VIOLENT Super Hornets Carrier Catapult Takeoffs - Flight Deck Ops USS Theodore Roosevelt

USS Theodore Roosevelt Conducts Flight Operations. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting a tailored ship's training availability off the coast of California.
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[@matthewchapman3507]

at 1:05 you can see on the side that Capt. Loughran's callsign is "Rooster." Wherever he is now, you know he's loving this new TopGun movie lol

[@jvbenjamin]

the movie character is named in his honor, i'm guessing...

[@CreekyGuy]

Some of my earliest memories were of my mother, brother and me, all getting dressed up, and meeting my father's B-47 squadron as they returned from Japan, Turkey, Germany, Guam, etc... Watching those huge, noisy airplanes taxi right up to us, and our father getting out (after another eternity), and coming over (holding his flight bag and helmet), and hugging us. Can't imagine what it would be like on a carrier! I have nothing but admiration for these wonderful people.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Well, we thank your father and ALL our military men who serve our country! What a great memory for you, seeing your father return,; seeing the aircraft come in and your father stepping out of the aircraft and coming to you, just marvelous! Honor, courage and commitment is what they stand for and we are proud of them all!

[@uralportlockjr.7928]

CreekyGuy ]]’’

[@Benborino007]

I like that story.

[@inthebriarpatch]

When i first read that, my brain substituted, "Some of my earliest memories were of my mother, brother and me getting all dressed up and launching Hornets off the flight deck...." Great family fun. ;)

[@johnt3606]

@whats missing from A_SCHWITZ ?____ ANSWER: U ask the US president, not some random youtube commenters or the military who only do their work

[@GIGroundNPound]

As an American aircraft enthusiast I have seen footage of carrier operations 1000s of times, but it NEVER ceases to amaze me! The progression of carrier operations from WWII to the modern age and the heightened efficiency and tempo is just incredible! Thank you to those who serve!

[@simplywonderful449]

It's really like a choreographed ballet, with everyone doing his/her part in sync with others to ensure efficiency and safety. Amazing.

[@semosancus5506]

How many aircraft can they launch and land in an hour? I just wonder if they were in a full on battle at sea what are they capable of? Do they ever train max throughput?

[@GIGroundNPound]

@@semosancus5506 I struck up a conversation with a man sitting next to me on a plane who let me know he was a yellow shirt on a carrier flight deck (guys who guide aircraft on the deck). I asked where he was from and he said Montana of all places (never had seen the ocean before joining the US Navy)! He said that the actual wartime operational tempo on a carrier is a guarded secret. However, what he did say was that "we can get those sons' a' bitches loaded, laid, and launched faster than anyone could imagine; without seeing it, you wouldn't believe it". I'll never forget the cocky, fox-like grin on his face when he said it and I remember feeling happy/inspired/proud for some reason. Despite being Army myself, I think I felt like this because I thought it great that brother branches have the same grounded arrogance/confidence in their combat ability; a confidence that has been earned and tested, not empty or an idle boast.

[@TheSaxon56]

@Bennett Davis On either shift (12 on 12 off at sea), be professional at your job and keep your head out of your ass and on a swivel and you'll be just fine. VF-21 (F-4) veteran.

[@Navy6438]

man i miss the flight deck

[@themessenger5868]

They must be all really good friends...they wave at each other a lot.

[@ShoxSA]

😂

[@_Peter_Zwegat_]

thanks lol mmd

[@WoundedWarrior2012]

The fight deck of an aircraft carrier is the most dangerous place in the fleet. Every hand signal and moment have meaning. Otherwise you couldn't safely conduct FLIGHT OPS.

[@gracieg7601]

They are a flight squadron. Thry practice to make sure everything work perfectly .

[@gracieg7601]

Also each person in a different color shirt has a special job.

[@ObamAmerican48]

The sailor sitting behind that shield in between the catapults has balls of steel. Really cool video. 👍🏼

[@darktoadone5068]

That's called a Catapult Centerdeck Operator and you also have an deck edge one.

[@shaunkirby273]

Mel Hardee what's his job, just wondering 🤔

[@johnyoung4441]

@@shaunkirby273 A Catapult Center Deck Operator communicates to Catapult Control. Behind the shield he/she is sitting behind is a small computer that he/she uses to relay aircraft type, weight, etc.

[@shaunkirby273]

Last Strike Mapping thank you was just wondering so cool to watch 🇨🇦

[@abhcoat]

When I served aboard the Coral Sea we used to park a TAU right behind them in what we used to call the swimming pool.

[@MrGibspoon]

I love watching these guys. They put a lot of personality into all the hand signals. They have better dance moves than I'll ever have!

[@wolf-mz4ki]

Because we can't hear anything, even with comms

[@jeanwissinger6013]

The unsung heroes of flight decks. Stay safe.

[@juniorsantos681]

Oi

[@terrancebowins1779]

This brings back so many great memories. The best five years out of twenty were spent on the mighty TR. Loved it!!!

[@TOhara-eb2lp]

Former ABH myself. The best part is that I lived to tell about it :-) . There were a few nasty accidents and injuries while I was there.

[@jamdiep99]

Many memories of my time on the Big Stick from 85 to 88, V0 and V4 division. Plankowner.

[@camontalen3939]

Ops department on the Ready Teddy, 86 to 88. Plank owner. I used to watch you guys on the flight deck from vultures row.

[@shadetreemech290]

Greetings form CVN69.

[@johnfeichtinger3090]

I remember being trapped behind the jbds (jet blast deflectors) when two A-6s were ready to catapult at the same time. You feel like you're literally going to toast! Loved every minute on the flight deck.

[@johnalarcon5006]

Thank you for your service bro!!!!!!! thank all you service men and women for everything you have done and are still doing 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@markholtdorf56]

You have huge Huevos !!

[@cweyer]

Never was topside with A-6s but EA-6Bs yes. You could literally feel your internal organs vibrating lol. I miss being up there so much.

[@curtekstrom9531]

Try 2 Tomcats on Cats side by side at After Burners.

[@SuckasNeverPlayMe]

I done it 747s

[@nikonmark37814]

Been there and done that! I worked on the flight deck of the USS Independence, CV-62 back in 1974 and it doesn't look like much has changed. IMO, landings were tougher than launching the birds and night ops were even tougher. I admire the men and women (we didn't have women at sea back then) that work on the flight deck.

[@garethessex]

How do those holdback gadgets work? 3:18

[@redblue40rc33]

Too much sex would've taken place bk then.. 😂

[@SuckasNeverPlayMe]

What's that dude doing sitting in the hole with the flap bit in front of him?

[@marktamlyn7019]

I served on the HMS Hermes and ark royal as a weapons technician ,arming aircraft,I was only 17 yrs old,I guess it. Was back in 1967.

[@SuckasNeverPlayMe]

@@marktamlyn7019 my uncle Charlie Goddard was on Ark Royal... Don't remember what he did on her, but I still have his dog tag.

[@scotthildebrand991]

When i get my car washed these days, I snap a salute to kid who guides my left tire into the track right before I bring my bird up to full military power and put it in neutral. The violent lurch into the suds is heart-pounding!

[@TheWonderer7]

Lol!!!!!!!

[@MrMarkallen02554]

Now that's funny

[@richardkey4289]

Hot wax!!! Incoming! Spot free dry next! We need pine tree air fresheners

[@garyh4458]

I got a good laugh out of your comment.

[@StoreyofGee]

LOL

[@Gosportjohn]

I must be strange I cannot think of anything quite so breathtaking as watching planes take off from these carriers

[@Gosportjohn]

@@josephnorris4095 no just the take off

[@mikeg1593]

Best air show in the world, every day!

[@sandradb9151]

I once saw a jet taking of from Aviano base here in Italy, I was stunned. It basically took of vertically...that was amazing.

[@tedt.6469]

Aboard my Destroyer during a MED deployment, we were often assigned as plane guard. We took station 1,000 yards astern of the birdfarm. We were off the midpoint aligned with the center-line of the angled flight deck, Each bird flew directly over our mast as we were in effect the outer marker, day or night, smooth or stormy, clear or rainy, One night about 0300 (3 AM), I was OOD, when the birdfarm called us on the radio to announce: "Standby, one of our birds is sick." We had a rescue team resting inside the ship in wet suits with special J-blade knives to cut parachute harnesses and parachute lines - if need be. Soon we could hear the sick bird. It was an F-4 and its compressor was spooling up and down gulping for air and fuel. Our rescue guys were at the ship's rail watching. The F-4 made it to the deck. The radio came aloud as the birdfarm tower announced: "BIRD SAFE in the NEST. - THANKS"

[@PH-md8xp]

Nothing quite compares to the courage and efficiency of operations on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Not so many years ago accidents were commonplace and often deadly, the risks are real even today, but technology and training have evolved to a point where these guys make it look easy.

[@philbrown9764]

I love watching these. The hand signals and the jets dipping down and bouncing when they're launched...SOOO COOL!

[@randywurth5659]

I was on the Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War. My job was to fix radios in the island. I loved going out on the island catwalk and watch the planes land and takeoff. Both night and day one group would take off and right after another would be landing. The synchronicity of the flight deck crew was amazing and never got tired of watching them work. Nice job sailors!!!!

[@ronmetcalf1972]

I was on the Hawk during the 77-78 WESTPAC, HS8 crewman. Did two open sea rescues. Flight deck Air Boss was not God but pretty close. Best morning ever was when we got back to the states and we could see the lights on the CA coastline. God Bless the USA!

[@PH-md8xp]

Nothing quite compares to the courage and efficiency of operations on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Not so many years ago accidents were commonplace and often deadly, the risks are real even today, but technology and training have evolved to a point where these guys make it look easy.

[@DirkHav]

Murphy's Law²

[@laidsgpr63]

These US guys really work as a team. Like a well oiled machine. No wonder they are so successful. Well done you guys. Keep goin' !!

[@tedtomasz6372]

Need to remember, most work is performed by those 18 to 22 years old, Yup, there are senior enlisted and Chiefs, but the bulk of the work is =by the young but committed men and women..

[@ackmino]

Exactly. Pisses me off when some geezer calls all millennial useless. I work with many kids in their 20's that are very efficient.

[@MrMarkallen02554]

@@ackmino Are you referring to civilian millennials or Navy Personal in the millennial age group? Because that's comparing apples to elephants. There are no "safe spaces" in my Navy. There are no millennials in the Navy, They get weeded out in the 1st 8 weeks. There are only Sailors that make it past boot camp.

[@ackmino]

@@MrMarkallen02554 the only good guys I worked with out of the service were airforce. We had one good welder out of the navy but most of them were clowns...

[@MrMarkallen02554]

@@ackmino I hate to think the left has screwed things up that much since I got out, but if that's the case, I'm glad I'm not on deck anymore

[@davidbarnett9312]

The branch of service is irrelevant. 16-17-18-19 year old's have been doing the bulk of the work and the dying since the first organized nation created a military.

[@leehow86]

Professionalism and technology at it's highest level. Marvelous training and discipline. You can't help but respect this.

[@assessmentincharge]

So we have a real life ROOSTER 0:48 in the USN and he's a captain. Now that's cool.

[@CADWALLATER]

I miss those sounds. For the years that I lived on an Air Base, i never tired of listening to them land and take off. Fighters and Bombers and everything in between. We even had an old C-47 that we used for mail runs. I first thought, how can anyone sleep in all of this? After a month I couldn't sleep without it. Caught a hop on that old Skytrain coming back to base, blew an engine over open water, trimmed it out, and came in smooth as you please, although the flights that held up for us didn't care for it. I loved it. At the time, I didn't realize how much.

[@Lesloi6227]

Just so bloody compelling. I just can't stop watching these.

[@joolslaloosh]

My father wore a yellow vest aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise CVN-65 back in the 60's. They're both gone now. Rest in peace.🕊

[@MrMarkallen02554]

I was a Grape on the E in 1983-84, good times

[@emmettredding1]

SO!!! Who else noticed that in the first launch sequence that the aviator's call sign was "Rooster"!! I bet he's catching hell these days from his peers....if he's still serving!!

[@jupiter8512]

Second one was clean, i love this kind of videos its almost like magic, science magic.

[@leslieyoung5778]

Awesome to see this. I have a family member on that deck. Professionals getting the job done. Godspeed to the crew.

[@RapidBlaster]

0:38 What were they doing next to landing gear???

[@ernestocolchado1873]

That man at the middle taking notes has nuts!!

[@hondadude7]

if you're referring to the guy sitting down in the green jersey, he's setting steam pressure for the cat based on weight and wind ... very important guy for sure ... he takes a bit of beating but the brave guys are the cat spotters under the plane so close to the intakes ... must be very careful not to make a misstep or have your head up your ass

[@tommartin3733]

On a clipboard

[@bobwehadababyitzaboy5872]

Just another day at work...

[@hopenavajo1391]

You mean super steel nuts beyond call of duty.

[@carlingas666]

HondaDude specially with the prop planes.

[@dragonmeddler2152]

We did our jobs on the roof of USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) 16 hours a day (or night), 7 days a week for up to a couple months at a time between liberty ports during combat ops in the Gulf of Tonkin, 1966-70. In each of the usual eight strike sorties per day, around 25 attack and fighter a/c and 5 support birds (tankers, strike control, ResCAP) would be launched and then recovered about 90 minutes later. This was 50 years ago and to this day I remember every minute. Average age of around 20. The finest navy in the world.

[@greggarner4477]

My love and respect for these men, women and equipment is beyond words. Much much love!! ❤❤❤

[@bigmaxy07]

I love the Shooter's final hand signal. 1:33 Points to get his confirmations then gives it. Such awesome teamwork.

[@MrCruiserdude]

Just here in 2022 to point out the first pilot's callsign is Rooster

[@HNT63]

Much respect to every one of you that have done this or have worked upon these wonderful carriers

[@Navy6438]

its a Blast....miss the smell

[@IcarusIsReborn]

Is nobody talking about the how awesome the first pilot must feel, with the call sign of “Rooster” now

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

I think this is one of my very favorite things, watching those F/A-18s taking off and landing on a carrier, just has my rapt attention! I'd guess that catapult is steam-force with those little stem-clouds rolling along the deck! What I don't get to see but can imagine, is landing on what looks like a postage-stamp in the middle of the ocean when they're coming down to the runway on a deck that is pitching up and down 15 degrees! It takes super-competent pilots to do that in those Super-Hornets! Blue skies to all of them!

[@ChrisD-og9lj]

I was a Final Checker/Troubleshooter on S-3's in the 1990's. Launcing from the waist was always a thrill, especially if on the outboard side of Cat 4. Making a wrong move there will put you over the side real fast!

[@EagleOneM1953]

I was fortunate enough to be invited on board the USS Forrestal (sadly dubbed the Forrestfire by some in the Navy because of the horrendous fire onboard in the 1970s) as a civilian aviation photographer in 1991 for a week. No better way to get a bigger respect for what these men (and women now) do around the clock for 6 months in a row. Witnessing night launches in the pitch dark from the safety of Vulture's row made me realize even more hoe they risk their lives ast the job more than anybody else... Emphasized the next day by walking on the slippery deck myself and almost getting my head separated by a wing fuel tank of an S-3 Viking on the catwalk when I didn't scoot low enough when it was launched. Too focused on taking another great shot. A split second of not paying attention and you're history. Compare to your job and the most dangerous thing you're facing there on a daily basis, an exploding coffee pot in the rec room. I left on that Sunday evening with an ernormous respect for all of them and still feel that way 28 years later.

[@22roseblue9]

Teddy would have been proud!!!! Thank you all for serving!!!

[@frankgrimesification]

Bully for you!

[@sunnyclean9743]

Thanks for the vid man no cringey music awesome cuts and overall good editing 10/10 right there

[@brianm2242]

0:30 That pilot was "Rooster" before Rooster was "Rooster"!

[@Arathor82]

This brings back memories, flights ops was a long day. ABF3 Cappy 2001-2005.

[@anitapraass5136]

It's amazing what these guys do. Thank you for your service.

[@ShadowF305]

Damn his call sign is Rooster 😳🤘🏼

[@hondadude7]

this is the first guy on YT i've seen that has the same directing style that i had ... we were on different ships too which is weird .. i was on the USS Independence CV 62

[@Pigeons420]

Poetry in motion!

[@oldfarmer4700]

I was on the Big John in the 70’s and about 10 years after I got out me and my family went back to Norfolk and visited a friend I went to high school with. He was the docking officer for Newport shipyards. I was hoping the Kennedy would be in port and take the kids on it but it was deployed. But my friend was a plank owner of the Roosevelt and set up a tour of it for me and my family as it sat tied to pier 12. Kids were excited but I was over joyed to be able to be back on a carrier one more time.

[@MrGriff305]

That's amazing.. The deck has got to be exhausting!

[@knaziringram4589]

worked on a commercial for the concord and I believe it was the last time it flew. We had to completely clear the tarmac so it could take off. The power behind some of these plans are amazing.

[@MrMountainMan]

0:03 Capt. Loughran 'Rooster' that's cool 😎👍 TOP GUN MAVERICK

[@cvsdigital]

Incredibly stable and superb footage given the wind and jetwash on deck.

[@fenderstratADHD]

I can’t believe there’s an actual Rooster

[@thegray5730]

I love the smell of jet fuel in the morning.

[@KB4QAA]

Jet fuel, steam, rubber, hot oil. Steam catapults in a nutshell.

[@weldrider1]

Yeah....But the taste of JP5 in our drinking water and showers SUCKED!

[@myZisfantastic]

Apocalypse now!

[@travnat1]

Jean Pierre #5

[@tom5256]

I wish I could say that but unfortunately no I do not besides you really didn't do early morning ops.

[@noemiyesfir4177]

Salute to men and women who do a kick-ass job in the finest tradition of our nation's Navy!

[@MalFunktion2024]

@Kush Kuniss shutup loser

[@dave131]

No commentary. No music. Perfect !!!

[@Seeker_903]

Dang after watching Maverick that’s pretty cool that someone’s actual callsign is Rooster.

[@krahesticks2975]

I miss the rumble of the full afterburner... Motivates even on the worst days

[@smg7602]

Invented in 1950 and used by the Navy from the mid 1950's the steam catapult is still the best & most reliable method of launching planes off the deck of a carrier.

[@johnwheater4412]

God Bless all these guys doing what they do. Ty and God Bless you.

[@Vanom.]

I just love the sound those engines make at the beginning. The anticipation for that takeoff must be insane every time.

[@billludolph5738]

As a airframes shop troubleshooter I witnessed countless catapult shots and arrested landings onboard the USS Nimitz CVN-68 1977-78 and 1979-80

[@jamiegumm4398]

I was aboard during the 77-78 period. Fighter Squadron EIGHTY-FOUR, the Jolly Rogers (Skull and Crossbones). That shit is still in my blood!!!!

[@kathrynmaxwell5910]

Awesome. Navy rocks. Love to watch the take offs and landings. Not easy on a carrier. Way to go Navy!!

[@allans7281]

Everyone on this war ship is a stud and hero!! Thank you for your courage and service to our great nation

[@Godcountryfamily]

So proud. Makes you wish the entire country should move with such sync and precision and not stumble with so many issues that hinder its progress.

[@captainelliot8767]

First drivers call sign is “Rooster” 😄😄

[@rickleclair6781]

It's amazing what humans can get used to. It seems just like another day at the office to them. Love it!

[@albertadcock6862]

I was 18 when I first worked on the flight deck of a carrier. Cva-42. Organized chaos is the only way to describe it.

[@craigzeigler194]

Awesome man! I love it!

[@andso5281]

if there ever was a weapon, this is the most beautiful one,. angels in the sky as told.

[@billford5553]

Amazing watching those hand signals and how pilots understand all the signals

[@EagleOneM1953]

Practice makes perfect....if you do it around the clock for 6 months in a row you learn a thing or two...

[@pamnielsen7089]

I have become absolutely captivated by the pilots and all the amazing ppl on the flight deck. It is so fascinating - and such dangerous work. I salute you. America's best.

[@5809AUJG]

GORGEOUS!!!! Thank you!❤

[@marinotagliapietra7839]

I was driving a public transport bus in the city once and got held up by a traffic coordinator, when it was clear to go he dropped on one knee, just like the guys on the carrier and pointed, I moved off and went back into the seat as if I was accelerating rapidly, the coordinator laughed as I went past.

[@oliviar7608]

Love our military!!! Amazing men on the ground and the planes!!! May God continue to protect you.

[@palletcolorato]

Some of the best aviation art at your fingertips!

[@darkguardian1314]

It's very windy and cold... That I'll never forget about carrier ops...

[@ClericChris]

They need a movie about these guys. They are the soul.

[@k20z3keith7]

I'm a former ABE, waist cat to be exact, CVN-75. This is just a normal day at the office. Ppl actually are surprised when I say it's easy to get complacent on the flight deck

[@KM-mv3qr]

Complacent?? Omg!

[@k20z3keith7]

@@KM-mv3qr Yeah absolutely haha you forget about the dangerous aspects after awhile of doing the job. Becomes second nature

[@MrMarkallen02554]

12 on 12 off 7 days a week for 6 weeks between ports, it's easy to get complacent

[@SuperThunder911]

Great video,I thank each and every one who served,God Bless you ❤️🙏

[@mikeg1593]

It’s been 47 years since I worked the flight deck (VA153) and I love these videos.

[@frankc.5430]

LEMOORE! VA-163 1966-1969, Still miss the hell out of it too.

[@marksauck8481]

I was at sea aboard the USS Midway during the Vietnam War. We conducted alpha strikes on multiple targets. As it was we had night time air operations and as a crew member, myself, felt very fortunate not having any job on that flight deck at night. I don't know how those men did it every night at the beginning of our line period. The tonnage of bombs during what was called, Operation Linebacker was incredible. The ship's recovery of planes at night was even more dangerous. Man those pilots had guts!

[@brooklyn7189]

Thank you for your service!

[@BlackBirds1100]

The fighter guide is cool!

[@dorothy7782]

This is totally amazing and awesome to watch. Everyone performing their own individual parts.

[@goingfreenow3297]

Jets and ships/fleets are such a beautiful thing to watch in action.

[@garywilkinson6832]

Anyone notice the call sign on the first fighter on the cat was “rooster”!?

[@westside4life1770]

The original “rooster” haha

[@michelleayres5608]

I love these videos. Such beautiful flying machines. Thank you.❤

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Thanks for watching and ur support. Live on the largest carrier in the world. G. Ford fly navy fly high. Fleet admiral commander Albert LABonte 34 years active service member. Go navy

[@94Whiskey]

Just watching these Sailors do their jobs just fills my heart with pride & awe. Our country is blessed with the best & the finest! God bless them all! 'Merica!!!

[@FFGlovak553]

sometimes I miss this job...i was a crash crewman on the Roosevelt for years.

[@suyatnoselamet8570]

ik

[@marinegunny826]

This Marine salutes everyone who proudly wears a uniform no matter what branch of service. We all have our particular jobs and depend on each other to successfully complete the mission

[@patrickfarrell6353]

Well, you can't salute enlisted to enliste, but screw it, I'm not in anymore, me too! O-1 all the way up, and E-5 and up. I'm not saluting an E-1 out of "A" school or an E-1 from any branch. But yes, full salute. I did 15 years Navy, and if an enlisted saluted a chief, senior chief, or Master chief Petty officer, then he's going to light you up, all up in your face, all rude and shit...."DID YOU JUST SALUTE ME SHIPMATE? SON, I WORK FOR A LIVING"!! Its embarassing. Its better to not salute an officer accidently, then it is to accidentally salute an enisted chief petty officer in the Navy. Chiefs are more vocal about letting everyone know, you done f**ked up. (Usually, it never happens again after that first one)

[@marinegunny826]

@@patrickfarrell6353 😂😂😂 I meant it in spirit. Called our first sergeant Sir, though. Either that or Top. He didn't seem to mind. Had more respect for him than any commissioned officer.

[@michaelmappin4425]

I was Air Department Leading Chief on USS Iwo Jima. We owned and maintained berthing compartments which we transferred over to the Marines when they embarked. They smelled really bad when they gave them back. 😂😂😂 LOL. I'm just messing with you, gunny. But no, they really did stink.😂😂😂

[@marinegunny826]

@@michaelmappin4425 I'm sure they did!😂

[@purewildspirit3054]

Thank you guys

[@romans6two338]

Thanks for your service

[@bobsurgranny]

1:45 The guy is just sitting there having a cup of splosh ;)

[@andrewschmidt1612]

These guys are the real top guns of the air!

[@tundraoutlander3488]

Thank you for your service

[@brandi5803]

Great footage! Thank you for sharing.

[@markwaye3190]

They protect us while are dreaming and awake. A very cozy feeling knowing they out there for all of us.Thanks to the United States Navy for all they do.

[@foxbodyblues6709]

True story: When I was serving on a ship in the Gulf (gulf war 1) I used to go out on the deck at night, look up at the stars (if visible) and wonder what all the people I knew back home were doing and if anyone was thinking about what my shipmates and I were doing.

[@markwaye3190]

@@foxbodyblues6709 We were thinking about all you brave heroes while we were sleeping under the warm blanket of freedom you all provide for us. Thank you brother.

[@CB-fz3li]

'We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.' - attributed to George Orwell.

[@foxtrotdeltausn4757]

Helped bring the Big Stick out of the yards after her RCOH. This video takes me back

[@rarityd]

THANK YOU Heroes!!!

[@kathyhong1703]

You guys are AWESOME Thank you for your service 💓👍💓

[@branislavkoptak7740]

0:55 DCAGs callsign is Rooster? How cool is that after TGM... :)

[@Corvette-wc1ej]

🎶 Highway to the Danger Zone 🎶 I just had to! 😂😂

[@lunchboxmccarty6431]

Lana. Lana. LAANNAA!!! What?!!!! .....danger zone.

[@paranoidandroid6711]

I miss those days working on the flight deck

[@stanstanly3812]

Had the great privilege of working on that carrier back in the early 80's. 5 years on graveyard shift NNSB&DDCO. X32