New Zealand Family Reacts to 5 Reasons You Shouldn't Mess With America

[@ericslater4175]

As a U.S. Marine Veteran of 8 years, if you ever ever saw U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines cruising into your ports and cruising down your roads you best believe we are the best of friends and we would protect all of you like our own. We would also be respectful and happy to learn about you guys as well! Thanks for being patriotic about a country you don’t even live in!

[@kathleenclark815]

Everyday occurrence here in San Diego

[@auntshell29]

Your comment made me happy. I know so many boys who wanted to join the military to shoot guns and kill bad guys. I unfortunately have a bad view of our military. Thank you for being you and for your service. I respect it even if I'm anti war.

[@davids970]

What do you think about the billions of dollars in weapons left in Afghanistan,and General Miley destroying citizens views of our military?

[@spqrdowns]

Unfortunately we in NZ have become a province of China so don't think that will be allowed anymore.

[@Kris10Fleming]

Rah brother & Happy Early Birthday!

[@GreenWitchesKitchen]

Oh my god...the kids faces...please tell them that America loves them and we are friends.

[@lv999sozkyy4]

Sucks to be kids in other parts of the world though

[@remnainc]

So long as you don't do something to royally piss us off, I'm pretty sure we will still be friends with you, and it would take a lot for you to piss us off, so basically just don't start taking away human rights and you'll be fine, that, and never say that humburber is bad.

[@zackzittel7683]

Unless they discover oil while playing in their sandbox.

[@Dcypled]

Yes. We love protecting the world from evil.... Now to get deal with our corrupt government

[@Saia_xx]

Don’t lie to them kids! America is trash and a horrible place for people of color to live

[@NattyIce100]

Nearly every American I know has New Zealand on their top list of places to visit. We definitely have your back and respect your country immensely. Much love from America to you!

[@clintonscheible3146]

They're becoming more and more socialist... js

[@RollinsBrown]

Absolutely. 🇺🇸🇳🇿 We’re cousins after all.

[@phillipware9681]

Agree 100% 👍

[@rebeccaarmstrong9787]

Yep! For sure. NZ is #2 on my list!!

[@ILLiteSociety]

I'm one of them. Thank Lord of the Rings for that lol.

[@_The_Traveler_]

As an American, it's always very sobering for me when I hear people who live outside of our country talking about how great and powerful we are. It reminds me of the weight of responsibility we have, to not only protect who and what needs protecting around the globe (including you), but to _seek peace_ whenever possible.

[@catbert7]

Yeah. Even as an American it's frightening considering how much power that military gives us and the consequences should it ever fall into the wrong hands. For all our mistakes, I think the U.S. has shown remarkable restraint and compassion thus far. It's hard to imagine many other countries that could have this much power and not abuse it horrifically.

[@33volv33]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 seek peace whenever possible.

[@garyloudenslager9129]

This is just what they let you see,

[@booprice5473]

Sooo oblivious and cringe. Educate yourself on the war machine you fool.

[@davidwright8435]

Well said!!!!

[@tylergrasshopper]

Respect for not over sheltering your children and teaching them about the facts of life while teaching good ethics.

[@christineperez7562]

lol This is nothing but propaganda

[@persona5305]

@@christineperez7562 not really. actually, this is just what US inform you and there are more that are hidden weapons/hardwares out there like the advance technology that are normally 10-50 years ahead before it goes public.

[@billybob2329]

@@christineperez7562 ..........

[@tracyshute5399]

@@christineperez7562 You must be one of those on the LEFT, that hates the U.S.

[@NickHernandez2024]

Lol the cringe fake reactions

[@Blate1]

Don’t worry. You gave us the Lord of the Rings movies, and for that, we shall protect you until the end of time.

[@brianmulhern1073]

Fuck yes

[@marleyjr00]

Damn fuckin straight!!

[@gpracer270]

A FUCKING MEN!!!!!!

[@jackacciardo8642]

and who tf dont love australia and new zealand

[@tyrekecantrell5941]

Nothing wins the heart of us Americans like some quality entertainment!

[@joshuaridgway3230]

New Zealand has nothing to worry about I think. We Americans have a fondness for Kiwis in all three contexts: the people, the small bird, and the fruit.

[@3716anderson]

Don't forget the shoe polish!!!

[@TapatioGuy_]

And Engwish

[@MyBelch]

F em.

[@MyBelch]

@@TapatioGuy_ You speaweshl Aiengwheish wruugnsh.

[@Threeexp]

And people for get them on the map so I’m sure they will forget during war

[@EliCornejo-z5o]

According to the internet, it says that New Zealand was friends with America since 1883

[@donnieg9117]

New Zealand is one of America's most respected allies. The resolve and reliability of NZ soldiers is legendary here in the US

[@mikewrasman5103]

Very true!

[@yangthepolarbear9593]

Can confirm, very true, love you guys over here

[@morganmodlin8407]

Please, state something else obvious

[@kwewu89_96]

Facts here

[@donnieg9117]

@@morganmodlin8407 I'm tempted to do that very thing

[@ozo998]

Daughter: "Yes, please protect us" Me, an American: So help me God, if anyone touches New Zealand...

[@PaladinAzriel]

CCP: we've decided to Annex New Zealand. US Armed Forces: the hell you say? Looks like we're adding another star on the flag, I do so love that General Tso's chicken

[@MasonSkinner54]

MURICA FUCK YEAH.. HERE TO SAVE THE MOTHERFUCKING DAY YAAA

[@thanatosstorm]

Just that 'please'... reminds me why I served. So little ones could learn more and be better than I.

[@DR.Nevermore1]

If anyone touches New Zealand we will make the beaches of Normandy look like a family vacation.

[@Sgmorris0054]

we got your 6 little lady !

[@paulhutchison815]

America loves NZ!!! I love that you guys are teaching your kids about the USA!

[@katrinawhite9270]

Nice family interaction! Very educational!

[@ElissaStark514]

I raised my son this way, and he ended up in the university of his dreams. These kids are so intelligent, and you can see on their faces, that they are REALLY paying attention. Good job mom and dad!

[@bobdolespen]

THANK YOU FOR RUSSEL CROWE!!!!

[@olivervandebeer7492]

@@ElissaStark514 I 2nd that

[@tomservo75]

I think foreigners and immigrants have more appreciation for the US than many of our own natural-born citizens, especially the younger generations who are being systematically taught that we're some bad, racist country that needs to take ourselves down a notch.

[@geraldmantanona6116]

I recently subscribed to your guy’s channel. And I absolutely love it! With that being said, I’m a retired US Army Officer, that had been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times. Anyway, there are certain countries the United States will be allied with 99.9% of the time in the modern world. They are as follows; England 🇬🇧, Canada 🇨🇦, Australia 🇦🇺, & New Zealand 🇳🇿, all English speaking countries. The United States and all these countries have a vested interest to ensure that our sovereign nations stay secure and free because it is in all these countries best interest to remain allied in all that we do. 😃🇺🇸👍🏾

[@tomservo75]

I think a lot of Americans shudder at the moniker "policeman of the world." But honestly if we don't protect the world, who else will? I wish that didn't have to be the case, and that more people, including more Americans, understood that.

[@bilcarter]

Actually, the United States has a special relationship with the "Five Eyes" countries (Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand). That includes sharing of intelligence and mutual military support. It is, by far, the most important diplomatic relationship the United States has.

[@Vaul.]

The cool guys club

[@jewzor8137]

ANZUS is even more exclusive as that's only the US, New Zealand, and Australia

[@brandocalrissian3294]

We are all essentially one army if another world war situation were to arise. You could also throw Japan in there too because they're with us as well.

[@Neverest.]

I didn't know that went through yet? I thought ANZUS was still our main treaty. Doesn't matter, our interests are the same and will be for the foreseeable future. Australia dedicated Pine Gap to intercept comms in Asia for the US. China is on our doorstep. We've got a reason to help and share.

[@timmilder8313]

Increasingly less so. Half of them cant seem to stop sharing shit with China, New Zealand included.

[@jasonwehner7221]

No worries, mates...not only are we close friends, we would defend New Zealand like our own country. Love from America!

[@adamkecskes3340]

Usa dont say "mates" thats british

[@Bob-rm5ze]

Australian not British. The English use "chaps" and "lads".

[@classesanytime]

Defend against what, the US???

[@classesanytime]

At least the US average citizen now knows where rhe 34 Trillion USD tax dollars went!!

[@cgilleybsw]

mainly welfare@@classesanytime

[@saksit247]

Like someone mentioned to me in regards to military technology and the way the US government operate, "This is the stuff they are showing you. Now imagine the stuff they are NOT showing you".

[@dirtdiverdan]

Exactly right. Most of the stuff that is public is years or decades old. About 4 years ago the military shot a missile from Texas and a military base in the Pacific not only tracked the missile but shot it down from the same island. The 1st test was 2500 nautical miles distance away from each other. The 2nd test was 4500 nautical miles distance away from each other.

[@KiloShank]

We got a surprisingly positive test from the MARAUDER system in the early 90s and it was classified. Nuclear fusion based plasma cannons sound like friggin sci-fi.

[@daeroc]

@@dirtdiverdan It's very true. Like everyone is all up in arms about the switchblades being given to Ukraine. Thats a 10 year old weapon system. Trust, if we didn't have anything better we wouldn't just be giving it away.

[@scottlemire8522]

Right? No one knew about the 117 until they had too many to hide. If you go to the "lil A'Le'Inn" outside area 51, 99% of the "UFO" photos are very clearly pics of the 117.

[@iwi2042]

And people are worried about the "aliens" in area 51 lol

[@saraw8503]

We had a small cruising yacht. While we were traveling we met a couple with two young sons from New Zealand. They had been cruising for 7 years and home schooling their children. They were a warm, friendly family and were a joy to get to know.

[@thoroakenshield7283]

I served in the US Army from 1980-2005 (12B5PS). New Zealand, along with Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are our sister nations (Mother England), and we would fight to the death to protect you. Remember, we fought and died together in the Far East to defeat the Japanese Empire, and that kind of bond can't be broken.

[@starlightjunebug3894]

Thank you for your service

[@Mr.Scootini]

1980-2005 you must have seen some action. My ex-boss was an Army vet as well, he was artillery

[@thoroakenshield7283]

@@Mr.Scootini Just a little...😁

[@lexaskingdom3961]

@@Chilinoploppy we could ngl pretty easily at that

[@thanatosstorm]

Here, here. New Zealand and Aussies are our friends. No matter how often propaganda and other activists might stir the waters, I as an American remember history, and I smile. They're great people.

[@coryh8888]

as an American, NZ has always been our brothers and sisters. much respect

[@josephmerlino6074]

The US and NZ have been friends and allies since WWII. You are such a wonderful family. You are all very respectful to the USA and I hope you can visit us sometime in your lifetime. Stay well, love from America.

[@michaelhammond5266]

“Don’t even knock on America’s door.” That had me rollin laughing. 😂 America loves y’all, we’d definitely come defend you guys!

[@liamfaria8921]

As a American I can confirm this is true

[@armindamunoz9290]

Don’t worry New Zealand, we got you!!

[@HermitLady]

We have houses like that here…don’t knock on “that” door 😂😂😂

[@spencerweeks3980]

They shoudent we spend ten times over the thing is we don't attack not less provoked we dint di what China does and n Korea which shows off there weoons usa already knows what they got in sure militry and Cia watches every wepons they purchase got including Cia we are already fight if we have t defend no country or super power shall mess with us it be end of them

[@timothypineault]

The US has 2 bases in NZ defending its citizens. So they’re basically proxy US

[@bronzebuffalo2819]

Yes, we and Beautiful New Zealand are friends. Thanks for being our friend.

[@MegaZiggo]

You have a great channel. I am an ex-Navy Nuke ET that served on fast attack submarines. Please know that we, as Americans, truly appreciate our allies and trust that if NZ were ever in peril, we would absolutely be there to protect you. Your enthusiasm for our country is palpable and humbles us...thank you.

[@SteelcityinNY]

EXTREMELY well put, sir!!!!!

[@PeopleTheWe]

Wow! You herd it first from a man under water who rides as the tip of our sword ! Great point and thank you for your service to keep us safe. Love you brother!

[@js8270]

Yeah very nice but where we are and where we will be will depend on if the Putin lovers get control of the government then all bets are off. The Orange buffoon wants us out of NATO don't forget that.

[@mickmcloughlin1646]

If a submarine crewman says so, you better bet that it's true. These guys are a whole different breed, and no one ever knows where on the planet they are. I'm glad they're on our side.

[@Paul-um2bi]

But not before you send the brits first

[@kennyvancleave2422]

You have a beautiful family and yes, America would protect our friends.

[@allenbarnett3502]

I am a Retired US Army Combat Veteran. Love your family and your videos. Yes the USA 🇺🇸 WILL protect your family and country. We are friends!!!!! Love you Guys. Allen from Texas.

[@wavetranquility4243]

Absolutely! We love our allies! Don’t mess with our New Zealand! We ❤️ our Kiwi friends!!

[@nodishtoodeep3053]

I don’t see it, I can’t see the US willing to even protect Japan at this point. They already got threatened with nuclear action from China this month and the US did nothing.

[@masterk5372]

Right

[@saber1able]

@@nodishtoodeep3053 What should the US have done? A threat is just that, a threat. No action was taken so no response was required. China is no threat to the US. If China were to take military action against the US there would no longer be a China... at least not one that is recognizable.

[@arielusher9979]

Your poor daughter. She looked so scared. Don’t worry… I’ve never heard an American say anything negative about New Zealand. I think most Americans see it as a fantastical place (like some else said) where Lord of the Rings and other movies were filmed, and they would definitely have an emotional reaction and want to protect New Zealand if it were in danger. We’re on your side!

[@thanatosstorm]

And kiwis. Don't forget kiwis. LOL, some fantastic animals, and amazing conservationists among the New Zealand people.

[@jeremygilbert7989]

Nobody messes with the Shire on our watch :D

[@factspirate99]

Wrong. New Zealand is China Light now. Citizens don't have guns and they basically have no way to defend themselves from a Chinese invasion. We also can't get their quick enough to save them if China really wanted to do it. I guess you get what you vote for but then again elections are probably bought and rigged so maybe we all just get what we deserve because of our laziness.

[@Samuraid77]

Actually their government is run by insane authortarians and new Zealanders should fix that the same way America needs to.

[@factspirate99]

@@Samuraid77 Yup. Sadly most of them enjoy what is happening to them which is exactly what their leadership wants. Fear is the easiest way to control people.

[@johndezarn4303]

Texas, USA here. Enjoyed your video, god bless your family, it was fun watching with you guys!

[@brosef423]

Active duty Marine here, we get sent on UDP’s and train in remote parts of New Zealand. BEAUTIFUL country and some awesome people. Yeah, I’d say we’re pretty good friends 😁

[@shawntitus7300]

Thank you for your service

[@gaddus7549]

thank you for serving the devil

[@z3pped168]

@@gaddus7549 Tf is your problem?

[@ahstinfixsnhc9765]

@@z3pped168 he's probably just a troll

[@almostliterally593]

Salute to you good sir

[@Brooksie1of1]

Fun fact, the US Navy has 2 full floating hospital ships, the USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort.

[@BreadGood_21]

Also fun fact: the top 5 strongest airforces in the world are 1: USAF (United States Air Force) 2: The United States Navy 3: the Russian Air Force 4: The United States Army 5: The United States Marine Corps 😂

[@erikfacundo786]

@@BreadGood_21 the second largest naval surface fleet is the American museum fleet.

[@Chelsea_._]

I was working at a place on the base that housed the Mercy sailors after they came back from New York when covid was really bad there. They had to quarantine for 2 weeks with us. Such nice people, but some of them did not stay in their rooms like they were supposed to 😂

[@TigerLiu-HIM9528]

Not related to this comment, but why did they put 4 su-57s in the start of the video😂

[@dr-ng8te]

​@@Chelsea_._we are not always submissive 😂😂😂

[@LittleMissV]

I’ve grown up around the US military for the majority of my life: my father was military, I was military, and now my husband is military. To me, it always seemed… almost normal. It’s funny how differently it looks from another’s point-of-view, especially from a different country.

[@ItsMiggy668]

My dad was in the military but was killed in 2010

[@eightmantis976]

Thank you for your service!

[@LittleMissV]

@@eightmantis976 thank you for your support

[@tufgbhw6986]

If it wasnt our military itd be someone else's. I think most ppl prefer the US

[@Andrew-qs2gz]

Thanks for your service!

[@bearclan71470]

My father was in the Navy and was stationed on the USS Enterprise as a fighter Jet mechanic during the end of the Vietnam war. She now sits docked in San Diego California. Don't you and your family worry we will protect you!! ❤️✊🏼👊🏼

[@seethedevilcry]

Army Infantry vet here. Thanks for the love and support! Our military is 100 percent citizen volunteers! From the nuclear program to the foot soldier. No one would dare touch New Zealand because the USA would immediately intervene.

[@ToxicDemise99]

Airborne or leg? Haha We love our Allies!

[@seethedevilcry]

I was in 1st Bat 15th infantry. Light. So Bradley's and leg. Grandfather was airborne! We love you guys! God bless!

[@ToxicDemise99]

@@seethedevilcry airborne myself! Love all my infantry brothers!

[@jessjess23brooks89]

Thank you for your service. Yeah, if anyone fucked with our closest allies, we'll be bringing a bazooka to a fist fight.

[@spiderguy44]

@@jessjess23brooks89 Oh jeez ;- ;

[@Dubbadizzo86]

I'm an American citizen, and you damn right if New Zealand were ever attacked, we'd be there in a heartbeat. We love you kiwis.

[@jamessullivan4391]

Kiwis are delicious!

[@Bayern_Supremacy]

@@jamessullivan4391 I agree

[@Trippyisop]

bro what?

[@jamessullivan4391]

@Trippy Now look Trippy. Heisenberg says "Relaxxxx."

[@Not_Quite_A_Ghost]

What!??

[@Ris-vulpis]

This honestly just showed how desensitized I am to how militarized the US is. The whole video I was just like "yeah, sounds about right."

[@legalman07]

Same

[@julioswalkingadvanture7304]

The iUnited States is the modern-day Roman empire it is a reason why we are so militarized

[@LBCAndrew]

The thing is, we’re not that militarized. Most people never come across anything in their daily lives to remind them of our military. I’m a rare exception I guess since I live in the flight path of an air force base and a couple times a week some jets fly over shaking my house.

[@LBCAndrew]

Roman Empire? The romans conquered and kept countries. The US doesn’t do that.

[@xGoodOldSmurfehx]

Americans dont understand how desensitized they are to everything about their country fast food and morbidity? check diabetes caused by terrible food quality standards? check over-militarized aspects of life? check gun culture everywhere? check everything becomes political and partisan? check cash is everything? check USA number 1 even if number 97? check literally everything is normal to American citizens at this point because they are used to it now, the media did their job exactly as they were instructed by their elite overlords

[@scottgillam7752]

From America, wonderful family happy your educating your children God Bless, wonderful video

[@RangerLee]

As a soldier, when it comes to ground troops I had the opportunity to train with NZ and Aussie troops, and in that regards, you guys are fantastic. I am glad we are friends!

[@LuisGarcia-sm2xd]

Queensland diggers are a fun group to go to the field with

[@joeymerrell8585]

Them aussies had class 6 in theater. Of course we was friends lol

[@The11BJoe]

Same. Served along side some Aussies in Iraq. Great soldiers.

[@dux_bellorum]

Same I got the chance to train with ANZAC for 7 months and it was a blast!!

[@nbookie]

Think every active duty U.S. soldier did in Iraq 2003. The had class 6, bikinis and sports in Iraq.

[@Joey-id3rk]

As an American, I feel extremely patriotic watching this video. I am very grateful to live here. God bless New Zealand and the USA 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@aaronalkor]

I know, right. So patriotic! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bc_usa]

Me too brother!! 🤑👍

[@thomascampbell2075]

Thanks guys this made my day, from an 82nd Airborne veteran

[@DoomJoy666]

Is this sarcasm cuz reading it as sarcasm makes sense

[@magicoil1572]

don’t worry brother I’m on my way to find old zealand as we speak

[@coldsnyper1271]

The daughter looked terrified the entire time until she found out the US were allies. LOL Bless her heart

[@randomcenturion7264]

It's like seeing a Dragon show up to your house. You're terrified until you realize, he's on your side.

[@cody481]

Hugs to New Zealand. Apologies for biden.

[@_Common_Logic_]

@@cody481 I love a good uninformed comment... Especially where it doesn't belong. You might feel a bit foolish when you realize Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern knows how to and has proven that she can lead a country, and saw Trump for the incompetent fake that he really was. If Trump had won the 2020 election, there was a very real chance that Americans would not be allowed to move to New Zealand. They had already banned us due to Trump's mishandling of COVID. As it stands now, Ardern is spearheading talks with Biden regarding the availability of vaccines and the two countries are once again, harmoniously on the same page... If anything, you SHOULD be apologizing to New Zealand for the previous administration... OR you could keep politics off of this family's channel which would save yourself a ton of embarrassment. 😉

[@_Common_Logic_]

@@samster2294 - I couldn't agree more. :))

[@ernestogastelum9123]

@@samster2294 lmao please Democrats werent any different and would bring Trump on every conversation when the topic didnt have anything to do with him.

[@BrandonS-lk2qc]

Thank you so much guys. It's been a good long while since I was proud to be an American. Thank you for the use of your iconic land in Lord of the Rings! I have never met a single American who didn't love New Zealand. We got nothing but love for ya'll here in Kentucky (yes, of fried chicken, the finest horses, and the bluest grass fame)!

[@brettfranz592]

As a American and as a veteran, I dare someone to try NZ, we got y’all covered 🤘🏻

[@iwi2042]

As a kiwi I say thank you....*SIKE* we don't need your help we got Orks and wizards and little hobbits

[@JCole-zd6ur]

American military is truly spectacular. Being military myself, US, I get a big head from this but any military is vulnerable. But I love seeing US appreciation.

[@katethegreat4918]

@@iwi2042 That’s why we’re protecting you. Trust me, those orks, wizards, hobbits, and elves are far better for your public relations than surviving ICBMs

[@ginger_nosoul]

@@katethegreat4918 the orcs have dug deep underground tunnels, ICBM wont do shit. Shows what you know....

[@bigd1223]

Lol don't count on that

[@WretchedOne666]

The wife: Who pays for it? Me, an American: We do.

[@JelliedInfant]

Sort of... most of it is debt that will never be repaid. Should be fun when the bill comes due.

[@warriorfb2010]

@@JelliedInfant the debt is the debt we owe ourselves

[@JelliedInfant]

@@warriorfb2010 No. We owe the Federal Reserve. That is not "Us".

[@Wildjesta]

Gladly, too.

[@tedsharpe3010]

@@JelliedInfant the debit is paid by veterans.

[@wtgardner6914]

I fully believe, as a veteran of the U.S. Navy, that the US would always protect our friends like NZ. You seem to always be a good ally. Great video and I love that you include your children in the reactions!

[@logancarter6963]

As a service member of the army I respectfully disagree I'm willing to bet that our current Administration might leave Taiwan and Ukraine in the dust and focus on our own needs I hope we don't but I think that's what will happen

[@JosephRovira]

@@logancarter6963 Do you really believe what you just said… Now, I am a US Navy Veteran and perhaps have had much more contact with the Kiwis and Aussies and I know how willing they are to help us out when needed. It saddens me that you are basically worthless as a soldier… Even if we dislike who is placed in charge of us, we are duty bound to follow their commands. However, you are showing that the oath you took meant nothing to you and would probably desert when needed most. There is no way that we would ever allow anyone to cause our friends concern. Nope, not going to happen.

[@dryayman1884]

@@JosephRovira Thank you for your service my dude but I think u messed up your head while serving because you completely missed what Logan was saying. He hopes we dont just leave ukraine and taiwan to their own devices. He wants the USA to continue helping them prosper.

[@Jaylee926]

Absolutely at 16 I went over to Australia and nNew Zeland as a student ambassador 9 months after the 9/11 attacks with a main goal of letting the countries know they are our allies and have our protection because at that time the world was scared I was proud to be asked to do this. Thank you for your service.

[@BlackberryTitties]

Y'all are weird Asf. Talking about protection on YT. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥴

[@slydale]

I loved seeing your children's reactions to the American show of force. Not to worry, with great power comes the requirement for great responsibility. Also, I've heard NZ has some formidable soldiering skills themselves. My father spent 25 years working for Textron Land and Marine Systems. They built and maintained the Navy's LCAC's. Look those up. He was there from day one of that production. He also spent time with the Navy Seals group called Special Boat Unit 22. I like to think I followed in his footsteps in sorts. My Navy time was spent deploying to Europe and Haiti. My Army time had me working on helicopter rotor systems. The Apache's, Blackhawk's and Chinook's mostly. Together, with my son's Marine experience included, there's over 50+ years in the military tween 3 generations. I pump concrete in construction jobs now. Im so proud of all this.

[@USMCSniperWolf]

I don't see New Zealand ever getting on America's bad side. Y'all are some of the most wholesome people and we love you

[@KnottyKnights]

They are a FVEY or "Five Eyes" country. It is as allied as you can get :)

[@paperthyme]

yes and you have the Albatross breeding research grounds! btw, my grandson will be learning to fly the jets that do a vertical take off and landing. So proud! So terrified!

[@4hornes906]

As a U.S. Military Veteran, I can tell you we love our NZ friends! My family and I visited NZ a couple of years ago, and fell in love with your Country!

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

Thanks for serving.what branch,I was in the army as a 19k

[@4hornes906]

@@Desert_Rogue_Tanker Army 11B/B4

[@cody481]

Hugs to New Zealand. Apologies for biden.

[@androthalas]

As an American citizen i can tell you the term veteran is as relevant as the term former Cop now days.

[@Manager_Mister]

The kids were so funny with an AWE expression. Dont worry kids. Anyone messes with you, they mess with us. Best wishes to everyone in NZ, from Texas.

[@robert-joshuamcfaddin7041]

NOOO don't tell them that. I want them scared.

[@elvicepresselait9503]

@@robert-joshuamcfaddin7041 tf x)

[@ryangarcia985]

Aye I'm From South Texas

[@takigan]

"anyone messes with you, they mess with us" ... And considering they just messed with Texas, well there ya go...

[@robert-joshuamcfaddin7041]

@@elvicepresselait9503 XD, love joking around, not sure if that's sarcastic enough, wdyt?

[@RyanBuckley-o5v]

I have watched a few of your videos and being from Texas that one for sure. Welcome to the USA. Glad to have your wonderful family enjoying our country. Hopefully someday I can make New Zealand. God speed to y’all

[@niccolean]

Your daughter looks so frightened/concerned, I just want to hug her.

[@danajohnson4757]

I noticed that right off too!! Same here!! Just want to hug her and let her know Americans do not want to harm her, nor her family! We are allies!! It's 9kay sweet girl! 💕

[@90hatter90]

She was fixated on the video the entire time. It was kinda funny 😂

[@CollaredDom]

Yeah, hopefully they explained to them the reason to have so much. It's so that it's not needed.

[@williamhartnett4060]

I was thinking the same that she looked concerned.

[@gibsonmovement7186]

When the mom said “please tell me we’re friends with America” and she said “are we!!??” With such concern. My heart dropped!! I’m like yes little one, we cool with NZ lol

[@odemusvonkilhausen]

You guys have nothing to worry about. The US and NZ are allies.

[@bronsonspencer8567]

Yes I believe we are allies to all the English speaking countries.

[@1950RetroMan]

we demand tribute send us 300 gold and 500 wood

[@odemusvonkilhausen]

@@1950RetroMan Yes, sell us your children!

[@tamlewis9690]

@@1950RetroMan preparing for a long winter. 😆

[@stevenbernard1700]

Yes USA will be there for you because we Love you Guys we will always protect our family from from harm👍

[@stevenleighton6753]

The look on your boys face when he saw the battleship was priceless! As a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a die hard Patriot, I can say with full confidence that it's nothing like seeing these pieces of equipment in person lol. You should try to take him to an air show or something here sometime. He will love it

[@AudiRu55]

The daughters jaw dropped as well when she saw the formation of the carrier 😂

[@masterpiece984]

It really looks like the boys wheels are turning in his head. Looks like a great family.

[@darthsidious6167]

We don't use battleships anymore.

[@raidermaxx2324]

But they only have 4 planes over there in new Zealand

[@austinjones6390]

With the whole 2 planes of New Zealand

[@angelcotton9232]

We Americans love our NZ family! Greetings from Texas 🇺🇸

[@mjwatershark1881]

Greetings from florida! 🇺🇸🇳🇿!

[@stickmantheory3324]

Greetings from Idaho! Have a lot of kewis I consider friends always a smart but fun crowd

[@POOPYDISCORDKITTEN]

Hey i live in texas too!

[@mgwarner1]

Greetings from California, we are kind of a mess out here, can I move to New Zealand? You guys seem nice. Yes taxes pay for all of this stuff. Lots of taxes. Especially here in California..

[@aidenrokez8629]

I'm in Texas too

[@DXChrisCross]

The rule of thumb with our military technology is that when something new is revealed to the public, that technology is typically 10-15 years old. Our newest and most advanced weaponry is not publicly known, for security reasons. The American military has technology far beyond what is available or will be available anytime soon.

[@Knightcowboy89]

It's a great way to keep the enemies of the U.S. behind the curve.

[@fnapFNAP]

But that's what every country with domestic arms industry does but of course USA is ahead of most

[@MarvRoberts]

"You have state of the art nuclear submarines? We have hyper-sonic torpedoes and a fleet of aircraft with the RADAR cross-section of an insect. We also have a fleet of satellites that can disable enemy ICBMs from orbit. Good luck, submarines. lol"

[@fnapFNAP]

@@MarvRoberts who are you talking to?

[@MarvRoberts]

@@fnapFNAP North Korea. They claimed they had "state of the art nuclear subs" and "long-range ICBMs" a while back. It was just a jab. Meant mostly as a joke. But yeah, the US DOES have hyper-sonic torpedoes AND a fleet of aircraft with the RADAR cross-section of an insect...F-22, F-35, F-117, B-2.

[@indiGlo_myco]

I'm a veteran who's fought in multiple wars overseas, and yes, we'd go to bat for you Aussies and Kiwis, alike. We love you guys.

[@InkedCarpenter1776]

Thank you for your service. You have my respect and gratitude.

[@josephmichael9347]

what branch and unit were you with?

[@Shattereddemon300]

I am from the U.S born, breed, blood of the United States 🇺🇸. This makes me happy. 😃

[@marthabenner6528]

I a Virginian can say with full confidence, that we Americans, we federation of 50 states. Are very fond of New Zealand and have a good opinion of you and your character.

[@assertingdominance1759]

@George Washington G-George Washington???!!!

[@Smoking_cat11]

Lol it's not what civilians think it's what the government thinks and want to do

[@michaelswank1156]

@@Smoking_cat11 thats not how its suppose to be.....but it is

[@guthabanglasdash8641]

Well that was before August 31st the Taliban is the brand new United States in the Middle East LOL that's right we got defeated by a bunch of f****** men that wear dresses how f****** embarrassing

[@KHN.RVA.28]

@George Washington As a virginian and Richmonder I can tell you, It's none Virginians that's led that charge. It's non Virginians and white people that decided what offended we black people in a predominantly black city with a black mayor. So holla at your fellow new yorkers, holla at the Californians, the Oregonians, holla at yhe white leftist liberals lol about the history that, you're right, is being erased in city they don't belong too. I was a history major in school and a local history buff to this day so it kills me that my cities and states history is being dictated and/or influenced by mostly outsiders.

[@TheMoparman]

As an American citizen, I can assure you that we love Aussies and Kiwis! Thank you for being our friends! God bless you, and don't worry....we've got your back!

[@jonathanwiggins5366]

We in the U.S. have nothing but the deepest respect for our ANZAC friends and allies.

[@kyserblade43]

I'm going to say with confidence that most American children could easily find and point out New Zealand on a globe. I mean think about what you're even saying, every US child learns the 7 continents and their names when we're like 5 and New Zealand is pretty much synonymous with Australia in the minds of most Americans. We don't really tend to separate them most American kids would be like "And there's Australia and New Zealand". They're very easy to pick out in a globe for anyone who has passed Kindergarten but of course there always has to be some edge lord punk with their pseudo-woke arrogance who has to act like they're the only ones that really know what's going on. Every American citizen sees Australia and New Zealand as one of our closest allies alongside The United Kingdom, France, and Canada, that's like the big 5 and that friendship has existed for over a century and has been tested through multiple world wars, we are absolutely like an extended family of sorts. Whether this punk thinks someone is good at cartography or not won't change that any time soon.

[@Tommy-rr6vc]

Greetings from North Korea 🇰🇵

[@Nuneven]

I mean, it would be good if they'd stop treating their citizens like criminals for doing things like watch the sunset...respect and love to the people, but I've lost all respect for ANZAC governments.

[@kyserblade43]

@YeshuaTheSon Gonzo OK dude, I gave a very thought out and detailed explanation on my perspective. If you aren't just another shit posting punk and actually belive what you're saying then back it up. And before you say you don't have to or don't care, then why did you say anything to begin with?

[@kyserblade43]

@@Tommy-rr6vc Really? I find that hard to believe.

[@USA_duh]

The poor kids really looked terrified. DONT worry guys we love you and I would honestly love to visit New Zeland! It seems like a fun place with really nice people. I have never heard a single American say one bad thing about NZ. Love from Murica 🇺🇸♥️

[@greybeard7121]

I applaud you as parents, maybe if everyone in the world would teach their children about other countries and customs we could all get along as human beings. No more war for anyone would be so wonderful. I hope your wee ones dont think America is bad and we just hurt anyone? They are safe from our country.

[@LarryHatch]

No more wars require that human nature, that is, all evil people cease to exist. That has never happened and there is no outlook it ever will. US military doctrine assumes evil, psychotic, greedy, maniacal people will always exist and we are ready. You can't "get along" with insane dictators. You have to be ready to destroy them like cutting out a tumor. Can't we just get along with that melanoma, live and let live?

[@Redbikemaster]

@@LarryHatch "in order to be peaceful, you must be capable of extreme violence. If you are not, you are harmless. Being harmless is not a virtue."

[@glassontherocks]

Who wins these horrible wars? The World banks that support both sides.

[@maciedixon3983]

We in America hate our wars. Trust us

[@mazdaman2315]

@@maciedixon3983 yes we hate for them to happen but we are proud of those who fight in them

[@David_F97]

The USA will always have New Zealand’s back. Much of our military is used to protect our allies, especially the allies with a smaller military.

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

Yep there's always a United States Marine expeditionary unit close by to help out are kiwi buddies

[@dogrooster8342]

And to protect our investments (jk, but for real we got our allies backs

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

@@JustMe-gn6yf OOH-RAH!!!!

[@CollaredDom]

I got to see it in the Bahamas. There's a ship posted there semi-permanently, just in case someone decides to invade the Bahamas. Which would be stupid, since a lot of those boats in marinas around Florida are also capable of getting to the Bahamas to help out. LOL

[@peoswriter1]

“especially the allies with a smaller military” (ie. all of them)

[@Jennalyn42]

Your daughter looks so unsettled! Little one, please know from a former US Army Sergeant, most of us don't want to use things like this unless we have to and never against somewhere as lovely as New Zealand! Much love to you and your family 💖

[@llfJet]

My feelings toward the daughter exactly. Some this age over her head and I didn't think this was appropriate for her age and comprehension.

[@curtrorro9870]

@Liberty F its her parents who know what best for her not someone watching a 5.min clip

[@llfJet]

@@curtrorro9870 I disagree. It is the parents who make the decision, but that does not mean they are making GOOD decisions. If only parents always knew! Therapists, grief counselors such as myself, hospitals are very busy trying to handle trauma caused by an event or by their own parents. It's the parents job to know which children are ready to handle certain events and to know when it is not necessary yet. I don't see them doing anything to protect the children-- parents sitting in front of their children with their backs to the kids, not even seeing their reaction-- not knowing when to pause and explain, when to listen to them, when to comfort. Nothing short here of emotional abandonment. This is a textbook example. If the parents are shocked (easy to read this body language) you can believe the children are also, even moreso although their feelings, fear, may stay internalized for years. This is exacting why journalism says "If it bleeds, it leads." Worst story first. Grab 'em and desensitize them. Welcome to our culture of death. Poor, poor parenting. Looks like dad's gaming has become real. Bottom line, the parents are responsible for what young children are exposed to, and if itis NECESSARY for them to see a 5 min clip then to know how to do so. Watch their other shock and awe "good times." 5 min clip is no excuse. Where were the parents in relation to their children during this-- physically and emotionally? Five minutes i is worse. Read what the parents wrote. You're preaching to the choir.

[@ericcraft2890]

@@llfJet This is exactly what's wrong with the world today. People like you! Taking offense to everything. And mind your own business. You have no idea what these kids thought of the video. So stop being so judgemental. These kids might have been inspired by our military capabilities. And may want to choose a life in the military as well. They may grow up and be some of the best aviators the world has ever seen. And I'm sure if they didn't want to watch, they wouldn't. And I'm sure their parents didn't force them to sit there and watch it. So before you get butt hurt over every little thing Karen. Get facts before you start spitting your poison!

[@I101-w8q]

It’s better to be ready for war than to be caught in a war with nothing

[@X-sparta9090]

As an American I speak for many in saying that you guys are awesome and LOTR is totally not the only reason you’re still alive…

[@juniorcruzjr.8885]

Speaking as an American, we are very definitely your friends and we’ve been allies for as long as I can remember (I’m 53 years old). Americans love New Zealand and Australia. You guys rock!

[@antiglobaljoel532]

And now Ukraine is an example of that.

[@jasonerb2577]

@@antiglobaljoel532 Move to Siberia if you hate it here so much.

[@antiglobaljoel532]

@@jasonerb2577 I don't hate America. I'm not a liberal. My point was that Ukrainian citizens are using their guns to defend themselves from Russian aggression. In other words a pro Second Amendment comment. Does your mom know that you're harassing people on KZbin?

[@jasonerb2577]

@@antiglobaljoel532 Harassing? Easy comrade, you mean my Freedom of Speech, First Amendment? Please, point out anywhere in Mr. Cruz's comment where ANY mention of Ukraine was even made...or anywhere in the video for that matter....I'll wait. Oh, also, the Second Amendment...you might want to explain what that even is to the family from NEW ZEALAND that made this video...or to the Ukranians you're so consciously targeting with your comment (eye roll). I'm not a liberal either, nice try though. Let's see...what else am I not? Oh, I know! I'm also not an antagonist nor a Trump supporting communist sympathizer, oh, and a pretentious ass...I'm not one of those either....so there's that. You can also just leave the unnecessary "mother" comments out of anything you feel the need to spout to me. I wouldn't want her being invaded or anything.

[@pcmv6832]

Whats even more scary is that this is just what is known to the public.... imagine the weapon tech that is kept secret.

[@unapologetic3674]

Facts!!💯

[@Manydaysmore]

Right… everything that is listed is just old tech and they have already moved on to even more precise weaponry.

[@spjr99]

Honestly a lot of that stuff is in jets and drones and stuff. A lot of the tech we know about. Although it wouldn't surprise me if we have alien tech lol

[@Great_Wall_of_Text]

I kinda thought the video might bring up the nearly four hundred million guns in civilian hands. Even if somebody managed to get troops on the ground without nuking the country to glass, American civilians are armed to their eyeballs. There are more guns than people. There'd be retired military and hillbillies with guns behind every tree. Some American civilians even own machine guns, tanks, and jets. The U.S. as a whole is kinda nuts about defense for a bunch of legitimate reasons.

[@pauldavis9387]

Anything you know about is 10 to 20 years old.

[@jeffreycotton4888]

Rest easy little girl I feel bad that she got scared. America definitely has New Zealand’s back

[@echognomecal6742]

The wheels are turning in the head of the son as well. I hope the parents adequately reassured them after that. It's like pointing out the teeth & claws & such of an animal & not expecting them to form an impression of it from what they were just told. "Don't worry kids! There's nothing to worry about!" Kids are impressionable: Exhibit A 😑

[@karenthompson8038]

@@echognomecal6742 yeah I don’t know if they want to show them the 9/11 attacks n the100s of people jumping out the windows that might be a little Trumatic for the kids

[@echognomecal6742]

@@karenthompson8038 It would be extremely traumatic. Of course they shouldn't be shown that. I'm sorry, I think I may be missing sarcasm or something.

[@TheRealDarkLordDuiker]

that's facts!!

[@Tanooki88]

I couldn’t tell at first if she was mesmerized by the might of the US military or truly terrified, but I’m sure it was the latter. I know for sure i would have been scared or such footage shown at that age.

[@riebug]

Hi from the USA. We love Australia!!

[@scarhole]

My son is a Nucular Engineer in the US Navy. He assured me our classified weapon systems FAR exceed all publicly known technology.

[@docducttape9270]

I heard one guy got arrested just for taking pics of his station. Lol

[@mikeshultz1007]

The technology that the United States government currently has is 50 to 100 years more advanced then anything you could imagine.

[@ogsplicewrld7488]

Thank your son for me I thank him for risking and serving 🙏

[@joshgellis3292]

I can HEAR Mr. BURNS SAYING THAT!🤣🤯🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tnnsboy18]

Is your son single ;D

[@michaelwriting]

Little girl looked pretty concerned through the whole thing. Glad the dad clarified 'they are with us on our side'. She cracked a smile of relief after that.

[@casey7706]

they look that way every video

[@carolanne67]

Her face reflects how I felt growing up in the US during the cold war

[@BladeMK]

@@carolanne67 Yep. The unknowingness of when something could trigger another world war. Scary stuff

[@Rollimbones]

An the fist pump she did when her father told her they are allies with us lol.

[@ariesvixen853]

@@casey7706 I think bc her parents have instilled a good base of the world history, or at least working towards it. For her to show interest at her age, you can tell her bro doesn't get it the same level. And she's so young, she gets a lot more than she prob even realizes

[@masterofmashup1737]

"Wouldn't it be nice if we can all be friends?" YES, IT WOULD BE NICE! But unfortunately, some people in the world don't have the same loving spirit we have. A family like yours should be an example for the world.

[@Awakened2001]

I would like to second the motion to all be friends, from the US. The only real drawback is that while our taxes pay for our military, civilians don't have any say in what our military does. Even if we all disagree with what our military is doing we don't get a voice in the matter. I still support the soldiers, just not all of our government's choices.

[@toolguyslayer1]

Everyone friends we're getting there one day at a time

[@toolguyslayer1]

@@Awakened2001 well said

[@abiezerEscude]

@@Awakened2001 I agree. That’s why I want to join the military and make a change, however small. If I can serve my country and my world, I will be happy.

[@ssj-rose4572]

You must not know the history of the USA or your just being willing ignorant

[@Proxxy-Gaming]

awesome video really enjoyed yalls reactions. My dad served on the USS independence which was a carrier ship during Vietnam said it was the most impressive machine he'd ever seen and held a top secret clearence until 1996 when he was finally de-classified do to his work on the ship loading and maintaining their load of tomahawk cruise missles.

[@snapperface12345]

All of this is true, being an Army ranger myself, it's been an honor to serve for the greatest military in the world. Your kids looked so worried, please tell them they're safe with us around. We love New Zealand and Australia, which I've been to many times and have always been treated like family when there. Love the channel and keep it up guys. EDIT: I live in Missouri and we've got a ton of icbms in the state. There's a silo a few miles down from our acreage.

[@mugwump7049]

If only you could say the same to Afghan kids... Superior tech isn't the alpha and omega.

[@TR49200]

Hey-- gratitude and respect for your patriotism and service, friend.

[@snapperface12345]

@@TR49200 Tyvm sir, I and others like me really appreciate your gratitude.

[@Dark_Fusion19]

We arn't safe with murica running around like children.

[@MT-wj3tz]

LOTO, MO. here!

[@Laratron2k]

I absolutely love your little girl’s interest, she’s so deep in thought throughout. It gives me hope for the next generation! Cheers from a U.S. Army medic.

[@sheepleless]

Thank you for your service.

[@jayfron6012]

You’re the man for being a medic!

[@Smol_Eri]

Thank you for your service. "In a world so dedicated to tearing itself apart, Is it so bad to want to put some of it back together?" Absolutely LOVE the mindset of combat medics. Beautiful people and no where NEAR as appreciated as they should be.

[@bear3616]

Thank you for your service.

[@Loan--Wolf]

she looked terrified to me like the bad man from America was going to blow her house up but he wouldn't he might sniff her tho Biden is a sniffer

[@sneekyraid115]

Your daughter's little fist pump when you said were on your team was awesome. Know quite a few US citizens that have gone over there for work and they love it, love our allies! Hello from Florida!

[@Blank-tm6tt]

Ayyyeee Florida, I live here too, even if.its hot asf everyday

[@Rocky-bs2kw]

Oy from your neighbor to the north, Georgia

[@prettygirlbones9928]

Same here... Hello from Texas!

[@mooseblood2425]

@@Blank-tm6tt heard its nice there though (im from new york)

[@suiciostealthttv]

Hello from utah

[@NicoProv]

We love you guys too. Peace and love from New York, USA. We got your back guys!!!

[@Popafrack730]

The daughter seemed mortified by the video. When her dad said the we are on the same side as the USA you could see her fist pump and the relief come over her. GOD BLESS THE USA 🇺🇸

[@PlanetEarth3141]

You're right. I felt a bit bad for the kids. But another commenter is right. It's a good idea for children to see and learn the truth rather than let them pretend the world they live in is different than it really is. It's a matter of truth and reality.

[@enjoyevan]

she seemed concerned, not mortified. Mortified means deeply embarrassed. Like your fly was down during your big speech and everyone knew it.

[@Popafrack730]

@@enjoyevan I don't remember asking for an English lesson.

[@enjoyevan]

@@Popafrack730 Evidently

[@Popafrack730]

@@enjoyevan easy to be brave on here isn't it. Don't let your mouth start cashing checks your ass can't cover. oh thats right you hide on here.

[@NickTemperistic]

For my 30 years of existence in the USA I've never heard anyone say one bad thing about NZ or Australian people. As far as I'm concerned y'all are our brothers & sisters

[@jrstf]

New Zealand doesn't have an air force because you can't herd sheep with air power. That's the best I can do, now you can't say you've never heard a bad thing about NZ.

[@NickTemperistic]

@@jrstf Well I mean I still haven't heard anything bad. I can't say that I haven't read anything bad though ;)

[@SeanWinters]

Yeahhh the problem with both, but aussies more specifically, is that they literally don't want to make their nation inhabitable because they might upset a local lizard population. Literally. If they just dug a canal in the middle of Australia, they could suit millions more people, all with waterfront property!

[@NickTemperistic]

@@SeanWinters I'd love to visit Sydney but I'm just too scared of the huge spiders and other wildlife that we don't have over here in San Diego LOL

[@UberStarFkr]

As an American I can agree that Ive not heard a bad thing. Aussies though are a special breed. They gain our respect being able to live in an environment that has a lot of the world's most dangerous creatures.

[@ACF5074]

New Zealand has actually been a close ally of the United States for years. You guys have always been good friends of ours.

[@kathleenmenker3853]

Watching this video again reminded me of a tribute I saw when I was in NZ on a cruise years ago. It was a stone sign in a small garden along a public walkway. It was from the US thanking New Zealand for their help in WWII. 👍👍 Thanks also from this Ohioan!

[@nancyaylward1176]

When you ask, who pays for it all. The American catch phrase is: “Our tax dollars at work!”

[@Wendys___]

Taxes well spent lol.

[@motogem1408]

I would rather give more tax dollars to our military and take most away from our corrupt government! But they hide their money they take from our enemies to off shore accounts. Let's find it and take back what is ours😉

[@JohnSmith-pl4sf]

That and a bit of Republican politics

[@danielbrandmilnemook8462]

Facts n yea the U.S government n state takes our taxes money so state n federal deduction for good use like infrastructure n military spending n building watever

[@chubbzy24153]

@@JohnSmith-pl4sf would you rather just slap your enemy?

[@IM_BAD3]

As an American, I believe that to my knowledge we absolutely love you new Zealanders and Australians 😂

[@royalloki4792]

For sure! I mean, lots of us don’t really care for their PM but we love the nation

[@trumphatesyou]

Most of us Love everybody from whatever country your from. But politics ruins that. Love one another! Greetings from Pennsylvania!

[@swalsh76]

How can anyone not like the Kiwis?

[@sir.niklas2090]

Just remember Nebraska doesn't exist!

[@JaceFincham]

@@sir.niklas2090 nah, nah you're thinking of Wyoming. Wyoming doesn't exist.

[@timallen41]

As a retired U S Marine , we always have thought of New Zeland as a dear friend....enjoy your review....

[@jamesfranks545]

Always wanted to visit New Zealand. Seems like would be a really cool place to see in person. Maybe one day.

[@BrandGoFL]

Are you kidding? We love you guys. You've got nothing to worry about.

[@kessadecleene]

Watching this as an American just kinda blew my mind when you said you have 0 fighter jets. I live in Green Bay, WI and for every home Packer game we have F-15’s or F-16 Strike Eagles do a flyover of the stadium before every home game. That seems so crazy compared to hearing you guys have no fighter jets!

[@amygunther2571]

Never even thought about that, so true

[@rjanyday5668]

Fellow Wisconsinite, born and raised from Milwaukee, i remember about every year or so there would be jet flights over downtown to celebrate a few air shows, seeing formations was the dopeest thing. Its crazy nz doesn't have that kind of resource, thats some big perspective honestly

[@carolharris6821]

@@rjanyday5668 im from waukesha

[@Janderson102]

Go pack go

[@SneakyGhosty]

There was a time when we did have fighter jets. I remember when I was a kid and me and my brother talked about wanting to be a fighter pilot and soon after nz sold them and we had none. I felt so ripped off 😂

[@quitthenic9832]

According to the U.S. State Department, relations between New Zealand and the United States as of August 2011 are "the best they have been in decades." New Zealand is a major non-NATO ally of the United States.

[@alexhartley390]

Don't worry we got your guys back big time! I got family that lives in New Zealand. Much love and blessing from Seattle!

[@jamesmarshall5141]

I am proud to say that I had the pleasure of serving with members of the New Zealand military in 2005 in Afghanistan. Great allies of the U.S. Military.

[@tangoxraysierra]

New Zealand is the most beautiful country on earth.

[@gentlerain3245]

I knew somebody would mention Afghanistan! All that tech, get all those Nimitz, all those drones, all those radars and stealths and the United States STILL was DEFEATED after a 20 year neverending war against Afghanistan. The terms of the United States' surrender were awful and wavery, barely even gave American citizens enough time to flee the country, some are still trapped there to this day or beheaded already. The united states "worlds greatest military greatest economy" as they like to pitch the rest of the world sent FLEEING by the world's poorest country Afghanistan. YIKES!! The leader of Iran was correct all along, all that tech all those shiny new guns, missiles and planes mean NOTHING against a country's might.

[@NS-ur5ss]

Pretty sure Afghanistan and Vietnam will beg to differ over America's military success.

[@johnbratcher8398]

@@gentlerain3245 we are tied up by NATO ROEs. Let us do away with the ROE and go in with one simple goal, defeat the enemy, and the outcome would be much clearer. Keep the politicians out of war and let us unleash on our enemy and no one can stop us.

[@EricT3769]

@@NS-ur5ss Both were totally dependent on politicians and public opinion. Most Americans don’t want to see innocents injured in a war - which is why the terrorists in Afghanistan hid behind innocents and used them as shields. Piss us off enough, and all bets are off.

[@zatoichi101]

As an American who used to live in New Zealand, I can say that New Zealand is very well-favored by most Americans! I would move back to New Zealand in a heartbeat if I could! Cheers!

[@wren9463]

All of those are the "Non-Secret" weapons😏

[@xxbootywaterbanditboixx2169]

Wouldn't be surprised if we had a weapon that could vaporize a continent

[@HerbertHopkins799]

Very correct.

[@magikyl3328]

@@xxbootywaterbanditboixx2169 a weapon that could create a mini black hole doesn't sound too farfetched either

[@NightsDecent]

@@magikyl3328 Except mutually-assured destruction isn't the goal.

[@tiwil7064]

Yes be a super power but ruin the planet so we all die… makes total sense smdh

[@Phoenix_Of_Fury]

4:32 What you just saw there is known as a "Corvette" - These warships are usually designated to provide patrol and are capable of launching helicopters from the helipad at the back of the vessel As you also have seen there, the U.S.S. Nimitz is named after Chester A. Nimitz himself after the end of World War 2 - He was a badass Admiral for our fleet

[@jaserobert9160]

The only fam on KZbin that doesnt pause the video a million times thankyall yall are amazing 😂

[@richgoff9737]

Your daughter looks shocked and concerned. Hopefully she knows we are allies and what we have helps keep her and her brother safe. This old US Marine has subscribed

[@nicholaswalther4133]

Semper Fidelis! Thank you for spreading love to our allies. Rah

[@nihrke3844]

Always got love for out EU and NATO allies. It's sad seeing how things are going down right now

[@ROYALFG]

Allies, till they want their oil

[@wyatth21]

Thanks for fighting for our freedom and serving our country.

[@gamingreaper411]

Thank you for your service, I look forward to joining the US Marines once I turn 18.

[@nameless6876]

Your daughter looks so concerned about all of this. Growing up in America, it was nothing new seeing the military having all of this. I've gotten so used to it. One of my best friends is from New Zealand. He always asks me questions about the US. lol

[@juliemanarin4127]

I'm 61...we all are used to it I guess

[@Wrathlon]

It's pretty fucking terrifying. It's all nice and good when they are on your side. But what happens if one day they aren't? To say nothing of the collateral of a full force war on the rest of us.

[@rem700longunner]

@@Wrathlon, it'll never happen. America will never start a war of conquest/expansion. It WILL end them though.

[@dinahsaurusvex7325]

I zoned out throughout the video, it reminded me of videos the substitutes played in class

[@michaelg8642]

she looks like she is having an existential crisis until she learns we are allies lol

[@Holiday-sDad]

We’ll always love you because of Flight Of The Conchords, LOTR and this adorable family. ❤✌️

[@vyirusxgaming8201]

I am a retired U.S Marine and I found it adorable yet heart breaking, we Americans and our military look scary but we are totally fwiends.

[@uganda_mn397]

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[@FctHvn]

Do we though

[@luisalejandro3267]

mmhh

[@wendigo838]

fwiends:3

[@At_the_Bottom]

Around @11:00 "Don't even knock on Americas door" Pretty much anyone can knock on our door and be welcomed in with open arms.. Just don't come trying to break the door down and there won't be a problem👍🏻

[@andreamerlehoward]

As an American, thank you for being complimentary of our country. The look on your son’s face when he saw the super carriers was priceless! As a former wife of a combat veteran and mother to two combat veterans seeing videos like this never get old. And if things went sideways, If the US wasn’t officially sent, I guarantee that endless amounts of our veterans and patriotic citizens would come to your aid.

[@lynnbeck6877]

I'm a military mom & proud to have been born into a family of veterans ( back to & including the Civil War ) ........THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE....Being stateside while our loved ones are in harm's way is not easy , but I gladly do it . I couldn't be more PROUD. Thank God for THE USA & our armed services !!!

[@AmericaVoice]

And the silent majority and the USA as a whole will force the government to come to the aid of New Zealand and Australia very fast while your countries would be initiated with vets and citizens from the US to help! Doing that also would force the government to come to your aid due to the amount of people who would be there! Just look for the anger and distain the US citizens towards the government on how we left Afghanistan and you being attacked would increase our resolve as well! At the minimum your location is a strategic planning for offensive and logistical support actions as well! To the channel maker, Please let your daughter know the USA would absolutely be there for you! We could evacuate your country if we couldn't hold it right away! I love this family! I personally known native New Zealanders who became American citizens, but visit there families in your country at a minimum once a year and they are absolutely awesome in every sense of the world! God bless your country!

[@thetinpin]

There's one thing they left out here: _There are more _*_privately owned_*_ firearms than there are people in the USA._

[@mayonnaiseluther1568]

Good

[@arsteelza6313]

Facts.. A rifle behind every blade of grass 🤘😛

[@diodeone1]

Very true. We American citizens have millions of guns and trillions of rounds of ammunition. But more importantly, we know damn well how to use them effectively. This is a result of our Founding Father's wisdom in creating the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. They knew from their own experiences that unarmed citizens are at the mercy of tyranny. "Liberty or Death!"

[@OurHourglass]

Considering how many people DON'T have any guns, how many does Merl have in his shed?

[@tiamat1296]

Purposely omitted.

[@joshmattsonmg]

Lots of love from America!!❤

[@glassontherocks]

Back in 1971 a man man with a heavy Russian accent said this to me. "You wouldn't be so brave if you didn't have all of those weapons." I told him "And you wouldn't be so scared if we didn't." I never forgot that short conversation with him.

[@JeffHii]

Nice family hope you all love it here in America.

[@randyfrench9401]

Man dude, my guy! That made me tear up a little bit when you said "Hopefully America will protect us" Then your daughter said "Yes please" America? America will always be friends with everyone in New Zealand. If all Hell really did break loose there are too many Veterans of war here just sitting back waiting for this moment & I would be there and carry your flag with mine brother. Remember that. Love your video man. Alwayz a friend man. -Randy

[@randyfrench9401]

But I am not a Veteran, I just am crazy & grew up on the streets man. But hey! You still do kool videos mang. We are all watching here in Indiana so. Keep up the great work man.

[@killingyouwithlogic5808]

Waiting and More then capable!!!! Spiritus Invictus!!

[@vernhoke7730]

As a Marine who served from the mid '70s to early '90s we trained to protect against the former Soviet Union. Since then we've been around the world to protect or provide humanitarian support. We've got your back so don't be fearful. I've got a T-shirt that says "US Marine, no better friend, no worst enemy"

[@seoguy6842]

Thank you for protecting us by bombing Muslim women and children. You're a true hero.

[@salahhaj5984]

Hats off you Sir.

[@saltygenx2743]

Thank you for your service.

[@kevinbrumley3073]

hoorah jarhead thank you for your service 😇🙏

[@graemejohnson9025]

Did fuck all for people in Afghanistan..or now Ukraine.. as my uncle who served in Vietnam said.. American soldiers are Blow Hard Wankers..

[@barbaraleonard-n7b]

My husband is in the Navy and is a Fire Controlman for a Naval destroyer ship. Or soon to be. He re enlisted. Just got his orders. I’m beyond proud of him and am honored to be apart of this journey with him. You should check out the Blue Angels ❤Absolutely incredible

[@brentoutashape9141]

As an American, I will tell you that anyone who messes with New Zealand or the Aussies is messing with us. We've got your six.

[@kialmaynard5176]

Those ostriches though. Lol

[@cobranumber]

Jajajaja

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

Maybe you should try to defeat Vietnamese farmers and Afghani shepherds first.

[@cush4free628]

"we"? them niggas fending for theyselves if anthing happen, fuck u mean "we"😭

[@LudlowSRK]

@@cush4free628 Just because you’re too much of a punk to put others before yourself doesn’t mean “we” are the same. Speak for yourself.