Watch What Its Like As Navy Sailors Go To Sea
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- I have presented clips from this documentary television special before. After so many requests, here is the entire film. Back in the 1980s, the US Navy gave me permission to go on board the carrier John F. Kennedy and experience a cruise (as they call it) from start to finish including what it was like for sailors to leave home for six months and go to sea. American aircraft carriers extend American power and influence around the world without stepping on any other nation's sovereign territory. They are a critical part of America's defense strategy. In order to make this documentary, my team and I had to get permission from the Navy to film what we witnessed. They gave us that permission and the film presents scenes of real life before the sailors left home and life on board the carrier as she sailed toward Lebanon. Watching and filming F-14 fighter jets land and take off from the carrier deck was thrilling. Noisy for sure. Somewhat dangerous. But very exciting and done with such great skill as demonstrated by the Navy fighter pilots of course, but also by the crews who took care of them. All of that is shown in this documentary. I hope that it reaches some of the men who I filmed way back then as they will remember my crew, who they took care of and kept out of harm's way.
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Here is my story of an elite army unit in training done in the same style and at the same time as my aircraft carrier film -
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Where's the officers club
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I am a retired Master Chief, 23 years, six different ships, three deployments to South Vietnam. I have been through this many times. They did a good job with this video...got misty eyed several times. I laughed at the crusty old Exec, and all those fresh-faced youngsters yelling they are ready to go to sea! Watch9ng this, I would like to go with them...just one more time. But at age 78 my day is past and gone. I loved it, and would go again in an instant!
Me too Master Chief. Me too. One ship 2 deployments. Like my retired Navy dad said. You don't know how much you miss it until you are out. And I miss every day and I will be out 30 years this June. And I definitely miss going to sea. Something exciting about waking up one day and you are looking at another country in another part of the world. Where the day before you are out in the middle of the sea.
Thanks for service fellas was a over the road driver for years and sounds like going to sea is a lot like being a truck driver back in 70’s and 80’s when I started. One phone call a week if lucky,Relying on others at home. Wife,significant other.
Same here, John. I served on the USS Forrestal 72-72 Cruise. I'm in my mid 70's.....I think it would be wonderful if the Navy would give us one last mini-cruise, either heading to or returning from. I've missed it for too long. God Bless you and yours!
ty for service. I'm also a retired Master Chief, 26 years, I was only ever stationed on FBM submarines and shore duty. Originally on the 41 for freedom Poseidon ones, then the Trident Subs, but I also enjoyed this video.
To much lifer juice
I spent 2 years on a destroyer 1956-58 had great time. Was rough duty.
I am 90 now still have fond memories.
Wow. Thanks for your service Robert.
You're part of the generations of men that I look up to most.
Hope you are well today. Cheers from Florida 🍻🍻
Thanks for sharing god bless you sir love from 🇬🇧🫡
Thank you for your service Sir.
Current Air Force here, thank you, sir, for your service, and god bless you and your family!
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285 Marines..Sailors..Army personnel were killed in the Beirut Barracks bombing 1983...This Carrier group was there...Rest In Peace.
what good is a carrier to a land based barracks ? still haven't learned your lesson to keep the fuck out of other countries affairs
Oh ok, so this was filmed in the 80s then, makes sense. I do remember hearing about those Beirut Barracks bombing on the news. Wow!
Americans are such strong resilient people. What a great country.
Kind words!
That is so very kind of you to say, Sean. You surprise me, however. I really didn't think we had admirers out there in the world anymore.. But you made my day, mate. Cheers!
Yeah but sometimes we pull dick moves on the rest of the world. See George W Bush
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We used to be. Not so much anymore.
Capt John Pieno, the XO, passed away August 26th 2023 at the age of 83. Seemed like a great leader, harsh but fair, and willing to crack a joke. Fair winds and following seas.
Thank you for that piece of info. I found him a fascinating man. And a good one. How did you know what happened to John?
David Hoffman Filmmaker
That’s my grandfather. Really glad a family member sent this to me!
I remember him from my years on Forrestal. Took the boat up the Mississippi to Mardi Gras once. What a time.
I do not want to remembered as "harsh but fair"
@@johnnypieno5789 He seems to have been a jerk.
Is not just the sailor's sacrifice that we need to thank them for but also the sacrifice of the family left behind. Always.
I remember as a child being put on a small boat with my 4th grade class and brought out to the JFK in Bayrakli Bay in Izmir Turkey. My father was Army. What a massive structure as we came up to our embark point. What a sight! Below the flight deck was many basketball courts. I had just begun to love the game and it blew me away that they had recreation on board. As we were leaving there was a naval shipmen's hat hanging on a hook. I asked if I could try it on. I was given permission and to my surprise the sailor let me keep it. I wore that hat for two tears after, proudly and felt honored. This was a wonderful transport video to childhood memories for me. I am 60 now. Thank-you for posting this!
That was a great story, thank you for sharing it ✌
Thank you for sharing!
Now just imagine how huge the new uss Gerald R. Ford is
What a wonderful story, Victoria! Thank you! From MCPO John
practically 40 years ago , this is a time capsule
I watched a Nova video last night. It was about the carrier, the Independence. And some dude said "WE WANT " to go to sea. Well. Heck! Not ME! Going up that gangplank was the hardest thing I have ever done except attend my dad's & mom's funeral! I wasn't "ships' company, but was in a fighter squadron from Va Beach! A six month "boat ride " that became 7, really gets old for some of us!
So, as badly as I didn't want to show up for our "Pleasure Cruise " to the Mediterranean...it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know what happens if you decide to skip "carrier float day away from Pier 12" at Norfolk, Va.!! We had 2 groups of Marines on our boat/ship! One group flew a squadron of A4 Skyhawks, a small but very effective aircraft that dropped lots & lots of bombs during the Vietnam War. The other Marines were in the business of displining people who made less than smart decisions. An example would be like...NOT showing up for our "Pleasure Cruise. " And they were found, and suddenly, they had earned the worst life on that ship. Bet they didn't do it twice!
I hear ya, the Kennedy’s brig had cells that were 7’Lx3’W, claustrophobic as hell! They showed you them when reporting aboard as a scared straight evolution. Very effective. Only got to leave for chow, escorted with white helmet liner stenciled with red letters “BRIG” across front by MAA’s for added humiliation.
Yes 40 years ago, and when the XO was watching "Victory at Sea", that was 40 year ago for them at that time. Think about that! Amazing!
This is an absolute gem David!
For all the sailors, airmen(w), and soldiers: thank you for your service!
Professionals all, that serve our country 🇺🇸
I’ve been out of the Navy for about 4 years now. I left because I wanted to be with my kids. I was stationed in Asia where ships didn’t go out for 6-8 month cruises, but would still spend 280 days at sea always coming in and out to different ports. It was a great life being able to travel to so many places and have great times while meeting amazing people I’ll probably never see again. But it takes its toll especially when you try settling down. I sometimes don’t even remember I was in for most of my adult life but when I see a slice of life like this, it reminds me of how interesting the experience was.
That XO is like every XO I ever had. Kind of a prick, but a good person who cared about the ship and their shipmates. I don’t miss much of the day-to-day work and some of the personalities, but I do miss sleeping in a rack, being rocked to sleep and hearing the waves crash against the hull. The stars too. You’ll never see starts like you do in the middle of an ocean when it’s pitch black out.
Ps: the mention of “going on Liberty” at @13:16 refers to off-time in port when you get to leave the ship. Depending on the port of call, you might be able to wear civvies or might have to wear your crackerjacks. You might get to stay out all night at a hotel or be have to be back at midnight (called Cinderella Liberty).
Thanks for sharing your story.,.. I'm 42 and my son is 14 and he has mentioned interest in possibly joining the Navy when he is older...and since I'm not a perfect dad I don't know where to steer my kid these days... But I do want him to get out of this Podunk town that I never did.... He's a really good kid... would you ever suggest your kids do this?.... Maybe for two years at least?.... Would be a waste of time do you feel like these days?....if you don't mind throwing some advice my way I appreciate it ..if not thank you for your service anyways👍
@@aamirm5117 thanks for your time to respond that's very helpful.. maybe our sons path shall cross someday.... If I was 10 years younger I might be thinking about going myself lol... I'm going to be lost whenever he is gone, it's always just been me and him and the dog...lol... I will be looking into the GI Bill more and some other things u mentioned I really appreciate it...
Liberty calls at Subic Bay, Bangkok and Hong Kong were always a motivator for a long WestPac.
I was Navy from Feb. '64 to Dec. '67. The gave a bunch of us a early release for Christmas. Anyway. I wouldn't trade for my nearly four years. I was an Airdale on a Destroyer working in the DASH program. I enjoyed most but not all of it but I'm glad I went. I got a good education in electronics and afterwards had a 36 year career with the telephone company. I hope this helps some. Oh yeah, I originally enlisted because my high school sweetheart broke up with me so figured I'd show her. Best thing that ever happened to me. @@illfather7066
Your description of Navy life has sold me once again on one of the regrets I have in life, that I never did what you did. I’m too old now but I wish I could’ve had that Navy experience.
Had to share this with my dad who enlisted in the Navy back in 1983 at the age of 20. Just realized he dedicated half his life to the military when he retired 20 years later. Tough watching the awkward dynamics of the men and their family trying to act like it’s just a typical day moments before they say goodbye for 7 months. It was NEVER that easy. Much respect to these men and women.
it is a typical day, just another day. merchant seaman just go, no fanfare and teary bullshit
@@AB_Deck THE RESENT!!!!...... OUT OF CONTEXT
@@AB_Deck Merchant Sailors also get paid more and can choose when to leave or stay. False equivalence
It was 1981 and we lived in Hawaii. Dad had a shore gig at SIMA but itched for the sea. He took a tour on the Goldie and off he went for 6 months much to the surprise of mum and the kids but a sailor once is a sailor always. Many times as kids we stood on the pier with mum waving like crazy people. Many times we stood on points strategically situated to see the ships steam off. Many times we crafted paper chains with the number of rings corresponding to the days when dad would be home. Many times mum and we kids sat together to listen to a recorded tape dad sent on a BASF cassette. One side for all of us and one side for mum. We would hear her weeping through the door of our bedroom as she listened to her side. None of these are complaints nor regrets. If that was the case, I wouldn't be watching this nor would I express such personal feelings. This is what it means to be raised as a "Navy Brat."
Your experience was beautifully said. I could've used your poetically written words to make the film even better.
David Hoffman Filmmaker
Thanks for sharing that
Im a long haul trucker and I know the feeling, pride and pain, joy and solitude , excellent job , its hurts bad but you have to stand for something
Without the internet and CZcams we would not be able to enjoy all your archival footage! This is your second wind David and thank you for sharing 💜💟
I remember the day I went to sea, sailors were saying goodbye to loved ones. I was 17, I waited and looked for my parents, but they never showed up, I boarded the ship and went to sea alone. And it was the same when I came home months later, I had to call a Taxi to get home. I have felt so empty and forgotten or even unwanted. I only wish I could be on the flight deck now, but my time at sea is long gone.
Your country loves you. 🫡 🇺🇸
That’s so sad you had to go through that alone
Take Jesus with you. And His Good Word, The Bible. with you. And Read it. And Believe it.
@@gtsrv12 Amen!
Cole, what a crying shame, buddy. But I hope you remembered that you were going to sea with a whole ship full of big brothers who were going to sea with you!
The Navy sure has changed a lot since this. Great documentary, thank you for sharing.
Have the basics changed? Served 2004-present. Seem pretty universal.
I remember watching this great program on TV back in the 1980's. I joined the US Navy shortly after that, and served 20 years in the Submarine Force, retiring in 2008. Today I drive by the Kennedy moored at the Philadelphia Navy Yard every day on my way to work in north Philadelphia... how fast the years go by...
CVN-79 new JFK coming.
It’s awesome to see the contrast in time periods all f14 and a6 I have been in the shop that has built all of the wing weapons pylons for all f18 super hornets I admire the sacrifices and dedication these crews had and have today
Dungaree Navy...Old Skool...lots a memories..like 90 days straight out at sea
Nimitz engineering here. 188 days on station. Med cruise 83-84. Loved every day of it.
I was a navy seabee, served in nam with 3rd marines 67/68 , never was on a boat, i have a navy buddy silver star and purple heart river patrol I saw enough to hurt me forever. God bless my Navy brothers as well as all soldiers
@@shortchange26 I was on the America, 81-84. We spent most of our time in the Indian Ocean. We would hit Palma and on to the Suez Canal. I didn't know until a few years ago that Palma and Malaga was on a island... google earth lol.
@@kechumgreen8893 we hit Palma also on that cruise. I was really impressed passing through Straits of Messina.
@@mokooh3280 respects. You CB types are a breed of your own. Carry on smartly.
My son was a blue shirt on The Vinson. After 9-11, the Carrier was on "work ups" but got sent to the Afghanistan war in support of the US Forces where The Vinson spent 18 month not including the month of work ups. He deployed many times as he spent his whole Navy career attached to The Vinson. The USS Carl Vinson is a great Aircraft Carrier. His older brother was a Seabee who got deployed to Kuwait and Iraq during the same time. My daughter spent her time on the Iwo Jima support US Troops in other parts of the world. All loved being on deployment. GO NAVY!
Man,would not it be great to see a follow up to where some of these sailors and families are now.
This must have been in 80's cause they were still smoking on board & not designated areas!!?
I was also curious, the XO, John Pieno, contracted lung cancer and filed a lawsuit against the companies that produced asbestos for the Navy. From what I found I think he is still living though, I hope he was able to recover.
1983-84 cruise.
@@kc0jtlThe XO passed in 2023. He was 83 years old.
This documentary was made not too long after I left my carrier, the USS Ranger, in late 82. So much of it still rings true. I came across this video this morning and said to my wife "If you really want to understand who and what I am, watch this. It'll explain a lot". Quick word to the XO: No sir, you are NOT self-sufficient. You still require replenishment in diesel fuel, aviation fuel and food.
5:46 “Earring? Earring?” I wonder what that XO thinks of the Navy now. 😀
Wow!? I was thinking almost literally the same thing word for word, went to make a comment about that, saw yours...
*Times, they are a changing!*
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He would probably die. I think any body jewelry would be dangerous when working on a ship or heavy equipment.
Nothing since wearing an earing while in uniform for a male is still out of regs.
My XO would have it physically removed, and probably some extra duty, maybe even forfeited pay.
He would piss his pants. Those were days of "Can Do" & "Make it happen". No time outs & stress cards.
I retired in 1990 as an AMH-1. I was on the Forrestal and the Nimitz. I was very fortunate for the technical education that I received in the Navy that paid off after retirement. I just finally retired as a Senior Civil Service WG-11 Aircraft Structural Mechanic for the USCG. I'm home now after a 53 year career in aviation. Hard times ? Sure there were hard times and long hours, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I was no stranger to the Navy. My Dad was a CTOC with 30 years service 1945-1975. My Dad was in VQ-2 stationed in Rota, Spain when I joined the Navy upon graduation from David Glasgow Farragut H.S. which was on the Rota Navy Base. His CO gave me the oath of enlistment, and my Mother worked at the Base Personnel office and typed up my first enlistment papers. It brings back memories. 🙂
Oh makes me cry lol
I worked with a guy that served on the Forrestal during the Vietnam war. He was on board when there was a huge fire on deck from a mishap with a missle
My mom was in the Navy and my dad was Air Force. God bless my parents and our Veterans this great Nation.
Killers of innocent
@@redbaron9029 for better or for worse. It’s the politics that are the problem.
GREAT video! I did a Persian Excursion on the USS Abe Lincoln, CVN-72, as an IC3 , and this movie is SPOT ON. It's too bad that ship's company didn't get filmed more. Always seems that Airdales get all of the glory in films, but the Engineers, Bosun's Mates, Gunners Mate, Mess Specialists, Supply Dept., Yeoman, Boiler Techs. (phased out), Nuclear ratings , Hull Techs and other skilled ratings make the ship function and move. Airdales, including the pilots, are just passengers;) (ex) IC2 John Waldron (Desert Storm/Shield)
Ain’t that the truth. I was black shoe and lived on the boat. Like you said Airedale’s were just visiting. Always last in and first off. We always had to clean up after them. They could trash the boat but don’t touch their aircraft and if you did you got to visit the old man.
Have a new respect for Navy wives, who are the support base and their kids the anchors. Bless them all for their patriotism 🇺🇸
Airedale’s on Flightdeck, most dangerous job in the World.
Before we went on a cruise, our division would give each other "cruise cuts." We were west coast & going to the tropics was miserable. Shaving our head like the kid at the beginning made it tolerable. It grew back by the time we came back to the world. I remember seeing so many couples on the pier hugging with the women crying (You wouldn't be caught dead crying in front of your shipmates, even if you felt like it!) & their pain was palpable.
I was on the USS Flint and when we deployed we all got cruise cuts. We ran into a problem though we were going to Japan and at that time the brass thought that it might upset the Buddhist population there. We were lucky that it grew back fast and I had one of the best liberty calls in Sasabo, Japan.
7:24 that guy is a real father. That's very cool. I hope he sees this, and knows how much that matters to people when they're kids. I bet his children are great people.
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Yes, I also want to know what happened to Aviation Boatswain Mate Octavio Vaellonva (sp?) his son all all the others.
Someone needs to Facebook search or Google search for his son. We all want to know how he's doing.
Ive been there . U.S. Navy 1987 to 1991 . Nothing like having a loved one waiting for you as you pull into homeport.
WOW David, that actually brought me back to my Navy days in the early 80s. The ID cards were identical to mine and how they were then. The ships the triple racks all of it. WOW, I actually miss those days, I was young and unmarried and the world was in front of me!
That narrators voice sounds like the guy in all the educational films we watched in school in the 60's and 70's!
Will Lyman. He's been narrating Frontline on PBS for years. A great narrator, he could make reading the phone book sound interesting.
What a great film. Not sure how I missed this lost treasure for decades but so glad I found it now!
Thank you. I am very proud of this documentary. In some ways, it was a highlight in my career.
David Hoffman filmmaker
Reserves 1963-1968; Active Officer 1968-1988. Served on an oiler, an LST, a destroyer and an LPH (helo/Marine carrier); was on 3 staffs; spent a year in SVN and a year on Okinawa. I loved being at sea and meeting the challenges of a Navy life. My wife knew what she was getting into -- we discussed my life's plan/desire on our first date in high school -- she thought it sounded great and is still with me (age 78).
Fantastic. Congratulations.
David Hoffman filmmaker
This was a very rare look inside the Kennedy, a carrier that had been long decommissioned. Wow! Bravo Zulu, David!!
Retired Navy, 20+ years.
I had two brothers and a sister in the Navy. Oldest made Commander, and XO, second oldest brother, made Chief of the Boat on a nuk. sub. And my sister, MCPO, was a data prossesor. I'm proud of every one of them. My family put in 109 years of military service. My father joined the Army Aircore and fought in the Korean War. He lost his whole crew on a bombing run. We have all seen war. After 15 years in the AF as a jet tech. I was injured overseas during the Gulf War... game over for me. But the AF gave me full retirement benefits and SCD. In 2014, after a long battle with my injury, I was diagnosed with cancer due to chemical exposure overseas. I was planning on doing 30 years. We would all do it over again. Thanks to the men & women of our Armed Forces, especially those with more dangerous missions.
David, I remember seeing this on PBS years ago. It was good then and it's good now. My uncle served aboard the uss forrestal (cva-59). Many thanks!!!!
I knew someone on Forrestal from my 1st tour in Florida.
We used to call her the USS Forestfire because of many fires onboard
Imagine the noise, jet fuel exhaust, hot steam, the wind, moving jets all the stress and many other things we ignore and take for granted. Thank you to all sailors for what you do.
The noise,steam and the jet exhaust was a great thing, I was on the Uss Lexington
For all the sacrifice our military families go through I wish The VA would treat our vets better and do more to help them
Thank you all for your service and sacrifice
Got 13 years in and I am on the New JFK CVN 79 that is being built right now. I have spent a total of 2 years physically on the ocean with my deployments. Seen many many countries and have made many friends that will last a lifetime.
I was stationed in Japan 1974 to 1976 on the USS Midway, CV41 as an 18y/o. Squadron VAW115 Participated in Frequent Wind in April 1975. W
Evacuation of the embassy of Vietnam. From 1976 to 1978 North Island CA on the USS Constellation, squadron VFP63 Det 1. I saw these departures quite a few times. This brings back alot of memories that are burnt into your heart and mind. God Bless our Sailors, Aviation personnel, soldiers, Marines, and Submariners worldwide. May your travels always bring you home safe and sane. 🙏
my father was in the Canadian Navy for 25 years he loved it he was on all the Canadian destroyers . When he came back from where ever he was he was looked at like a hero by everyone when he walked in with uniform on the uniforms were so nice when the Navy had their own dress code.
I recall in 1964 I was aboard the USS Columbus, Flagship of Cruiser Flotilla 11, we got underway fm San Diego with 18 Destroyers heading for Vietnam. Few will ever see the Majesty of A Flotilla of American Fighting Ships Underway. Proud of our United States Navy..
Having been around Navy and Marine personnel , the moving, the deployments, the living, and the dying, this is one of the best documentaries l have seen in a long, long time. They put it out there like it was, like it is, and possibly like it might be in the future. The narration was great, polished and precise. Thank you. You did a fantastic job in a short time and covered the bases. Well done.
I really value those films. They offer so many subtle (and gross for that matter) clues of how perspectives can be diffrent from your own. And through that contrast you can see your own life in a new light. It also gives me an understanding out of which times we have been developing into our time. So thanks!
Man, i was s little guy, a kid back then living in Key West, about 2 miles from Key West Naval Air Station. Living on a sailboat watching the guys train on land, to takeoff and land on a carrier at sea.
We could see the giant tails of the mighty C5 Galaxy air cargo transport aircraft sticking above the mangroves in the distance. We could see and hear very loudly the F4 phantoms, the F14 tomcat, the F15 eagle all spooling up their engines, and a giant plume of kerosene (JP 5 and 7 i believe) fuel shooting into the air.
They would fly in very precise and controlled circuits around the island over, and over, and over again to do touch and go, and landings for training. Part of that circuit brought them right over our sailboat, it was awesome!! Obviously it wasn't so awesome when we were trying to sleep...lol. but, it's pretty amazing what you can get use to.
Thank you, Mr. Hoffman, for sharing your great films with us!!
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I was a young man of 19 I fell in love overseas, It was a traumatic experience for me. I had never experienced those feelings before. I still think of her today, many years later.
This video looks to be from back in the 80s, but I'll bet the emotions and feelings that accompany a Navy carrier going to sea hasn't changed one iota since.
Read the description please. The date is stated there.
David Hoffman filmmaker
Great work David !then and now ! These video's never get old to me, I just love watching and learning from real people, with real emotion, especially as their lives played out, and all the while knowing it all became part of American history, I admire each and every person in the US Navy, and all of our Armed Forces, God Bless them All 🇺🇸
as someone currently in the Navy and has done a few deployments, it is shocking to see how little has changed.
Here's how the Navy has changed: more emphasis on how diverse, inclusive and equal the "new" navy is under their "leadership". Here's the navy hasn't changed: you, as the common sailor, are the absolute least and lowest consideration in their calculations.
Shocking? That is stability, continuity and successful warfighting skills, responsibilities and results. Don't fix what isn't broken.
My Dad is a retired CMC. 27 yrs. My whole childhood & more. What I remember most is the homecomings. All the families would make these huge lays that drape the ship. They would mail them to the sailors and when they came home they were beautiful and proudly displayed. Also remember a whole bunch of the wifes were wearing jackets and nothing else underneath:)
God Bless our Military
I was stationed in Atsugi Japan with 154 black knight F-14 fighter squadron. We were forward deployed with the USS Kitty Hawk (shitty kitty). Both F-14 and Kitty Hawk now decommissioned. OIF/OEF aviation ordnance 2000-2005 some of the best and worst days of my life, wouldn’t trade it for the world. Thank you for uploading these gems Mr. Hoffman♥️
Press On Shipmate! I was on the Hawk 1984-1986, ships company DC Division, 2 west pac, ran over a russian sub in 1984. Yup you’re right…wouldn’t trade it for the world.
A WestPac on USS MIDWAY in 1965 and 2 on the Kitty Hawk 1966-67. Rep8 Crash Crew ABH3
Im no stranger to constant deployments & family separations, im a retired navy man myself, i can vry much relate with these fellow sailors.
My dad was on an aircraft carrier from 1958 - 1963 he was a ham radio operator. My dad saw some crashes on the flight deck, even had some videos of it. To all the men and women that served Thank you for your service.
20 years on 5 ships. First deployment in the 70s. This sure brings back memories. Before email. Deployments were rough. I don’t miss them.
God bless the families of the past for their sacrifice, and those about to go. I spent 21 years as an Army Aviator, and deployed nearly half of the time. The easiest deployment was the last one
Even after many yrs of saying goodbye, and now not going through this anymore, the memories never fade, watching this feels like my memories were yesterday
Yellow shirt dude with the blonde hair has the best accent in the world! I’m from Scotland and I just love hearing all the different dialects when watching a programme that was filmed in the USA.
Hey Moo...I don't know if you realize it or not, but we Americans are fascinated with the Scottish accent, the pipes, the games. All over America we hold these wonderful long weekends featuring the games, massed pipe bands playing "Scotland The Brave," while we stroll around in our kilts! Did you know this? From MCPO John
Mt Dad was a 20 year Navy veteran. That was why i joined the USAF.
I served on Big John 76-79 AIMD Jet shop. I’ve used the discipline and attention to detail engrained in me from that experience every day of my civilian life. Thank you USN.
You kept me safe...thanks!
It’s hard to believe the Navy still has that television still in service.
I was on the ship across the pier, the Independence. We left three weeks after the Kennedy in October of 1983. The Kennedy and Independence did get involved in the war in Lebanon. Both ships had a plane shot down, Kennedy lost one pilot and one was captured by the Syrians later released by the efforts of Jessie Jackson. I wasn't married at the time or even had a girlfriend but watching all my buddies say goodbye was heart wrenching and was one of the reason I decided to not make the navy my career. I wanted a stable family life.
I never knew this film existed. I was on board. VF-11 RED RIPPERS. assigned to S-5. Wardroom 3, on the 03 level. Thank you for uploading. This awesome ship introduced me to parts of the world that I haven't seen since. Two cruises and several work-ups.
Every time I see someone in the military, I thank them for their service and have been for over 20 years. When I see someone with their family, I always thank their spouse or children for supporting the military personnel. I had a fantastic conversation with a spouse. When I thanked her, she started crying. I didn't know it, but they were out for their last dinner before deployment. They were celebrating their first wedding anniversary, 2 months early. Before leaving the restaurant, I spoke with the manager I knew and told him I would pay for their dinner. He told me he would also give them a gift certificate for dinner to celebrate when he came back home. I don't know if I would have what it takes to make that type of sacrifice. God bless them and their families.
Will Lyman still has one of the top three VO voices of all time.
Those bos'n pipes bring back memories. Thanks for sharing, David.
A great documentary I was in the Navy for 49 months, and 2 years was at sea aboard the USS Princeton LPH5. This was during the Vietnam area. It is amazing how technology has changed but going to sea and the human factor appears to be the same. I was 18 years old, and the ship was home, and my shipmates were family. I wonder if the Navy still has the tradition of "Rope Yarn"? My mates and I would go and hang out on the gun mount and tell each other our great lies.
I never knew the XO of a carrier had his wings and could fly. I seen other carrier documentaries and never seen the XO fly. Pretty neat.
It's very common for carrier XO's and CO's to be former (or active) aviators-(ex) IC2 John D. Waldron (Desert Storm/Shield)
This is the best deployment video i have seen regarding a navy carrier its true to form , Done the same thing on board the USS Coral Sea med-cruise 87/88 with our f-18 squadron in CAG-13 VFA-131 Wildcats out of then NAS Cecil Field fla , I will never forget that time in my life !
7:41 I Can’t believe how this triggered instant tears from me as I saw myself in that child, watching his dad pack up and tell him to take care of his mom. Sums it up. 😢
I was in the Navy, assigned to Tugs when I married a sailor assigned to LHA 2 USS Saipan. When my boat hauled them out for deployment, I would climb the mast to enter the ship through one of it's open bay doors and spent a little longer with my hubby than the other spouses. It was great. When we had kids I left the Navy and took my place on the pier with the other wives. This has brought back so many memories. I was widowed young and this video brought tears to my eyes more than once. Such wonderful memories.
Easily the best documentary I've seen based on this subject matter. Thank you so much for uploading this to CZcams, and thank you for preserving it and sharing it with us.
This film really was incredible, the best thing you could have gave this crew was a fair and accurate representation of the life they're living to your audience and in that, you did your job well, David.
You've allowed their sacrifices to be remembered and appreciated many many years later. Thank you.
Thank you Gregory for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that CZcams is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts.
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I think they don't make documentary like this anymore
I was out after doing my stint. I was separated in 1976 before this happened and I served on a tin can that operated quite a lot as part of the Kennedy task force. Lebanon was a hot property then also and it was a war zone at the time that we went into to provide services for the Navy back then. I don't think it will ever get straightened out. It's not quite as bad as Syria, but it's close.
These videos are timeless and infinitely valuable. Thanks for preserving them.
I reported to Navy boot camp right after my ‘65 HS graduation so I only left my parents behind. The Navy taught me a lot that I still use to this day, but I sure don’t recall having a beer ration. Great experience all the same.
This is a great documentary! It’s a very interesting insight into the Navy. May God bless those sailors and their families! May God bless all military personnel of every branch! Love and blessings from an Air Force wife!♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸
The guy complaining about their haircuts, needs a haircut.
Okay civilian.
Welcome to the military
@@alpine1692 I'm a cillian now, but I was actually in the Navy stationed in San Diego when this was filmed.
What was wrong with his haircut? Seemed normal to me.
"Shit rolls down hill." It means those toward the top shit on those below, who in turn shit on those below them..... Welcome to the military. Now hurry up and wait.
I wasn't on a Carrier, but this brings back a lot of memories.
i've only been on one deployment and unfortunately i spent my last few days ashore thousands of miles from home. Definitely the hardest 8 months of my life but I'm happy I got to experience it. It made me stronger mentally and I got to see beautiful places that people like my parents can only ever dream of seeing. I can't wait to tell my future kids about it and show them pictures of my time in Europe and in the Mediterranean
Done this a few times including the "Big One" USS Saratoga Vietnam, 11 months 2 days. Left some behind, never recovered. RIP shipmates, never forget.
The XO in this film happened to be aboard in VA 75 at that time. He passed in Aug of 2023 at age 83, RIP sir.
My late husband was in the navy. He was so proud being a navy person.😊
It’s like the prototypical Frontline episode. This is amazing. Thank you so much David!
I served 11yrs, 4mos, 16days USN. My Rate SM2 was a Seagoing rate. Thus I spent my time on 4 Destroyers kept going to Westpac. 4 tours doing NGFS gunfire support. In the 60's Now am 81yrs 100pct disabled fm agent orange. By GOD'S Grace am still alive. A Lover, fighter and Tin Can Rider. Would do it again.
Yea but think of all the good times you had in subic and perth.
Always remember what great film work you do, David.
I get it i bought it Duty Honour & Patriotism unfortunately America was never really threatened and many men now gone I wish were still here because they were amongst the best that America had to Offer
1987-1991 the USS Ogden (LPD-5) was my home. I went on two west-pacs and to a little mission in Valdez, Alaska oil spill. Second west-pac got interrupted by Mr. Hussein's invasion of Kuwait. I had a great time in the Navy and this video remind me of my dungarees days. Excellent times.
Thank you for making these excellent films of yours available on CZcams.
when I first got married , (about this time ) . I went on a west pac on a destroyer . My second one . When I came home several men go to go off the ship a little early to see their new babies. One of them was my friend. I watched him hold his baby and I balled my eyes out. (Just like I am doing right now). I was done with the navy that day and tried to never look back. My kids never knew a day without me.
I remember seeing this documentary in Holland around 1983 somewhere, and I distinctly remember how Impressed I was about that scene on the deck. The one witht the Elastic rope that catches the plane. You did a great job filming 😊
Not elastic at all, steel braided cable about 2 inches thick. Dampened hydraulically inside the ship. Should it snap, crack the whip.......... all hell breaks loose.
This is a brilliant piece of film work, and a rare glimpse into a world few of us will ever see. You captured the poignancy of families preparing to live apart for a long period of uncertainty with sensitivity and empathy. The working of the ship is a well oiled machine and is clearly under tight control so that it can be. Your work here deserves every award and accolade it garnered, it stands the test of time. Thank you for sharing it with us David.🖤🇨🇦
Thank you for your service Master Chief. I served with VF-162 on the Oriskany, Ticonderoga and Shangri-La from 66-70. Still look back on those days with fond memories. Back in the day there was no internet or Starbucks on board. Just hard working young men doing what had to be done.
The sacrifices they make for USA 🇺🇸 and missing out on so many things with their families. They unselfishly honour, protect, defend and fight. Children are dependent on the remaining parent and missing the parent that is serving 🇺🇸. Government should be more thoughtful and more giving to our soldiers. Our true warrior's 😢
This brought so many memories, both good and bad. My sister's husband was stationed on the Kennedy back in 87 and at the same time my husband was on the Ticonderoga, both ships were stationed in Norfolk. The "six months" deployments were never really six, but actually 8 and when the ship got back two weeks later it would go out for another stateside mini deployment of one or two weeks; it sucked. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
33:23 I like how all the sailors look at the camera with curiosity
Joined USN as a Senior In High School..Dec.75...delayed entry..Went to Boot May 29th 76..one day after high school graduation..Went aboard USS Halsey CG 23 Nov 9th 76..wentcon first West-Pac on 20th...turned 18 in Hawaii...Became a Salty Squid in Subic Bay Phillipines January 1977...Shell Back..San Miguel n Mojo..Magsaysay Wifeys..Cruiser life was alot harder than Carrier Life
As was Amphib life.
What I like about Mr Hoffman work is the editing, the elocuence of the people, and most of all those details that go through Mr Hoffman's lenses.
Life seemed so wholesome merely 40 years ago.
"Write me a letter Mark; I'll see ya in a couple months." 2-4-6-8 MONTHS MORE LIKE! WoW! What a tremendous sacrifice to GIVE OUR COUNTRY! AMEN BROTHER!!!
I was aboard uss John Hancock cv 19 in 1970 was a mess cook ,have the utmost respect for all flight deck personell,was being trained to be a bridal runner the man that makes sure of a proper hookup of the aircraft to the catapult system a very important cog in the system west pac 1970 gulf of tonkin ,viet nam proud of my service !
Good to see the xo still busting balls before we leave port:) thanks for this gem sir
USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 Vet here.
Me too!!
@@1981SBAX hey there shipmate! It’s sad she’s gone now.☹️
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I always thought this one was top notch. It's even better now. Thank you Sir.