U.S. Navy Received New Combat Ship USS Cooperstown (LCS-23)

[@gregdean1287]

Very proud of my Daughter Courtney who is on the Cooperstown

[@gegalvezge]

Thank you for raising such a person, and i thank u for her service🇺🇸

[@LouieGMDesign]

The ship's home port is Mayport Naval Station. I pass it everyday.

[@mikefinn]

And you should be. This type ship gets the top sailors. It will be a great ship to serve on. USN retired.

[@serronserron1320]

Is she single?

[@dragos2190]

Wish her luck, women in the military are, uhm, in a lot of fun.

[@woodrow1037]

Interesting that when the commentator was talking about the state of the art electronics and weapons a sailor was shown firing a .50 caliber machine gun that was designed during the first world war. Long live the M2.

[@TheFlutecart]

A big "Thank You!" shoutout to Mr Browning. For the MA Duce and the 1911.

[@khiem1939]

Still WORKS, so why get rid of it? During my two years in Vietnam I carried a 1950s M3A1 .45 caliber "grease gun" with a NEWER Ithica silencer, never FAILED to FED or FIRE no matter if WET, DIRTY, MUDDY, or even RUSTY...from the tropical weather in the Vietnamese jungles and rice paddies!

[@khiem1939]

Mr. Browning was a genius, his work with firearms was unusual considering he was a lifelong Mormon, a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints! Of course they were NOT against warfare, since California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico are part of the USA due to the efforts of the Mormon Battalion, about 2000 men HIRED by the U.S. Goverment as mercenaries to fight against Mexico during the Mexican War! This was the ONLY incident in American History of a Contract with a Church to provide soldiers for the U.S. Government!@@TheFlutecart

[@bearbones4347]

😂😂😂😂

[@cosmicinsane516]

The M2 on my tank in Iraq in 2003 was made at AC Spark Plug in Flint, MI during WWII.

[@outdoorqrandma]

"calm seas and fair winds" To the crew of the Cooperstown! Thank-you for your Service.

[@jeffreyrichardson]

johnathons moms skin milk lance murrays uncles kin king oscars known tin

[@jhoog59]

Can’t wait to see the decommissioning video next year.

[@prestonhanson501]

If it's made of aluminum like the latorial ships were their screwed. Hopefully they learned

[@GaryVelardo-rb6nw]

Lol, yeah, no shit

[@Wormhole798]

I heard these things had major cost overruns and are a maintenance nightmare.

[@doodmonkey]

Sell them to Thailand

[@rebelliouslord7646]

No Philippines..

[@GaryVelardo-rb6nw]

It's a nice-looking 'Coast Guard' boat.

[@zizoudembele4610]

Great Army🇺🇲💪 God ☝️ bless 🙏 US Navy 🇺🇲💪

[@bennygarcia7786]

I did three years in the Navy, USS Enterprise CVN-65, and USS Ranger CV-61, i would do it All over again if I could

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

3 years, 2 ships? That’s odd. 🙋🏼

[@khiem1939]

NO, not when one ship goes in for extended maintenance! @@MrKim-kv2vv

[@serronserron1320]

I mean for certain positions and qualifications they're now accepting people over 35. I'm not sure how I would have done in the military. oh I have a decent education with two masters though sometimes I can be as dumb as a rock when it comes to the simplest directions.

[@bennygarcia7786]

@@MrKim-kv2vv the big E I was on her from june of 89 to February 90, and that's when she went into the yards for 3 years, I got orders to the Ranger, was on her from February 90 to January of 92

[@terryquinn7765]

@@serronserron1320you would have done great because your desire to improve yourself, that’s what the military looks for, not the slackers.

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

I ride to Cooperstown on my motorcycle. It is a beautiful ride and a great destination . Go Navy 👍

[@scottflick5758]

Beautiful ship.

[@miguelfunez6825]

Bravo 🇺🇸 God bless America

[@JohnDoe-bp3ey]

Always and forever

[@paulbriggs3072]

May the USA turn back to God and realize that all blessings come from Him.

[@donluepkes5695]

Way To Kickass People's 🇺🇸💯😎👊

[@DavidCooper-vh4nr]

Lots of ignorant and misinformed trolls here today. The LCS-23 Cooperstown is world-class and state of the art in every respect. It is deployed to my hometown of Mayport, Florida, near Jacksonville at the mouth of the St John's River. Godspeed ! ! ! Can't believe Johnny Bench was present and honoured at the commissioning ceremony. Good Luck Courtney. Cincinnati Ohio USA

[@RLoose9494]

Still a Battleship/Heavy Cruiser fan. CA-73 St Paul. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gregbuckenara8063]

From Perth Western Australia, May God Bless the Ship, and All Present and Future Members of the Ships Company. Semper Fi or Bravo Zulu Shipmates.

[@Petequinn741]

She's a beauty

[@bonedust5757]

Congratulations from Canada. Nice looking vessel.

[@garymcaleer6112]

That boy's kick'n up a wake!

[@Crimethoughtfull]

So this tiny thing came out years ago, was finally delivered to the navy 10 months ago, and should be given to the Coast Guard.

[@khiem1939]

Right now the Philippine Navy would appreciate it in their "conflict" with the Chinese Communist's People's Liberation Navy!

[@ethioUSA]

It's insane that the DOD has already deactivated 3 LCS ships that are about 9 years old and still building them. The goal of 355 combat ships is a pipe dream that won't be obtained...😢

[@rocistone6570]

That was my thinking as well. Who is drinking what inside that five sided zoo?

[@wirrack]

That's owing to the congressmen in whose districts the components are made. The fact that it's not battle-worthy doesn't enter into the decision.

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

Insane is an understatement. It's not the DOD though but the entire government top to bottom.

[@jettron1]

The DOD decomm'd one hasn't had even 5 years active duty.

[@wirrack]

I’m no fan of the LCS, but Ronald Reagan, Elmo Zumwalt, and John Lehman achieved a 600-ship Navy when no one thought it was possible. Trump-Noem 2024!

[@rumplestilskinbob7415]

May God bless the UNITED STATES 🇺🇸 OF Americas Navy

[@Jeffrey-v1q]

40 knots !! Holy cow !!

[@paulbriggs3072]

Jet powered no less. Possibly the world's largest planing hull.

[@jona_KardCiv1]

That's one sexy ship.

[@r9337s]

I find it funny to see them using binoculars so much when you know they have some amazing optics that see to the horizon & back 😅 God be with & protect you All! Thank you 😊

[@AlanHigh-x4i]

I hear they're really good for towing gunnery targets. When they're a few years (months?) older, they WILL be the gunnery targets. 💥

[@jomagallanes4114]

Did not the US Navy cease use of both the Freedom & Independence variants of these Littoral Combat Ships?

[@danielbeita9277]

Yeah I heard that too but here...

[@IMGreg..]

Yeah I heard they're probably retiring the majority of the first Freedom class, something about the drive train and the Independence are going to be repurposed for mine warfare. What they are not keeping are supposed to be sold off and replaced by the larger Constellation class frigates. They'll keep some for fighting Piracy in the Persian Gulf and Drug interdiction in the Gulf of Mexico. They're both too small to really contribute in a pier war. They were conceived when China was more of a partner and terrorists had safe harbour in coastal North African and Gulf States.

[@prestonhanson501]

Yes. But 1 big difference. Their not made of aluminum anymore. That was a disaster. Now its a much stronger alloy

[@prestonhanson501]

​@@IMGreg..they were made of aluminum that was the problem. The hull devloped huge cracks constantly

[@brianboye8025]

Independence class is aluminum hull construction. Cracking problem was fixed.

[@craptobotfanboy4958]

arm the alaskan crab fleet... they should be able to fit a CIWS on the bow and a MK 41 VLS or 2 in their tanks😂........ Discovery could call it Deadliest Catch's Deadliest Fleet😂

[@princessdeliabautista7498]

I proudly USA salamat welcome back Philippines country ❤️🙏🇵🇭🇱🇷🙏

[@erichyney6287]

I think we have a Coast Gaurd for that mission.

[@jayhadcock8767]

This just warm's my heart 😂

[@bullet1218]

Thanks to all active duty military and Veterans of the United States...💯👍🇺🇲

[@PatrickMcNeill-h3k]

I Patrick McNeill and I uz and I live in Florida and before that my name was teddy palm and before that my name was teddy trimmer and 75 years ago my family name was O'Brien's and i related to the o Neills i love Ireland i pray for the Irish

[@BajiKeisuke-ht9og]

Very good:

[@Iinshort99]

US Navy decommissioning these LCS

[@Ogs-u6l]

I love you america

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

2.5 times longer than a regular ship a only 90 sailors. That 1/3 the personnel on a DD.

[@serronserron1320]

Supposed to be mostly automated to improve efficiency but the smaller crew of sailors end up having to do the work of three people

[@ioanbota9397]

I like it they are powerful

[@IrishRonin]

It's not an independence variant. It's an updated freedom class.

[@Stephenwarrior-xi9ow]

I thought the Navy was trying to get rid these small fast frigs?

[@twotone3471]

They are, but new ones keep being built thanks to the contractor fulfilling the contract.

[@LouieGMDesign]

There are two new LCSs headed to NS Mayport as their home port, the Beloit and Nantucket.

[@protonneutron9046]

Looks like a corvette class of ship

[@paulespinoza974]

When will literal ships be added to the US Coast Guard?

[@joelobryan1212]

Coast Guard literally has literal ships already. 😂

[@paulespinoza974]

@@joelobryan1212 I did not know that.

[@ag1382]

I thought the Navy was not too keen on these LCS ships.

[@patrickbrannen2887]

WOW

[@jaysartori9032]

GOD bless!

[@alanmccarron]

It looks bow heavy. Why does it throw so much sea water up in the air? At speed, the splash goes up and over the deck and on to the bridge windscreens. Visibility is eliminated. The turbulence at the stern indicates the screws are struggling.

[@GTON-zx9ts]

Selled da GOOD CUREZXS OL OVER DA GUNDAM BEAUTY WEW EQUAL LEVEL

[@MiquelGorbiviUS]

Last of its kinda, almost retired. Now used as a research vessel. Its modular design was a failure. It had both hull cracking and motor issues which caused it to be stuck in the sea needing a tug boat. I really don't see this ship as being success. It does seem good as a launchpad for hypersonics but so can submarines. This ship... nice ship in design but not one in reality

[@mikewant5230]

How to combat with 1000-2000- ton ships against other 6000- ton destroyers?

[@protonneutron9046]

You don't

[@chadduda4981]

Beautiful ship I just hope it's repaired to fight and I hope it has a lot of advanced weapons and capability and technology , to fight for our freedom and I democracy and our rights as of American to voice the American people .. she'll fight to the last drop of blood for our freedom and democracy.... God bless America and the United States of this great nation , 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤🙏🙏✌️✌️💪💪💪💪💪👋👋

[@jamesricker3997]

It is going to be a minesweeper. The LCS designs were a failure. Most are being prematurely retired and will be replaced with Constitution Class frigates

[@rosevitelli5814]

It's actually a nice looking ship over 40 knotts. A 57 bofors NSM missile and helicopter for recon and mines it's not that bad moving that fast in littoral gotta be hard to hit and catch this ship can win some flights yes the overcosts were way too much but its actually a nice ship and they fixed the problem with the gas turbine

[@czar6127]

That don't need to catch it. When it goes that fast it will break itself. Another colossal waste of money. Build them only to decommission them.

[@khiem1939]

You have to remember that overcosts are to be expected when you take into account the "payments" that must be made to the Biden Crime Family!

[@jamesricker3997]

​@@czar6127that was the earlier variants, those are all being retired because modifications would be to expensive (cheaper to buy a Connie). This version has none of those flaws.

[@Muza-f8k]

Политика в Азии просто я за мир

[@MrBianorMendes]

It already comes with a defect in the electrical system, in the transmission, from the factory, if it goes beyond 8 knots, you can call the tugboat. If someone throws stones, it already causes serious damage to the hull. Big waste of money, better to use as a training target is cheaper than navigating.

[@jgmn7874]

PENSAR QUÉ CON UN SOLO MISIL , LO MANDAN AL FONDO DEL MAR...

[@chrisaustin6255]

LCS should be part of the coast guard

[@bill4913]

The Cooperstown is a Freedom class not Independence class.

[@Happy11807]

You would think they would do their homework before putting out a VIDEO! Buy the way I HOPE THEY FIXED THE PROPULSION SYSTEM BEFORE LAUNCHING!

[@eatmeskivys]

Nice ship!

[@rungfang27]

2 months later us navy decommissioned new ship!

[@robertogambala8919]

Go Navy…Retired Jan/2000

[@josephnoneofyourbeeswax8517]

If you refer to the Korean War then you should include Vietnam among other conflicts.

[@jacksonlee3771]

A pentagon boondoggle. I wonder who got the kickbacks?

[@ShroomFreak]

Soon to be a sub !

[@gayprepperz6862]

The Littoral ship designs, along with their originally intended purpose have been deemed a failure, with many already being de-commissioned. No disrespect to the gallant people who serve on them, they always have my support. Building more just begs the question - why?

[@timbrwolf1121]

Money was already paid and hulls were already laid. Better to keep the dockyards working than to cancel the project. Even being a failure the hulls have provided a fair bit of knowledge for future ships.

[@gayprepperz6862]

@@timbrwolf1121 True enough, and the knowledge of what not to do in the future is quite valuable. Congress has often appropriated money for a ship. Watched the keel get laid, and in some cases the hull and decking built, and then cancelled them.

[@jerrykelley9266]

It should’ve been given to the Coast Guard.

[@Archangels1]

Is that one of those Clitoral ships? Named “Little Man in the Boat”?

[@cg9952]

Aren't these getting decommed early due to gearbox issues??

[@johnnyb3987]

That's the least of it.

[@billz4795]

Is this an enlistment ad ? Sounds it. They just decommissioned a few - does this new one work! How about building one about 25% smaller and give to the Coast Guard - we're going to need them when the Chinese are sailing the Gulf of Mexico.

[@BernardoTorres-w5e]

40 knots !

[@katitcha]

Where's the rest of the combat? I see one gun! Lol. I'm a former corpsman, fond of battleships.

[@Joju_8699]

I though fast litoral ship to be retitre soon?

[@reubenmorris487]

How much damage can this thing soak up?

[@harrykuheim6107]

Nevermind the Invasion from Mexico...Go play with your New Toy

[@Alden951]

"Would you like to know more?"

[@abrahamdozer6273]

After they decommission her later this year, save up a few of those Freedom LCS and donate them to Ukraine instead of sending them to the breakers. They'd be really useful in the Black Sea.

[@brianboye8025]

Not true.

[@abrahamdozer6273]

@@brianboye8025 ...What"? ... that they'd be useful in the Black Sea against Russians Krzniflot museum pieces?

[@rebelliouslord7646]

LCSs are small disposable war ship. It is not meant for repair.

[@MrSimplyfantabulous]

Is this the updated version of the ship that flipped over and sank when you turned it too sharply?

[@spn3925]

nope never flipped over, that happened over in europe somewhere

[@sirvalcardoza9958]

Sana one journalist would suggest to Teodoro such idea of kind of recognizing Taiwan.

[@kith00000]

Are there still plans to get rid of these ships? I had read there are issues with propulsion and cracks in hull?

[@brianboye8025]

Fixed both problems and have settled on three mission packages.

[@michaeldodge8308]

Those Ships come broken....

[@linusa2996]

Funny that this ship represents a dead end with and and it's going to be replaced by the Constitution class frigate which is in service with the French and Italian navy.

[@waltherppx6314]

Soon to be decommissioned along with the rest of the Freedom class LCSs...

[@Stikkzz]

isn't that a corvette?

[@jamessamaroo4729]

And guess what the ship was built by an Italian Company and not an American company!

[@khiem1939]

FIAT?

[@ciprian2106]

​@@khiem1939😂

[@Muza-f8k]

Координаты посылает…

[@slipshankd1307]

Where is the weapons? Only one cannon and not missel launchers.

[@NormancSanico]

I like to

[@trickn2819]

Is Pete Rose allowed on?

[@cokiea57]

I'd almost bet on it. 😂

[@trickn2819]

@@cokiea57 I see what you did there lol

[@rlu1956]

The WEST will need like 400 more to tame the South China Sea.

[@BRobinson28]

If it’s anything thing like the freedom and independence it will be in the next shipyard and eventually scrapped hope they ain’t build this one in in austal in mobile Alabama

[@Muza-f8k]

Членство 5 государств: Бразилия Россия Индия Китай ЮАР Штаб-квартира Китай, Шанхай, 32-36 этажи BRICS Tower (333 Lujiazui Ring Road, Пудун) если надо нагнем и Южную Корею

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

awarded 2010.....man.....so slow....so slow. Democracy is more then only 2 parties !!!! WAKE UP

[@wsdimenna5244]

Lot of ship for just two helicopters. Better have something that are not talking about

[@hartwilliams1552]

That's very fast

[@chrismitchell4622]

Great ship to protect wheat ships in the Black sea

[@ryanbarnes1733]

Refurbished an old boat and lied straight to your face about it.

[@marioncobaretti2280]

Water ski off the back of it 😂

[@johnnya6911]

Healthcare is a better option

[@jhonnybrooo2k23]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🏻God blessed

[@ariobarzan8714]

👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@hededcdn]

Wow, some of them are still wearing masks...

[@zeus-bx9xw]

WATCH OUT

[@donaldlong9259]

It should say. The Navy received a new POS ship from Lockheed?!