Life Inside Billion $ US Amphibious Assault Ships in Middle of the Ocean

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2022
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  • @davidwolf226
    @davidwolf226 Před rokem +1077

    As a Navy veteran from many moons ago, I've always been impressed with our great amphib ships and crews.

    • @billmoyer3254
      @billmoyer3254 Před rokem +13

      It was the dumping ground for officers many moons ago. Amphibs and replenishment ships.

    • @milaong9618
      @milaong9618 Před rokem +9

      Unnecessary death! Yes a hero! But if there is no idea of wars, he could have done much much more. He must be a hero for the colleagues he saved for being humbled by his selfless act which I hope in turn would start to help them learn the stupidity of wars.

    • @EricTheActor805
      @EricTheActor805 Před rokem +11

      Total waste of money

    • @thalmoragent9344
      @thalmoragent9344 Před rokem +1

      @@billmoyer3254
      What do you mean? Soon to retire Officers were sent to Amphibs? And if so, why?

    • @thalmoragent9344
      @thalmoragent9344 Před rokem +20

      @@milaong9618
      No one sane wants war, but you also have to be prepared for it.
      Truth of the matter is, these men would rather not fight a war, but they're willing too if it means they can protect their loved ones and their rights, and secure their livelihood through a (mostly) consistent way of life.
      You're naive if you think these men all want for war, or think it's some great thing...

  • @justdoingitjim7095
    @justdoingitjim7095 Před rokem +602

    As a Marine from the Viet Nam era I want to thank my Navy friends for all their transport, logistical support, medical support and a thousand other things that they do for us. Without you guys we would be greatly diminished! Semper Fi my brothers on the waves!

    • @thetigerstripes
      @thetigerstripes Před rokem +2

      👍🏻

    • @chadachwilliam5515
      @chadachwilliam5515 Před rokem +6

      Look how seamless they get back on ship. I remember my Amtrak driver taking several attempts in high seas trying to get back on the ship.
      Nothing worse than being in that steel can struggling to get back on board.

    • @bobkellough6144
      @bobkellough6144 Před rokem +3

      Your welcome! LSD -26 & LPD-10 🇺🇸

    • @geoffdowney9295
      @geoffdowney9295 Před rokem +2

      Semper Fi

    • @geoffdowney9295
      @geoffdowney9295 Před rokem +3

      LHA-3. The Big Dog.

  • @Fan-a-Bricks
    @Fan-a-Bricks Před rokem +434

    As a usmc vet. This video makes battle ships look like a cruise ship. We were always tight to each other, the ship wasn’t always steady, disease was fast spread, medical was minimal, and RAS(replenishment at sea)always sucked because you’d have to be in line passing items for hours at times. Connection with the world was minimal and getting irritated of people happened real quick real fast. I loved my experience it was hell but id never wanna do it again. I respect anyone that loves ship life

    • @RichardOlsonar15
      @RichardOlsonar15 Před rokem +12

      Not to mention "Hot Racking". When I was a non-rate that was hell on earth

    • @hiighway_chile4080
      @hiighway_chile4080 Před rokem +10

      What type of dirty ship were you on if disease ran rampant? My carries CVN74 always had cleaning stations...no disease

    • @whitelightningyoubet
      @whitelightningyoubet Před rokem +6

      … is that going to be you?

    • @Drew15000
      @Drew15000 Před rokem

      @@Pain2Purpose you need mental help

    • @Drew15000
      @Drew15000 Před rokem +6

      ​@@Pain2Purpose makin what? delusional youtube videos? no. how bout you do your next video on 1 Timothy 2:12

  • @konkeydong6907
    @konkeydong6907 Před rokem +17

    Im a sailor in the Singapore Navy and I always had great respect for the US Navy. Unlike the US Navy, our ships go out and we rarely have to stay out for more than a week except during exercises. Personally I love ship life but it does get repetitive after awhile so you find other things you wouldn't normally do to keep yourself sane. When you're out, you're reminded that anything can happen. The bond between the crew is what keeps you going, and your family back home reminds you of your duty.

  • @scottgalbraith7461
    @scottgalbraith7461 Před rokem +387

    I dig how these ships can carry so much lethality against shore targets all in one ship, compared to a carrier group. Air support on board an assault ship can go a lot of ways.

    • @PotatoeJoe69
      @PotatoeJoe69 Před rokem +30

      Well there's a fundamental difference; at the end of the day a carriers primary role is to project, establish and maintain air superiority. All the aircraft on an amphibious assault ship however are there as support for infantry and other ground units.

    • @scottgalbraith7461
      @scottgalbraith7461 Před rokem +2

      @@PotatoeJoe69 sure sure. Leave the carrier group to establish off shore security, but the amphib can use it's own attack forces.

    • @hasntlkizaman9524
      @hasntlkizaman9524 Před rokem

      top

    • @scottgalbraith7461
      @scottgalbraith7461 Před rokem +1

      @markus belzer I guess I assumed WW3 wasn't at issue. A well placed nuke would ensure anti ship missile batteries are silent.

    • @baba9665
      @baba9665 Před rokem

      @@scottgalbraith7461 america would also kinda vaporize.

  • @Sunny-day-therian
    @Sunny-day-therian Před rokem +45

    Thank you to all those who are serving and have served. I live everyday thinking about how I can "earn" the sacrifices you all have made for me and my family. Thank you again.

  • @monk1776
    @monk1776 Před rokem +25

    I was on the USS Nassau LHA-4 in "85" absolutely enjoyed it. We didn't have all the amenities this Ship has, boy they've come a long way.

  • @melissainmichigan8074
    @melissainmichigan8074 Před rokem +25

    My son is currently stationed aboard the USS Wasp. Thank you for this video, it gives me some idea of what his life in the Navy is like!! 🇺🇸

    • @Ezees23
      @Ezees23 Před rokem +1

      That was my ship when I was active duty Marine Corps.......

    • @nihongochild
      @nihongochild Před rokem +2

      I’m also on the Wasp!

    • @vaenii5056
      @vaenii5056 Před rokem +1

      @dejuren Marines kick each others nuts to pass time?

    • @user-zn9hj5ww6p
      @user-zn9hj5ww6p Před 4 měsíci

      ابشري ياختي

  • @robertbishop5357
    @robertbishop5357 Před rokem +235

    My son is a Marine. He served 6 months on a naval amphibious ship. He was thankful that it was his last deployment prior to his honorable discharge from the Corp as a full corporal. They offered him a 3rd stripe to reup. He said no. He's very grateful for his time in the Marines. It helped him as a person to get squared away. Thanku and God bless all who have, are serving and will serve.

    • @thomas.parnell7365
      @thomas.parnell7365 Před rokem +5

      Thank for his service sir though may I ask is that ship a wasp class or mini aircraft carrier

    • @robertbishop5357
      @robertbishop5357 Před rokem +4

      @@thomas.parnell7365 good question. He never said. He was pretty tight lipped about his deployment.

    • @thomas.parnell7365
      @thomas.parnell7365 Před rokem +2

      @@robertbishop5357 probably a matter of honour for him

    • @weslegna
      @weslegna Před rokem +2

      Sorry for your loss

    • @OrdinaryLatvian
      @OrdinaryLatvian Před rokem +7

      @@weslegna What?

  • @jasonforester7292
    @jasonforester7292 Před rokem +142

    Served onboard the USS Tarawa LHA 1. Best time I had while I was in the Navy. Anyone still in the Navy reading this or anyone wanting to join/have family members wanting to join, I highly recommend you serve onboard a big deck amphib.

    • @IDK_Mr.M
      @IDK_Mr.M Před rokem

      My ex wife was on LHA 5 Peleliu. I went on the ship many times. I went on it many times It was a rust pit. I also went on the USS Kitty Hawk. Only two navy ships i have been on.

    • @jamesmobley7881
      @jamesmobley7881 Před rokem +7

      Was on USS Tarawa from 1992-1995, great times on the Eagle of the Sea!

    • @charlesbukowski9836
      @charlesbukowski9836 Před rokem

      Fucking join? who in their right mind would want to join now?... more so if you are a White male..

    • @brycemower9807
      @brycemower9807 Před rokem +7

      I would love to, unfortunately I decided to be a nuke submariner. I'm kinda stuck with my decision now.

    • @jasonforester7292
      @jasonforester7292 Před rokem

      @@brycemower9807 Yeah I always felt a little bad for you sub guys. Do they not a lot nukes to switch rates?

  • @HectorGarcia-ry9mp
    @HectorGarcia-ry9mp Před rokem +32

    Ive seen many videos of these ships and every time I’m just more and more impressed of the size of this ship

    • @abrora2320
      @abrora2320 Před rokem

      The earth ship is much bigger and much impressive which moves so much faster than anything in the earth

  • @stevekennedy2693
    @stevekennedy2693 Před rokem +8

    As a Marine on board the USS New Orleans, I loved my time at sea. Amphibious assaults were the shit! Loved all of it, the adrenaline, the fear, the rush.

    • @huvvey3693
      @huvvey3693 Před rokem

      @@xiaomeinv7ut the hell up you bot smh

  • @roberthepburn7461
    @roberthepburn7461 Před rokem +87

    The amphibious assault ship's of today are spectacular!
    In my day we floated around on LSTs and I was even deployed to the USS Francis Marion a old WWII troop carrier compared to today's assault ship's we were riding around like Barney and Fred!

    • @nunyabeeswax9463
      @nunyabeeswax9463 Před rokem +8

      LPH 12 sailor here.
      I'm still iffy on female Sailors.
      A thousand men on a ship for 9 months all had one thing in common.

    • @brad506th
      @brad506th Před rokem +6

      @@nunyabeeswax9463 The same case of the clap?

    • @roberthepburn7461
      @roberthepburn7461 Před rokem +4

      @@nunyabeeswax9463 when I was on the barnstable county for
      carib/2-73 I got to berth on the O-2 level where my office was, really liked it until we hit a big storm then I got to what's it's like to be the ball a ping pong ball in a really good game 🤣, didn't bother me but my CO didn't do so well

    • @nunyabeeswax9463
      @nunyabeeswax9463 Před rokem +3

      @@roberthepburn7461 I was on the Inchon 1982-84. Caribbean cruise??? Did you ever have the pleasure of training in Gitmo???? It was after Gitmo I struck out of deck department into OPS. EW2 at discharge.

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 Před rokem +3

      I was on carriers my entire time in the navy-USS KittyHawk & USS Roosevelt.On the KittyHawk I was ship's company and on the Roosevelt I was attached to VF-84 ( Jolly-Rogers) an attack squadron attached to Roosevelt's air-wing. GO-NAVY !!! LOL.

  • @Steven-nd1pz
    @Steven-nd1pz Před rokem +175

    It's the American navy that's protecting my country Australia. My deepest thanks.

    • @martyn4501
      @martyn4501 Před rokem

      How does the American navy prevent China from simply buying up Australia?

    • @bendavis8861
      @bendavis8861 Před rokem +20

      Mine as well, Canada. Thanks to the US military , both Active and Veterans.

    • @martyn4501
      @martyn4501 Před rokem +13

      @@bendavis8861 What exactly have the US military done to protect Canada and keep it safe, and what would have happened to Canada otherwise?

    • @ronmadison1899
      @ronmadison1899 Před rokem +9

      NORAD is integrated Canadian and US responsibility/nuclear coverage is one example

    • @bendavis8861
      @bendavis8861 Před rokem +3

      @@ronmadison1899 thanks Ron. And the nuclear sub capability under our northern ice would not be possible without them.They are also the largest navy in the world and patrol both coasts to protect from foreign incursion. We are fortunate to have this considering our Navy dosnt have the capacity to do this effectively at the moment.

  • @davethebabeee740
    @davethebabeee740 Před rokem +25

    As a Swedish marine "Amfibie Soldat, also translated: amphibious soldier", this is just amazing have huge respect for you guys.
    This looks like the ship that was used in recent military drills in the Baltic Sea, it might actually be the same one that ancored in Stockholm this summer.
    Really hope Turkey stop this nonsens so we can officially be allies, even though in my mind we have always been.
    Edit: it was USS Kearsarge that was in Stockholm also have number 3 in this shipline.
    Best regards
    David

    • @umitpasha5254
      @umitpasha5254 Před rokem

      Turkey stop nonsense? If you wanna join to NATO then you have to kick out officially terrorists to your country.

    • @denismugerin
      @denismugerin Před rokem

      There should be a EU military force hence non EU states would have no say.

  • @agipekanbaru6384
    @agipekanbaru6384 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love you Amerika U.S.A❤
    🇺🇸 saya dari Indonesia.🇲🇨

  • @YouPousti
    @YouPousti Před rokem +51

    The sheer size of these is incredible i remember going on my 1st ship holy hell couldnt believe it

    • @alexanderbrown2717
      @alexanderbrown2717 Před rokem +1

      Jesus Christ loves you!
      ♥️know♥️
      1 John 5 KJV
      13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
      1 Corinthians 15 KJV
      1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
      2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
      3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
      4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
      Romans 3 KJV
      25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

  • @Krishale357
    @Krishale357 Před rokem +10

    I was an AAV Marine and did operation cobra gold in 1997 with the Thailand Marines. Semper Fi Brothers and Sisters.

    • @AR-ly7yt
      @AR-ly7yt Před rokem

      Must have been 31st MEU. #3 USS Belleua Wood LHA. I was there in 97 with BLT 1/5. Semper FI

    • @dominicvallez6176
      @dominicvallez6176 Před rokem +1

      I remember those exercises when I was stationed in Okinawa. Good times.

  • @IvaanCroatia
    @IvaanCroatia Před rokem +1

    This looks amazing ngl, these guys have a moving place that is their home and workplace, with friends for life.

  • @user-sl309jd90
    @user-sl309jd90 Před rokem +31

    I can't imagine how tough and difficult it would be to live and stay in the narrow metal containers. Huge respect to all the soldiers and crews

  • @rathahang7604
    @rathahang7604 Před rokem +14

    Wow, that amazing warship and God bless America, and by the way, I wish men and women have safety everywhere you guys going 🙏🙏🇺🇸💕👍

    • @ozkanonalan3545
      @ozkanonalan3545 Před rokem

      May God destroy America

    • @user-io5ex6fk2c
      @user-io5ex6fk2c Před rokem

      An evil army

    • @user-io5ex6fk2c
      @user-io5ex6fk2c Před rokem

      The United States is an evil country. After World War II, it launched the Vietnam War, used chemical agents in the war, conducted nuclear tests on the Marshall Islands, and provoked wars around the world, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and the ongoing Russian Ukrainian war. All American soldiers are sinners of war, and they will be judged in hell after death

    • @johnalvarez8762
      @johnalvarez8762 Před rokem

      global military hegemony doesn't exactly have God's blessing.

  • @salimfaysal6651
    @salimfaysal6651 Před rokem +5

    God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤️

  • @remixsparten98
    @remixsparten98 Před rokem +17

    To think their new supercarrier class will be even larger is just an insane feat of human engineering. Quite literally going to be a city on water.

    • @TheGnarlyPigeon
      @TheGnarlyPigeon Před rokem +3

      This isn't a supercarrier. We have already had supercarriers for a long time. The Ford class won't really be bigger than the Nimitz class. It is still very impressive though...

  • @alfonsogarcia8601
    @alfonsogarcia8601 Před 22 dny +1

    My son is in the USS wasp serving right now. I am so proud.

  • @dw3897
    @dw3897 Před rokem +45

    Served my tour on LPD-11 in the mid '70's. Worked in the aft engine room which was directly under the well deck. Every time the ship ballasted down to flood the well deck the overhead of our engine room would sweat. Since the temps in the engine room were HOT this sweat would form drops of very hot water & fall on us.

    • @cdog9559
      @cdog9559 Před rokem

      LPD-12 USS Shreveport mid '70's also (Atlantic Fleet). Attended basic/school in SDiego . Worst time was drydock for complete repair and overhaul for over a year. Horrible working conditions , paint chipper noise, no a/c in the South in summer. This was after we got hit real hard Feb 76 off Cape Hatteras NC. Go Gators ~! Taxi cab for the Marines !

  • @dundonrl
    @dundonrl Před rokem +46

    I spent 5 years on the USS Essex LHD-2 (the ship in the video with 2 on the island and bow) great memories.

    • @davegordon6943
      @davegordon6943 Před rokem +5

      How many of these amphibious assault ships with f-35s do we currently have deployed or ready to deploy. Seems like they were great before. But now with 2 dozen 35's parked outside they are damn near unstoppable. I knew we have what is it 11 carriers. I had no idea these ships were so badass. Do they travel with strike groups like carriers do?

    • @TatersFPV
      @TatersFPV Před rokem +2

      Was on that boat as well in 2018. Some great times and some really not so great times. She’ll always hold a place in my heart though ❤️

    • @hellboy6661234
      @hellboy6661234 Před rokem +1

      not many can say that. serving isnt always a cake walk.

    • @mcb4067
      @mcb4067 Před rokem

      ​@@davegordon6943Do you guys talk about Taiwan much in your missions? i always though the primary focus mission for the big deck amphib crew with so much firepower is to do with Taiwan but i also know Taiwan and the US military have no coordinated training exercises, so it would be crazy to think crews on amphibs prepare for a mission on territory they have no practice on.
      The US has 2 with 20 f-35B and is building 11 in total but the remaining 9 will have 1/2 1/3rd capacity for f-35b's, the rest will be for marines/landing forces. currently there are 7 amphibs that the US has available right now that can carry around 6 f-35b's each but they are getting replaced. so if all 11 were active that would be close to 100 f-35B and well over 10,000 Marines. Working with AUS forces you're getting to 15,000 soldiers, 100 fighter jets and a score of helicopters.
      The one major issue is most of this force projection will be for a Taiwan contingency and none of these forces have any training with Taiwan.

  • @JIlarrazaBoyed
    @JIlarrazaBoyed Před rokem

    I'm an OIF-era Marine vet. I deployed on the USS Iwo Jima with the 24th MEU. As part of workups, I went to Mississippi and Louisiana on the USS Whidbey Island to help with Hurricane Katrina. I can say my time on ship sucked...but also was the most enjoyable. Almost made me wish I joined the Navy. Long chow lines. Long lines for the phone. Long lines for the PX. Steel Beaches. Listening to Harriers take off from the flight deck. Riding LCACs into the Well Deck. An amazing experience. I miss it almost 20 years later.

  • @forcetechno2190
    @forcetechno2190 Před rokem +4

    Really like watching them practice in the middle of the sea. tough task but they are very professional doing it. Their family is very happy👍

  • @asdf-bm4df
    @asdf-bm4df Před rokem +8

    mind blows up every other minute as I watch this. absolutely fantastic

  • @maddog7121
    @maddog7121 Před rokem +4

    Nice! I was wondering when they would look into this one.

  • @llvllan1
    @llvllan1 Před rokem

    I wish someday i dont know how but somehow my wish of living few days and experience how these guys live and do on the giant bless all these guys working hard for their country away from friends and family ♥️

  • @noobpowerXD3900
    @noobpowerXD3900 Před rokem +10

    as a marine this was one of my most memorable experiences.

  • @FieldMarshalRommel23
    @FieldMarshalRommel23 Před rokem +8

    I'm from Ireland, I'm so happy the US is on our side. I wouldn't wanna be their enemy lol.

  • @tdg911
    @tdg911 Před rokem +6

    Did a tiger cruise on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Man what a trip that was.... Badass

  • @chilufyakapakala2981
    @chilufyakapakala2981 Před rokem +1

    Would love to visit and see such ships they amaze me.

  • @NixDeGraves8888
    @NixDeGraves8888 Před rokem +11

    Most of you know that the marines are “basically” a part of the navy. Wouldn’t it be cool if the historical structural and organizational development of the army airborne paratroopers had developed where they were part of the air force. They jump out of planes, the air force has big transport planes, the navy has marines, so naturally the air force should have the department of the airborne corps. They could be responsible for defense of airbases and can act as a large, rapid insertion force utilizing the air force’s global reach. It would make sense. But the really cool thought is when the space force gets large space ships, the navy can transfer its duties and personnel to space carrier missions and the they could fold in the marine corp to be space marines. Its not just sci fi, we are living in the historical events as they are still just the seeds.

    • @corey552
      @corey552 Před rokem

      Airborne Operations are outdated. Also, were not going to have actual military personnel patrolling space for atleast another 100 years.

    • @chillwill5080
      @chillwill5080 Před rokem

      The concept of Marines goes all the way back to the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans.

  • @shannonpace9433
    @shannonpace9433 Před rokem +5

    I helped build LHD 2, 3, 4, and 5. So proud

    • @jeffbeeba419
      @jeffbeeba419 Před rokem

      I found your pint of Jack Daniels hidden in some starboard wing wall ductwork on the Saipan. It went down smoothly. 😆

  • @russv4753
    @russv4753 Před rokem +33

    My brother was on the U.S.S. Nassau LHA-4 a few years ago both the LHD's and LHA's are impressive

    • @chapmanmd79
      @chapmanmd79 Před rokem +2

      Same here Marine on Bataan and Nassau.

    • @chipburns4123
      @chipburns4123 Před rokem

      I was on the Nassau for 30 days. Part of the 26th MEU. It was a great experience. That was like 97-98.

    • @brucew7062
      @brucew7062 Před rokem +1

      Two seven month floats as an Air Wing Marine aboard LHA-4 Nassau. She definitely did not have all of the accommodations they show here. This video doesn’t give you a true understanding of life aboard these LHAs/LHDs.

    • @chipburns4123
      @chipburns4123 Před rokem +4

      @@brucew7062 yes, as a former Marine it was crazy! Not the biggest ship but I got lost constantly. Just like always we made it a circus and some things I cant discuss here lol.
      I was standing in the hangar deck next to the elevator watching the sunset when I realized that in Top Gun, Maverick was in the same spot except on a carrier and I had that moment and about that same moment I looked down and realized my brand new pressed fatigues were touching the chains covered in black grease. Ruined my uniform and my moment 🤣🤣🤣

    • @jeffbeeba419
      @jeffbeeba419 Před rokem +2

      @@chipburns4123 lol 😆

  • @loueckert4970
    @loueckert4970 Před 25 dny

    So proud of the crew and our military for keeping us safe. God bless.

  • @newworldtech2022
    @newworldtech2022 Před rokem +1

    It is insane to build such a huge thing like that!

  • @dmoreno2092
    @dmoreno2092 Před rokem +12

    Thanks to all US soldiers from all branches for sacrificing their lives and families for the benefit of the whole!

    • @user-io5ex6fk2c
      @user-io5ex6fk2c Před rokem

      you said a funny joke. The United States is an evil country. After World War II, it launched the Vietnam War, used chemical agents in the war, conducted nuclear tests on the Marshall Islands, and provoked wars around the world, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and the ongoing Russian Ukrainian war. All American soldiers are sinners of war, and they will be judged in hell after death

    • @maui808jah
      @maui808jah Před rokem +1

      Soldiers would be from the army. There are marines, airmen and seamen.

    • @creatorsfreedom6734
      @creatorsfreedom6734 Před rokem

      more bones for the fire

  • @chriswomack4586
    @chriswomack4586 Před rokem +7

    I served on USS America LHA 6 and the now Decommissioned USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6 (shown in this video). Definitely milestones in my career on both.

  • @johnny2thumbs247
    @johnny2thumbs247 Před rokem +18

    Really missed my time on the USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3). Best memories of my life. So sad to see them use it for target practice and sink it off Hawaii. It didn't go down easy though. Served under Captains Highfill, Townes and Ruehe.

    • @MrStaybrown
      @MrStaybrown Před 26 dny

      I used load and unload the Belleau Wood in White Beach, when I was stationed at Camp Foster Okinawa.

  • @Neal7891
    @Neal7891 Před rokem

    Got to deploy with USS Nassau & USS Bataan during my time in the Marines.
    Definitely enjoyed those ships.

  • @kleersteelkleersteel7187
    @kleersteelkleersteel7187 Před rokem +15

    Back in the late 80s, as a Marine, I was on the USS Shreveport LPD-12 and was accompanied by the USS LHA-4 ship. Spent a total of a year and 10 days on the Shreveport. (two Mediterranean floats ) and it was home away from home when visiting ports and training with different counties. Won't forget the cramp berthing areas for the Marines and great chow. Semper Fi...

  • @gazzabyerun9048
    @gazzabyerun9048 Před rokem +12

    It's amazing, all that weight it holds and still floats 🧐

    • @troyevitt2437
      @troyevitt2437 Před rokem +1

      Right now, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is having a fit wishing he could explain this to you....I mean, I know you're joking, but Dr. Tyson's frustration would be untenable.

    • @reallyhappenings5597
      @reallyhappenings5597 Před rokem +3

      It's made of helium and fiberglass

    • @jinkenz6459
      @jinkenz6459 Před rokem

      I had the same thought. I sink in a pool. Maybe, just maybe I need to gain wt. and try again in the ocean. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @gazzabyerun9048
      @gazzabyerun9048 Před rokem

      @@jinkenz6459 🤣

    • @gazzabyerun9048
      @gazzabyerun9048 Před rokem

      @@reallyhappenings5597 🤡All that helium you think they all would be talking funny!! LMFAO

  • @johndc2998
    @johndc2998 Před rokem

    Thank you for this documentary!

  • @USQM5468
    @USQM5468 Před 6 měsíci

    An immense pride in seeing all these powerful machines with which freedom is defended and built in the world.

  • @ablaze1989
    @ablaze1989 Před rokem +6

    This isn't a defensive ship though, this one is all about taking the fight to the enemy.

    • @kiro9257
      @kiro9257 Před rokem +4

      Just as all carriers in the US inventory.
      “Don’t let them bring the fight to you, bring the fight to them.”

    • @EricTheActor805
      @EricTheActor805 Před rokem

      Tools of the Globalist World Order

  • @scottcline8941
    @scottcline8941 Před rokem +14

    As a Air Force veteran, I just want to say the Air Force is the best, better than all the rest. Though these amphibious ship rock. Navy pilots are crazy and those landings are controlled crashes but you guys do it with style!

    • @deborahrauth7629
      @deborahrauth7629 Před rokem +2

      Naval aveitiors are the best out there barn nune hands down and yes they are crazy let see an airforce pilot land on the pitching deck of a carrier in the dark of night and launch in all kinds of weather. I have the most highest regards for the US airforce an we all like to think our branch was the best.
      One old salty sailor salutes you and your service to our country

    • @scottcline8941
      @scottcline8941 Před rokem +2

      @@deborahrauth7629 crazy is what Naval aviators are, but yea this crazy Airmen salutes you and your service as well. Without the Air Force and the Navy the poor Marines and Army would have a long way to walk!

  • @poopysoap
    @poopysoap Před rokem +2

    Used to work on the LCACs as a turdchaser. Bag work mostly. Stern fingers were a pain to change out because they weren't designed to go in reverse. Did the FOD screens and a bit of welding when needed. Had to change out those thick bulletproof windows as well. Heavy, awkward, potential finger losing experience. No paddle work though. That was for the GSEs. Back then they were still using Hummers. Could haul 15 of those on the well deck. The margin was +/- 1 minute to get them ashore as planned. They also had something called a Personnel Transport module. A big aluminum sardine can you fix to the deck. Could hold about 100 marines armed to the tits and get them to shore quickly. The amphib ships were fun. So many capabilities.

  • @MichaelTianDS
    @MichaelTianDS Před rokem +2

    That's amazing. As a Chinese, I respect you us navy.

  • @ManDom878
    @ManDom878 Před rokem +7

    I'm too old & tied down, but if I could I'd definitely join the military. God bless our military

    • @user-ng6zx2js3n
      @user-ng6zx2js3n Před rokem

      We will occupy the world with your solution, America

    • @user-ng6zx2js3n
      @user-ng6zx2js3n Před rokem

      We will occupy the world with your solution, America

  • @rustyfan89
    @rustyfan89 Před rokem +6

    As a United States marine that has been on ships like this I’ve seen how hard the navy works to keep the ship running, I know they dint like us marines much as while they were working to get us where we needed to be much thanks to them

  • @doglover5461
    @doglover5461 Před rokem

    great nation ,great country .nice honest loving people.

  • @johnmagill7714
    @johnmagill7714 Před rokem +4

    I was on two Tarawa Class LHA's for nearly 9 years. USS Bealleau-Wood LHA-3 & USS Tarawa LHA-1. Very similar to the Wasp Class. Worked in CIC.

  • @timothyholman4021
    @timothyholman4021 Před rokem +15

    Brings back my memories onboard the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3). Greatest time in the Navy. 1988 - 1992 - OI Division

    • @davidstaudohar6733
      @davidstaudohar6733 Před rokem +2

      🦅🇺🇸🦅 Hey swabby , I served on the Belluea Woods also Back in 1977 , while in 2 ND Battlion 3 Rd Marine Regiment , United States Marine Corps , when I reenlisted in the Navy I couldn't turn down that 16,000 service reenlistment bonus, ❤️❤️❤️‼️ Haze Gray and Under Way is the Navy Way ♦️♦️♦️‼️👌

    • @foxco2378
      @foxco2378 Před rokem +1

      @@davidstaudohar6733 Holyshit Bro!! 2/3 Myself hell look at my name lol 89 to 94 Semper Fi!!! Floated on the Dubuque and Frederick in my day!!!

    • @davidstaudohar6733
      @davidstaudohar6733 Před rokem +1

      @@foxco2378 Semper Fidelis Thank U 4 serving in the Marine Corps , 👌👍👍👍 ‼️ it's always nice to talk with another Marine , I was passed around like a bowl of popcorn when I served ,I was in All 3 Battlions in the. 3rd Regiment , and then served TAD with 2nd Recon , Delta special Forces and Lancer Aviation tactical Air command , Going from an enlisted Man to a battlefield commission as 2nd Louie then back to an enlisted guy was a difficult transition , Maybe that's why they called us Mustang's ❓❓❓ 🦅🇺🇸🦅

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 Před rokem

      @@davidstaudohar6733 I would've have turned down 16,000 either !!! LOL.

    • @davidstaudohar6733
      @davidstaudohar6733 Před rokem

      @@powerbad696 THIS isn't a joke dude , most patriotic reader , I recently received an email from a navy recruiter offering me a $50,000 service reenlistment bonus for a four-year contract, I recently submitted a request to the United States Coast Guard on what I could receive for service reenlistment bonus to activate my commission as a lieutenant commander, I have not yet received their lucrative offer but I'm listening 🙏🙏

  • @danieldevadas6481
    @danieldevadas6481 Před rokem +13

    I believe the UH-1Y is usually referred to as the "Huey Venom" and the AH-1Z the "Viper" or "Zulu Cobra", the Supercobra being the AH-1W

    • @KutWrite
      @KutWrite Před rokem +5

      There's so much wrong with this narration, plus sloppy or lazy editing getting the wrong video with it, I gave up.
      Cool pictures is about all I can say.

  • @JawsFan27
    @JawsFan27 Před rokem +1

    I've spent time on the USS America (LHA-6) and USS Tripoli (LHA-7) as an embarked Marine. Definitely plenty of boring days, but some cool ones too.

  • @kayyjayy5422
    @kayyjayy5422 Před rokem +2

    My two younger first cousins are in the New Zealand navy. Much respect to all navy seals men

  • @psycronizer
    @psycronizer Před rokem +6

    just watching those amphibious tracked vehicles, with the water lapping up close to the man hole with the driver just sitting in there, it looks like the damned thing could sink at any moment ! what happens if a huge wave , from like a bomb blast goes over it ? I wonder how much ingressing water it would take to sink one of those things !!

    • @KutWrite
      @KutWrite Před rokem

      It has happened, even in training.

  • @blackshirt4ever02
    @blackshirt4ever02 Před rokem +6

    I served on USS Makin Island LHD8, I’m actually one of the plankowners.

  • @Smileatlife37
    @Smileatlife37 Před rokem

    Just wanna say, I pray for are Troops. GOD BLESS THEM 🙏❤

  • @dreamer7601
    @dreamer7601 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Respect to all
    This bravery 🫡

  • @njasak
    @njasak Před rokem +3

    I was deployed on the USS Bataan , so this bring back memories.

  • @kdot2513
    @kdot2513 Před rokem +4

    Until you see one of these up close in person it’s hard to understand the true size of one of these

  • @nesseihtgnay9419
    @nesseihtgnay9419 Před rokem

    Can't believe this ship is this big and have that much stuff

  • @gimme3steps933
    @gimme3steps933 Před rokem

    Man, I’m amazed! This “ship” is awesome!

  • @paulrobinson3534
    @paulrobinson3534 Před rokem +5

    Spent 6 months on the USS Denver doing a west pac. Some good memories, but not sure I'd do it again

  • @joshuawalls9067
    @joshuawalls9067 Před rokem +4

    I spent 2 years onboard Uss iwo jima LHD7 it was very tough doing welldeck operations especially with the lcu

  • @ART-oq4ek
    @ART-oq4ek Před rokem +1

    Wow! Nice! Powerful Navy in the world

  • @michealsmith101
    @michealsmith101 Před rokem

    When I was in the Marine Corps, one deployment we were on the U.S.S. Comstock, an L.S.D. , and honestly I wasn't that bad, or at least I didn't think so. The LSD is one of the Marine Corps ships that have LCAC's, and other AAV's, I' will never forget my first time on a LCAC: I thought it was going to flip over!!

  • @randyclaire
    @randyclaire Před rokem +4

    TAIWAN NEEDS THIS SHIP.

    • @maddog7121
      @maddog7121 Před rokem +9

      Not really. Taiwan and it’s navy reach is so small, there would be no need to have an Amphibious Assault Ship like this. Amphibious Assault Ships are used for things related to beach landings, mobile command bases, etc. You would only use a mobile command base in the center of the ocean so you can have a sort of base there, it would make no sense to place it by an island, because you could just make a physical base there. They need destroyers, corvettes, etc.

  • @Bumbley1
    @Bumbley1 Před rokem +4

    AAVs are definitely not hitting 30 knots in the water, more like 8. I think you may have got them confused with the stats from a LCAC. But those are actually faster.

    • @abboman8319
      @abboman8319 Před rokem +1

      I agree. The EFV was going to replace the AAV years ago but they were to complicated and broke down often. Watch some videos on those. You could waterski behind it. Very cool

    • @Bumbley1
      @Bumbley1 Před rokem +1

      @@abboman8319 Ah yes, the EFV. AKA: The Expeditious Funds Vacuum.

  • @bigshmoke9653
    @bigshmoke9653 Před rokem

    It's going to be interesting seeing this in action for the first time in a couple years

  • @DefenceTechReview
    @DefenceTechReview Před rokem

    Amazing ship, very interesting to see in action

  • @webrik33
    @webrik33 Před rokem +12

    Conscription should be mandatory in the US. ALL young people should have to serve so they can appreciate just what it means to be a member of the Armed Services.

    • @saeeda3098
      @saeeda3098 Před rokem

      If that ever happened we would not have a bunch of sorry ass leaders in congress or the white house
      It would be God & country
      Not God & Cash Flow 4 my Campaigns

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 Před rokem

      Korea has mandatory military service for obvious reasons.Their ROC soldiers are no joke either.

    • @KutWrite
      @KutWrite Před rokem +2

      I served voluntarily. Draftees were still around and a large percentage resented being uprooted like that. Many were lied to as to their eventual assignments. Drug use was high. My last couple of years in the Navy involved dealing with the negative repercussions of the draft.
      No one makes a very good slave.

    • @CrazyPalidin57
      @CrazyPalidin57 Před rokem

      Question, did you serve? 🤔

    • @EricTheActor805
      @EricTheActor805 Před rokem +2

      Absolutely not

  • @hamentaschen
    @hamentaschen Před rokem +3

    "Brawndo...It's got what plants crave."

  • @joeyindahl2593
    @joeyindahl2593 Před rokem

    Served on LHD6 from 2000-2004. Brings back some memories

  • @chipburns4123
    @chipburns4123 Před rokem +9

    9:10 that is not footage from an assault ship. Those are F-18’s.

    • @Jbh0369
      @Jbh0369 Před rokem

      No sir. Those are F-35Bs. VSTOL. Replaced the Harrier.

    • @chrismaccullen
      @chrismaccullen Před rokem +1

      @@Jbh0369 Wrong, at 9:10 those are hornets.

    • @walterquick8649
      @walterquick8649 Před rokem

      I was like WTF?? iam getting OLD???? what??? lol

    • @chipburns4123
      @chipburns4123 Před rokem

      @@chrismaccullen Hornets are F-18’s!

    • @chrismaccullen
      @chrismaccullen Před rokem

      @@chipburns4123 I know.. hence my response to Jbh0369 who said they were F-35's

  • @ZAN-THE-GOAT
    @ZAN-THE-GOAT Před rokem +5

    Amazing what these young women and men do onboard to protect others. They must miss their families being away for so long. Maiming those who have partners and more so children they don’t get to see grow old. I know being away mining for 3 months once, my children took weeks to get to know me again when they were about 2 or 3

  • @donktheclown
    @donktheclown Před rokem

    Quite an operation, thank you. My Dad served on the aircraft Carrier USS Wasp CV-18..

  • @patriciacharles8451
    @patriciacharles8451 Před rokem

    Get goosebumps just thinking about how deep that water is!

  • @sundo-pf5zv
    @sundo-pf5zv Před rokem +3

    What is the recent history of use for the AAS? Where have the Amphibious Assault vehicles been used recently?

    • @elvinpena8788
      @elvinpena8788 Před rokem +7

      I'm a NAVY veteran Plank-owner of the USS Essex LHD-2 and in 1995 the 13 Marine Expeditionary Unit was re directed to Somalia during Operation United Shield. We were tasked with re-taking the Somalia airport from Somali warlords and defending ports perimeter while the United Nations withdrew its people by sea and air. The assault started around 0330, first wave took off around 0430 and by 0700 a thousand Marines where ashore flawlessly conducting their business . No casualties on our side.

    • @EricTheActor805
      @EricTheActor805 Před rokem

      It's a joke
      It's an obsolete concept

    • @richardlovelace3849
      @richardlovelace3849 Před rokem +1

      Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

    • @EricTheActor805
      @EricTheActor805 Před rokem

      @@richardlovelace3849
      No
      They are useless
      Military procurement is a zero sum game
      That LHD came at the cost of more useful platforms

    • @death_parade
      @death_parade Před rokem

      Ask the ones who don't have ships like these. Our Navy is looking to buy four 20,000 ton LHDs (smaller than the LHAs, but similar enough in role). One of the main reasons is HADR (Humanitarian And Disaster Relief) Ops. The other is amphibious ops to protect island territories in case Chinese try to take them.

  • @janzam
    @janzam Před rokem +2

    Can we see them in the Black Sea please?

    • @ozkanonalan3545
      @ozkanonalan3545 Před rokem +1

      You don't have any power in the Black Sea, Türkiye is the Boss

    • @user-rp2rd1kb7h
      @user-rp2rd1kb7h Před rokem

      If they enter the Black Sea with aggressive plans, they will never come back.

    • @janzam
      @janzam Před rokem +1

      @@user-rp2rd1kb7h Oh...they will be sunked by Moskva submarine mabe? :)))

    • @EricTheActor805
      @EricTheActor805 Před rokem

      No

    • @EricTheActor805
      @EricTheActor805 Před rokem

      @@ozkanonalan3545
      Please
      Turkey is a joke

  • @joshthomas911
    @joshthomas911 Před rokem

    Thank you Navy for your sacrifice’s for the freedom of my family and every American among 🇺🇸

  • @81ysakkhenh81tv
    @81ysakkhenh81tv Před rokem

    Video của bạn thật tuyệt vời quá bạn nhé cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ video này nhé ❤️

  • @klaudeyy
    @klaudeyy Před rokem +4

    Incoming "As a" comments 😂

    • @peter-radiantpipes2800
      @peter-radiantpipes2800 Před 14 dny

      😂😂😂

    • @blueninja115
      @blueninja115 Před 12 dny

      As a Billion $ Amphibious Assault Ship, I don't approve of these camo ants climbing all over acting like they run me!

  • @user-yh7mn1tg1p
    @user-yh7mn1tg1p Před 4 měsíci +3

    ان شاء الله هذ السفينه تكون غنيمة الجيش اليمني والحوثيين امانه خلوة تتمركز في البحر الاحمر لتسهلو علينا اغتنامه

  • @chrisrasmussen3822
    @chrisrasmussen3822 Před rokem +1

    Years ago I was duty driver at Rota Spain. Wasp pulled in. I had never seen one up close. I was sent out in the base van to pick up the Chiefs. Got out, looked straights up. Never forget it. The base went from sleepy hollow to NYC in Spain.

  • @ronz9562
    @ronz9562 Před rokem +1

    I served as a Marine back in WW1. A massive thanks to the US Navy for all the hard work they do. Semper Hi my akhs

  • @sandcrabspa4299
    @sandcrabspa4299 Před rokem +6

    Can you imagine anyone can buy and walk around with a gun in the U.S. On the other hand, trained soldiers guns are locked away....Insane

    • @troyevitt2437
      @troyevitt2437 Před rokem

      Not soldiers; Marines. The Corps is part of the Navy....but I'd like to see the MAGA crowd tell the Marines and Sailors how they're "liberal sheep" for wearing Covid19 masks.
      Second Amendment: Good. NRA: Lunatics.
      The NRA Jumped the Shark in 1977. They want the "Shall Not Be Infringed" without the "Well Regulated".
      I can remember going to pre-77 NRA meetings with my dad. At that time, they were talking about ethical outdoorsmanship, hunting and camping and even touched on fishing. They talked about wildlife and conservation. Not ONCE were the Republicans worshiped or the Democrats bashed.
      A few years later, my dad said, "I took you to those meetings to stress gun-safety. Now gun safety is 'communism' to those idiots." Dad was a Navy SeaBee before becoming a Bellsouth/AT&T lineman. He voted for Reagan and then Reagan busted up AT&T. Dad missed Carter after that.

    • @remixsparten98
      @remixsparten98 Před rokem

      Could you imagine a U.S. soldier walking in the U.S. with a live rifle? Yeah, its crazy how they don't issue those to soldiers with means of only keeping them in cages for show n' tell. Better yet, its even crazier that civilians can just go up to any gun store shopkeeper with no ID, stupid little FOID card, concealed carry or background check with no state or federal laws whatsoever saying anything about brandishing a firearm in public or stowing it a legal gun safe and just, "buy and walk around with a gun".
      And the sad part is, that its all barely contained in that brain of yours too.

  • @Daneal2024
    @Daneal2024 Před 5 měsíci +3

    اليمن ستبتلعها وكأنها قطعة حلوى صغيرة رغم كل هذه المشاهد والاستعراض الا ان امريكا بكل اساطيلها جثت على ركبتيها من الخوف امام اليمن العظيم

  • @don-qb4xb
    @don-qb4xb Před rokem +1

    The sheer power of the US military is mindblowing.

  • @SpanishGrows
    @SpanishGrows Před rokem +1

    its crazy to see how far our wepons have came

  • @rez157
    @rez157 Před rokem +4

    face masks do nothing.....

    • @silentcog
      @silentcog Před rokem +1

      I think it was more to hide their faces.

  • @BryanG1974
    @BryanG1974 Před rokem

    Some of the best sleep I ever had… love the ocean… USS COMSTOCK LSD and USS DULUTH LPD… Had many AAV and LCAC rides to the beach.. Thanks US Navy

  • @rustyfan89
    @rustyfan89 Před rokem +1

    Amtracs, I loved those things as a marine

  • @BlueSkyCountry
    @BlueSkyCountry Před rokem

    These ships also serve fast action rescue and relief efforts for places ravaged by tsunamis or storm surges.

  • @yanuarpersada1423
    @yanuarpersada1423 Před rokem +1

    GOD BLESS USA FROM INDONESIA