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  • ABC News’ Martha Raddatz goes on board a U.S. Navy nuclear ballistic missile submarine and explores how the U.S. military is working to deter potential nuclear threats.
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  • @sheldonjohnson1336
    @sheldonjohnson1336 Před 7 měsíci +15

    I sleep well at night because of the sacrifice these Sailors make. Thank you for your service.

  • @joevignolor4u949
    @joevignolor4u949 Před 2 lety +790

    I was on one of these submarines as a civilian contractor back in the 1980's. You are basically living inside of a huge, very complex machine. There are pipes, valves, wire bundles, electrical panels and electronic equipment everywhere in the ship. I didn't get to see the reactor itself but the compartment where its located is enormous. The missiles are so long the missile tubes go from the keel all the way up to the top of the sub. I've never seen that much complicated stuff all in one place.

    • @timmyjones1921
      @timmyjones1921 Před 2 lety +23

      Thank You Joe Vignolo, God Bless You.

    • @superior6564
      @superior6564 Před 2 lety +30

      Yeah I had absolutely no idea how massive and complicated a submarine really is. Impressive engineering.

    • @AJVillanueva2030
      @AJVillanueva2030 Před 2 lety +22

      It’s armed with Trident ballistic missiles.

    • @i.l6916
      @i.l6916 Před 2 lety +26

      It’s pretty much a space station under water…

    • @rdallas81
      @rdallas81 Před 2 lety

      I have.
      The human body is FAR more complex.
      There is more intelligence in a human beings finger nail than all human technology COMBINED.

  • @Danilo8208SS
    @Danilo8208SS Před 2 lety +211

    I served on this boat from 2011-2015. I hated it at the time but the importance of the job was never lost on me. Such a unique life experience.

    • @davidstaudohar6733
      @davidstaudohar6733 Před rokem

      Another bubble Head 🥸🤯🤯🤯 ‼️🦅🇺🇸🦅‼️

    • @azoutlaw827
      @azoutlaw827 Před rokem +11

      Thank you for your service that's a crazy job

    • @rael5469
      @rael5469 Před rokem +6

      Thank you for your service.....and for being honest.

    • @davidstaudohar6733
      @davidstaudohar6733 Před rokem +6

      @@rael5469 in the United States submarine service, 150 men start basic submarine training in Groton Connecticut, 2/3 of them were dropped on request because of failed system tests, not having the ability to make the grade, ( no pun intended ) there was 41 people left in my graduating class, , every sailor is subjected to mental psychological physical analytical grooming , it's only for the best of the best, and very few of them can pass that test, ♦️♦️♦️‼️

    • @rael5469
      @rael5469 Před rokem +3

      @@davidstaudohar6733 Glad to hear it. Sincerely glad that's the case. The public should expect nothing less. I knew lots of guys in the Air Force who could not make the PRP program for one reason or another. They enlisted them anyway because they were needed on the flightline and back shops. So even on our end those who came into contact with nukes were watched very closely. Still, sorry to say, I saw my share of Bent Spears. That was unexpected. I learned that the military is pretty much SNAFU much of the time.

  • @biggiefries4111
    @biggiefries4111 Před 2 lety +438

    As an American, I'm immensely proud of the men and women who serve...
    As a inhabitant of the planet Earth I offen wonder: "How did civilization ever get to the point where at a touch of a button everything could be destroyed in a matter of minutes..."
    Very terrifying...

    • @itzkg0_music
      @itzkg0_music Před 2 lety

      you are proud if your murderers congratulations not

    • @crispyflix
      @crispyflix Před 2 lety +7

      Is that nuance I see on the Internet? Such a lost art.

    • @Refresh636
      @Refresh636 Před 2 lety

      They’re lying to you about nukes, it’s simple

    • @jpb1801
      @jpb1801 Před 2 lety +15

      Its good that you are terrified...that is the point. Our enemies are terrified as well.

    • @hkschubert9938
      @hkschubert9938 Před 2 lety

      @@jpb1801 I hope Putin is terrified. Because there is a chance he is not and therefore he is insane.

  • @frankornelaz8234
    @frankornelaz8234 Před 2 lety +277

    This American is so so proud of the United States Navy sailors. Thanks you for your service

    • @CrimsonAlchemist
      @CrimsonAlchemist Před 2 lety +8

      Always the Agressors. Imagine Chinese Nuclear submarines in the Gulf of Mexico =D

    • @williamsherman1942
      @williamsherman1942 Před 2 lety

      @@CrimsonAlchemist The Russians and Chinese are already near American waters, mate.

    • @thetruthsayer8347
      @thetruthsayer8347 Před 2 lety +10

      @@CrimsonAlchemist they can try.

    • @dlazo32696
      @dlazo32696 Před 2 lety +10

      @@CrimsonAlchemist America rocks. Stop hating :D

    • @briana.obenhaus4548
      @briana.obenhaus4548 Před 2 lety +6

      @@CrimsonAlchemist The ship would be removed right away. Accept it

  • @marialong2950
    @marialong2950 Před 2 lety +389

    To all the men and women aboard the submarine, thank you for your service.

    • @21gonza21
      @21gonza21 Před 2 lety +2

      They will never see this

    • @marialong2950
      @marialong2950 Před 2 lety +8

      @@21gonza21 Well, you saw it, and left a comment.

    • @itzkg0_music
      @itzkg0_music Před 2 lety

      yes thank you for the killing of humans you disgust me you and your military

    • @denny-xy6ks
      @denny-xy6ks Před 2 lety

      Thank you 💕

    • @marialong2950
      @marialong2950 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TettyBoyFloyd Thanks for sending the message!! I hope you guys will return safely home soon!!

  • @TheStardspl24
    @TheStardspl24 Před 2 lety +62

    I am proud of this crew. Their main mission is to help deter nuclear war. God bless all our service members.

    • @JENDALL714
      @JENDALL714 Před rokem +1

      LOL, the main mission is to get laid once you hit land! Nobody has deterring nuclear war on their mind, everyone just counts down the days until your next Port of Call! If you really care, don't send candy care packages during the holidays, send a stack of nudie mags and cartons of cigarettes! Also send nude selfie's that's what we dig in the pile of letters and care packages for, we pretty much toss aside care packages and letters from kids. I know that's rotten, but that's the real Navy when you're stuck at sea for months at a time! Everyone has this vision of the military being heroic, yeah we do our jobs, but we are far from being heroic. Your fist day on board, you won't be greeted with handshakes and hugs, you will be ignored with tricks being played on you, to see if you have what it takes. My first day on board, somebody spit tobacco on my spit shine shoes because I was trying to make him look bad!

  • @coreyjacobs5688
    @coreyjacobs5688 Před 2 lety +34

    I served on SSBN’s for 22 years, 1989-2011. Best job I’ve ever had. I definitely miss the comradery with my shipmates, not so much for the time away from my family.

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety +4

      Thats cool. I didn't serve on SSBNS the whole 21 years though. Little bit of all of them except 21 Class and Virginia Class. So from Nautilus to 739 everything in between. God Bless our Submarines

    • @jimfrazier8611
      @jimfrazier8611 Před rokem +4

      15 patrols on 3 boats was enough for me, because once the Russians quit playing, I didn't see any point to being there. Best group of guys I ever worked with, but in the end, no reenlistment bonus ever lasts as long at the time does. Maybe that's why you never see the nukes being interviewed?

  • @bradcolby1
    @bradcolby1 Před 2 lety +165

    Our Navy is incredible.God Bless our Sailors!
    🙏🇺🇸

    • @bro-hk5xz
      @bro-hk5xz Před 2 lety +7

      why should God bless men who make weapons willing to destroy this beautiful place that God has made for us?

    • @cgray8267
      @cgray8267 Před 2 lety +4

      @@bro-hk5xz god is all knowing , if he exists ? So why did he allow us to build such weapons ? Or does he move in “mysterious ways “ 🤣🤣🤣

    • @dingus622
      @dingus622 Před 2 lety

      WW2 was the only real fight for freedom war 😔

    • @williamevans7454
      @williamevans7454 Před 2 lety +7

      you mean God bless America from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    • @jakedavis7950
      @jakedavis7950 Před 2 lety

      @@bro-hk5xz Waaaaaaat. Haven't most fucking wars been fought over floating fictional characters that monkeys, sadly think is real?

  • @mallyallygramps
    @mallyallygramps Před rokem +52

    I spent six years as a young man making 8 deterrent patrols on board two different SSBN's during the Cold War. Some of the best years of my life. Without them I would never have become the man I am today.

    • @davidstaudohar6733
      @davidstaudohar6733 Před rokem

      Thank you for serving by bubble Head 🤯🤯 ‼️ Charleston naval submarine base is gone, but never forgotten ♦️♦️♦️‼️

    • @rael5469
      @rael5469 Před rokem +1

      "Without them I would never have become the man I am today."
      Yes you would, but thank you for your service anyway.

    • @CobugCobug
      @CobugCobug Před rokem

      You a gay man

    • @zed332l
      @zed332l Před 9 měsíci

      What Boats I was on 628/642 Circa 1970-1974.

    • @markbilsborough4150
      @markbilsborough4150 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@davidstaudohar6733good ole goose creek. And the smells of the pulp mills. How about all of those eyeballs looking at you at night walking back or stumbling back to the pier at night. The snakes in the cooper river trying to hook up the air lines. Fun times MMC/SS A-GANG RETIRED

  • @Eliza.HawkeyeJane
    @Eliza.HawkeyeJane Před 2 lety +209

    I have a lot of respect for our military 🙏🏽

    • @johnscherf1228
      @johnscherf1228 Před 2 lety

      Thank you!

    • @itzkg0_music
      @itzkg0_music Před 2 lety

      your military and all military don't deserve nothing no man should take another human life all military should be dismantled

    • @TheZachary86
      @TheZachary86 Před 2 lety +7

      No respect from me

    • @ulquiorra1235
      @ulquiorra1235 Před 2 lety +5

      @@TheZachary86 when the war breaks out i’m sure you’ll be thankful

    • @Jay-pi7nd
      @Jay-pi7nd Před rokem

      These guys are POGS 🤣

  • @thechef19791
    @thechef19791 Před 2 lety +46

    I would never serve in a sub but find them absolutely amazing machines.

    • @GunplayIsntGameplay
      @GunplayIsntGameplay Před 2 lety

      "It is a breathtaking sight" Like we haven't heard this a million times.

    • @zed332l
      @zed332l Před 9 měsíci

      Why not serve then?

  • @flyingelvis8850
    @flyingelvis8850 Před 2 lety +27

    I served 2 years on a US Submarine & 2 years in a Navy Hospital. Attention to detail & excellence is the norm on a US Ballistic Missile Submariner. I was shocked that it wasn't that way in the Hospital.

  • @shanebigfella7884
    @shanebigfella7884 Před 2 lety +87

    GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN, AND OUR MILITARY 🇺🇸

    • @calicali1036
      @calicali1036 Před 2 lety

      God doesn't want to hear that bs

    • @theshield1613
      @theshield1613 Před 2 lety +1

      No more fighting corporation wars overseas

    • @itzkg0_music
      @itzkg0_music Před 2 lety

      your army is not great when I look at you all I see are murders who kill humans all military worldwide should be dismantled

  • @sabillonallan
    @sabillonallan Před 2 lety +28

    I served under Vice admiral Houston back in his commander days on board the USS HAMPTON 767... he was called Wild Bill because he was always ready. I am sure glad to see him commanding fifth fleet and taking charge of those subs. I WOULD GLADLY FOLLOW THAT MAN INTO WAR ANYDAY.

  • @Snow-vi9ix
    @Snow-vi9ix Před 2 lety +42

    Respect for these sailors , contributing their life for this kind of proffesion,job !

    • @johnscherf1228
      @johnscherf1228 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, very professional especially on a sophisticated submarine!!!

    • @Saifullah.Q
      @Saifullah.Q Před rokem

      @@johnscherf1228 shut up

  • @noykham5768
    @noykham5768 Před 2 lety +9

    The best of the best is America 🇺🇸
    Love you all
    From Australia

  • @jetv1471
    @jetv1471 Před 2 lety +80

    I love our American service men and women ❤. Always professional. 🙌

  • @joeboggio4002
    @joeboggio4002 Před 2 lety +96

    I was in the Navy from 2014-2019, but I was on a aircraft carrier. I would have not been worth much in a submarine. I get anxious thinking of being underwater for weeks or months the way they are. Good luck submariners!

    • @chrishoover2681
      @chrishoover2681 Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you for your service good sir. You are appreciated ❤️🙏🏻

    • @robinwilson2238
      @robinwilson2238 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you Joe Boggio for your services!

    • @timbibin1301
      @timbibin1301 Před 2 lety +6

      Don't belittle the responsibilities you fulfilled on that aircraft carrier.. You signed up with intentions to protect the freedom of your country, and all the people's freedom as well, so with that, I salute you sir ✊✊..
      Less than 1 percent of Americans can say that enlisted, and were eventually deployed, so that in itself is a huge deal 👍👍..
      Salute from Detroit Brotha ✊✊👌👌..

    • @johnscherf1228
      @johnscherf1228 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your service! From a Marine 78-83.

    • @c.okafor8642
      @c.okafor8642 Před 2 lety

      What u do?

  • @NCmtnDweller
    @NCmtnDweller Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thank you To all the Veterans serving the UNITED STATES

  • @fidget_gachagirl7050
    @fidget_gachagirl7050 Před 2 lety +121

    The Sailors is what we are proud of, not the actual weapons like Russia and China brag about. God Bless them

    • @Ilovecruise
      @Ilovecruise Před 2 lety

      Nah, they never brag about their weapon, it’s the military complex in US bragging about the CHINA/Russia equipment threat to get more funding from the congress, you can see how shitty Russia equipment really is in this Ukraine-Russia war.

    • @4evanumbrand192
      @4evanumbrand192 Před 2 lety +10

      Lol the failed Russian weapons

    • @Insert-Retarded-Reply-Here
      @Insert-Retarded-Reply-Here Před 2 lety +1

      @@4evanumbrand192 the “failed” Russian weapons in what sense? Are you butthurt? Your going to spam russian troll because you cannot accept the fact that a century of engineering have been devoted to developing the finest combat platforms in Europe

    • @robinwilson2238
      @robinwilson2238 Před 2 lety +2

      @@4evanumbrand192 Yes!

    • @robinwilson2238
      @robinwilson2238 Před 2 lety

      I heard a reporter accidentally say while covering the war in Ukraine a volunteer American solider found an abandon Russian tank was heading to an American base. He got in it and started driving it down the road.

  • @olabodeadeleye4771
    @olabodeadeleye4771 Před 2 lety +43

    This is one of the reasons why america is the greatest. So secretively open and awesomely inspiring. God bless all the sailors and keep safe.

    • @farhanhappy5895
      @farhanhappy5895 Před 2 lety

      America is the most brutal thing ever in the world. It’s destroying the world

    • @JOSH-sg4km
      @JOSH-sg4km Před 2 lety

      I find it kind of dumb showing the enemy what things look like is crazy.

    • @doggo_woo
      @doggo_woo Před 2 lety +2

      @@JOSH-sg4km the stuff they probably show is what the public already has access to. No classified info is shared.

  • @tlmn779
    @tlmn779 Před 2 lety +19

    oh my goodness, I am very shocked and in complete awe at the bravery and immense responsibility that being on a US navy submarine would be! God bless America and bless those aboard those vessels!!!!!

  • @kennyreid2582
    @kennyreid2582 Před 2 lety +2

    My son is on one of these subs. Very proud.

  • @priscillaannabelle2428
    @priscillaannabelle2428 Před 2 lety +64

    I love our military troops God bless them all

  • @hankthoreau2318
    @hankthoreau2318 Před 2 lety +3

    I can't help but fight back tears of gratitude and pride in listening to these (young people) speak.

  • @leomichelson7254
    @leomichelson7254 Před 2 lety +12

    Hats off to our amazing service members! Thank you for all you do!

  • @OldPapaBear
    @OldPapaBear Před rokem +7

    I had the honor of car pooling with a retired nuclear submarine commander when I was in my early twenties. He retired from the job we shared after a little more than a year but he left a lasting impression on me. Much later I had the honor of being aboard the USS Arco while a nuclear submarine was dry docked aboard. God bless servicemen of all ranks. Your contribution to our nation cannot be measured.

  • @billyrubin2001
    @billyrubin2001 Před 2 lety +117

    That crew and many like them in the United States armed forces are what makes America great. 🇺🇸👍

    • @JFromDaA
      @JFromDaA Před 2 lety +7

      This country ain’t great

    • @jackytang3683
      @jackytang3683 Před 2 lety +1

      Paper tiger

    • @TamimLB
      @TamimLB Před 2 lety

      terrorist country killing innocent people

    • @StevenSmith-mk5fg
      @StevenSmith-mk5fg Před 2 lety +1

      @@jackytang3683 Hard to say as there hasn't been a major war since WW2. I'd certainly rank the US as no.1 and by a long shot though.

    • @Lucas_Antar
      @Lucas_Antar Před 2 lety

      No it’s not what so ever. I don’t know why so many American are infatuated by war and weapons. There’s so much more to America.

  • @rp9035
    @rp9035 Před 2 lety +15

    I served on surface ships. Never thought I would miss it but I do.

  • @sa4769
    @sa4769 Před 2 lety +11

    Our heroes! We are in good hands. Thank you for your service.

  • @BurnNotice2023
    @BurnNotice2023 Před rokem +2

    Proud USS Kentucky vet, I always love it when the submarine force gets some public recognition, many people never get to see the inside of a submarine.

    • @corywood171
      @corywood171 Před rokem

      One of my best friends from high school was on the USS Kentucky. He was on it from the mid to late 90's. I'm always fascinated with watching stuff on submarines. There was a guy from a CZcams channel "Smarter Every Day" that has a multipart series being on a submarine. You'd probably like those videos.

  • @Axis.
    @Axis. Před 2 lety +26

    There are great people on the seas! It reminds me of Vasili Arkhipov, the one man who prevented world war 3, by refusing to shoot the Nuclear missile against the US during the Cuban missile crisis when the other two commanding officers did. I hope this nuclear deterrence strategy works!

    • @Tehui1974
      @Tehui1974 Před 2 lety +1

      I wasn't aware of that story. Thanks for that. I better do some research!

    • @thetruthsayer8347
      @thetruthsayer8347 Před 2 lety +1

      He probably had a family he wanted to see alive

    • @EBZ-bx7zc
      @EBZ-bx7zc Před 2 lety

      Let me tell you something. The Russian people are perhaps the most resilent and tough people in the world. They literally stared down the greatest evil that humanity has ever seen Nazi anglo Germans. And 30+ million lost their lives but Russia ultimately prevailed. They are scared of nothing. The question is what is Hollywood scared of???

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety

      That's Russian propaganda. He said she said BS.

    • @Shadow__133
      @Shadow__133 Před 2 lety +2

      @@lawrenceleverton7426 Why would a rogue officer not following orders and a system malfunction be good pinko propaganda?

  • @DaveR-lo6hq
    @DaveR-lo6hq Před 2 lety +37

    I was a 10-1/2 year Missile tech on “boomers’ missile Subs and stood watch at the launching panels, best duty-best crew-best food, would do it again in an instant!

    • @johnscherf1228
      @johnscherf1228 Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you for your service!!! From a Marine 78-83. I'm a big submarine fan. I should of joined the Navy after the Corps and become a submariner but had other commitments. Submariners are very special people and the submarine corps is a different special navy.

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety +2

      Coner. You certainly kept those eggs all comfy. I was in the back pushing us along. God Bless our Submariners

    • @davidwelch2791
      @davidwelch2791 Před 2 lety +2

      I served on the USS ALABAMA SSBN-731 from 95-00.
      Be safe and be 😎

    • @ET_Don
      @ET_Don Před rokem +1

      FTB2/SS for 6 Patrols on USS Florida, SSBN 728, long before she converted to SSGN. Yessir, best duty, best crew, best food, and also would do it all again without hesitation.

    • @zed332l
      @zed332l Před 9 měsíci

      Do i know you t-cup?

  • @madmandocrypto
    @madmandocrypto Před rokem +1

    Not everybody knows about these submarines, most will never ever see a submarine, many wouldn't volunteer to serve onboard and only few will make the cut and hold the honor of being a member of the Brotherhood of Dolphins. I've had the hardest days of my life while onboard a submarine and yet some of the best and beautiful days. I served onboard submarines for 20 yrs and feel proud to have contributed to my country and our military. God Bless our military, so proud of them all.

  • @tyronestinson8623
    @tyronestinson8623 Před 2 lety +4

    I'm a former airforce member! Once military always military! Thanks to everyone past and present members! Salute!!!

  • @jaspertedder5009
    @jaspertedder5009 Před 2 lety +10

    God bless America for keeping us all safe

  • @alohapinoy0130
    @alohapinoy0130 Před 2 lety +8

    to all out there men and women thank you for your service

  • @jacquelinelicht576
    @jacquelinelicht576 Před 2 lety +3

    How incredibly proud I am to know you all are out there watching over us 365 days 24/7...a great deterrent .....God Bless you all...

  • @daren5011
    @daren5011 Před rokem +1

    My father, a former US Naval officer, and scientist helped build atomic reactors for submarines under Admiral Rickover's program! GO NAVY! 🌊⚓⛵⚓🌊

  • @fredlandry6170
    @fredlandry6170 Před 2 lety +8

    The destructive power of that Submarine is enormous.

    • @revo1336
      @revo1336 Před 2 lety +3

      One boat has more destructive power than all bombs dropped during WWII.

    • @chrishoover2681
      @chrishoover2681 Před 2 lety

      @@revo1336 and that's absolutely terrifying

  • @Ry____
    @Ry____ Před 2 lety +26

    God bless our US Navy submariners

  • @Ken-bj5ce
    @Ken-bj5ce Před rokem +1

    Wow, have things have changed since my tour on the Kamehameha SSBN642 in the 80's Lots of memories of the boat and Holy Loch, great times..

  • @devil2jz500
    @devil2jz500 Před 2 lety +62

    Sending all my love to all of those sailors! Stay safe and thank you so much for your service!

  • @jeromevincente2932
    @jeromevincente2932 Před 2 lety +32

    She wasn’t told that each of the 20 missiles carry 14 nuclear war heads each can have a separate target. Collectively all our nuclear submarines can launch approx 4000 nukes a min after the president or his surviving successor gives the command to strike the enemy(s).

    • @geofo60
      @geofo60 Před 2 lety +5

      The same as the UK's Royal Navy submarines. The one noticeable difference between our latest Sub's & this one is we don't have periscopes, they're equipped with digital cameras that use Wi-Fi to scan above the water line.

    • @Mr.Robert1
      @Mr.Robert1 Před 2 lety +1

      That's what I was looking to see.
      They don't mention how many Warheads or the size of the Warhead. Could be 8 ,could be 12 we are not told.
      Each Warhead could be two megatons could be six megatons show the destructive force it is wild. And has been around for many years only has become better over time quieter more accurate more dependable.

    • @POPJack1717
      @POPJack1717 Před 2 lety

      @@Mr.Robert1 they aren't Megatron warheads. Max no more that 400k kilotons a warhead.

    • @Nicosdayinthelife
      @Nicosdayinthelife Před 2 lety

      4000 nukes, and earth will be blown into pieces in just 60 secs 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

    • @AlmightyDude420
      @AlmightyDude420 Před 2 lety

      @@POPJack1717 400K kilotons is 20x more powerful than the bomb dropped in Nagasaki. It's enough to completely wipe out any major city.

  • @aterfelis4708
    @aterfelis4708 Před 2 lety +20

    For anyone interested in a deeper dive (pun intended) into life on a nuclear submarine SmarterEveryDay has a great nine part series that they put together in cooperation with the U.S. Navy.

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety +1

      yeah its ok. I have scoured youtube for years and got quite the collection about submarines. Most are ok for the novice. Actually having 5 Submarines under my belt can never be represented in a video. They are the chit. Ask any submariner, and they will tell you every submariner no matter what nation deserves respect for what they did/ do or will do. A special connection like no other military service. Adversaries and foes are respected. You may not know it but Submarines have kept
      the peace amongst us and always will. Silent deadly and a force to be reckoned with if need be. We keep the peace. Or end the world. God Bless Submariners.

  • @rael5469
    @rael5469 Před rokem +1

    Martha Raddatz once went on a real air support mission in an F-15E. ....or D model, Not sure which. Anyway, her strike package really dropped bombs. She's the real deal. Brave.

  • @kssps2009
    @kssps2009 Před rokem +1

    I felt reeling when I saw the soldiers move inside the submarines. Almost, it is like a confinement within a narrow spaced vessel. God save them. Love from India

  • @Eric-yo4qk
    @Eric-yo4qk Před 2 lety +90

    A couple of things. Yes, this is all fascinating, but if those missiles were ever actually used, it's basically the end of the world as we know it. Also, as for the secrecy of the subs location. Actually, when on active patrol, the exact location isn't even known by the pentagon or Navy admirals. All that is known by them is a several thousand square mile area that it is operating in (which is still classified). ONLY the subs Captain and his senior officers and navigation crew knows their EXACT location when they are on patrol.

    • @chadcarlson9306
      @chadcarlson9306 Před 2 lety +8

      Eric, I think it’s just bad reporting on her part not telling the public the consequences of firing nuclear weapons.

    • @Eric-yo4qk
      @Eric-yo4qk Před 2 lety +2

      @@chadcarlson9306 I would agree.

    • @ChasWG
      @ChasWG Před 2 lety +12

      @@chadcarlson9306 I think most people understand the consequences of launching a nuclear tipped weapon in anger. Especially one of these Trident II's.
      As you could see, those sailors with the keys took their jobs very seriously. That wasn't an act for the cameras. Thank God for them and what they do. This kind of story let's us all have a glimpse into this strange and unique world. My son is an officer on one of these submarines also lurking in the Pacific. He is sleeping in one of those cabins between the missiles. Something his mother hates to think about. But he is safe. And so are we all because these boats are on patrol.

    • @chadcarlson9306
      @chadcarlson9306 Před 2 lety +1

      Chas Gordon, from your response you clearly misread my response.

    • @shaukatmehmood2901
      @shaukatmehmood2901 Před 2 lety

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  • @shan5997
    @shan5997 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for your service!

  • @dlazo32696
    @dlazo32696 Před 2 lety +4

    The Navy ⚓️ is my favorite branch of the military!!! 🇺🇸

    • @johnscherf1228
      @johnscherf1228 Před 2 lety +1

      I wanted to join the Navy but joined the Marines knowing I did join the Navy. USMC under the Department of the Navy!!!

  • @PokeRetroFan
    @PokeRetroFan Před 2 lety +19

    This is both fascinating and terrifying at the same time

    • @michaelrmurphy2734
      @michaelrmurphy2734 Před 2 lety +1

      As Lenoard Cohen said "we are blinded by the beauty of our weapons"...

    • @zed332l
      @zed332l Před 9 měsíci

      As it should be.....Do Not F wit Us.....THAT IS the purpose.

  • @oliverolson2261
    @oliverolson2261 Před 2 lety +8

    Such amazing humans. Thank you 🙏

  • @haapai02
    @haapai02 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you all for keeping our country safe.

  • @aollendorf
    @aollendorf Před 2 lety +2

    Bravo Zulu to my brothers and sisters in the U.S. Submarine Force. Thank you for your service! Pride Runs runs deep! Former STS1(SS)

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety

      On the old 41 for freedom. The sonar shack was stocked full of Sea Rats. The pound cake was awesome.

  • @DirtHero75
    @DirtHero75 Před 10 měsíci +1

    the US has the most badass military! God Bless America!

  • @andrewromero5008
    @andrewromero5008 Před 2 lety +8

    To all of the officers and crew, Thank You for your service. American fire power at its' very best. May God Bless America.

  • @cd8536
    @cd8536 Před rokem +4

    God Bless those out there defending freedom around the world.
    If I were 10 years younger I’d join the U.S. Navy or Air Force myself. Fortunately I’ve been working with a defense company over the past 4 years and have built many parts that go on these submarines and navy ships. I take pride in it and would love to see more young people involved with defense. It is a very rewarding career.

  • @DR.Detroit11
    @DR.Detroit11 Před 2 lety +2

    God Bless America, Land of the free! Home of the Brave!!

  • @garyhughes2446
    @garyhughes2446 Před rokem +5

    Much gratitude for the men and the women that serve in the Navy and especially the submarine Force. They sacrifice a lot for the protection of the United States against the threats that are very real. I would love to take a tour of a boat like that, I imagine that long-term isolation is a huge adjustment God bless those that that keep us safe

  • @marsspacex6065
    @marsspacex6065 Před 2 lety +11

    To give you an idea of how much firepower that submarine has it could wipe out 200 major cities in 30 mins so it could destroy an entire continent by itself.

    • @revo1336
      @revo1336 Před 2 lety +1

      One boat has more destructive power than all bombs dropped during WWII.

    • @lakshman871
      @lakshman871 Před rokem

      Russia has the biggest submarine it can destroy the entire country

  • @anhthanhthongsoai7987
    @anhthanhthongsoai7987 Před 2 lety +10

    That was fascinating the watch.... I (we) really owe these sailors a sincere thank you. I will buy them a beer if ever run into them at a restaurant and/or a bar!

    • @i.l6916
      @i.l6916 Před 2 lety +1

      Most Navy Vets you will run into at bars are already HAMMERED and dancing on the bar 😂 I do agree though.

    • @manoyski3555
      @manoyski3555 Před 2 lety

      Bia hoi?

    • @anhthanhthongsoai7987
      @anhthanhthongsoai7987 Před 2 lety

      @@manoyski3555 haahaahaa, khg bia hơi, bia 33 🍻 cheers 🍻

    • @packohub1145
      @packohub1145 Před 2 lety

      Buy them some donuts and Pho..

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety

      It was inspirational but sorta tame as well. You got to live it to appreciate it.

  • @kensimba7868
    @kensimba7868 Před rokem +1

    My respect for America and it's military will forever be immense, huge. What they have for defence is unimaginable! Much love from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @andyroo9381
    @andyroo9381 Před rokem +1

    These glimpses are what I like. I am so proud of our armed forces. Thank you to all of our service men and women who sacrifice for the rest of us. May God Bless America.

  • @brendanpirando2379
    @brendanpirando2379 Před 2 lety +5

    God bless our Navy

  • @silverpalmz6024
    @silverpalmz6024 Před 2 lety +6

    God bless those men and women🇺🇲💪🔵

  • @alanstrong55
    @alanstrong55 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hats off to submarine duty sailors. Takes a special breed to work on a sub. I would require charcoal filter liners over my posterior region to absorb the foul gas odor. Have mercy!

  • @ronmoore3987
    @ronmoore3987 Před 2 lety +1

    So much respect for these men and woman on board that vessel

  • @timmyjones1921
    @timmyjones1921 Před 2 lety +11

    This Video Is Awesome & Helps Keep My Faith In Our USA Naval & Land & Space Forces .

    • @situated4
      @situated4 Před 2 lety

      Martha Raddatz is a scumbag and has been up Hillary's holes so many times she smells permanently of razorback and despair.

  • @davidcarlin3850
    @davidcarlin3850 Před 2 lety +15

    God Bless the United States Military. Thank you for your service and protecting us

  • @frankparrish5657
    @frankparrish5657 Před 2 lety +10

    As a civilian who wanted nothing to do with war, and who feels it is more likely than ever, I am so glad you are there. I hope we don't need your services. With Putin, ya never know!

  • @JamesD837c
    @JamesD837c Před 2 lety +5

    There is a reason the Navy allowed this news report. To send a message.

  • @h.i.sjoevall4213
    @h.i.sjoevall4213 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your service guys! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪🇺🇸

  • @PaiviProject
    @PaiviProject Před 2 lety +3

    Wow. That is pretty impressive 👍👍

  • @thedreysepodcasttv4852
    @thedreysepodcasttv4852 Před 2 lety +3

    Just Forget they have first strike capabilities with the use of the Trident D5 which allows them to attack pinpoint targets, giving it first strike capabilities.

  • @macbirt56
    @macbirt56 Před rokem

    I was an "A" Ganger from 1976 to 1980 aboard the USS Kamehameha SSBN 642B. I really enjoyed my time and especially the crew. Don't get me wrong, going to sea for 2 months at a time sucked but I loved the challenges I faced as the Atmosphere Control Tech. As a Machinist Mate 2nd Class, I got to go to Engine Lathe School, Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Brazing School, Material Control School, Quality Control School, Auxiliary Package Course, Planned Maintenance and other schools I even forgot I took. lol. We did a lot of training during Off Crew periods. That training set me up to become a Test Engineer for the Quincy Shipbuilding Yard, Maintenance Supv for 3 other companies and a Production Supv for another, before I designed and patented a special tool for Overhead Lineman. So while some people might not think back favorably about their time aboard a submarine, I had a great time but I definitely had had enough of being out of touch with my family so my 7 patrols was just enough for me. The only regret I had was that I didn't take advantage of the free travel I could have taken after my patrols ended in Spain and Scotland. I could have had 30 days of travel at a time with no place to be until it was time to return for off crew training. Otherwise, no regrets.😋😋

  • @rickdunn3883
    @rickdunn3883 Před 4 měsíci

    Good to see that Admiral playing cribbage. That game is a tradition on subs since WW2. Go Navy!

  • @kb8173
    @kb8173 Před 2 lety +4

    God bless these sailors 🤝🤝

  • @TRAVESIAA
    @TRAVESIAA Před 2 lety +4

    Go Navy. Salut to my brothers and sisters serving.

  • @andrewtrowbridge
    @andrewtrowbridge Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you guys for your service

  • @shimamune6108
    @shimamune6108 Před rokem

    Thanks for your service!

  • @midwestspeed7889
    @midwestspeed7889 Před 2 lety +16

    I love the USA!! And respect all those sailors that dedicate theyre services to protect us!

    • @simplelife7332
      @simplelife7332 Před 2 lety

      By destroying others! Shame!

    • @midwestspeed7889
      @midwestspeed7889 Před 2 lety

      @@simplelife7332 as u can see its destroy others or get destroyed. Thats how the world is looking right now.

    • @simplelife7332
      @simplelife7332 Před 2 lety

      @@midwestspeed7889 good thing you are doing it to yourself

    • @midwestspeed7889
      @midwestspeed7889 Před 2 lety

      @@simplelife7332 im not doing anything but enjoying life. Idk what u got going on.

  • @elliottboomsluiter7214
    @elliottboomsluiter7214 Před 2 lety +3

    I knew a guy who worked on an ICBM sub. He got a dishonorable discharge for getting caught selling LSD to his fellow sailors on the sub. Can you imagine, a nuclear sub crew tripping balls on acid? Terrifying.

  • @markokolega133
    @markokolega133 Před rokem

    God bless you guys. Support from Croatia

  • @restiequijote3114
    @restiequijote3114 Před 9 měsíci

    You have a noble job,and you guard the whole world of the oppressors and the bullies,keep up democracy and freedom loving people of the world.

  • @djoseph7164
    @djoseph7164 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank God for our sailors

  • @TheOgrande
    @TheOgrande Před 2 lety +7

    One of my old coworker used to be in one of those submarines when he was in the navy.

    • @treslater4404
      @treslater4404 Před 2 lety

      My brothers uncle's mothers best friend that lived next door to her Aunt used to know someone that was on a submarine too

    • @TRAVESIAA
      @TRAVESIAA Před 2 lety

      It’s incredible being in a submarine. Nothing easy to explain. I did it.

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety

      @@treslater4404 you are correct there isn't many of us.

  • @rubenparra1926
    @rubenparra1926 Před rokem

    Thank you all for your service and many blessings

  • @spirospiro778
    @spirospiro778 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless them.

  • @anitasmith4559
    @anitasmith4559 Před rokem +4

    This is awesome and absolutely terrifying. I watched a video a short time ago re: the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines like the U.S.S. Maine. These beasts are "the most destructive weapons system made by human kind." A big salute to the U.S. Navy.

    • @davidstaudohar6733
      @davidstaudohar6733 Před rokem

      But what this video doesn't tell you is that after 4-year contract a service reenlistment bonus for your average submariner is $48,000 on any rating for re enlisted people

    • @simonhanlon7518
      @simonhanlon7518 Před rokem +1

      Terrifying indeed! My Father worked on the Trident Guidance systems.

  • @AlexTTV_
    @AlexTTV_ Před 2 lety +17

    Can we talk about how quite that giant sub is? They're literally having a clear conversation on top of a moving sub and there's only a slight humming of the engine. American engineering >

    • @kylemartin7875
      @kylemartin7875 Před 2 lety +7

      The humming you hear is from the escort vessels. The boat itself aint making any noise :)

    • @AlexTTV_
      @AlexTTV_ Před 2 lety

      @@kylemartin7875 Even cooler!!

    • @joshuaortiz2031
      @joshuaortiz2031 Před 2 lety +7

      its powered by a nuclear reactor not an internal combustion engine. The reactor on a sub is designed to operate as silently as possible and its very well insulated from the crew.

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kylemartin7875 yes they are loading and stowing the ice cream and goodies they just got. Once that is stowed and about to dive its gets very quiet.

    • @darrelllovett4722
      @darrelllovett4722 Před 2 lety +2

      Ahhh the life of boomer pukes. "We ran out of ice cream!" Fast Attack boys ain't coming back until we run out of TOILET PAPER!

  • @gosikh
    @gosikh Před 2 lety

    Sooo proud of these naval officers.

  • @chrisogrady4956
    @chrisogrady4956 Před rokem +2

    God bless our amazing military. Thank you all for what you do. ♥️🇺🇸

  • @lilleyprescott2448
    @lilleyprescott2448 Před 2 lety +6

    my grandfather was the chief engineer pre and post launch of the USS Nautilus, the worlds first nuclear submarine. He died buiding those subs for our country and yet this country can't keep his grandchildren safe and sound.

    • @frenchcustard1014
      @frenchcustard1014 Před 2 lety

      I feel pretty safe and sound in our nation

    • @lilleyprescott2448
      @lilleyprescott2448 Před 2 lety

      @@frenchcustard1014 my grandfather left Europe in 1926 , he was building missile launch systems for Germany and took his plans and left for the states in 1926. Guess he saw the writing on the wall , WW2 was a shitshow for our Austrian family . It sucked no doubt that no one can explain unless they have been there , my sympathies to your country hope the 100’s of billions and weapons ( some built by my grandpa from Europe ) help turn the tide and you are victorious Slava Ukraine !

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety

      I was a caretaker on the Nautilus. My shore duty. The First and Finest was and still is a wonderful piece of art and history. BTW it is available for touring for free in Groton Conn. If it finally is done at EB. God Bless our Submariners

    • @lilleyprescott2448
      @lilleyprescott2448 Před 2 lety

      @@lawrenceleverton7426 your kidding me ? That’s incredible , and I am glad you see it as a wonderful piece of art and my Grandfather Robert Wosak would be overjoyed at that description of the Nautilus . See his father and uncles were artists and his father Robert Wosak was an artist and one of the last court appointed artists of the hapsburg empire . You can Google his fathers artwork and thank you for the compliment . I did see a documentary about it and thought it looked so modern , saw a pic of the grand staircase and it’s on my bucket list . The nuclear submarine museum is dedicated to our grandfather. Couldn’t be prouder !!

    • @lawrenceleverton7426
      @lawrenceleverton7426 Před 2 lety

      @@lilleyprescott2448 The staircase was a first of its kind on a Submarine. And her nickname was Lola. And whatever Lola wanted, she got. She is still getting pampered. I and many others who were/are caretakers make sure of that. Take a trip to Conn and enjoy her magnificence. Also the Submarine Museum is top notch as well. And its FREE. Consider becoming an Alumni of Nautilus if you can. Wonderful group of peeps. And they love nothing more than talking about her. Sharing experiences and the like.

  • @thevoiceofprophecytoday
    @thevoiceofprophecytoday Před 2 lety +4

    Thank You For Your Volunteer Service Great Commrades of Sailors! May God Protect Our Troops!

  • @paristeran873
    @paristeran873 Před rokem +1

    Good bless America! And the most kind, professional, strong, beautiful man and woman that every day protects freedom, God protects our amazing woman and man of the USA armed forces!!!! We are so proud of you amazing guys!!!!! We love you so much!!! Thank you so much for your service!

  • @BonnChnd
    @BonnChnd Před rokem

    Much respect!

  • @arober9758
    @arober9758 Před 2 lety +7

    Very good job fellows!!
    I was on one of these submarines as a civilian contractor back in the 1980's.

    • @situated4
      @situated4 Před 2 lety

      Back when Martha Raddatz was in her early 50s. Nice.

  • @Crashed131963
    @Crashed131963 Před 2 lety +9

    Watch the Movie "Crimson Tide" with Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman.
    "The most Powerful person in the world is the captain of a Ballistic Missile Submarine."

    • @revo1336
      @revo1336 Před 2 lety

      Just curious if you’re the J. Smith I knew on Lafayette- gold?

    • @Sixfigas
      @Sixfigas Před 2 lety

      That’s true only to an extent. Without receiving the message necessary to launch weapons they simply can’t. The most powerful person is all involved in the nuclear mission from the president on down. Every single person in the chain must get it right.

  • @jacobmclaren6625
    @jacobmclaren6625 Před 2 lety +2

    America are the peace keepers! I totally support the US navy and their commanders statements