USS Roosevelt Friends & Family Day

After watching this, click on my name- Mark West- to see some great DRONE VIDEOS.
Many thanks to all the USN Sailors- past, present & future. If you want to see everything that happens on a carrier check out this well done video from 1988 of a 3 day Tiger Cruise (it's 5 parts!). It's dated (aircraft, uniforms, civilian's hair : -) but impressively complete down to greasing the arresting wire.
• USS Theodore Roosevelt...

[@BamaChad-W4CHD]

That is just all totally awesome. I'm actually surprised they did carrier landings with so many civilians on deck. I guess that is proof of how skilled, maintained and quality it all truly is.

[@josephking2295]

Damn right its maintained im one of the people that help maintain it

[@markwest4996]

Thanks for the comments. Some people thought it was stupid dangerous. I always reply that we were in more danger driving on the California highway to get there! I served on a carrier (Forrestal) for years. Never had a crash or cold cat.

[@newsieboys1171]

@@markwest4996 That's remarkable considering the history of what happened on that carrier during the Vietnam War.

[@misaelcolon2255]

@@markwest4996 why couldnt they take off with full after burners like always? i thought they needed that...

[@markwest4996]

@@misaelcolon2255 as best I can tell, they did. You just can't see it during the day. I remember watching flight ops at night when I was stationed on the carrier Forrestal. The F-14 after burner flames shot upward after hitting the jet blast deflectors.

[@UNaware_of_myself]

What a bad ass experience! I didn’t realize how fast those ships move through the water. That’s sick

[@markwest4996]

I think the whole crew could water ski behind it! Unclassified 30 knots. We could outrun some of the escorts

[@UNaware_of_myself]

@@markwest4996 that’s pretty bad ass dude. I’m an Air Force veteran myself lol! Never dealt with machines on water. Only in the sky.

[@jarn4657]

@@UNaware_of_myself i am lucky to be someone that gets to do both

[@HDNYCAviation]

Very very cool footage - its so amazing that the u.s navy lets civilians get so close to the aircraft during takeoffs and landings

[@10-b2-emmanueljohnt.cortes7]

damn theyre so generous through civillians

[@IIlIIlIIlII]

they're the ones funding all of the stuff after all

[@majaplatyna9689]

Ruskie by nie dali możliwości zobaczyć nawet przez dziurkę od klucza głupki zacofanie ale chwalić się złomem potrafią i to dumni są że złomu.

[@ItzChickenYall]

@@IIlIIlIIlII yep, taxpayer dollars!

[@user-hk3vt3sm4c]

Want I want a pimple why your money I got hey what I can go now honey

[@av8tore71]

In the 1986's before my dad retired flying the F-4 Phantom I got the chance to sail (Tiger Cruise) on the America. He was the last pilot to fly off of a carrier before the F-14's took over. What a blast that was

[@markwest4996]

We had an F-4 on the Forrestal. They only used it to practice parking. The F-4 was described to me as a flying rock with incredible power.

[@jurassicdano3695]

Commander George “Black George” Krause?

[@AlphaBravoCheeseCake]

Flight deck Ops are one of the most dangerous things you can do. Surprised they allowed this. Utterly cool

[@SpiritHawk7]

6:10 I thought the exact same thing. Look how close the crowd is! Utmost confidence in their pilots and crew.

[@colinzhu9631]

same thought here. way too dangerous.

[@NeutronRob]

I couldn't believe they did traps with the crowd that close! At first, I thought the Hornets were just going to do a slow high angle approach.

[@kosminuskosminus6668]

people do not understand and can not understand what is like and this is why is so important to show to family and friends because when they come home from a deployment its not like coming home from a normal job

[@tailhookmd2546]

Power demos for families and Tiger Cruises have been going on for decades. They’re only done on clear days with smooth seas. They’re well rehearsed and choreographed.

[@JDs_RandomHandle]

I got to go on at least a half dozen of these family cruises and they were a blast as a kid. Got to go on a tiger cruise with my uncle, cousin, and grandpa on LHD 5 from Mayport to Norfolk. All my family was enlisted Electrical something and I got a degree in EE then a job in the Navy world as a contractor before I moved on to other things. It was one of the best memories I have had and will always cherish. Thank you to those who serve and have served.

[@kevinworley1254]

I’m jealous lol. If I had my chance to do 1 thing the rest of my life it would being able to go on this aircraft carrier & enjoy this in person.

[@geraldmurphy1428]

This doe's bring back Memories. I did a cruise on Frankllin D Roosevelt 1977. Enjoy every moment.⚓⚓⚓⚓🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Mindcroscope]

F/A-18 Super Hornet.

[@TheDaffygluk]

Jet landing in front of crowd was awesome

[@jaredklock8754]

Never did one on an Aircraft Carrier, but went on one on the USS Stout Destroyer when my brother was on it. It was a fun day. Also, got to see a CIWS fire rounds.

[@markwest4996]

Very cool Jared. I'd visited a destroyer and submarine in Norfolk . Got guys who were "on duty" on a weekend to show me them. Much different atmosphere than a carrier. I was always told a carrier could out-run its escorts.

[@Robertmacmedia]

What a great video, thank you to the men and women who serve our great country 🇺🇸

[@lukasfoster8505]

I would LOVE to be there and to witness all of this. This was amazing! Thank you for posting this video.

[@santyderath7386]

fantastic job for these men, keeping safety on flight deck

[@SWAFanPilot]

My dad was on this ship for 6 years in the 90's!!

[@naveen1508]

Hi

[@GumperAviation]

Look at the water that thing displaces.... incredible

[@markwest4996]

I was stationed on a carrier in the 80's. When I stood on the fantail (back of the ship) at night, I could see little things glowing in the churning water behind the ship. (like fireflies only in the water)

[@albertchongbiz]

What a treat. Such an awesome view & experience.

[@hasrulmuhammad8271]

Ö©zaeşş =

[@abdelrahmanelomla9497]

amazing shots, first pilot landed is very skilled and his takeoff is outstanding.!

[@kevincarr335]

Thanks for your service!

[@marylagua5079]

Dedicated sailors. We salute you.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@user-ov8zq9xv5z]

My first time to see all of this. Thank you very much.

[@GermanChoc26]

One of the coolest videos I've ever seen.

[@barrys1342]

Awesome Thanks so much From Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

[@ericrobinson9388]

Man those people got the ultimate treat! ❤️

[@rtsmith3921]

So impressed. Makes me proud.

[@tube396]

I would of loved to have been there to watch all of this.

[@markwest4996]

Join the Navy and you can do it all the time!

[@thxfornothing6753]

Outstanding video! A pleasure to watch.

[@dinosabic5383]

What awesome first person footage! Absolutely amazing. All of it!

[@markwest4996]

Thx

[@ismaelsosa6843]

This is awesome I'm a Naval Aircrewman on the MH-60R and when we had our tiger cruise it was so cool to have my dad watch me do my job as a glorified rear view mirror

[@markwest4996]

I was ship's company on the carrier Forrestal from 84-87. We never did a Tiger Cruise or Friends & Family day. :-( We used the SH-3 Sea King.

[@artmichel5572]

Ha! As a plank owner of the Big Stick, I can say that she will always be in my heart. Damn good times aboard the TR and always enjoy seeing her. Carry On!

[@markwest4996]

I was AIMD on the Forrestal. What did you do.

[@artmichel5572]

Mark, I reported directly to PRECOMM Weapons Department and assigned to G4 (Weapons elevators). Because the OHO knew of my skills in ammo accounting, I was picked out to AWMCS. For any “older” CV sailors..that would be Ordnance Control which is (was) also ammo accounting, QA, & inspections.

[@Krebssssssss]

Man, what a once in a lifetime experience. So cool!

[@markwest4996]

Join the Navy, you can do it all the time, lol!

[@tomyang5991]

So touched!! Their families should be so produd of!!!

[@flashlightunboxtherapy3041]

It's truly amazing

[@sarahw.mcelyea5655]

I get to go on one in September. There's a detailed list of what we can wear, and the rules, etc. I can't wait! 😃

[@markwest4996]

If you want to take some video, try to find a handheld gimble. It'll hold your phone horizontal and stable. You can also just hold it up above everyone's head and aim towards the action. That's how I did it. I was a carrier sailor myself. The day back at sea was something I'll never forget.

[@philipchristodoulou1468]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Zaxby722]

Whats amazing is for the pure size of the carrier how fucking quick it actually moves in the water. What an amazing piece of work.

[@markwest4996]

At 30+ knots, I think the whole crew could water ski behind it :-) I was on the carrier Forrestal in the 80s. It would shake when running @ full speed.

[@Zaxby722]

@@markwest4996 Absolutely amazing lol. Never got a chance to set foot on a carrier during my service, I sure wish I could have.

[@markwest4996]

@@Zaxby722 your pic implies you did something amazing. I'm not sure if it's different now, but I was able to see a destroyer, & sub by asking someone on duty on the weekend to show me around.

[@Zaxby722]

@@markwest4996 Yah I was Army Aviation, it was cool, but there were and are so many other things I wish I could have seen throughout my years.

[@CDRhammond]

Brings back good memories but man how I miss flying every time I see a video like this though

[@zydg7787]

Eyyy weren't you in that apache in school video? Btw thank you for your service sir

[@CDRhammond]

@@zydg7787 I did comment on that video too. was the best thing I ever did nothing beats joining the military

[@zydg7787]

@@CDRhammond i wanted to join but you know corona

[@bertgustafjansson7516]

@@zydg7787 p

[@criticalexploration4271]

Does anyone else still shock and awe watching a plane land on a boat

[@user-vk1pg7uu8k]

Pure awesomeness!

[@froggynzack]

OMG THEY STILL DO THIS? i got to go aboard the Roosevelt when i was 9 (37 now) and i will never forget it. i remember being grossed out by what he called bug juice but it tasted so good. And when he took me to the front of the ship he had to hold onto me cuz my feet came off the ground. But my favorite part was when they dropped a think it was some sort of bomb in the water and all of the stuff was flying in the air. I had so much fun that day.

[@markwest4996]

Well, they used to do it. Another casualty of covid. Lol, I hadn't thought of bug juice in ages! No bombs this time. I'd seen it when I was on the Forrestal and we did an air show for an Egyptian delegation.

[@RuiPlaneSpotter]

Fantastic video!!!

[@petermai4663]

Awesome video thanks a lot - stay safe and well

[@Kharnellius]

"Ah he didn't sink it, damn!" They miss on purpose so it can be used for future demonstrations. Instead they shoot circles around the target.

[@ericmoralezz]

i miss this ship 2015-2017

[@user-bw9cz6wf1t]

World No.1 USA!! I love USA!! From South Korea.

[@williamjohn4984]

Wow that's one of the best at sea super carrier videos I've ever seen!

[@markwest4996]

Thanks! I used a handheld gimble. They're not expensive. I couldn't even see what the cell phone was showing. I just held it over everyone's head and aimed at the action. Then just 4 hours of editing and voila - a video that won't waste people's time. :-)

[@kingofnothing1433]

For civilians to be on board a Navy warship while it's underway is a rare event. For civilians to be on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier during air ops is a very rare event and an extra special treat. I was in the US Navy for 10 years and only once did we have civilians on board while underway. QM1 US Navy Vietnam veteran

[@markwest4996]

I'm a navy vet too. Thanks for your service. I told my active duty friend, "I don't know why I'm so nostalgic about such a messed up time of my life!"

[@fax10]

13:18 . Radar maker: “How many radars would you like us to install on your carrier?” Navy: “Yes”

[@markwest4996]

:-) they do different things. Even land based airports have several different types of radar (ground control, airspace management, weather...)

[@BalanK83]

Soy fan de la armada US y que bueno que hagan estas actividades.

[@robertohesshess8773]

Fantástico magnífico.

[@LA-ep2nr]

What an awesome experience.

[@markwest4996]

It was. I served on the carrier USS Forrestal. I told my friends that I can't figure out why I'm so nostalgic about such a messed up time of my life!

[@18890426]

Thank you for this coolest video!!

[@markwest4996]

You're welcome. It was made with a handheld gimbal and a cell phone. Then *lots* of editing!

[@elwingy]

The guy with the selfie stick filming in portrait mode is special.

[@markwest4996]

I often wonder if they will ever look at the jittery hour of video they took. Without a gimbal, it's hard to watch. It took hours of editing to get just the stuff worth watching and it's still really long.

[@JimNortonsAlcoholism]

The turning radius is maybe the most impressive thing about these jets

[@markwest4996]

Not very glamorous, but think about the strength of the nose gear assembly. They lock it into the catapult and pull the jet from 0 to about 150 mph in 300 feet in just a few seconds.

[@boohickman2470]

I sat in the captain's chair back in 1993. Cool experience

[@m.h.7048]

It seems u r very old.

[@boohickman2470]

@@m.h.7048 in my prime sir

[@m.h.7048]

@@boohickman2470 ok that's great mam whatever but amazing scene.

[@boohickman2470]

@@m.h.7048 yes

[@m.h.7048]

@@boohickman2470 okkk

[@ss-5553]

That was very nice video ! Thank's

[@mstudios5637]

Some good shooting there boys, Im impressed (Ret. Army)

[@MrSpeartip12]

My first carrier was the Connie. We did a dependence day cruise. Put on a little air show for the families. An F-4 was going to do a high speed fly by at flight deck level. Aircraft was about 500 feet off the port side at flight deck level. When they throttled up for the fly by the aircraft exploded and fell into the sea in 2 pieces. Aircrews family was on the flight deck watching. We lost TEN guys on that deployment. Lost one to a drug overdose in Hong Kong, one to heart attack at age 22 and one to alcohol poisoning. The rest were NORMAL flight deck/naval aviation operations. Flight deck is not a very safe place to work.

[@markwest4996]

F-4 was a long time ago! I did 3 deployments on the Forrestal. Lost 1 F-14 when pilot blacked out & RIO had to eject them. No flight deck deaths, but Sure- plenty of injuries. You're right about the dangers. I'd absolutely go again. I'd guess the others would too. :-) I always say California highways are more dangerous.

[@MrSpeartip12]

@@markwest4996 Me too, Mark. I would still be out there if they’d let me. But, I’m WAY too old.

[@timothywalker4563]

Talk about taking “your family to work day”. If I were on that deck I would need a grinectomy 😁

[@juliosepulveda6804]

Hermoso pais como quieren a sus FFAA y estas a su vez se entregan con todo felicitaciones soy julio desde chile

[@alexandremattos762]

Impressionante como os pilotos pousam com o deck cheio de gente

[@akira5952]

nice to watch

[@charliealfaromeolima5376]

1:12 wow that was fast. I work on a bulk carrier ship (non-military). our ship's average speed is only 13 kts.

[@markwest4996]

They want 30kts wind over the bow when launching aircraft. It's part wind, part speed of the ship. Less wind available, the faster the ship needs to go.

[@user-fh1iw3bl4j]

凄すぎるよ、これは‼️

[@adevairjose2534]

Very good video 👏

[@w.a.l.6037]

Now that’s an air show!!!

[@user-ms3hw9do6t]

Merci merci bravo bravo us navy best fight😍😙💪🙌✊👊👍

[@gersonpereira8014]

Show de apresentação. É por isso q os militares americanos são tão respeitados nos EUA.

[@Bagasloyd]

WOW !!!! Muito TOP !

[@yoshida.LION_jp]

A powerful USA is good for the World.Thank you for sharing.

[@user-xd4pm6fw4l]

乗ってみたい、うらやましいです。

[@ccsportsfan7886]

awesome

[@The_Sword3]

I'm shocked they would allow all those civilians to be on the flight deck during flight ops. Worked for the Navy for seventeen years as a civilian and NOBODY was ever allowed on the flight deck except the sailors launching and catching aircraft. Damn i would love to have been up close and personal.

[@eugenehodge1785]

They been doing this for years. I been in 16 years and we have done this multiple times. I even did this out of Jax on the Kennedy when I was a kid. It's nothing new, trust.

[@christophecochard2669]

WOAOW fantastic 🙂

[@Larrye123]

Nobody does it better! USN

[@Matt-yq4zr]

that looks like an awesome experience. you wouldn't get the Royal Navy doing anything like that, as there is too much health and safety involved.

[@markwest4996]

You were in far more danger last time you rode in a car. This wasn't hours of fast pace flight ops. :-)

[@rdh67dh]

Awesome!

[@allanstriber5272]

Not just pilots but all military

[@tcam52]

I got to do family day on the USS Gerald R. Ford, was very cool to see all of it in person

[@markwest4996]

Now that's special. I'd like to see the new EMALS catapult system

[@kevinworley1254]

AWESOME/AWESOME VIDEO 👍👍These pilots kick ass.

[@markwest4996]

Thanks. I used a handheld gimble. Really helped keep it steady and I could easily hold it above everyone's head

[@hafizahmohdrawi5057]

Lihat hari klrga diatas kapal pengangkut dgn acara yg byk di lakukan atas kapal tsbt...ramai ahli klrga kawan dibenarkan naik atas kapal utk raikan hari klrga sama suami serta kawan yg lain...pasti seronok anakX yg ikut sama diatas kapal ini..best mantap mantul toyol broooo...

[@bruceli853]

This is a good way show to get more recruits into the military for the future. I'm sure would like to join the military if I was still young.

[@markwest4996]

I've often thought we should send older people in good health to serve. My skills as an electronics technician are vastly better now than when I served on carrier USS Forrestal from '84-'87. Perhaps we should send some politicians too :-)

[@ariefkusuma2015]

Kereeeeeeen 👍👍👍

[@thanhlamduong1127]

Chi co hai quan my la toi xem mot dat nuoc hung vi nhat .👏💪💖

[@jonathonvince561]

So cool

[@user-iv4op8lg6l]

КРАСАВЦЫ!! СУПЕР!!

[@kuelee9968]

Great country! Love from s korea

[@na-yp4xq]

awesomeness

[@captainrichard9133]

Excellent

[@markwest4996]

Thanks Captain. I will say after serving on the carrier Forrestal from 84-87, this video does not show what life at sea is really like day in, day out. There were 5,000 people on board and I was lonely. Everyone's thoughts were on loved ones back home.

[@captainrichard9133]

@@markwest4996 Hi Mark, Yes! I understand! I also served on a navy ship for 2 years~ I understand your feeling while you worked on naval war ship. And now I am a Container ship’s Captain for years, so I always away from home, family, friends…….etc. Still lonely every day! Haha~~ This is my destiny. Anyway, life is too short to worry! So, don’t worry, be happy!! And Good Luck to you! Rich sailing in the North Pacific

[@USNveteran]

The "BIG STICK" TR would be proud to see this ship with his name on it. The real danger zone is the flight deck itself. Truly the most dangerous place/job in the world. The only thing more impressive than flight ops on the boat is night flight ops on the boat. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future, ESPECIALLY CAPTAIN CROZIER! FLY NAVY!!!

[@markwest4996]

I happened to be visiting the USS Midway the morning Capt. Crozier was having his retirement ceremony. It's sad that standing up for his crew put a hault to his advancement. Imagine being Capt. Sardiello who finished his tour as CO and was called back to replace Crozier in the middle of covid.

[@USNveteran]

@@markwest4996 I always kind of compared Capt Crozier's situation to that of Capt McVay of the USS Indianapolis. All of the crew that survived from Indianapolis went to bat for Capt Mc Vay at his trial, yet they still convicted him. Years later he was acquitted but it was too late as he had committed suicide. FLY NAVY!!!

[@user-xv6wk6fk6r]

かっこよすぎる、、、

[@joecannon324]

Impressive

[@USAIRFORCE621]

If the Air Wing isn't embarked at the time then having hundreds of people along the side of the flight deck isn't a problem the pair of E/F Super Hornets F/A-18's were most likely from an air wing that was operating from their shore base, and while flight ops are indeed dangerous it is vital to show the American people how are carriers and their respective air wing operates!

[@markwest4996]

Finally, someone gets the safety issue right! Sure, it's dangerous but we all take a **far greater** risk driving in a car.

[@thecatdaddy1974]

I have been to Air force bases, They keep arm guards and fences to keep people 1000 feet away from planes, the Navy is like screw it lets bring 1000 people on deck and we are going to land a plane 30 feet from you and cat shot them next to you as well . I love It

[@ranaranasarwar7597]

America i love you 😍😍😍🇺🇸🇺🇸❤

[@francisbrooks8533]

One slick operation.

[@naveen1508]

Lifetime experience

[@playerone6672]

Man what an experience to be apart of unreal.

[@markwest4996]

Join the Navy and you can do it too... Day after day after day after day... You'll stare out at the ocean and see about 7 miles of water... Day after day after day. On top of that - 12 on/12 off work schedules 7 days a week. I have no idea why I'm so nostalgic about such a messed up time of my life :-)

[@playerone6672]

To old for that

[@johnd3301]

Dope 😎

[@andreusmukakin4410]

Super!!!

[@markwest4996]

thanks- helps to have a hand-held gimbal for the cell phone camera.

[@alfredogontijo8044]

O maior sonho da minha vida é o de conhecê um porta aviões americano!

[@jonasdodelrey]

É um sonho fazer parte de uma aventura dessa. Parabéns a toda equipe da Marinha Americana. Jesus Cristo é o Senhor