt]

Cloud Run + I would do the same, join the Royal Navy again.

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

You’d would’ve enjoyed that op, I did!

[@RetiredSailor60]

I served on USS Wasp 2000-03.

[@ironwarmonger]

I use to work with a designer who before learning Auto-cad worked in Louisiana at the company that made the hovercraft. He said taking them out in the swaps was a lot of fun.

[@jackpearson1110]

All of my sea duty was underwater. Submarines are amazing, but I wish I had a year or two in the surface navy. LCAC's, F -35, all types of helicopters, osprey including tools and parts. . Plus, all of the armor, troops and supplies onboard. This is the ultimate toy hauler.

[@shanegaffey3586]

Can I think for before I get hear Jesus Christ ALMIGHTY

[@shanegaffey3586]

Fuk it I gotta ear

[@shanegaffey3586]

Ucucuc clock time b

[@shanegaffey3586]

I must say, after and you're going to really indubitably All In I must say that whoever said that then drunken Sailors were crazy they were very true then why does it then then then drunken sailor sure are crazy

[@shanegaffey3586]

Ok

[@shanegaffey3586]

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[@bondisteve3617]

Well done....we really needed that look into the whole thing....thanks.

[@Dra741]

What are the greatest things about having a deployed military forces abroad is the maritime rescue, which gives your forces, real-time training Activity The Wasp I was amazed by her proficiency and she was the first to have F-35, fully operational

[@garycanary1916]

I went through the building commissioning and testing of the USS Wasp LHD 1 proud to be part of her

[@folkflying2]

Stepped off her deck for the last time in '93. (I regret it every day)

[@feraxks]

Me, too. Also made her first Med cruise in '91.

[@allgood6760]

Awesome!.. thanks from NZ 👍🇳🇿

[@jeffclanton2947]

The U.S. now as it stands needs 14 carriers on the high seas period. Better listen to Ronald Reagan. He had a point. So why be hard headed. What I’m saying is carry an overwhelming big stick!!! Folks put pressure on Congress to get it done!

[@marechuber]

Agreed ! Sometimes to wield a bigger stick rather then a carrot becomes necessary.Unfortunate, that's all some countries respect.

[@UNSCrearadmiral]

And ultimately the Wasp and her sisters are cheaper to operate than her larger cousins

[@kenskinner6948]

Fantastic insight into the ship and it’s personnel. Thank you for posting.

[@Dra741]

For proficiency maritime operations gives you the ability to operate on the various environments and experience doing it the maritime rescue and this gives us ability to know what's going on in our area be able to rescue people and this is what makes your Navy more proficient the more you can save lives the better you could Patrol your and protect your neighbours and allies Maritime and the Army Navy Airforce Marines and the operations were conducted in 2020, showed us that we could protect our Shores from President Trump we can protect our Shores and we can protect our border from illicit drugs and all these other types of encouragement but it makes your army proficient trained all the time working all the time, what's not a bad thing, Maritime rescue gives you the ability no matter what emergency emergency you've already been experienced to it and you're able to implement it to President Trump using the Army and Navy and Airforce to protect our sovereignty when it comes to Alisa drugs was a magnificent success

[@Dra741]

Maritime rescue you approach the ship and there's 45 people aboard it now you have to experience of rescuing those people bring them aboard your ship treating them triage surgery all this type of thing you have experienced for so the best thing to do with the Army Navy Airforce and Marines and we've been doing for many years is maritime rescue

[@Dra741]

The army that uses its military when it's not engaged in major military operations to rescue people is the Army that's going to Prevail and be more proficient on the battlefield I want to see more training exercises in the Pacific oh, we have some interesting and I'm quite impressed with the 7th Fleet, and other assets have contributed to and the new future area that must be considered the most important strategic area and we're going to be we're being attacked in those areas with jamming and all the stuff I don't know how you guys can load them to jama's you must have a good reason for

[@melvinsullivanjr4986]

United kingdom special forces ranger kat🐅🙊 british royal corp's commandos 🐱

[@adamb.8945]

Such an honor to have taken part in this exercise aboard this amazing vessel. Definitely a memorable 76 days at sea.

[@TheDustysix]

I read this week Navy Times the San Antonio build contract stops after the hulls in work now are finished. LCS gets the boot. And Stern Landing Ships are the new fad. I think V-22 got chopped.

[@melvinsullivanjr4986]

Want to party with a bee's hives ,green hornet and wasp nest come play with marne big momma's house 😁💐🐇🚣😘🐍🌈🐅

[@rd468magnum]

Fully submersible and Amphibious all terrain LCATs,that can drive,float and fight,and resupply without a deep water port.as a all terrain, submarine underwater,LCATs and a drivable saturated diving platform for oil and gas.such as crane ir autonomous rescue vehical.that can be driven on bottom with hi floatation air and water filled tires nuch like a mining truck or haul packs.but is also a true sub.with its own batteries,solar when semi. or the pinnacle of the diesel electric technology before nuclear came along but a nuclear powered supersized permanent semi.or completely submersible bottom TITAN..that it brings the shore to it wherever it would need or want to go.thevrussians had concrete subs we never knew about...now do you see the advabtages if a concrete and steel underwater plateform that is of such immense proportions i dare not describe here now..use your minds imagination..and let it fly.float fight resupply.and manuver anywhere without any ports as it needs.

[@melvinsullivanjr4986]

Ho ho da jerries own it now jersey boys, taylor gang🐭🦜🍻da gueen has gouda cheese 🏖️

[@melvinsullivanjr4986]

USS Beyonce all the ladies all the ladies dance like me cinderella 🌈💐🐇😁🌌☮️😍

[@afizi1213]

Ah, I hope that the American government can build a ship for the needs of the Malaysian navy because we only hope for Asia Pacific countries and some countries in Europe, but I think American-made is better with great taste in design and speed expertise, indeed America has an advantage in that regard

[@Dra741]

It's very important that the Japanese and the US forces in the region have complete ability to communicate with and coordinate, and the only way to achieve that is by constant training, and learning the language boots on the ground, we must continue these exercises and training because we're going to be faced with something quite some challenges in the South Pacific if Biden gets into office just Chinese will seize the South China Sea immediately,

[@ponlawatairpannamas7898]

🎖give for uss wasp u s navy

[@ericb.4358]

Now THIS is an amphibious ASSAULT ship! Lots of these and far fewer large carriers is the answer to naval aircraft dispersal to make many targets instead of one big one. The age of the Supercarrier is over with the advent of the new hypersonic anti-ship missles. BTW, I saw a British Accuracy International AW sniper rifle there. Interesting and must be Australian B/C the Marines will be getting the new BARRETT MRAD soon ibn .300 PRC and .338 Lapua.

[@nestorrodriguez1560]

CD C 57

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

what we need is about 50 of these small vessels, with about 20 f-35b fighters and about 30 osprey squad lift heli's. The ship itself should be powered with molten salt thorium reactors that will roll anywhere in the world without oilers following them everywhere. That way the only fuel they need shipped with is aviation fuel for the f-35's and Osprey for explosive force of arms anywhere with good marines. Then we could actually fight a war if necessary instead of the white elephant aircraft carriers we now have that will feel the wrath of overwhelming numbers of chinese rockets flying with the air full of those damned things. Too few, too big, too expensive and could be broken down into small enough units with these instead.

[@shanegaffey3586]

Sos. Sos. Mosaic. Help ....t

[@shanegaffey3586]

Reckon it's my WORDS place to go

[@alexandrebolan3454]

👮👮👊😎

[@louiecanl]

Imagine if we were in water footing,we’d have tens of these alll over the world.

[@Aldnon]

They need Cable management...

[@coachbeam3600]

deck operations sounds so stressful

[@shanegaffey3586]

Hangar ight

[@shanegaffey3586]

CHESS

[@boaspendaishongwa5316]

Keep up !!

[@metehan3838]

I hope we can see it in the Turkish Navy with F-35B 🙏

[@georgepantazis141]

Ha ha.

[@shanegaffey3586]

Nosayi

[@shanegaffey3586]

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[@joeirion511]

Ahhh. The Worst Amphibious Ship Produced..... Can't say I miss being on that particular ship lol.

[@tdgdbs1]

Producer has no knowledge of the Navy rank structure, most of the captions are wrong.

[@aviationphotographydigest]

Think you'll find the producer got the information straight from the 31stMEU and US Navy LHD-1 PAO.