Inside The Navy’s Most Powerful Destroyer

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @SamEckholm
    @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +332

    What ship should I visit next? 👀

    • @Snipeghost6
      @Snipeghost6 3 месяца назад +169

      An Aircraft Carrier

    • @Erez888
      @Erez888 3 месяца назад +104

      Please Gerald R Ford super carrier

    • @argoswaits2084
      @argoswaits2084 3 месяца назад +44

      Nimitz class carrier if possible pls

    • @466C_Robotics
      @466C_Robotics 3 месяца назад +12

      I think you should visit the Blue Ridge.

    • @byever1
      @byever1 3 месяца назад +7

      The two ships involved with captain Phillips rescue

  • @jman036
    @jman036 3 месяца назад +1733

    "If you'd like to purchase your SPY-6 from Raytheon, use my link in the description" XD Thank you, I was looking for something like this.

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +232

      Haha my order is in the mail

    • @swaggery
      @swaggery 3 месяца назад +26

      @@jkbbumblebee The ad is meant for companies. Defence companies and organizations likely have people that would watch military videos on RUclips.

    • @jaysoto1182
      @jaysoto1182 3 месяца назад +4

      @@jkbbumblebee bruh

    • @Randies_Scary_Stories
      @Randies_Scary_Stories 3 месяца назад +2

      I’m saving up!

    • @TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine
      @TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine 3 месяца назад +31

      Raytheon actually has a civilian division called "Raymarine", and they manufacture a wide variety of radar and sonar/ navigational equipment. I have a Raymarine radar, depth finder and chart display on my boat.

  • @lanceterencio2029
    @lanceterencio2029 3 месяца назад +1092

    Sam’s sponsors are something else. Manufacturers of missles.

    • @dimitarmargaritov
      @dimitarmargaritov 3 месяца назад +76

      Too bad there are no discount codes.

    • @ATF_CA
      @ATF_CA 3 месяца назад +32

      I was thinking the same. It's so much more badass, and refreshing, to see something other than all those stupid SquareSpace sponsors

    • @AB-fh6hj
      @AB-fh6hj 3 месяца назад +23

      @@ATF_CA military industrial complex at work buddy

    • @SpectralonWhite
      @SpectralonWhite 3 месяца назад +4

      No matter what he’s good at his job and makes it look fun. Which some of it is actually fun.

    • @TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine
      @TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine 3 месяца назад +6

      Raytheon actually has a civilian market through a division called "Raymarine". They make commercial and civilian radars, sonars, depth-finders and navigational equipment. Much better quality than Garmin or Simrad.

  • @Milesperhour35
    @Milesperhour35 3 месяца назад +615

    Might be the first time I’ve fully watched the sponsored section of a video with my full attention

    • @BigBigBigJeff
      @BigBigBigJeff 3 месяца назад +17

      I mean the whole channel is one big Advertisement to be fair

    • @HKim0072
      @HKim0072 3 месяца назад +9

      Defense contractor ads are pretty cool. Especially, if they are highlighting a certain product line.

  • @lolza-qh2xw
    @lolza-qh2xw 3 месяца назад +259

    "I get to come to work and sail with the very best" is something I bet every sailor wants to hear from their captain, seeing how proud he is of his ship and his crew is really admirable. Bless everyone on that ship in their operations and training. :)

    • @jakewillits4678
      @jakewillits4678 3 месяца назад +2

      Frankly im dissapointed at how little destroying it can do. 1 gun on the front. A cpuple dozen active missle pods. A couple cwis it seems to be a bare minimum to me. You look at before they had missles on those big meusum battleships and i wonder if there isnt enough active missle pods and whatnot.

    • @argus0018
      @argus0018 3 месяца назад

      @@jakewillits4678what? You do know that the arleigh burke‘s are the most heavily armed ships of their size? And 1) they could destroy any battleship ten times over before that battleship even saw them, and 2) ofc they‘re not going to be as big as a battleship, but guess what dimwit? The us navy has over 70 arleigh burkes, compared to less than ten battleships that were ever in active use at the same time.

    • @sofprep
      @sofprep 3 месяца назад +15

      @@jakewillits4678 With today's advanced weapons like hypersonic missiles etc., it's better to have multiple light and maneuverable ships than a few heavily armed but also slower and bigger targets. If one heavily armed ship is lost you lose a lot of firepower. At least that's what I think.

    • @THE-X-Force
      @THE-X-Force 3 месяца назад +12

      @@jakewillits4678 We (and the rest of the world) don't use battleships for the same reason we don't ride into war on horses. It's an outdated technology unfit for the modern theater of battle. 98 missile pods that carry a variety of munitions for different tasks, multiple auto cannons, torpedoes, and the CWIS is more than enough to eliminate the assigned targets and defend the boat. They aren't sailing out there completely alone.

    • @fitz2917
      @fitz2917 3 месяца назад +3

      @@jakewillits4678😂😂. That thing carried 50 missiles, dozens of torpedoes, and the guns which honestly are more for show or small threats. You seem to take for granted how much damage a ship launched cruise missile can do. Look up a tomahawk cruise missile hitting a target. It’s a big boom. Then imagine 50.

  • @lincan4108
    @lincan4108 3 месяца назад +233

    Thanks Sam, definitely considering AEGIS for my next home security system

  • @JaydYoshino
    @JaydYoshino 3 месяца назад +16

    Best friend's cousin was Ops officer for DDG-106 USS Stockdale. Sister to the Sterett. Went out for the day during Fleet Week. Got full access to ship like here in video. Watched 5" gun practice along with CWIS and other weapons (no missles, of course). INCREDIBLE experience to be on an active Navy ship at sea. THE highlight of my life next to my daughter's birth. Fair winds and following seas to all the Navy. To our allies, you will not find a more faithful friend. To our enemies, you will find us just as faithful.

  • @HÆL1X
    @HÆL1X 3 месяца назад +535

    I was in the aft gym when you came on board. You kicked me out to film (no hard feelings 😂)

    • @lawrencehuggins347
      @lawrencehuggins347 3 месяца назад +56

      Did you eat the Chicken tendies?

    • @HÆL1X
      @HÆL1X 3 месяца назад +75

      Of course. Every sailor's delight

    • @SkyCarAvatior
      @SkyCarAvatior 3 месяца назад +4

      @@HÆL1Xis the food good

    • @HÆL1X
      @HÆL1X 3 месяца назад +34

      Depends. Some days is great, other days it's grueling

    • @556m4
      @556m4 3 месяца назад +7

      @@HÆL1X I thought a red sky at night was a sailor’s delight.

  • @DISASTEPIECE52493
    @DISASTEPIECE52493 3 месяца назад +18

    Regarding port security. In 2000 the USS Cole was refueling in Aden Yemen. It wasn't even in the port it was a few thousand yards outside refueling at a permanent barge. A suicide bomber came along side her in a speedboat. No one spotted the boat in time to act and 17 sailors were killed. Port security is VERY important, especially with drones becoming more accessible and deadly.

    • @Ron-t8l
      @Ron-t8l 3 месяца назад

      The Gulf of Yemen was "Hell" During Desert Storm/ Desert Shield.....

    • @natashabenjamin4222
      @natashabenjamin4222 2 месяца назад +1

      I remember in boot camp we had a simulation of the damage done to the Cole and that was no joke, definitely tests your resolve and especially knowing what happened. While we were even during training we had SEALs in smaller boats around us for protection.

  • @PraveenUduweriya.
    @PraveenUduweriya. 3 месяца назад +74

    Impressive video, Sam! It's clear that this isn't just about the ship-it's a clever way to inspire and recruit the next generation of sailors. The production quality is top-notch and truly showcases the power and capability of the U.S. Navy. Kudos to the team behind this; you've made service look as epic as it truly is!

  • @davidwolf226
    @davidwolf226 3 месяца назад +26

    From this Navy veteran, I so appreciate another great report, this time with the crew of the USS Sterett.

  • @SteveKing1212
    @SteveKing1212 2 месяца назад +8

    As a 20-year retired Navy vet who served on three DDGs, this was one of the coolest Navy documentaries I’ve seen. It’s straightforward for people to get a good understanding of how the ship operates. I may be biased since I was surprised to see that I served with the LTJG when he was enlisted 2:27. He was a cool dude, from what I remember 🤣🤙🏾.
    Big thanks to all the sailors who, I’m sure, had to put in extra hours cleaning and planning to make this happen. You all did a fantastic job representing the Navy and the US! I still don’t miss it, but hey, somebody’s gotta do it 😂.
    Seriously though, great job, Sam, and you have a new subscriber. Thanks again! 🙏🏾
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @frankhernandez3915
      @frankhernandez3915 Месяц назад +1

      Same here brotha I served on Higgins 06 -10 I thought I recognized ltjg I remember him being a sonar tech at the time. Crazy !

    • @lunarflares2659
      @lunarflares2659 16 дней назад +1

      @@frankhernandez3915 went to higgins 6 years after you got off lol. shes now in japan after i have left and is still kicking after a dry dock :)

  • @yourboyelgin
    @yourboyelgin 3 месяца назад +64

    Active Duty Salior Here! Was deployed out of NBSD and stationed there for 5 years on a DDG. Glad to see you showing the world what we do on a everyday bases, love it! Hooyah!!

    • @timmotel5804
      @timmotel5804 3 месяца назад +1

      Peace & Best Regards to You Sailor.

    • @tmsmqwx
      @tmsmqwx 3 месяца назад +1

      The word is "basis." Please don't make people think we're illiterate.

    • @timmotel5804
      @timmotel5804 3 месяца назад +1

      @@tmsmqwx Yes & "an" no a. Oh Well. mistake

    • @Ron-t8l
      @Ron-t8l 3 месяца назад +1

      My late grandfather was a GM1 on CAG "Kangaroo" Around The World 1960

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien 2 месяца назад

      God yanks are cringe

  • @colinjames7569
    @colinjames7569 3 месяца назад +13

    My son works on experimental modern warfare on ships. And tech of course. I am very, VERY proud of him

  • @FromThentoNow97
    @FromThentoNow97 2 месяца назад +5

    This video is a great reminder of the importance of our military. The men and women who serve in the Navy are true heroes and they deserve our respect and gratitude

  • @Ridingthewaves305
    @Ridingthewaves305 2 месяца назад +6

    Thank you to all USN members!! You all are truly doing gods work keeping us all safe day and night! God bless you all and god bless America!! 🇺🇸

  • @280StJohnsPl
    @280StJohnsPl Месяц назад +2

    I served in the USAF as an F-4C Phantom jet fighter Crew Chief and in the USN as a Deckhand and Signalman aboard the U.S.S. Horne DLG-30 Guided Missile Cruiser. Homeported in San Diego, we passed under the Coronado Bridge many times to Point Loma and the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean. Both Services were quite an experience :)

  • @lukelobatophoto
    @lukelobatophoto 3 месяца назад +124

    I love how you’ve been making videos on the US Navy lately! All we need is an aircraft carrier video 😂
    Great video, Sam!

  • @pnwchris2000
    @pnwchris2000 3 месяца назад +58

    Did he really just say RAYTHEON sponsored the video!? lmfao wild

    • @ThmsDouglas
      @ThmsDouglas 3 месяца назад +1

      HAHA That's what I thought as well I had to rewind.

    • @bdrenfro
      @bdrenfro 3 месяца назад +1

      Honeywell is on another one.

    • @jdslipknot
      @jdslipknot 21 день назад +1

      meanwhile, YT scrubs are sponsored by raycon or something. lmao

  • @jamesrea8454
    @jamesrea8454 3 месяца назад +52

    Built here in Maine at BIW in Bath. Best built ships for the US Navy.

    • @fastr144
      @fastr144 3 месяца назад +3

      you can really tell when a ship is built in maine or mississippi (favoring maine)

    • @jakewillits4678
      @jakewillits4678 3 месяца назад

      But should it have more cannons on it. Anti drone anti torpedo

    • @crawfords11
      @crawfords11 Месяц назад +1

      @@jakewillits4678 A cannon? With cannon balls and gunpowder, WWII style? 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Pyromanemac
      @Pyromanemac Месяц назад +1

      Bath Built is Best Built.

  • @willroderick4629
    @willroderick4629 3 месяца назад +23

    I SERVED ON THIS AMAZING WARSHIP! 🇺🇸 🌊

    • @feyrrari
      @feyrrari 3 месяца назад

      Whoo yah ⚓️

    • @maryvalentine9090
      @maryvalentine9090 24 дня назад

      That is so neat! I have five older brothers and four of them served in the Navy through the Cold War years and Vietnam.
      One brother is 6’8” tall and served for a while on the US Navy’s last diesel powered submarine! It was the USS Blueback (SS-581), a Barbel-class submarine that served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1990. That submarine yes one of the exhibit at OMSI (the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) in Portland Oregon.

  • @vincentlopez9944
    @vincentlopez9944 24 дня назад +4

    I got out of the navy 3 years ago. This video makes me want to go back in.

  • @naisi
    @naisi 3 месяца назад +17

    Thank you for your service to all the crew of USS Sterett! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Great video Sam

    • @feyrrari
      @feyrrari 3 месяца назад +1

      Word ✊🏾. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @CocoaBeachLiving
    @CocoaBeachLiving 3 месяца назад +14

    The amount of expertise required for this ship's operation is mind blowing. Ratheon, Best sponsor I've seen yet👍

  • @gillesashley9314
    @gillesashley9314 3 месяца назад +71

    I fell in love with Destroyers after watching "The Last Ship".

    • @Spendingryan
      @Spendingryan 3 месяца назад +12

      I know its not realistic but I fell in love with ships like this after watching "battleship" I loved seeing the Phalanx CIWS in action, and funnily enough it's how I found out that some old battleships like the USS Missouri recieved modern (for 80's) sensors, missiles and 4 Phalanx CIWS modules, they were used in the gulf war and could launch missiles which is strange for an old battleship!

    • @feyrrari
      @feyrrari 3 месяца назад

      The last battle ship. The one cs aliens was cool too.
      : DROP PORT ANCHOR!!!!

    • @Daka_151
      @Daka_151 3 месяца назад

      same!

    • @smugfrog8111
      @smugfrog8111 3 месяца назад +2

      @@Spendingryan Same bro, it may have been total fantasy but it lead me to do more research and really appreciate them more. So a win is a win.

    • @garrettahern3813
      @garrettahern3813 3 месяца назад

      @@Spendingryanit’s crazy how much money we spend to kill one another instead of improving the world

  • @shunlunwong2630
    @shunlunwong2630 3 месяца назад +10

    It's pretty impressive for Sam and Navy not to blur the image of the monitors!!!!!!! Good job, and keep on the good work!

  • @mikemurphy353
    @mikemurphy353 3 месяца назад +4

    You know you've made it in millitary RUclips when Raytheon is your sponsor! Congrats in your hard work!

  • @IWILSONMCF
    @IWILSONMCF 21 день назад +1

    I am a shipfitter and I build these. I’m working on DDG 130 right now. I specifically build the hull sections by welding the shell plates to diaphragms that make the shape of each plate with the longitudinal and transverse frames. They are insane feats of engineering and absolutely massive. I’ve stood underneath one on dry dock and it feels like you’re under the earth itself.

  • @likeanassistant8343
    @likeanassistant8343 3 месяца назад +9

    The arleigh burke destroyer is one of the coolest vehicles ever made up there with the M1 Abram’s, the Boeing 747 and the SR-71 black bird.

    • @ronaldckrausejr7762
      @ronaldckrausejr7762 2 месяца назад

      Even with upgrades, the M1 is very gravely updated. About the only two items it has left going for it; the turbine engine and the levels of armor. It was in need of complete replacement over ten years ago

  • @khoanguyenavia
    @khoanguyenavia 3 месяца назад +53

    Actually, the CIWS is only 20mm. It's basically an M61 Vulcan strapped on to a fancy radar system

    • @TheDonkami
      @TheDonkami 3 месяца назад +1

      yup, caught that too

    • @556m4
      @556m4 3 месяца назад

      @@khoanguyenavia Don’t they make it in 7.62 also ? (Not for naval)

    • @Boomkokogamez
      @Boomkokogamez 3 месяца назад

      ​@@556m4Yeah, it called M134 and there is 12.7mm version called GAU-19. There are bigger variant of 25mm and 30mm

    • @Spendingryan
      @Spendingryan 3 месяца назад +1

      @khoanguyenavia the Phalanx CIWS may not have the biggest caliber compared to some foreign equivalents, but it's the speed of the weapon that counts, these things can even take out some mortar and artillery rounds, not just missiles.

    • @khoanguyenavia
      @khoanguyenavia 3 месяца назад

      @@Spendingryan yup. Agreed

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 3 месяца назад +4

    HI SAM ,, AND U.S. NAVY.. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS LEARNING VIDEO SHIPS FOR THE FUTURE ,, I WAS ON AN OLDER SHIPS IN THE PASSED IN THE 80S BUT THEY DID THERE JOB WITH OUR CREWS ,,.. GREAT TO SEE THE FUTURE SHIPS PROTECTING THE U.S.A.,, NAVY-- U.S. ARMY,, VETERAN..

  • @SpectralonWhite
    @SpectralonWhite 3 месяца назад +13

    Sam you know touring USS Zumwalt or USS Gerald R. Ford in the future will make the ultimate 🐐. Ultimate god class of military hardware touring.

  • @soksamnang2150
    @soksamnang2150 3 месяца назад +39

    Dude got sponsor from RTX. Tomorrow I am going to place an order one SPY-6 to put it on my civic.

    • @ThmsDouglas
      @ThmsDouglas 3 месяца назад

      Make sure you get the full kit otherwise it won't fit in your dash! ask me how I know...

  • @garypritchard9787
    @garypritchard9787 3 месяца назад +3

    I was a Sonarman on the USS Sterett (CG-31) from 1/73 to 7/76. One deployment to Gulf of Tonkin.

    • @Ron-t8l
      @Ron-t8l 3 месяца назад

      Thank you

  • @BravoKiloSierra
    @BravoKiloSierra 2 месяца назад +2

    Crazy, I was stationed on Sterett and did a 10 month deployment with her back in 2014 to 2015 and was apart of her first crossing the line ceremony (crossing the equator).

  • @saturnv2419
    @saturnv2419 3 месяца назад +28

    Fun fact this ship actually has a laser installed, yes LASER. If you look close behind the forward missile deck just below the bridge, the grey color turret is the soft-kill laser known as ODIN, it can jam and destroy the sensors on enemy missiles.

    • @ojaymormah4818
      @ojaymormah4818 3 месяца назад +2

      There is a reason they didn’t talk about it in the video because it is classified!!

    • @skibidat9808
      @skibidat9808 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@ojaymormah4818But we know it has one and we've seen it fired hmm

    • @ahmadihya554
      @ahmadihya554 2 месяца назад +1

      is that thing replace the fwd ciws?

  • @American-1776-
    @American-1776- 3 месяца назад +5

    Im in the US Navy and I was on the USS Arleigh burke then I switched to being a naval Aviator on the nimitz and I saw the Steret in the strike group for a couple days

  • @MrDaviyd
    @MrDaviyd 3 месяца назад +8

    Great that we can watch this for free. Thank you.

  • @mayer14474
    @mayer14474 3 месяца назад +16

    Raytheon sponsored the video, wow

  • @LukaMarega
    @LukaMarega 6 дней назад

    What really inspires me about this is the diversity of the crew. It is just so epic to see people of all races together operating a warship in the name of USA which represents freedom, stability and unitiy for me.

  • @TheBenghaziRabbit
    @TheBenghaziRabbit 3 месяца назад +6

    Million subscriber production.
    Well done Sam & Team

  • @Error_404_Account_Deleted
    @Error_404_Account_Deleted 29 дней назад +2

    The Raytheon ad was perfect. Only ad I haven’t skipped in years 😂

  • @user-mm1nt1it5v
    @user-mm1nt1it5v 3 месяца назад +6

    7:30 its the second most heavily armed warship to the ticonderosa class cruiser.

  • @TristanKemp-x6b
    @TristanKemp-x6b 3 месяца назад +5

    Great stuff, the U.S. Navy definitely has some very capable vessels and personnel to defend its nation's interests

  • @njjeff201
    @njjeff201 3 месяца назад +3

    Bless our Vets. Go Navy 🇺🇸

  • @vincemartin8875
    @vincemartin8875 3 месяца назад +3

    Great video. The harbor pilot is the same gentleman that piloted us many times during my time on the JOHN C. STENNIS back in 2001 to 2003.

  • @peeks7165
    @peeks7165 3 месяца назад +17

    I find it kinda funny theyre all trying to hide their smiles when they're being filmed lol

  • @Shipspotting_Vietnam
    @Shipspotting_Vietnam 3 месяца назад +1

    So powerful!!!Just fall in love with the bow design of this class!

  • @ramal5708
    @ramal5708 3 месяца назад +14

    Imagine getting sponsored by a Military Industrial Complex

  • @TJ-hm8qt
    @TJ-hm8qt 3 месяца назад +1

    As a former OS2 on a DDG, this is cool content.
    For anyone curious or thinking about joining the Navy, it was the best thing I could have done for myself.
    Hooyah!

    • @Ron-t8l
      @Ron-t8l 3 месяца назад

      Navy Family: WWII, Korea, 'Nam, Persian Gulf

  • @tw27242
    @tw27242 3 месяца назад +27

    Crazy we got to see inside the CIC of an Arleigh Burke. Didn't expect that

    • @SeaWhiz
      @SeaWhiz 3 месяца назад +2

      Yeah, I toured a active Navy Sub once, and they were super strict about what we could record. For example, we were not allowed to record anything regarding the capabilities of the radar. I am surprised that we are clearly seeing that here. We can see that one of the radars they are using has a range somewhere between 32 to 64 miles. In addition, we can see the scan rate. How this is on RUclips, I don't understand.

    • @alexalbrecht5768
      @alexalbrecht5768 3 месяца назад +2

      @@SeaWhizit’s clearly the AN/SPS-67 surface search radar, the performance of which is broadly known online and isn’t super relevant.

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien 2 месяца назад

      Probably cause its outdated, our Sampson on our 45s is much better

    • @alexalbrecht5768
      @alexalbrecht5768 2 месяца назад +1

      @@AverageAlien our oldest destroyers are still capable performing midcourse intercepts of ballistic missiles. The Type 45 is a great ship but AEGIS is unmatched in capabilities.

    • @SeaWhiz
      @SeaWhiz 2 месяца назад +1

      @@alexalbrecht5768
      Thank you all for the insightful comments and clarifications on "Inside The Navy’s Most Powerful Destroyer"! It’s fascinating to hear everyone’s experiences and knowledge, especially regarding the radar systems and the capabilities of different ships. Your perspectives really enhance the discussion. Looking forward to more exchanges like this!

  • @trenbolone_user
    @trenbolone_user 3 месяца назад +1

    One of my best childhood experiences was being on USS Intrepid. US Navy ships have to be the coolest thing out there

  • @iancollins75
    @iancollins75 3 месяца назад +45

    Our weapon is our 3 billion dollar warship. I think that's the point 😂

  • @admiralsnackbarkekwalice6167
    @admiralsnackbarkekwalice6167 2 месяца назад

    Hooyah Navy!
    Former AZ here, good to see the tin can sailors getting some YT love.

  • @moolgin3206
    @moolgin3206 3 месяца назад +4

    love the videos they are amazing, keep up the good work and keep the vids coming!!!!

  • @timmotel5804
    @timmotel5804 3 месяца назад +4

    Good Day. WoW. This video is Excellent. There are 4 live RUclips video cameras, 24 hrs. per day in San Diego. My Wife & I watch many happenings at the port daily. This video really deeply, complements what we see with regards to these Destroyers coming & going there. So many questions are answered here. Again, Wonderful. Thank You for this interesting and educational video. Peace & Best Regards.

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +1

      Wow thank you!

    • @timmotel5804
      @timmotel5804 3 месяца назад

      @@SamEckholm P.S. Good to see you enjoy the voyage. 🤗

  • @thebalsaboy
    @thebalsaboy 3 месяца назад +170

    video starts at 00:01

    • @kiptynziminski8160
      @kiptynziminski8160 3 месяца назад +30

      Thanks I couldn’t tell 👍

    • @Emb_cars
      @Emb_cars 3 месяца назад +5

      Thanks I didn’t know
      😊

    • @BFT88
      @BFT88 3 месяца назад +13

      Ok the 0:01 comment is dead now.

    • @Redfish_F-15
      @Redfish_F-15 3 месяца назад +12

      The hero we didn’t know we needed

    • @cvandy2252
      @cvandy2252 3 месяца назад +5

      ​A truly brave hero stepping up like that.@@Redfish_F-15

  • @ZacharyHarpel
    @ZacharyHarpel 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video Sam! Thanks for giving us the ability to watch these experiences of yours

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @모닝커피_XD
    @모닝커피_XD 3 месяца назад +9

    Thank you for this good video!

  • @daveman1975
    @daveman1975 19 дней назад

    It’s nice to see someone feature something other than an Aircraft Carrier. Tin Cans are the real backbone of the surface fleet.

  • @viktorsoderquist6244
    @viktorsoderquist6244 3 месяца назад +7

    Very good video!

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @SeanNyte
    @SeanNyte 3 месяца назад +1

    Another awesome video, Sam! Thanks for allowing us to join you for this really cool adventure...

  • @TheSnivilous
    @TheSnivilous 3 месяца назад +4

    Raytheon is the sponsor 😂 that's wild

  • @behnamsaeedi
    @behnamsaeedi 3 месяца назад

    "This video is brought to you by Military Industrial Complex" was something I never thought I would hear in my life time! Great video! love to see more!

  • @JewelzFin
    @JewelzFin 3 месяца назад +3

    Nice. We don't get enough vids about Destroyers. My fav of the fleets. Oh well, I'm Army, I like to witness the things I blow up. Lol

  • @T.Y.B.o.d.
    @T.Y.B.o.d. 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome video Sam, like always.

  • @yuanxinwang8219
    @yuanxinwang8219 3 месяца назад +10

    20:53 least favorite part of the video, you should never do this part again, make the rest of it longer please

  • @VivianRaymond-r2o
    @VivianRaymond-r2o 3 месяца назад +2

    Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

  • @dr.salmanmahiruhulkowser7782
    @dr.salmanmahiruhulkowser7782 3 месяца назад +6

    Love from Bangladesh...

  • @SimDeck
    @SimDeck 2 месяца назад +1

    Do not mess with the US Navy. All the best from the UK.

  • @Drift925
    @Drift925 3 месяца назад +2

    This is cool sam. Btw I'm first 😊

  • @grahamcollins5416
    @grahamcollins5416 3 месяца назад +8

    I hate weaseled-in sponsors, but Raytheon is legit. Didn't skip.

  • @Rhedogian3141
    @Rhedogian3141 3 месяца назад +2

    Dunno what it was about this video but you really outdid yourself on this one. Fantastic production, keep it up!

  • @Aviation-115
    @Aviation-115 3 месяца назад +5

    Next go to the Gerald R Ford please✌️

  • @Mike-e7z
    @Mike-e7z 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video. Very well put together .

  • @CousinMarvin
    @CousinMarvin 3 месяца назад +4

    This is the difference between China having a much larger Navy with less trained crew members, no war experience, far less technology in their ship. and the US with tons of war experience, the absolute best technology that noon else has and the best trained crews. The world knows.

    • @Flightman453
      @Flightman453 3 месяца назад

      Typical ignorant American-centered mindset. What is your proof China has “less trained crew members”? Experience is overrated, no one cares, and if you think even 5% of the USN’s enlisted has seen “war” or “combat” then you’re delusional. And no, China’s ships do not have “less technology”. They are on par, and better in some areas. If you actually knew what you were talking about, you’d know a Type 055’s radar, the Type 346, is a more powerful radar than any destroyer or cruiser the US currently possesses.

    • @TonyChan-eh3nz
      @TonyChan-eh3nz 3 месяца назад

      ​@@Flightman453Just look at early WW2 usn decisions. Not exactly our best showing. Or look at the 2nd Pacific squadron. Yeah, I would say experience matters.

    • @Flightman453
      @Flightman453 3 месяца назад

      @@TonyChan-eh3nz No it doesn’t, because the experience argument died in February 2022. The US has zero serious modern day naval combat and hasn’t engaged in real large scale naval combat since WW2. Only four countries can say they have. Sorry, but the “experience” they’re getting from bombing insurgents with cruise missiles and shooting down cheap subsonic Houthi drones not even coming at them is fundamentally irrelevant and useless when you have a saturation of supersonic AShM’s and ASh ballistic missiles hurling towards your ship from all sides whilst battling with EW. They’ve never experienced the such and have no experience or know what to look for.

    • @TonyChan-eh3nz
      @TonyChan-eh3nz 3 месяца назад

      @@Flightman453 "The US has zero serious modern day naval combat and hasn't engaged in real large scale naval combat since WW2."
      So blowing up half of Iran's navy in a single work day isn't large scale? America really is suffering from success. We just win too fast, and nobody remembers it because watching a seal clubbing isn't fun.

    • @Erliu123zi
      @Erliu123zi Месяц назад

      Best technology? Dude you’re still living in the 80’s

  • @kloeymaysmith13
    @kloeymaysmith13 3 месяца назад +1

    Mr. Eckholm, covering more content on the Space Force would be very informative.

  • @coffee1814
    @coffee1814 3 месяца назад +3

    So much respect for them who serve their country

  • @thejdgoodwin
    @thejdgoodwin Месяц назад +1

    Today's Navy is better than it has ever been. We have the best sailors in the world, and that's partly due to today's inclusivity. God Bless America.

  • @ThatKyFam
    @ThatKyFam 3 месяца назад +5

    Hello All! Good morning!

  • @natashabenjamin4222
    @natashabenjamin4222 2 месяца назад +1

    My dad served on a cruiser class ship back in the 1980s with the same name. That ship was decommissioned in 1994. But still interesting. I served in an air wing on board the USS Carl Vinson( CVN 70) I remember 12 hour work days every day minus port calls. It as long days but the water rocking you to sleep and it was nice. US Navy where you need a GED or diploma to drive a Multi Million/Billion dollar ship. Took my boys to see the USS Midway, since their dad was Army and saw what their toys, I took them to see what my dad and I served on ( not so much dad since he refused to be on “ Bird Farm”). They were in awe and shocked at how big the anchor chain was. I was and still very proud to be a Sailor, even though I am not longer in now.

  • @SammieBee80
    @SammieBee80 3 месяца назад +6

    Do f-15 plz

  • @MercMan
    @MercMan 3 месяца назад +1

    Best video yet Sam keep it up!

  • @2AToday
    @2AToday 3 месяца назад +16

    If you’re having breakfast at the beach and accidentally drop a waffle, it becomes sandy eggo

    • @556m4
      @556m4 3 месяца назад +3

      @@2AToday How long have you been waiting to use that ?

    • @Spendingryan
      @Spendingryan 3 месяца назад +1

      @@556m4 that's what she said

    • @556m4
      @556m4 3 месяца назад +1

      @@Spendingryan Badum cheeshhhh

    • @2AToday
      @2AToday 3 месяца назад

      @@556m4I thought of it during the first minute or so of the video. My super power is lateral thinking

    • @556m4
      @556m4 3 месяца назад +3

      @@2AToday I wouldn’t just give away your super power like that. We have no idea who is watching. You may have some unknown enemies. Or known even.

  • @mic982
    @mic982 3 месяца назад +1

    As a former sailor (submarines) if you're a young man or woman and want to learn important job skills, serve your nation and have the adventure of a Lifetime - consider enlisting in the United States Navy. You will look back later in life as having had one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

  • @WillHouselog-ii9se
    @WillHouselog-ii9se 3 месяца назад +5

    When is the f-15 vid?

  • @TheBlackClockOfTime
    @TheBlackClockOfTime 3 месяца назад +1

    That is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen.

  • @pieterpons3893
    @pieterpons3893 3 месяца назад +5

    10:16 I think he has not yet heard of the Thales SMART-L radar.

    • @Ron-t8l
      @Ron-t8l 3 месяца назад

      Bite your tongue

  • @almcg4425
    @almcg4425 3 месяца назад +1

    HI Sam, this was another Awesome informative video. You and your crew do a Fantastic job. Keep your great videos coming, I will be looking for the next one. Al

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @drewt7602
    @drewt7602 3 месяца назад +3

    china is loving these vids lol

    • @boluomi-TV
      @boluomi-TV 3 месяца назад

      China doesn't care about those old destroyers; the 055-ton destroyer is much more powerful.

    • @Flightman453
      @Flightman453 3 месяца назад

      Because of what? They don’t need anything from this.

  • @sparcks2426
    @sparcks2426 3 месяца назад

    @SamEckholm I appreciate you making the "AD/Commercial" interesting and informative. Great content

  • @jouniairplanevideos
    @jouniairplanevideos 3 месяца назад +4

    12:00 our sensors are the best of the world... Until you've met the Dutch😂 or SMART-L was 6 years in advance acc you guys back in 2006. We've the ER version of it right now. Maybe we are still the best😂

    • @johnsilver9338
      @johnsilver9338 3 месяца назад +4

      SMART-L is in the L-band. SPY is in the S-band. Also all SPY including older SPY-1 have BMD capability, while SMART-L don't. They have to be upgraded for BMD, so not all SMART-L have BMD capability. To add newer SPY-6 have multiple arrays/RMA where each RMA can independently do its own thing from high to low elevation volumetric search, ballistic missile discrimination, missile communication, and even EW. The only comparable radar to have a similar feature is UK's dual face/array S-band Sampson radar. Besides that SPY-6 is also a dual band radar integrating an X-band radar thru its radar suite controller RSC similar to the Chinese dual band S/C Type 346A/B radar.

    • @jouniairplanevideos
      @jouniairplanevideos 3 месяца назад

      @@johnsilver9338 the Dutch radar has bmd capabilities, uses multiple frequencies and can track multiple targets while guiding missiles towards targets. So i dont see it being inferior towards an spy 6 radar

    • @ponz-
      @ponz- 3 месяца назад

      @@jouniairplanevideosI wouldn’t say it’s inferior but they have pretty much the same capabilities at this point

    • @nathandavison286
      @nathandavison286 2 месяца назад +1

      Lets be real though Dutch cant do nothing

  • @andrewsgarage796
    @andrewsgarage796 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome Sam Great Video mate Best Regards Andrew from Downunder :)

  • @OlumideOlajide_
    @OlumideOlajide_ 3 месяца назад +12

    Is that a Nigerian flag at 0:12 someone please explain the flags

    • @OctopusgamingYTw
      @OctopusgamingYTw 3 месяца назад +3

      I don't know man ask Nigerians

    • @b58zain
      @b58zain 3 месяца назад +1

      starboard flag

    • @AMCG81
      @AMCG81 3 месяца назад

      It’s a communication flag. All ships use them

    • @Porixify
      @Porixify 3 месяца назад

      Just callsigns and or forms of communications

  • @ryanfitz2214
    @ryanfitz2214 3 месяца назад +1

    I like seeing the Navy videos definitely need more. You should visit some squadrons to show the best side of the Navy the aviation side. Keep up the great work

  • @lollolbityt
    @lollolbityt 3 месяца назад +7

    Where f-15?

  • @Effex_08
    @Effex_08 3 месяца назад

    That weapons control room is incredible. Thank you for sharing.

  • @joshuaalviar
    @joshuaalviar 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow! I miss some of the crew of USS Sterett when they visited our orphanage in the Philippines after the Mt. Pinatubo explosion in 1991 😊

  • @noobstertontropolisburgpoi8096
    @noobstertontropolisburgpoi8096 3 месяца назад +1

    Your docs are always great! Gold standard!

  • @Military-Insights
    @Military-Insights 3 месяца назад

    The USS Sterett is a powerhouse of versatility and technology! With its Mark 45 gun, CIWS autocannon, and advanced AEGIS system, it's amazing how all the firepower is controlled from the Combat Information Center (09:01). But what really caught my attention is how every sailor, regardless of their role, plays a critical part in keeping this warship mission-ready. What do you all think? How does the teamwork on these ships compare to other military branches?