USS Nimitz - VIP Tour & Flight Deck Action

[@Pz-cg4rh]

My grandbaby is stationed on the USS Nimitz. I could not be more proud of her. She completes the fifth generation of our family all US Navy and one US Air Force vet. I am proud to be an American.

[@bxb590]

I am ashamed to be an American.

[@madame-rosalitaduchesse7636]

You people always talk about "god bless america". Not god not only has created you and you arent the only country and not the exlusive country here. An aircraft carriet mayby fascinating but its a killing machine. No nation had right attack another. But your country often did it. Vietnam kuwait yugoslavia irac syria....no one want devastate your country so retire and stay at home. The world doent want have ww3. Even not by wackenhut skunkworks area 51 creating aids ebola coroma psychedelic warfare psychozronic weapons. So gods angels go blessing all people....god made the whole world!! You are not worldcop.

[@mikesprigg3496]

@@bxb590 A true American would not be ashamed to be an American /:^)

[@mikesprigg3496]

@@madame-rosalitaduchesse7636 Kill them all, let God sort them out

[@bxb590]

@@mikesprigg3496 FUCK YOU MIKE. Tried to find some human pride.

[@balesguy]

Thanks for the well done video which brought back many good memories. I was a guest of my nephew on the Iraqi Freedom Tiger Cruise in 2003 and now at 80 years of age, it still remains as one of the highlights of my life. 6 full days and bunking with the pilots gave me full appreciation of the dedication and skill all those folks bring to their job to keep us all safe. Thank you and Go Navy!

[@leroybowman891]

I spent 28 years and 9 months in Newport news shipyard, we build aircraft carriers and submarines. I spent three and a half years overhauling the USS Nimitz. I was a pipefitter,I feel it every piece of pipe from the size of a pencil to the size of a automobile tire. I walked that ship forward and aft, from the captain's observation tower to the very bottom of the ship. I enjoy those 28 years and 9 months as a pipefitter in the Newport news shipyard of Newport news Virginia.

[@timsebastian5758]

Leroy...thank you for your service! I was on the USS CANOPUS AS34 in Holy Loch, Scotland in 70-71. Submarine tender. I loved my time in the Navy also.

[@guerardleger700]

Bravo give him a scooby snaked

[@Xiefux]

so tell us, what is inside that purple pipe?

[@guytansbariva2295]

@@guerardleger700 Scooby Snack

[@guytansbariva2295]

@@Xiefux Grape juice, u Chinese spy 😎

[@bobsit1945]

Brings back some fond memories, was a Hospital Corpsman for VS-22 an S-3 Squadron for it's deployments on the USS Saratoga in 1980 and USS John F. Kennedy in 1982. Was assigned to the Medical Departments which were below the Hangar Bay on both ships, and whenever I had free time I would be up in the Squadron work and berthing spaces which were directly below the Flight Deck. While I loved being around my Squadron and it's crew, I'm so glad that I was berthed with the Medical personal way down in both ships, the noise that the Squadron personal had to put up with while they were sleeping was LOUD. Again, thank you for the fond memories

[@scorpdragon]

Thank you Kermit for posting! Most people never see the operation of a carrier from the perspective that you gave. I served onboard the Nimitz class CVN-70 USS Carl Vinson from 1985-1989 as a Nuclear Machinist Mate and still reflect on that experience to this day. I ended up doing three Western Pacific Cruises in four years. I reported aboard the ship via a C-2 COD in the Philippines. We missed our first trap! Imagine hanging by your seat belt looking straight down out the small circular side window at the ocean and ship below. I also catapulted off in an S-3 Viking for my dads funeral while transiting the Malacca straights during a USO concert featuring Pearl Bailey. I was seated with a few other sailors facing forward. My small gym bag almost met my face during launch! Thank you for the shout out to the crew, as they work around the clock to operate the ship around the world at all times and in all weather conditions. There are no holidays when deployed!

[@Lordstanley0809]

Thank you Kermit for the wonderful video. My Navy son is heading for that awesome ship Oct 2021. God Bless America , My Nukie Son and all who protect us.

[@YoungBlood507]

How great is KZbin to be able to watch these videos with unprecedented access most of us would never get the opportunity to and all for free with high quality! What a time to be alive

[@thestrum71]

A Swiss watch on the high seas. Not a lot of machine shops look that clean. The entire ship looks brand new. Kudos to the people building the Nimitz, and the ones living in it everyday. Engineering above top level, at all levels involved....

[@shortchange26]

After 4 and a half years serving in her and leaving in 1985 the changes on the island and surrounding flight deck is unrecognizable. 20 of the best years of my life. Absolutely amazing machinery.

[@meblakney]

Brings back the good ole days - Plane captain (green shirt) VF 41 Black Ace, There's nothing like the smell of JP-5 in the morning. We departed Norfolk for the sixth and final Mediterranean deployment on 30 December 1986. After four months and numerous Mediterranean port visits, the carrier crossed the equator en route to Rio de Janeiro. From Rio de Janeiro, she proceeded south around Cape Horn, in the dark during a bad storm and into the Pacific Ocean. After a brief stop in San Diego, to offload our air wing CVW8 then the ship went on to Bremerton Washington . The best cruise I've ever been on.

[@edh2293]

Thank you Kermit. As a crewmember on the USS Nimitz in the 1977 to late 1981 timeframe, this brought back great memories of the times. With it being decommissioned in the near future I am sure you can negotiate with the Navy to get some of the PriFly and gear from other areas donated to your Museum in Lakeland, which by the way is great in its own way, having spent several visits there. People ask what is the most important item on the ship, like in my timeframe it was the crew (all male then) average age was 18 then. No amount of money can substitute for the great work of those who keep it going every day. Thanks for the tour and look back in history, past and present.

[@jgkgintx]

Sure enjoyed the video, brought back all kinds of memories, some good, some not so good. We lost 11 guys on our cruise to West Pac (1969-70) aboard the carrier USS Ranger (CVA-61). I worked on night shift which was 1900 to 0700 (12 hour shift, sometimes longer), under red-light conditions...no bright lights allowed. Flight deck is very dangerous, especially at night when your ears are covered and your vision is sort of a tunnel vision due to your safety goggles and your helmet. You had to be very aware of where you were in relation to the planes taking off and landing, and to the water itself. Making a cruise during wartime added even more excitement and adrenalin to your young life. Am so thankful to all my shipmates who worked their buns off to get the job done. And let me never forget those who didn't make it back...RIP. And again, thank you for taking the time and effort to record your time aboard the Nimitz for all of us to view.

[@velocity550]

Fantastic! Glad to see they're taking care of my ship. I started working on it at Newport News Shipbuilding as an Outside Nuclear Machinist apprentice right out of high school in 1973. I got so lost the fist time I went onboard before the bulkheads and decks were numbered. Looks like a lot more paint has been added. So proud of the young men and women that take care of it and crew the ship. What a great opportunity, I wish everyone could experience it.

[@ianwinfield929]

velocity550 proud to follow in your footsteps as I am an outside machinist apprentice myself. I recently worked on the overhaul of the USS George Washington (CVN 73). Thanks for the quality and time you guys put into building these vessels as we continue to refuel and overhaul the remaining carriers in the Nimitz Class

[@jamesprice6381]

my dad actually help build the carrier in NPN shipyard that i would be on in my Naval carrer the USS AMERICA CV-66! We lived in Elizabeth city in early 70's, my dad was in a carpool to norfolk!

[@coldwarrior1137]

I wish I had the honor to tighten a single nut on this floating freedom island. Thanks for your great work!

[@rontreen3278]

@@jamesprice6381 I was on the USS America cv-66 75 to 79... I believe the Nimitz was parked next door to me on pier 12 in Norfolk when she was just commissioned.... I was in A division hydraulics... Steering and elevators... I was a fresh air snipe... wow the Nimitz is the oldest nuclear aircraft carrier... 46 years old!

[@waynemorgan1577]

Y'all done a great job on her. Served from 83-86 on her and even spent some time at NNSY when she underwent overhaul (tail end)...

[@Jules3chickens]

I was able to visit the Nimitz before it's deployment to the middle east in 2008-09. My brother in-law took us on a tour about 2 weeks before they left and my boys thought it was the best thing ever. They have been to the Midway but being on an active Carrier, they felt so honored and special. They told their teacher's when they went back to school.

[@bobmcelroy8208]

I deployed on the USS Enterprise during Tet in 1968. It was a hectic job on the flight deck, worked on A6A Intruders with VA-35 in the air wing. This video shows the activity pretty well. Also did a visit on the USS John F Kennedy in 2001 with my son and two brothers. It was a memory like no other. Hope to do something like this again soon. Thanks for the video.

[@bryanmahon7866]

I toured this ship in 1980, when stationed at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. I had no idea that this ship was commissioned only a few years earlier.. My tour wasn't as extensive as yours, but was an honor to get the tour I did. They could not bring the ship into dock because of its massive size, we had to be shuttled by boat to it. The one thing I remember more than anything, was how big it looked from shore, and then the closer we got to it, and then underneath the deck, overwhelmingly huge. Thank you for this video, it was so nicely done. Former Jarhead..

[@scottyhebert9050]

I served on her from 92 to March 1994, flight deck electrician. Awesome memories...

[@johnsmith-xh6je]

Hats off, thanks for serving !

[@dutch9664]

I serve before the pre commission winter of 74 to 79 ship service laundry and dry cleaning 1000lbs a day laundry and officer’s khakis. Barber shop 10 barbers 10 hrs to 12 hrs operation lots of hair good old days.

[@kingsolomon1841]

My brother is on as a helicopter maintenance thing

[@blessgl]

Thank you for the tour. I served onboard the Nimitz from January 1975 - September 1979. The go pro worked great. Brought back many memories. Again thanks

[@charlessmith6412]

My wife and I were on the 2013 Tiger Cruise for the USS Nimitz. It was the opportunity of a lifetime. Tremendous ship with a great crew.

[@zspud21]

That was the year and deployment I was on! We probably saw each other if you got in in Hawaii I was the one who searched all the bags if the Guests we brought on

[@franciscofigueroa9961]

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[@tommycannon8200]

I served on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72. Once saw the USS Nimitz during a changeover, can't remember if we were relieving them in the Gulf or they were relieving us. Been a long time. I went from QMSR to QM3 while onboard an made QM2 last cycle before I left. I worked on the Navigation Bridge with the Captain and Navigator. Loved driving Old Abe and just working the 08 & 09 levels which the Navigation Department was responsible for. Many times, I climbed out to clean those windows on both bridge levels...LOL! Great memories!

[@jimlaws2162]

Terrific Video. Brought back some memories as I was on the Nimitz during the Iranian Hostage Crisis in 79-80. I was an E-4 on Admiral Kirksey’s staff and our birthing compartment was directly under the 3rd arresting gear. I can still sleep through anything as a result. During the times when we weren’t doing flight ops, my favorite spot was sitting on the bow of the flight deck because it was the only quiet place I could find. Thanks again for the video.

[@marcs990]

I’m from the UK 🇬🇧 n it was great to see the professionalism shown by these men n women. I’m ex military n we show just the same amount of pride & professionalism in our armed forces which has been proven time n time again when we have worked together, I noticed the good sign of any great military is, if it can be polished then polish it lol, so I noticed all the shiny brass everywhere. Again thanks from across the pond

[@edzeljereza8234]

brought a lot of memories....USS KITTY HAWK CV-63, 1992-1995. my heart swells with pride.

[@robertchandler5055]

took an abbreviated (2 hour) version of tour in 1993 Seattle . Our ARNG unit was using the old Navy Brig at the time and the NAVY needed some fill in bodies to give their tour guides some practice. Ship was docked and EMPTY ,was pretty cool really .I was the "PRETEND" LT. Governor for this tour that included the Governor and Secretary of commerce from D.C. we got lunch in THE GOAT LOCKER (a dining facility for e6 only) ,we saw "THE COKE MACHINE" big red box that controlled a lot of ships comms. rode big elevator that moves aircraft ,went up to where the antenna are SIX STORIES off flight deck and 4 or 5 stories BELOW DECK. It was the weekend and the ship was moored near by...we got real LUCKY the sailors were off duty and the ship was EMPTY..I am 57 now and will never forget that, THANKS VERY MUCH!

[@oscarlindelof1736]

Served in 2000. I was 18 years old. This ship was being replenished, feels good to see her float. Hull technician.

[@HulkHands54]

I got there in dec 03...back when they had DCs & HT's

[@TOBYH]

My father worked at treasure Island in the S.F. Bay for at least 25 yrs. when it was a navy station, he was the head electrician, he knew Admiral Nimitz very well, he would do wiring, anything electrical for the Admirals home, it is still there on top of Yerba Buena Island, Admiral Nimitz gave my dad a signed photo of him signing the end of the war treaty with the Japanese. It is a treasured photo for our family, I sent a copy to the Treasure Island Museum for them to put on the wall. My Dad spent 25 yrs in the Navy, fought in WW2 and Korea, he was a chief radioman and retired as a senior chief petty officer.

[@marktesta6670]

My father did the same tour being a retired Navy officer. And he said the same thing you did about the crew and how they operated together. Thanks so much for sharing that with us.

[@jimanderson1016]

Good see NIMITZ CVN-68 after more than 30 yrs. Was on her 86-88. Was a awesome time in my life.

[@davidwolf226]

What a great experience for you and your group, Kermit. I was Navy about 50 years ago. While I was not part of the "blue water" Navy (which means I was stationed at a land base), I had several friends who had duty on both the USS Constellation and the USS Oriskany. I had the benefit of several personal tours aboard the Constellation. These Nimitz class carriers are even bigger and more impressive.

[@kennethb.drinkard2010]

Was on the Connylate 70s,early 80s

[@uTube486]

Me Too !! CVN-75 Harry S. Truman 2005. Best trip in my life. Happened to meet the right guy at the right time.

[@shonny61]

Thanks Kermit. I did something like 700 days underway on Nimitz back in the 80's. First time I heard of you was reading aviation magazines on deployment on that very ship. Now we've walked the same decks albeit 30 years apart. Your video brought back a lot of good memories, thanks again.

[@edh2293]

1977 TO 1981... Definitely brings back some memories. Such a pity its going to be retired soon and sold for razor blades. With few exceptions and females on board still looks awesome.

[@anthonydrake4244]

My brother and I sponsored our father and bro's FIL for a Tiger cruise. They flew themselves to Oahu Hi and met the Carrier and spent 7 days aboard ship and disembarked with the crew when we reached San Diego. Getting a Cat and Trap on a greyhound though is something they never got... Way Cool!

[@lt1montess]

Did 8 years in the Navy. 5 of which I worked on F-14s, i cruised on the Kennedy, and Roosevelt.

[@seankukorlo7445]

I was on the Kennedy for its final cruise with vf 103 the final cruise of the tomcats

[@carissaluch1977]

My husband and I were on a Tiger Cruise on the Nimitz. We boarded in Honolulu and debarked in San Diego a week later. I wanted to see how much looked familiar! What an amazing opportunity. And I am pretty sure I could give you verbal directions to get to my berth! Thank you for sharing!

[@jameseasterbrooks5363]

Kermit, I am a former F-14 pilot and I lived over a year of my life on CVN-68. I have 200 traps on Nimitz and day traps are the most fun you can have in an airplane! Next time I am down in Florida I will definitely visit Fantasy of Flight to see your amazing collection of aircraft. Jim “Bugs” Easterbrooks.

[@fredlougee2807]

I notice you are not saying anything about night traps, Sir.

[@stevensterry796]

Our military......the best in the world! Thanx for all you do !

[@marktesta1500]

My father took the same trip though 25 years ago. He retired from the Navy after flying for them. He flew the PBM, P5M, taught cadets to fly in the SNJ, and ended flying for the Navy on the H5 helicopter. Both of you said the same thing about the crew on the Nimitz.

[@SirGandalfII]

I've worked on this boat as a contractor more times than any other boat. Working on Navy boats never gets old.

[@walt8089]

Loved the Video ! I had 31 years in the Air Force but, always thought it would be a great experience to spend about a month on a Carrier and experience the culture and Flight Operations ! Wonderful Video !!!

[@michaelnovak260]

Spectacular. I was stationed on an oiler from 1978-1982.......fueled the Eisenhower strike group for 4 years

[@1boortzfan]

Thank you Kermit for all your hard work. The Navy should be proud of the great video you made. It showed them at their finest.

[@thomasbalun3806]

I served on the USS Coral Sea for 13 months in 70-71. Exciting time!

[@danpayne1010]

Nimitz is my favourite. Thanks for the unique view of the beast.

[@californiafromabove155]

Walking through Nimitz a Fab Space. Ships at sea are a blast. Five years for me on DD's, 50 years ago.

[@frigidtsunami]

I grew up with that ship, it will always be in my heart. My father would bring me and show how life is in the ship. Thanks for sharing.

[@mamifanai4266]

You're lucky👍

[@Rawling447]

You r very lucky...

[@meechesong2891]

I was fortunate enough to go on a Tiger Cruise 3 years ago on the Nimitz. I boarded in Hawaii and sailed up the west coast to San Diego and then to Washington State. It was quite the experience. I was supposed to do another Tiger Cruise after this deployment but it has been canceled due to Covid. Thank you to all who have served. ❤️🤍💙

[@TakeDeadAim]

To give people a sense of how powerful a nuclear carrier really is consider this. Back when I was on the Numbnutz(affectionately) while stationed in Bremerton Wa back in the early 90's...there was a city wide power outage. The base had no power as the plant was down for some reason. We "lit off" one of our four reactors and back fed power into the grid and ran PSNS for a couple days. ONE of four... Also, the "flag" is basically a passenger. He has his own staff, bridge and whatnot. The ships CO actually has command of the ship, the Admiral runs the entire battle group. Carriers are cool but their size gets old while on deployment. You stand in line for EVERYTHING, they're deep draft so you can't get into smaller ports and are nuclear powered so some countries won't even allow you to pull in. I MUCH preferred my time on smaller cruisers and destroyers. You knew the entire ship, most of the crew and could pull into smaller ports of call over seas. Oh...I'll almost guarantee most of those old machine shop lathes etc...are never used and no one even knows how to use them. As you can see...they're freshly painted and it's all very clean. BUT...there's really no practical way to remove them as they were installed then the ship built around them. Yeah they weld and may do some very minor machining but anything beyond basic stuff is done at a "depot" maintenance shop on shore and then flown out.

[@anthonyziemba6920]

Thanks for your video. I served 1977-1981 V-4 Division ABF 3 Fuels. Flight Deck. I did 2 major Cruises NATO exercise 175 ships the USS Nimitz the only aircraft carrier. North Atlantic. We became blue noses. From there we went Around the Horn of Africa Indian Ocean and became shellbacks the hostage attempt in 1980 of April. I fueled those HS Hercules helicopters ch-53. I was able to be part of the night Flight Deck crew during that launch for Rescue Attempt. We did our job getting those HS53 off the Deck. That was some Heavy Energy when that took place. We stoodbye to recover one of the HS53

[@djones4399]

Nice video brings back memories of my Navy days on the flight deck of the USS Kittyhawk, CV-63. The crew gets along so well because of your training and the brotherhood.

[@mikestalberg6591]

Likewise, USS Independence, CV-62 (with VF-41 of CVW-7).

[@ryanstewart9394]

Good video! I was stationed on this ship 2003 to 2006 in M-Division. Worked in #1 main machinery room which is off limits to most of the ships crew. Thank you for this cause I was able to show my kids this.

[@bluzane]

I just watched the movie "Midway" and love it. Respect to Nimitz for the most strategic battles of Pacific.

[@hacc220able]

Love the Navy and the sailors who sail the seas with her. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeremiahgriffith8795]

Thank You for the tour! American born- American proud! Thank you to all the hard working sailors that keep our waters and skies safe! WWG1WGA

[@donalddodson7365]

Great tour of a floating city! In November 2001, I had the great privilege of accompanying City of La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid on a DV overnighter on the USS Nimitz. The trip of a life time, especially for an Army REMF (2 yrs 9 mos & 6 hrs). I am so glad Kermit felt the teamwork of the Crew, which truly should be "taken to Washington" (DC), as Kermit pointed out! Thank you!

[@rgrupstra9439]

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[@Tampa0123456789]

One of those videos that you didn't plan on watching but ended up watching the whole thing.

[@Paul51178]

I only spent one night aboard ship during my 20 years in the Navy and it was aboard the Nimitz, during my shore duty tour as a COD crew chief. The flight decks were always insanely busy when we were making our trips out there.

[@bertolinidives]

That was pretty cool. When I joined VMFA-333 in 1979, they had just come off of the Nimitz. Did two Westpac's with them and rotated out before they went back on.

[@terryjames548]

I hope the shipmates on the Nimitz know how much the folks in Bremerton are grateful for their service. You guys are awesome.

[@spiritualastronomy]

I like when at 35:00 you said, "I hope all my Facebook fans appreciate this." Well, I don't use Facebook, but I do love KZbin, and I'm really glad you posted this video. It was a video tour of a Carrier that I had never seen before. The PBS series on Carriers was very good, but your tour is uniquely different. This is a FANTASTIC video. Thank You!

[@kevinwilliams287]

Im glad you guys are on our side! what an outfit. Respect from Aus.

[@billschieber]

I was on the first cruise of the Nimitz in 1975, no F18's just Phantoms and Tomcats. Worked on the E2-C aircraft

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

ok boomer

[@mhodge00]

Thanks for the video! I retired off the Nimitz in 2012 and it was good to see some of the folks I knew and the ship again. I do miss it...

[@JohnAMcCreary]

As a photographer, this is absolutely the ultimate bucket list experience for me. I can't even imagine!

[@c5back9]

Outstanding! My wife and I had the pleasure of flying with you in your biplane at FoF ten years ago. I still tell people how cool it was to fly in that bird around the Lakeland area. Amazing experience riding in that open cockpit and wow, that bird was as smooth as butter. Touchdown on the grass strip was both cool and sad - sad that the flight was ending. The next time I come down your way I’d love to do it again.

[@charlesaderholt8539]

Salute to all sailors and officers of this vessel!!!! Thanks for fighting for us

[@Optimistprime.]

I'm not a big military guy but I do enjoy all the vehicles, ships and the way of life is all very fascinating. This was great!!

[@ThumperKJFK]

Thank you. This never gets old watching the activity's of a Carrier.

[@BeerDad69]

It’s so fascinating

[@mnsignr]

Your vest # on the return flight; 5294 is my Birthday; May, 29th, 1944...WHAT a great video...Thanks so much for sharing...!!!

[@JJ-rf7dg]

@21:48. That purple line is JP-5. aka. jet propulsion #5 fuel.

[@pascalcoole2725]

That was certaily impressive !

[@tomthumb1941]

Thank you Kermit, this was a great experience visiting the USS Nimitz, I can't thank you enough for sharing it with us, when you consider all the people involved with its design, engineering, building, it is mind boggling, every single person is as important as the other. This must have been a GREAT and memorable experience for you, Thank you again, it was for me also.

[@stulynn2005]

It was fun to see at night from my ship , once while refueling we were opposite the USS Seattle , our mast was lower than their flight deck , then we collided with the Seattle Got to tour it years later, talk about huge

[@williamcavolt203]

I had a lot of reatives and my Dad was in the Navy ..had a tour of the USS Bohmie Richard or Dick back in the days when it was still sailing ..I salute the men and women who surv. On them !

[@andyandy4306]

I so admire these people...I thank them for their service

[@jmstewart1000]

I'm a PLANK OWNER of the USS Nimitz (CVAN/CVN-68) President Gerald Ford did the honors at pier 12 NOB Onboard before that at Newport News Navy Shipyard, VA

[@UNKandNephews]

Dude I'm jealous right now... always been a dream of mine to hang out with on a flight deck, now that's the greatest show on earth.. Thanks to all who served and still serving to protect this glorious country. GOD BLESS OUR ARMED SERVICES! Get some!!!

[@royrutherford9974]

@@UNKandNephews steel beach barbecues were the best. I was part of the Nimitz crew that recieved 2 beers for longevity at sea i hear that is a regular event now, don’t quote me. Loved the Nimitz. ABFC Roy Rutherford V- Div

[@bengerhart6780]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video! Great stuff. Really neat.

[@renegadebiker24]

I spent 6 months on this carrier as part of WestPac 93 and in an F14A and F14B Tomcat squadron called VF24 Fighting Renegades based at NAS Miramar, aka FighterTown USA , aka Top Gun. That Aircraft Carrier was massive, and the “knee knockers” , or the “head knocker “, were always an issue, but, I am 5’9 inches so there was no problem for me .

[@gregperkins2354]

I was the first Nimitz Master Helmsman qualifed in 1975 and steered Nimitz into every Navy port, anchorage, and brought her alongside all of the supply ships during Nimitz's first two years. I appreciated seeing my old helm and engine order telegraph in your video. I always wondered what hat to the spoked helm wheel. That was the second helm wheel. The first was a steel grey one with a thick band around the outside. The spoked wheel replaced it but was impractical. Too big but good ol Navy tradition. Was replaced by a wooden rimmed all brass helm wheel with USS Nimitz on it. That was the last one I steered with. I have a great story about a near collision we had south of Cuba. How's do I contact you?

[@zfdfilms]

Incredible, I’m curious could you divulge more information?

[@jefferyscott5007]

Thank you for your service. You are definitely part of history.

[@edmondmiller2661]

I'm curious about Cuba

[@AbdulAziz-id8jz]

. ' S .. . .

[@joeblow5037]

lol, I was in the Air Wing on the Med cruise. I had heard about Compton and the sand bar (in the shakedown cruise). Nice vibration at speed thanks to his bending one of the prop shafts. I remember him being replaced halfway through the 76/77 Med. 🤦‍♂️

[@TroksMB]

You definitely went through a lot to give us this quality video. Thanks from a USN Veteran.

[@jamyers1971]

Cool! I was at the launching of the Nimitz, and watched Catherine Nimitz break the bottle on her bow in 1972.

[@SuperFaceman23]

i was at pier 12 when ford commission it it cost me 60 dollars to get my car back cause we were at sea and our cars were towed away

[@dutch9664]

I was deck seaman raising the flag during the commission day served 74 to 79 now I am 71 years old thanks for the greatest service and experience..

[@billlaird7332]

Really enjoyed your "Go Pro" tour of the Carrier Nimetz, CVN 68. I was fortunate enough to take the same DV tour of the Carrier Eisenhower, CVN 69 in the 1990's. Flew out to the "Ike" from NAS Key West. One of the most memorable things I have done. Memories are still fresh over 25 years later.

[@drl8794]

Wow this was the year of my deployment with DDG108 and I think we were deployed in the same battle group with this awesome ship.

[@larryness6642]

When I was in Norfolk, as a sailor aboard the USS Albany, CG10, I drove along the pier right next to the Nimitz shortly after it has been launched, and it had yet to be deployed out to sea. It was brand spanking new and what a sight!! I could have simply tossed a stone and hit her..... Larry, USN BTW, that was back in 1975.................

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

I always thought I would have to do something famous to get a tour on a carrier but our great youtube friend gets us all onboard! Thanks Kermit!

[@MrPeerum]

very coool video,i was on board from the USS John.C.Stennis in end oktober 1998 with the members from the Dutch royal Air force Asosation 50 years aniversery.trip to the USA.

[@7100warhawk]

Wow.. That was awesome. Thank you for posting. Very nice and Thank you and all the young men and women serving this awesome nation ✌👽

[@DM-il1hf]

Great tour. Loved your focus on the machine shop. I was a crew member from 86-88 and later on became a machinist at Boeing. Thanks for posting this.

[@glennbelldc1651]

The "DV" stands for Distinguished VISITOR. We rescue you guys 1st. you might be our congressmen. I had several years on board Carriers 20 years service and enjoyed most of them. I am glad you enjoyed your 24 hours. I flew 4 times in cods 2 launches and 2 landings only 1 hitting a tree landing on Okinawa. to low of an approach. a branch was stuck in our main starboard strut. we walked away so it was a good landing. I would Love to be able to come check the museum out .

[@manuelcastro6737]

Spent 12 years on a couple of flat Tops. LOVED IT.

[@paraandro]

I had seen the Nimitz when I was with a school trip in Schillighörn I think in 1985. They visited Bremerhaven / Germany. Me, as a ten year old boy stood at the beach and could not believe how big it is. I think until today it is the biggest ship I 've ever seen. And the service at the C-2 reminds me a bit to Ryan Air... ;)

[@waynemorgan1577]

I was on the Nimitz then.. I remember pulling into Wilhelshaven, Germany .. or at least anchoring out.. is this the same port ?

[@paraandro]

@@waynemorgan1577 Yes Wilhemshaven. Cheers to you. It was a huuuge ship. Greets from Germany. 😉

[@AnonAnonAnon]

Just read in the British media that the USS Nimitz is being deployed to the Persian Gulf, a few photos of the aircraft carrier, so I Googled the name and up pops your video! What a treat! Only ever boarded one aircraft carrier, years ago, a Royal Navy vessel (can't remember the name of it) and was impressed with that, but the size of US aircraft carriers trumps everything! Would love to serve aboard one of these. I spent two decades in the British Army but if I had my time again I think I would have chased the dream of serving in the US Forces, maybe in the US Navy aboard something like the Nimitz. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@bobwampler3387]

That is awesome beyond words.

[@margarethorrall8621]

I did a tour on the Carl Vinson and 2 on the Independence. I was an airframe mechanic, (AMS2, though I think it's just AM now) and also safety/final checker. I've never really thought that much about it since. I mean, it was something I did, that I was good at and then I moved on.

[@MacTonight50]

ACT III = Installation of a Catapult and Arresting wires at Fantasy of Flight? LOL!! Great video Kermit!!!! Thanks for keeping them flying!!!

[@jeffbrown6691]

Thanks for your service Scott Brewer. Knew you and drummer buddy. Fuel Deck fueler.

[@timgore829]

I've toured a couple carriers, but none were underway. What an amazing opportunity!

[@TheJeepman1999]

Thanks Kermit would never have dreamed of seeing all this on film on Nimitz -Dave N Wales England.

[@simonrees9441]

Thoroughly enjoyed this - you were very fortunate to have such an intimate experience on this awesome ship. Thanks for filming and sharing - very cool.

[@r123154]

Another great video . Thanks for filming your visit Kermit . I thought i knew quite a bit about carrier operations but this video showed me different . That's the reason i don't just voice out things i think i know about any type of aviation . Reason i'm like that is because of a boss i had some 30+ years ago . When i had just started my career in the aviation community he made sure i understood one thing and it was very important too. He told me one day the most important thing i ever learned about aviation and it was " That if you don't understand then ask someone who does " . That is important in life in general but at that time when he told me that i was working on a 737 - 200 and the timing of his lesson to me could not have came at a better time . As usual Kermit , great video and yes sir , i learned something and kinda feel stupid as can be now.I should have known it. Hope everyone is safe and well there .