The Crazy Life Inside World’s Largest $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier in Middle of the Ocean

[@bluelipbeaver]

i was a combat Marine out in the jungles of Vietnam during Thanksgiving of 1967. The Btn. Commander of L 3/7 had a hot Thanksgiving dinner flown into a hot LZ for us to enjoy. I'll never forget that. He tried and succeeded in making sure his Marines and Navy Corpsmen had a happy day. That was mighty kind of him. Thank you sir!

[@DavidEarle786]

That Batallion Cmndr. HAD to have had some "friends in low places" to get something like that done. However he did it, kudos to him.

[@Richard-f7x]

Thank you sir for your services and all of your comrades thank you.🎉❤

[@denniscarroll3164]

Awesome.

[@johnnyg7899]

I wish I could do it all over again with what I know now. I served on the USS America, USS Kennedy, USS Detroit AOE4, and the USS Orion in Italy. It was a lot of hard work and sacrifices in three U.S. Wars but it was worth it. The one thing I noticed is that whenever the media came to our ships for documentaries, it was always the high ranking officers who got the interviews and never the enlisted men and women who are the actual real backbone of the Navy. We did all the dirty and risky work and not enough recognition for it because it was always the officers on the spotlight. Thank you enlisted heroes.

[@tirebyter9437]

I served on America CVA66 in the Tonkin Gulf. I started as a radarman and the rate name change to operations specialist, kinda like a sanitary engineer instead of garbage man.

[@flinch622]

Officers are pretty much at-will employees to the president. Enlisted have a contract, which is more awkward administratively. Anyway... too damn many people on a carrier. Put simply... the toilet never stops flushing, mathmatically speaking..

[@abdulmoktader]

This is brutal truth and obvious! Please ignore them and try to be happy with the great works that you did and give thanks to yourself!

[@henrystallings1257]

​@@flinch622😊l

[@Richard-f7x]

Thank you for your services I wish I was young again and start all over and grab those opportunities. But once again thank you for your services sir 🙏☺️

[@ArtFreeman]

When I was in the Navy we tried to keep two groups of people happy. They were the chefs and people who gave you your pay.

[@mercedesramosborrego5115]

TÚ IBAS AL GRANO : LLENAR EL BUCHE Y LLENAR EL BOLSILLO. ESPERO QUE PARA TODO LO DEMAS FUESES IGUAL DE DESPABILADO

[@pete1128]

I was going to say the same thing, always be good to the ms's no matter what rank and also love your disbursing clerk!

[@daytraderterrible7572]

Chief never sleep just closed the eyes and midtation

[@justicerules1373]

​@@pete1128. They don't do direct deposit into your account.?

[@cpt.crunch9978]

Cleanest kitchen I've ever seen

[@sjb1157]

AWESOME VIDEO!!! I was a Missile Launch Officer in the USAF...got my commission through ROTC and was seriously considering the USN. After my 1st tour, I had the opportunity to become a Weapons System Officer aboard ship...and I turned it down.... a BAD CHOICE on my part....serving on an Aircraft Carrier would have been AMAZING!!! Thank you to the brave men and women who serve in the USN!!! God Bless America!!!

[@adorabledeplorable5105]

I served aboard both the USS Midway ( CV-41 ) and the USS Constellation ( CV-64 ) back in the early 70’s . I was in the V-2 division, launch and recovery . I loved the different ports of call we went to . Home ported in Yokosuka Japan ( first carrier ever home ported in Japan ) we would visit Hong Kong , Subic Bay , Pusan , and Guam . For me a carrier is the only ship to serve on .

[@Mistaking03]

I absolutely love to watch the culinary team. No one appreciates them as they should be. I've been in the restaurant industry for over 25 years and no one ever praises the cooks or dishwashers.. they are a integral part of daily life and without them who will eat?? These men and women both aboard or on shore need just as much admiration as the next. I've never served but as a long time chef I tip my hat to these men and women making sure our bravest have a great meal day in and day out!!! Thank you. And God bless...

[@brandonhelton7888]

you said it i work in a kitchen and it is a thankless job

[@vancityguy]

They’re the biggest morale boosters.

[@Skval2254]

Fuel and coolant polluted drinking water on board and on the base.

[@bigbay1159]

Okay...

[@MartinMartinez-j1h]

Officers get to have cooks and great meals day in and day out, Enlisted get frozen pre-cooked food that gets warmed up for a couple of minutes then served (sometimes still frozen) if they're not working on the flight deck. Deck Apes get delicious and rock solid hoagies most of the time. I'm sure as a chef you wouldn't approve, but I'm sure officers loved being able to pick their meals from a menu. Luckily, I made friends through cranking in S-2, S-3 & S-5 that always took care of me as I took care of them.

[@steventrostle1825]

IMO US aircraft carriers are actually floating airports , manned by some of the best sailors and bravest pilots in the world.

[@EJBing]

That’s not an opinion, that’s a fact.

[@kentjax3622]

We The People of the US can learn something from this great Carrier and its Crew. Like the courier and its crew, we must work together to keep America strong and united. I pray each of you take a moment today and thank someone, help someone and love someone. Take time to unify and find common ground instead of picking at the differences. Most importantly, Pray for those that you love, those your work with and for our great Country and our leaders.

[@peterwynberg]

USS Frederick LST1184, San Dieg0

[@ronnieam33]

I was on the USS Ranger CV-61 and make no mistake about it if the food isn't good the entire crew suffers, that's why our cooks got much respect!!!

[@nobody6546]

PS- Yet.. Bad as it may have been at times- it’s SAFER than Eating a Cat-Taco-Bell Chimichanga “ , or even merely WALK on NYC Streets…

[@phongle-g8j]

@ronnieam33, was it in Coronado Sandiego? 32nd street pacific fleet. ET2 Nguyen

[@bassambouhamad7935]

Ooh my goodness what a beautiful small floating City, I love it, God bless America.

[@cjune21]

You say God bless America funny they didn't show one thing about church are going to talk about Jesus Christ but they made sure you seen all the inclusive looking people with their rainbow uniform on most of these people are gay now

[@iraqdon1964]

Most dangerous job in the military. Makes me proud to be an American to see these young people come together and make it happen. My hat is off to you all!

[@Zoe1985F]

How are you?

[@Kenny.G-33]

Many would beg to differ 😅

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I was on a carrier for 4 full years out of a 5 year enlistment. It is most definitely not the most dangerous job in the military.

[@videoprotectedcom]

Thank you to all past and present service men, women and their families for your service.

[@lakeerie]

youre welcome sonny

[@rotimidavididowu37]

God bless the United States 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤.

[@SalvadorVenturanza]

I thought Americans don't believe God

[@madame-rosalitaduchesse7636]

PERO EL SENOR EN EL CIELO SOLAMENTE BENDIGA LA GENTE SIN ARMAS QUE HACEN LA PAZ. ​@@SalvadorVenturanza

[@obehiokojie4066]

It's just incredible how each individual and team works with one another to achieve a common goal. I commend everyone who is part of this huge project.

[@handledav]

@@TheDogGoesWoof69 ew

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Welcome to the military son.

[@arafatshabazz6066]

You spent 13 billion dollars on a aircraft carrier, and you don't build a simple scanner to scan the deck for any anomalies. 😢

[@user_mcl_28]

are they allowed to have sex thou lol sorry for this question but i had it in my mind

[@jaredadams5194]

I'm glad I was Army Infantry, I wouldn't like being on a ship with so many people so close together. I know all of the branches talk crap about each other, but Sailors aboard a ship have my respect. 🤘🤘

[@solarnaut]

I'd have to guess ... and hope ... that they "talk crap about each other" the same way "loving siblings" do ... when push comes to blow, they are, hopefully, on the same team ! B-)

[@danielvespia157]

I’m stationed on this ship it’s really not that bad but the food sucks

[@ciujo]

@@danielvespia157 Janes romanes ?

[@shortydn6625]

If the food compares to other nations, it's good, not suck.

[@nicolasvelez1099]

@@danielvespia157 prove it

[@leslierobertsmith]

Excellent and informative video, these crews are fantastic, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY GOD BLESS

[@JoeyCheex0583]

thats craaaaazy bro

[@leslierobertsmith]

@@JoeyCheex0583 yes it crazy way the crew has access to everything from Costa Coffee to stores bro

[@samwhite7291]

Such so amazing! my husband was served US Army of 23 years,he was in Vietnam War from 1968--1970s, I'm so proud of our country, and always respect to those man&woman who protected ours nation❤💪👍

[@dwaynejohnson3578]

Love our Military SALUTE every single one of you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Cesar-pq2ck]

If I could turn back time I’d serve in the military. When I was 18 I could have joined but I chickened out. Thank you to all that have served.

[@johnacosta1417]

🫡Fine piece of equipment. God Bless My America!!!🇺🇸

[@FantastiXPvZ]

Thank You to all the Men and Woman for your service. You make us proud.

[@american1896]

Love my American people, the best people in the World ❤️❤️❤️

[@AFRO_KEEN]

Luckily, we have young people willing to take on that responsibility.

[@waldorfmartialarts8320]

You guys rock! Thank you for your service!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@스크모-t9e]

역시 🇺🇸 이다. 인정할 건 인정하자. 스케일이 다르다. 👍 👍 👍

[@marksimpson3968]

Nice narrating job Nikki. You certainly have a talent for this.

[@rolandhall6786]

If I was 25 instead of 85 I would apply to join this amazing ship !

[@danielvespia157]

I’m stationed on this ship trust me it sucks

[@mercedesramosborrego5115]

​@@danielvespia157 Vas a salir de allí porque te van a echar.

[@JohnWaldron-cm7ce]

@@danielvespia157 LOLOL!:)-John in Texas (IC2-Desert Storm/Shield)

[@moss-tube]

​@@danielvespia157 how do i get to work there?

[@moss-tube]

​@@danielvespia157how do i get to work there?

[@patman147]

I really appreciate everyone of those crew members for their service to keep our country safe!

[@dot7107]

🤣

[@mjp6099]

Safe from 1000 of miles away lol!!!

[@mainsprez]

you are animal

[@노재천-h5d]

😢😮😅

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

What are you afraid of?

[@ВладимирОкоренко]

Супер видео фантастик ! ! !❤❤❤😎😋🙂😀

[@yougoboy27]

I served on MIDWAY, INDEPENDANCE, and KITTY HAWK. All great tours of duties even the old, tired MIDWAY! The teamwork and coordination was second to none! The chow wasn't bad either. :-)

[@billwrinkle9662]

I served on the USS Nimitz in the 1980s. It's really amazing to see how in 40 years, nothing has really changed in looking at the hallways, the various spaces, the hangar deck, most of the equipment. (If it works, why change it, I suppose.) The only differences I noticed in 40 years were (1) new planes, and (2) women.

[@huyked]

What an amazing experience that must have been.

[@shortydn6625]

It's always going forward and updates. Otherwise, it will be behind.

[@redblue40rc33]

A lot of sex I'm sure goes on in the ships now...gay and straight..lol😅

[@JRFoster-b7r]

I served on the Nimitz from February 1994 through November 2000. It was my first mixed gender ship in 20 years of service.

[@jayfreeman3004]

a sitting 4 billion DOLLAR duck...

[@AirborneAirAssault6565]

Some of the best foods I've ever eaten have been from the Mess Halls in the Army. Mess Sergeants and Cooks were first class bakers and cooks. I always made it a point to visit my Cooks and made sure Troops knew how important they were. When I retired, I remembered them in my speech!

[@KristenCrosariol]

What an awesome video I am a navy Mom and my son is currently serving on the USS George Washington he is currently out at sea. This gives me a brief look at his living conditions. For some strange reason, it makes me feel closer to him. I don’t get to see him very often and miss him horribly

[@PuRe_XtC]

As a civilian, you don't ever stop to think about all the less glamorous jobs happening below deck like chefs, maintenance, etc that make it all possible and life bearable for 5K people on a ship for months at a time. Thank you to everyone serving, no matter your job.

[@petermarshall817]

Amazing! My father served on the HMS Vengeance and HMAS Melbourne during the Korean War. Unbelievable changes have been made. Good on you America. Peter from Australia.

[@markwoods1504]

Lieutenant Robert Lowry was the first to suggest the use of large-scale underway replenishment techniques in an 1883 paper to the Royal United Services Institute. He argued that a successful system would provide a minimum rate of 20 tons per hour while the ships maintain a speed of five knots. He was a Royal Navy Officer the Royal Navy had coaling stations around the Empire which would replenish ships at the turn of the 19th / 20th century .

[@michaelbates2035]

God Bless our military

[@shaunelijah2232]

OUTSTANDING video of how a great ship SHOULD function for a great country. Thank ALL of you US military people for your service...

[@iceicle7916]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖God Bless America !

[@STEVELEEJIN]

Thank You for Your Service

[@ninjarider84]

I was on the Lincoln, Nimitz and stennis, this new carrier is huge, had the best time of my life launching my squadrons aircraft off the flight deck at 19yros old, nothing will ever compare to that experience.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I was on the Lincoln ‘01-‘05. Glad I experienced it, but don’t miss it lol. I miss all my buddies whom I’ve lost touch with though.

[@shortydn6625]

Excellent Aircraft Carrier. We need to keep building to defend ourselves and help others if they need help. If we stop building, we'll behind.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

We are behind, and have been for a while. China is surpassing us and carriers keep getting more and more difficult and expensive to build.

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

My dad served during WW2 in Navy aboard the USS Boxer. It is small in comparison to this huge vessel, but nonetheless an aircraft carrier as well.

[@Patrick94GSR]

My grandfather (RIP) was aboard the USS North Carolina, a U.S Navy battleship, out in the Pacific during WW2.

[@Phil-uu5yp]

Bro how old are you man

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

@@Phil-uu5yp I am 70 years old my day who is gone, passed in 2009.

[@Ho_ten]

Oh wow...my dad served on the old USS Boxer as well, MM3 he was. He got out when the war was over. I have an old photography my dad that he had taken of the ship back then. He went through Boot Camp in San Diego, Co. 83.

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

My dad was an aviation ordinance man on the Boxer. He was on the flight deck and worked on the planes.

[@worldcitizen242]

Nothing like experiencing life aboard a US aircraft carrier! I served onboard the US Kitty Hawk from 1999 - 2003. What a once in a life time experience...

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I was in ‘00-‘05, Lincoln. Glad I did it, but I don’t miss it at all. I got through it and did the best job I could, but Navy life wasn’t for me. At least not enough to make a career out of it.

[@erikmattson8629]

Very proud of my Nimitz CVAN-68 plankholding father. Go Navy!

[@kennethmorsee]

I served aboard the Nimitz and the George Washington. Loved the carrier life

[@erikmattson8629]

@@kennethmorsee Thank you for your service. 👍

[@erikmattson8629]

Thank you sincerely to all who serve.

[@69nunyabidness]

@@kennethmorsee Ahoy shipmate! I loved serving aboard the GW. Many hours were spent on the gallery deck just looking out at "it". Also spent quite a bit of time on the mezzanine above the hangar bays. FWAFS

[@bobbyplummer4415]

Ocean view rocks

[@jimw.4161]

Nothing is too good for our men and women in uniform. I salute you and thank you for your service. 👏👏👏👏

[@tonybrischler5172]

I am in awe of the minds and talents of those who not only designed and built this engineering marvel, but all the men and women who make it run flawlessly. Born in 1960, I never served (too young for Vietnam, too old for Gulf War) but my respect and admiration for our armed services personnel grows each time I learn more about them and what they do for our country.

[@Moe-xg6bu]

And still clueless about what protects freedom and justice anti and to arrogant jackass to know it

[@Swampfox42]

God they sure do bilk the taxpayers of money while building these machines

[@Moe-xg6bu]

@@Swampfox42 brainwashed the American right outta you

[@Moe-xg6bu]

@@Swampfox42 and not a one has a clue what protects freedom and justice unbelievable

[@remcolok]

but you could have served.

[@johngalvan523]

I am glad we take care of warriors like that they deserve everything they get for putting their lives online for their country.

[@IYAOYAS6969]

I've lived this life for 20 years. I've been on 5 ships. you will NEVER know till you've lived it. My father (RIP) built these and I rode them.

[@rockroll7649]

It's great to see the Navy emphasizing fitness. Physically and mentally healthy habits are what we need to see from servicemembers.

[@squidusn71]

The Navy physical fitness standards have progressively gone down in the past 15yrs. I believe the Army is starting to do the same.

[@bigbay1159]

​@@squidusn71 The navy for years has been the fattest branch with really relaxed standards.

[@squidusn71]

@@bigbay1159 Yes, because we're a bunch of cooks, mechs, and firefighters, lol. We let the soldiers do the running.

[@davidabarak]

When I was in (past my initial training), there was really no mandatory physical training. You kept in shape through your own motivation... and I wasn't motivated _at__all_. However, I had a fast enough metabolism that I managed to keep the weight off.

[@nofrenz2065]

Please I've watched countless homecomings and departures..I've watched literally drag queens come.off the carriers...pathetic

[@johnrudy9404]

I'd like to also say that EVERYONE in any branch of the military is at risk. 911 taught us that even secure places/buildings like the Pentagon can be targeted. There are NO "desk jockeys," each person, regardless of rank is important. I hope we may have see a day like that again, but if it comes, I have full confidence our people in uniform will perform well. Thank you again!

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

people in uniform will perform well were an abject failure on 9/11 John.

[@Saskman73]

inside job

[@jeffspicoli6088]

I thank God for these brave women and men. Each day they put themselves in harm's way to protect an increasingly less-than-thankful group of citizens. Godspeed!

[@rexus-gaming]

a very large aircraft carrier, very complete facilities

[@raywhitehead730]

Shows you how deficient in knowledge you are

[@phoenix1453]

Why would a country need this?

[@Coinz8]

To project power and ensure the freedom of the oceans. To be able to pursue a threat anywhere in the world

[@MohamedAbdurhman-ue5zs]

أن بحرية الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية مهم للعالم لأنها تحمي بحار العالم وتحافظ على أمن محيطات الارض

[@BobJones-pq4th]

Yep exactly.

[@Rooboy-619]

Well said

[@tonyinhbolero4815]

👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 proud of ours country

[@jon-mackenziethompson9830]

A 13 billion dollar investment keeping Americans safe

[@pwilki8631]

Apparently you haven't been to the border.

[@deiviboscan8716]

My congratulations to all the Cooks from me but also to all the sailors but especially to the Kitchen Area

[@applicareinc]

Thanks for the narrators wonderful pacing and great diction. The concise captains and crew members comments were great.

[@billjohnson7904]

I am going to buy one of these, and make myself the Captain.

[@michaelcarmody8595]

After watching this and one similar video I can only marvel at the levels of skill, dedication and patriotism of the American forces and patriotism of the American people in general. The USA is a force of good for the world.

[@enziogehrig9425]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.

[@gunnyfutral7016]

I joined the Navy in 86, I joined the Men's depth. US Marine Corps......Just having fun my brothers, Thanks for all you do, I miss the Corps. but not combat.

[@Ned-r4t]

Hauled you guys around, feltsorry for you guys it was a lot of boredom for you underway.

[@ghostgarden8032]

I was an E4 Hull maintenance tech, welder plumber, firefighter, just to name a few duties, CV66 U.S.S. America Aircraft carrier

[@ghostgarden8032]

@Riki Peters yes the chow was very good, and always as fresh as possible

[@jimwjohnq.public]

​@Riki Peters the sliders and fries weren't to bad.

[@ghostgarden8032]

@@jimwjohnq.public soybean burgers the crew got, the pilots got the real beef burgers, it was said that soybean burgers expanded at higher altitudes

[@TheCityboy708]

The Big Dog did her last deployment

[@bobfeller604]

Sounds like a good mix.

[@magnetospin]

It's crazy that in these day and age we still need thousands of people to run a ship.

[@kenfix2740]

its an air force base at sea. so....a cruise ship...a city...a floating airport...all to support an air force anywhere in the world...planes weapons fuel maintenance pilots and everything it takes to run an airport. a ship. from cooks to mechanics. to plumbers. to engineers. to fork lift drivers. to nuclear power plant engineers. aircraft power and airframe mechanics. fire department. police department. waste disposal. and on and on and on.....oh yeah- bomb and missile and radar and sonar and communication techs...

[@marinotagliapietra7839]

I was driving a bus in the city where I live (public transport) and was stopped at a road works by a traffic controller. When I could move off again the controller dropped to one knee, like the chaps in the yellow vests and pointed in direction of travel, ( all quite dramatic) I gave a thumbs up, planted my foot and pushed back into the seat as if the acceleration of the bus was causing it, the controller thought it was quite funny.

[@donbrashsux]

For 13 bill .. I’d expect a state of the art Deck vacuum cleaner ☝️

[@rayjames6096]

It has one, it's called the crew.

[@okeegator00]

Would be just another system to fail and need maintenance. Humans are #1 for this event....

[@marcellino1956]

Thats what the crew is for......And it should be silent walking search.....no BS ing

[@luisgordillo1695]

worlds biggest roomba! 😂😂

[@philiphorner31]

It's a cultural need.

[@dondonas5863]

Amazing , very good , very beautiful . Respect ! ❤❤❤

[@hlh4838]

미국형님들 멋있다

[@ottmarschafer5713]

A very good documentary. Sure an interesting workplace. I like the focus on team building. A very disciplined crew. I admire that

[@Bruce-1956]

4 years to build such a massive and technology advanced ship seems to me to be good going.

[@avictorbell2835]

In the UK the government cannot even build a few miles of rail track in 4 years The 1 carrier we have took 3 years and its tiny in comparison to this behemoth

[@dondonas5863]

U kuhinji na površini ploče dok mješa dlanovima ruke tijesto treba obavezno imati higijenske rukavice , jer nije higijenski , i maske na ustima kako neko nebi kašljao i kihnuo u hranu koja se priprema za ljude . Kad kihne kapljice se munjevito prenose na drugu osobu . Život na nosaču aviona vidi se da je život ispunjen bogatim sadržajem . Respect ! ❤❤❤

[@heinzbreuer2674]

❤ bin so überwältigt vom Flugzeug Träger ❤ all Zeit gute Fahrt und eine Hand breit Wasser unterm Kiel 🚢..

[@cassiuswilliams6633]

Don't be fooled. The biggest carriers pitch and roll like any other ships. I know because I was on one through a hurricane.

[@denniseisenstein93]

I had 3 Med Cruises on the USS Saratoga CV-60. Some of my greatest memories.

[@jessrichardmoransee5468]

Happy Easter good luck and thanks 👍

[@RossJones-id4bf]

Im British but nobody does carriers and jets like the US outstanding the F14 tomcat and USS carl vinson are my favourites

[@shaunelijah2232]

I'm a yank and I say; may God Bless the British people. Except for a little spat on US soil a few hundred years ago we CANNOT be separated !!!

[@RossJones-id4bf]

@@shaunelijah2232 well said my friend honour to be your allies 💯

[@timothyseavey3243]

proud to be an American with such awesome power to protect and to serve our nation

[@Not_fit_to_be_President]

How this massive mega tons of steel floats in shallow waters is mind-boggling. 🤔

[@trumpforever6706]

Archimedes' principle.

[@Not_fit_to_be_President]

@@trumpforever6706 Is that the same man who ran out of the bath tub almost naked shouting, "I found it?" Got ya 🤪

[@gargantuan6241]

The ship is filled with helium gas which helps.

[@supercalifragelistik]

I started playing violin at age 6. I have been a professional pilot for 47 years flying jets and helicopters.. These navy people are incredible.

[@dethray1000]

who cares? nobody

[@supercalifragelistik]

You are nobody. @@dethray1000

[@johnrudy9404]

I'm very proud of our servicemen and servicewomen who do a dangerous job daily. While this may look fun and inviting, I'm sure that during all operations, even in peace time, they Focus upon the mission. Thank you for your role, large or small. We can sleep at night because of the job you do.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

What is their role John? Who asked the US to be the worlds policeman?

[@stevewall9181]

We did, just as our parents and grandparents did. Their parents learned the hard way, after WW-1, that to prevent another world war, we had to be policeman...if we didn't do it, who would?

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@stevewall9181 You did not answer my question? Who asked the US to be the worlds policeman? Why couldn't China be the world's policeman? Which world council would have chosen between China and the US? The US is the worlds SELF-APPOINTED policeman! And has abused that power it gave itself Steve. The US has never prevented any wars - but it sure has started many though eh!

[@TXEENT]

Impressive to see such a massive machine work so well. You realize the potential of having thousands of trained people with focus and energy who tirelessly devote themselves to their roles and missions.

[@daviddeas6486]

Having been in an F-4 Squadron as a Flight Deck Troubleshooter and served on the USS America and USS Constellation, I find this to be a pretty watered down view of life on a Carrier.

[@marksauck3399]

I served on a carrier during the Vietnam war and remember an 11 month cruise. No women on board then and it’s interesting how they skip over that subject of life aboard a ship with very confined spaces. 🤨

[@AT2Productions]

I was part of CV-63’s final crew, then did a short stint on the Stennis CVN-74, nuke sailors have it easier than we had on the conventionals.

[@iraqdon1964]

they didn't dig too much into how dangerous it is to work on a carrier. the rok hours they glossed over also.

[@hovanti]

Even on a huge flattop, I'm guessing that junior enlisted berthing is not a nice place.

[@roncaruso931]

American power!!! USA USA USA!!!!

[@Richard-Seekingwulf]

I served on the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) March 1975 till November 1978

[@BobJones-pq4th]

What did you like about being on an aircraft carrier? Man I would love to be on one of those things.

[@0anant0]

Yes, plz write a few words about your time on the carrier and the ports you visited! My fav will always be CV-6 :-)

[@Richard-Seekingwulf]

Our home Port was Alameda California and then when we went on Westpac we would go to Subic Bay Philippines and then maybe go to Hong Kong and then maybe go to Singapore then Mombasa Kenya Africa and I've been to Australia twice once Perth Australia at the next time was Hobart Tasmania then they would be back to the Philippines and then back home. I was a Boatswains Mate in Deck Department and stood watches on the bridge as a master Helmsman and started out as Lookout watch. It was a totally just wild time serving on board this giant City I think we had close to 5,000 people and getting in the chow line every single day three times a day was crazy haha. When I got out I was happy to go home but then I missed it so I joined the Army Reserve for 8 more years and then just lost my interest in the whole thing only being 6 years shy of retirement. I really loved the ship though it was a work of art.

[@cassiuswilliams6633]

My first Command the USS Abraham Lincoln replaced the Enterprise in Alameda California in 1990 while the Enterprise was in Newport News shipyard.

[@cassiuswilliams6633]

​@@BobJones-pq4th no you wouldn't. Carrier life isn't for married people. This is why the Navy has a high rate of devoice.

[@andrewdouglasingram]

Happy to see our sailors eating well.But I am skeptical of $13 billion carriers in the age of $50 thousand missiles.

[@Zoe1985F]

Hi

[@Curt-ge9gc]

Thirteen ($13B) Billion is not a bad cost for a Ship that will last 50 plus years. Remember this the US wasted $155 BILLION DOLLARS on Welfare and Keeping Illegals alive in 2023 Alone.

[@brotherjones]

Just wanted to note that while serving aboard LPD-19 my average work day was between 20 and 42 hours. 12 hours maintaining the network as an IT. 8 hours as Damage Control Petty Officer. If GQ goes off after that, there goes the 3 or so hours you have for sleep, exercise, laundry, etc, and then you are back on watch. The Navy has been having issues with accidents and suicides because of the unsustainable op-tempo and the unrealistic demands placed on the people who keep the ship moving. I'm not buying the "leaving roughly half the day free" statement.

[@regorRegor]

Tough duty. Well done and thank you.

[@josephj1973]

You're obviously talking s***! Unless you're at war, there's no way you're working 20-42 hour shifts. Don't disrespect the military with your BS.

[@josephj1973]

​@@regorRegor He probably got kicked out of the Navy for being a goof lol.

[@brotherjones]

@@regorRegor Thanks mate. I just don't think our up and coming Sailors should have to go through that as well.

[@brotherjones]

@@josephj1973 Nope. I got promoted and served at SOCEUR on several real world missions. Sorry to disappoint 🙂

[@georgesikimeti2184]

The finer things in life we always take for granted but it’s a must in a sailor’s morale in a carrier ,minor things like food ,air condition,size and comfort of the bed and so forth.These are paramount considerations for the livelihood and morale of these sailors.These are the men and women who our freedom depends on,the magnificence of this mighty armada with its superior capabilities will be rendered incapable if our sailors are not properly looked after.Nimitz and Halsey will be smiling right now (Where are the carriers,nimitz used to say).

[@JohnWaldron-cm7ce]

Believe it or not, AC in the 1950's and earlier onboard ships was typically available only in the medical ward, and then only on larger ships that had these " amenities". When they could, sailors would sleep topside on deck to keep cooler-John in Texas (USN Desert Storm/Shield-IC2)

[@georgesikimeti2184]

During the ww2 the morale of the soldiers was a high priority to few generals and admirals and its outcome was a game changer.After left to wither in Guadalcanal,Bull Halsey promised Vandercrift not only the requirements needed but personally turned up to say hello to the marines,this sounds minimal but morale for the marines was greatly improved hence,I believed won the battle in Guadalcanal.Chester Puller again lead from the front always during every battle,being present with fellow marines again boost confidence and ultimately win battle.Last but not least,Patton always make sure his soldiers have warm and dry socks,a warm and dry soldier is a happy one.

[@sos2393]

​@@JohnWaldron-cm7ceimportante che hai capito che adesso ? Siamo nel 3000 quasi

[@unknownsanz9493]

Prosperity don't come out that way overnight, what most people see at a glance wealth, a perfect career, purpose is the result of hard labour and hustle done over time. I pray anyone who reads this becomes successful in life.

[@nicejk3448]

@@sos2393 Nothing equates investing, and when it's done properly, you don't need to get yourself all worked up about money anymore as it's creates alot of extra income

[@latestepic]

This is huge it's like a floating island 😱😱😱

[@sloanNYC]

From what I've read, underway replenishment is really difficult and the USA is reportedly the best by far, giving them a big advantage. Seemingly small things make a big difference... number of elevators... speed of launches...

[@WHOMEWHOYOU]

we always wanted to get the latest movies in my day..(72-76) I guess now they stream them.

[@davidabarak]

Yep, the water rushing between the ships has a tendency to draw them together. Interestingly, the Russians (and previously, the Soviets) do their UNREPS (and it may only be fuel) with one ship trailing the other - I don't remember which is in front. I saw this once on a flight as an aircrewman in an S-3 Viking back in the 80s.

[@davidyoung6400]

Very true!

[@xwl-iv6em]

good news is that the most powerful weapon belongs to the civilization

[@rafealrafeal6716]

THANK YOY TO OUR SOLDIERS

[@hyharmon]

With much admiration for the NAVY!!!!!!!

[@BblytheRomeo]

The meaning I picked, the one that changed my life: Overcome fear, behold wonder.

[@WayneHolley-ve9cs]

The Navy has made tremendous advances in both aircraft and nuclear powered vessels including carriers and submarines. Carriers and subs can now sail for months without refueling. This was unheard of in WW2. Admiral Rickover led the Navy's development of the nuclear powered vessels. My understanding is that he had a one on one interview with every sailor in a nuclear propulsion leadershkp position.

[@bman6502]

I was a cook on a ship back in 1921. We used to catch fresh fish.. I’m still cooking to this day..

[@georgiydzhahua1621]

Госпади Храни Америку Страну Мира и Спроведливостьи Слава Украине и Народу Украины Слава Воинам Украины Воинам Христа и Православия

[@davidsoule1252]

I was on a couple of guided missile destroyers during the Vietnam War. We would rotate with other destroyers being on the gunline off the coast of South Vietnam and as carrier escorts in the Gulf of Tonkin. One of my fondest memories of my time in Vietnam was watching planes take off from the carriers and then land on the carriers after their mission was complete.

[@akil1979]

سؤال، لم تشعر بالخجل لما فعلتك في فيتنام و باقي العالم من دمار و قتل للأطفال والنساء و تدمير المدارس و المستشفيات و الاعتداء على أناس امنين في بلدانهم ؟ الا تشعر بالخجل من ذلك ؟ شكرا

[@donotneed2250]

​@@akil1979, who said that he felt ashamed in what did? Maybe YOU need to reread what he wrote? Or are you just trying to show people how intelligent you are and failing at it miserably?

[@huseyin3636]

Çünkü ouçaklar sivil insanları yok ediyordu zalimler için yaşasın cehennem

[@eliecerromero4832]

​@@donotneed2250 Estos son cínicos y monstruosos. Han ido por el mundo sembrando destrucción y muerte y se ufanan. Afortunadamente a su reinado de terror les han salido contrincantes y hoy ya no pueden matar impunemente.

[@stevewall9181]

Nope...the only thing I'm ashamed of is that, after ww2, we never again won a war!

[@rafaelespinoza6530]

Kentucky fried chicken 🍗🍗🐔🕊️🍗🐔

[@Liberator74]

Wish I could go on board!! I have been on a carrier for a day, the HMS Invincible when she came up the river Thames in London.

[@gregorymceaddy8884]

Everyone's priority is protecting our freedoms, including theirs ...whatever it takes...

[@donquixote1502]

Aircraft Carriers are very beautiful. If I was born in America or the UK, I would have applied to the Navy. I´m also attracted to the highly functional multicultural crews. 👍❤

[@tim46153]

😂

[@TheraWillard]

Respect is not something that you can ask for, buy or borrow. Respect is what you earn from each person no matter their background or status.