One of the main reasons I wanted to make this video is so young people would know that this career field exists. Can you imagine how cool of a job this would be? Thank you to everyone who supports at www.patreon.com/smartereveryday ! My goal is to keep being authentic, and your support allows me to do that without trying to please sponsors. I look forward to sending you these sweet holographic stickers! Thank you!
Destin!! I can only imagine how much work goes into these videos, but I can't wait, I need more!! Haha. I really enjoy these "deep dive" series. Can't wait to see the rest. Keep up the great work
Great video. Have a request if possible. I am a retired Rescue Swimmer and in your video you have a swimmer on an iceberg. I am that swimmer. I have still photos of that flight but was not aware there was a video. Was wondering if there was a way to get a copy of that video or where you got it. Thanks again. Appreciate your time.
As a former Navy rescue swimmer instructor - I really appreciate this video shedding light on our program. Thank you, Destin, for putting this together! ***So others may live***
I found myself welded to my chair watching this video and at the end, I was drooling over how to get my hands on some of the little survival vest gadget gems.
We watched footage of training ops for the most part here. How often, when a rescue swimmer takes a dip for Work, do they pull out someone who had a Good Excuse for being there or are they all just drunk tourists? That is the experience I have had on Land, responding to calls.
@@truthsRsung Well that depends. I know swimmers that have been near disasters, and I also know some that have never had to dunk. One swimmer I know ended up pulling close to 300 people out of the water from a ferry sinking. I would say, on average there will be a recovery of some kind every deployment. Otherwise, we just meet training requirements. I'm speaking for blue water swimmers - not brown water peeps.
@@truthsRsung Some of the people that Coast Guard has the most encounters are fishermen. Not the ones who go out on weekends for fun, but the ones that go out for months to make living. Not all rescue swimmers see action either and from what I've heard from people who worked with rescue swimmers, they said swimmers that get the most calls are located near fishermen go out for rough waters. Like Northwestern area (Oregon, Washington, Alaska) and Northeastern(New England).
I’m a retired USCG HH-65 pilot. I used to travel to various CG Air Stations and teach CRM, Crew Resource Management. Along with having incredible rescue stories of my own to share, pilots, Flight Mechanics and Rescue Swimmers would share their experiences. These experiences were and are so incredible they defy description. Night, bad weather, raging ocean, surf, cliffs, caves, ships, you name it. Each case involves the crew working together to be creative and figure out exactly how to prosecute the rescue and recovery.
I'm absolutely loving these USCG videos! I'm a Coast Guard brat myself, and it's been a part of our family's life since before I was born. They don't get anywhere near the appreciation or awareness they deserve, and I really love that you're making these videos spotlighting them. I didn't know about the sewing, but it makes sense, for more than one reason. The Coast Guard is the smallest branch of the military by a wide margin, and they have a matching-size piece of the budget as well. As a result, kind of like the USMC, they have to use quite a bit of resourcefulness in obtaining and maintaining their equipment. Doesn't help that a lot of their ships are pushing 40-50 years old. The creativity of the crew to repair sudden equipment failures aboard the very-showing-her-old-age USCGC Polar Star actually made the news a few years ago. I might be conflating a few specific examples, but I seem to recall a story of someone repairing the trash incinerator with a surfboard and duct tape.
The surfboard duct tape thing makes me sad. My dad did 20yrs in the Coast Guard, because of that I got to have a blessed childhood growing up in Kodiak & Ketchikan, my heart broke when we had to leave. Regardless of funding tho, it's smart for these folks to know how to repair their equipment, that way in the field they're familiar with the ins and outs of everything & can make repairs if needed. I hate to hear about our military not getting proper funds, the people who dedicate their service deserve better.
@@MultiPurposeReviewer Somehow we managed to stay 13yrs between Kodiak & Ketchikan. I was born in NC, when I was 1 we were transferred to Kodiak, then Ketchikan, then Kodiak, then HI, then back to NC. Before I came along, my parents were in OR and St. Louis. Anyways, yeah, it was the best 13yrs of my life, I loved it there. Stuck in Missouri now, lol.
I would like to extend a thank-you to all the patrons who support this channel. I personally can't afford to financially support Destin, so I'm grateful that others can so that I can keep enjoying wonderful videos like these. I love in-depth breakdowns of technical stuff, especially survival-related. And as a (former) rescue diver, this series has an extra meaning for me.
I have a shitton of respect for not only the rescue swimmers that go out there into the danger to rescue people, but also the pilots that can manage to hold the aircraft in position in all different types of conditions to make sure everyone gets out
There is nothing better than working to help others and save lives. Mad respect. I served 22 years in the Army; these survival techs are very impressive.
I was good friends with a Swimmer. I went to boot camp with him. Rest in Peace AST1 David Skimin. I miss our time together in the surf and sun of Hawaii. Also the rest of the crew of the 6505 and all fallen Coasties.
I worked as a civilian for the USCG in the 80s for 4 years. This small service is unique and very specialized. I am glad such a small, very competent group of heros is getting recognized. I am extremely proud to have worked with such elite people.
USA is doing everything to make the people of Europe live badly! So that the European economy will fall! USA does this in order to rule the people of Europe and send them to war with Russia, so that the people of Europe will fight and die in the war with Russia! USA in this war will sit across the ocean and sell weapons to Europe and laugh at the Europeans! USA needs a war between Europe and Russia in order to survive itself, as the Anglo-Saxons have always done!""11
Awesome, thank you. My son is a rescue swimmer in the NAVY and super proud of him. He is an inspiration to me, his mom and his siblings. Thanks for doing this :-) God Bless
I used to be an Aircrew Flight Equipment specialist for the Air Force. Pretty much the same job, but I wish I'd have went this route. Super cool to see what my brothers and sisters are doing on the water. The level of excitement that you get about it is the level of excitement I walked in to my job with every day. I miss it so so so much. Thanks for the deep dive, love all the videos you do, Destin!
You know what? I have very strong opinions on mostly anything related to the US Military as a whole, but your videos show these people in a way that makes me feel nothing but respect for them. I won't talk about the institution as a whole, but the individuals you meet in these deep dives? Absolutely brilliant, hardworking and competent people. I admire their resourcefulness, humility and discipline. Thank you for showing us this angle! Amazing videos, keep them coming. Your content has been getting WAY better recently, and that bar was already high.
Dustin, as a mariner myself, this is among our greatest fears, CG is such an important institution like you said many have no clue how critical it is to marine safety
I couldn't help but think during the video that there can't be many people who have met and interacted with as many elites in their fields as Destin. The expertise if you lined up every single person interviewed on this channel is just staggering.
Destin, I LOVE these deep dive videos!!! I have always respected the military and especially the men and women serving our country. But, seriously, you have helped me to see, especially with this video, how unselfish and truly heroic these men and women are!! I was touched watching the rescues at the beginning. I am filled with an immense gratitude for the coast guard, and other first responders that have dedicated their lives to helping the helpless. We, in general, may not agree on many points of todays arguments, but who can argue when they are hanging off a cliff with a broken foot and someone is coming to save them...🥹 Well done coast guard! 👏🙌👏🙌🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 Thank YOU Destin for bringing this knowledge to all of us! Can't wait for the next episode!! 🤗🤗🤗
Here in italy we have a branch of similar aviation techs dedicated only to Alpine, Speleological, Fluvial, and more generally Remote/Mountainside Rescue operations. It's called CNSAS. It's really interesting to see the many small changes into equipment, techniques and training models in the heli-ops both on air and on their respective warehouses (could we use the word "doctrine", in this case?). Absolutely amazing video, Thanks!
Integrity is everything. This is probably why you started this channel to start with. Thanks for bringing us along. True sponsors will come along to support what we the people actually watch. They will someday learn what we have, Getting smarter everyday never stops.
See, I have heard of this title. My dad was one back in the day but a lot has changed since he jumped out of choppers. He has so many cool stories about what he did and the souls he saved while serving in Cape Cod. This series has been extra special for me because of my dad's past experience with the CG. He's disabled now because the repeated jumps damaged his spine after many years. I'm so glad you've done this series to show the rest of the world what these guys go through. The other armed forces get all the attention but many forget about the CG.
Dustin, you should really learn more about that knife. It’s called the Spyderco Rescue knife. Has an emergency whistle, glass breaker, blade has a half stop to help cut rope, the blunt tip is great to cut material off a victim without risk of cutting them with the knife meant to save them. Really really cool!
USCG Vet here. Thank you for showing what we do. Most people have no idea what we do and these videos are extremely well made and informative. Looking forward to more.
I've lived on the coast of Lake Michigan for 30 years and have seen countless rescue operations done by USCG but this video puts their activities in a different perspective.
I tell everyone I know and people I don't know to come watch your page. I never feel like I wasted a minute of time and I always learn something new every time. Thank you for producing your work.
If you want to be a rescue swimmer, get that strength and stamina up. Swimming in open ocean is no joke, then you have to pull dead weight with you. Much harder than a pool or beach
My great uncle was a helicopter pilot for the navy doing rescues and later on was a trainer for the coast guard. He had so many great stories. He also kept a tally of souls saved [463]
I so greatly appreciate the videos you make! I am an upper elementary teacher and my classes always love to watch your videos. Thank you for creating (like you said) respectful and educational content that is thought provoking and entertaining! My students and I love when you have your giddy science wonder moments during a video and when you get super excited about something. All your videos are so well done, please keep them coming!
First...happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Second, thank you for continuing this series on the USCG. As the proud father of a CDR cutterman stationed in Key West I appreciate learning more about the mission and work these brave Guardians perform every day.
@Smarter Everyday as the son of a Coastie. Can I say thank you? This entire series is like being a kid again for me. It reminds me of how incredibly proud I was an am of the Coast Gaurd. The Branch of the Armed forces with more missions and task than any other. But with the lowest budget and least recognition, yet they do their jobs everyday.
Just want to say I have been loving this series - it brings me back to watching Discovery channel as a kid, back when it was just full of well made, educational content.
I am amazed by these brave women and men who chose a career that is dedicated to saving us when things go south. The gear and techniques they employ in their work is incredible. A couple of years ago My family and I took a walk across the Newport Oregon bridge one day to find that the coast guard station there had an open house. Of course we had to go in and I really enjoyed seeing the boats and equipment, but mostly talking to those men and women who keep us safe. Thanks, Destin, for shining a light on what the coast guard does for us everyday and thank you women and men of the coast guard for all that you do!
A killer 5 first minutes! Thanks for the amazing video. I recently started watching a series about the completely voluntarily and donation based rescue service in the Netherlands. They are amazing people and drop their work immediately to go save lives.
By @5:22 I was in tears. Idk. I hold a special place in my heart for rescue personnel. It genuinely all started with the movie The Guardian. That movie, as a young man when it first came out changed my perception of what life is.
BZ to the USCG for opening up their shop like this. Great series! Transparency...taxpayers learning of the services provided with their funds is a good thing.
What I always found interesting is that (in theory and by training standard) you can take any swimmer and any aircrew and combine them without having met before. Their language and procedures are so standardized and well trained that they just click. Something that is a powerfull asset during big floods or hurricanes as often personell comes together from all over.
There's no theory there. It is true and that is the reason for standardized training and equipment. In 2002 I was on a boat crew, none of us had ever worked together before and we all landed in NYC on a boat we had never been on before. It was no different than working with my normal crew and we were on a 41' UTB. It was identical to the ones we had at our home stations. All equipment is in the same place, all equipment is same quantity, all electronics are the same, etc. One boat was having engine issues and two of us were able to troubleshoot and fix the problem quickly never having met each other before because of standardized everything. That's very important when something happens and people come from all over and have to make things happen.
Oh yes, the STAN Team Visits, remember them well as I was a HC_130 Load Master and Drop Master for many years, we always looked forward to the annual visit of the traveling school house team to QA what we were doing and how we communicated as a team. You could take a Load Master from Air Sta Clearwater and a Pilot from Air Sta Kodiak and the rest of the crew from scattered air stations and still get the best job done. Team Work which I don't see in the civilian world.
@@trex2092 STAN Teams visits were quite something. RFO was fun too. When you passed it all and only maybe got a minor discrepancy or two on the asset and performance...ya did good.
Thanks Destin! I think the most telling part of the courage it takes to be a rescue swimmer, is that they stay behind when the basket goes up. Thats the only safety they have, and they make sure the rescuees are safe before they can return to the bird. Thats huge, and is a calling, not just trained. Thanks again. I hope I never need a rescue swimmer, and Im glad theyre on callin case I do.
If you ever need a rescue and these guys show up, your survival chances just went way up. They are the special forces of the rescue world! They truly are a special breed of human. 🫡 If we all had this level of dedication and compassion for each other…the world would be a better place.
I know the feeling of being helpless and facing death and then someone shows up in the nick of time. Highest respect to any rescue team risking their lives to save others.
This was a really good video. It's really interesting to watch as an air rescue specialist for the mountain rescue and the similarities and differences between the two organisations
Thank YOU, Destin. I’m an old kid (😂 at 61) and live a couple of miles from C.G. Station Rochester, and, like many others, have family who worked at Kodak. I love this series about the Coast Guard, rescue swimmers, and the vids about how Kodak makes film. You’re amazing and I appreciate you.
I know a ton of fishermen here in Maine that actually KNOW they can count on these guys. It's a crucial role, done by our awesome pro's here in Downeast, ME. Ty guys for all you do to keep everyone safe.🇺🇸
This is awesome, my kid's cub scout pack had an event at the USCG station here next to the airport here and I really had to restrain myself with questions about everything since it was "all about the kids" but this series totally is making up for it.
I dont know how it is at larger stations and air stations, but the local coasties gave me and my grandfather a free tour of their boats years ago because we brought them doughnuts. Give it a shot
So glad I ended up in the best fellowship of Coasties, my 3 years in the Army only made me appreciate the USCG all the more. Semper Paratus. Retired and thankful for your spotlight on "the other branch" of service which is often forgotten (till it's needed). HC-130, HU-25 21 fun years.
I appreciate your content and your passion and enthusiasm for what you do. You are a rare person and I wanted to thank you and let you know that you are appreciated
im an opponent to the military in general, but the coast guard is just so virtuous and cool, not to mention the sheer amount of knowledge they need to have to save people's lives. excited for the next one :)
I’m getting my DLRG silver lifeguarding qualification so this is super interesting to see how far “swimming to save people” goes! And fun fact - the German word for lifeguard is Rettungsschwimmer, so taken literally, in Germany technically all lifeguards are rescue swimmers! My grandpa was also in the USCG, wish I could ask him whether he knew anything about the rescue swimmers…!
Love the videos on the USCG! I was USMC, who are great at publicity, but the USCG as you are showing us are much more than the general public gives them credit for, if they even think of the Coast Guard. Thank you.
I love this. Every video you do is concise, important and to the point; irrespective of the subject matter. And engaging with the folk you meet, you're the star. I love the engineering and aviation content, but others should love the precision to which you apply yourself (like the wrong-way bicycle for example).
The Coast Guard are the unsung heroes that save *the* heroes when they get in trouble, and everyone else of course. Now we can learn more about the unsung heroes out there and appreciate their work. We really are getting Smarter Every Day!
Absolutely love the series that cover different branches of the US armed services. I have a very specific job in the Army and have a base awareness of what these other branches do but these videos really illuminate just how diverse and special the different teams and missions are. Thank you for all your effort with these videos.
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Its so reassuring for anyone on or near the water to know that there is someone who is willing, and able, to come and rescue them no matter what situation they're in.
Destin, this channel reminds me of Dirty Jobs: regular guy goes behind the scenes, sees cool stuff, talks to people who work on cool stuff, and then teaches us about cool stuff. I appreciate how your focus is on education. Definitely worth supporting!
My name is Douglas Winston Kilgore. I was stationed at the US Coast guard air station Sitka Alaska. I remember seeing these guys train, and they trained hard! I had and have admiration for all they've done and continue to do. Semper paradus!!
Okay the sewing part was super cool. That's a seriously underrated skill! These guys could make a killing on the cosplay market with their experience sewing so many different materials and items. I would love to see a rescue swimmer and a professional fursuit maker compare notes.
What I love most about these videos is I can see the behind the scenes brotherhood. I'm a Marine Corps vet and love just love seeing that again. It's not something you experience in the civilian world.
I spend literally all day, every day on youtube. I can say with genuine heart that nobody makes me more excited to click on a video than you do. I share your channel with all my friends and family! Thanks for being you
When I was really young my Aunt was in hurricane Katrina, and after seeing the USCG response there this was my dream job. I'm a software engineer now, somewhere along the way my passions shifted. But 6 year old David would have loved this series even more than I already do, and I'm sure that's true for many kids in your audience. Great work Destin!
Man! Your videos are always so educational! And I really enjoy your content! I can't believe I'm so lucky as to live in a age where all this is available at my fingertips! And for free none the less! I wish I was capable to support all my favorite content creators, but alas! That painted intro at 2:11 was really cool! Do you make those yourself? Thank you for all the great content Destin!
I feel the coast guard is the most under estimated branch of the US military. They are the ones constantly in action during the peace time. Good job with the series.
Interesting. The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Association) in the UK go to great lengths to keep them and the people they're rescuing OUT of the water. They are very much boat-centric in their view. I'm guessing the US coastguard and RNLI are on very friendly terms. I wonder why there's this HUGE difference in operating procedure.
While not true for all situations, a lot of rescues are from sinking boats, which often have a lot of rigging. If the hoist cable gets tangled on the fishing boat in 20+ foot seas (very common off Alaska, for example), the helicopter can get pulled into the water by the boat going up and down. It is generally safer to pull people out of open water (have them jump overboard) than to keep them on a sinking ship. They have heaters and dry blankets in the cabin to warm people up quick! My dad used to be a flight surgeon, and would go out in the USCG helicopters when they were doing medevacs. He always said pulling people directly off of fishing boats was the most dangerous thing they could do. Remotenes likely also plays a factor. A lot of places are too far to send a boat to aid in the rescue, so it's just a single helicopter crew.
As the other commenter mentioned, I have to imagine it has a lot to do with the type of sea you're working with. I'd imagine, and I think I've seen, some boat to boat rescues. But the US has a lot of coast in many different climates, so they may have adopted a policy in the Coast Guard that's applicable in almost any situation without seriously increasing risk to those in need of rescue to standardize training. I'm not sure, that's a guess, but it does make sense to me. Anyone else wanting to correct me, please feel free and let us know!
I have got to give you massive props. I respect you so much for everything you do. The fact that I hardly ever see sponsors on your videos shows us that you truly care about your content and sending the message that money is not everything and knowledge is ultimately above all else. We all know you can milk every penny if you wanted to but, you stay true to what you believe in and your not money hungry. This is why I am subscribed and I truly believe you are an amazing individual. We are all truly blessed to have someone like yourself and I always look forward to your content. Now please make a video about the large hadron collider, why it was built and how was it built. Thank you again for all you do and god bless you Destin!
It takes a lot to impress me, I am cold hearted and it takes a lot for me to feel emotional. THIS however... wow. These rescue teams are literally putting their lives at danger to help others. I felt emotion during the first section of the videos with the various rescues. These rescue workers are genuine heroes. Massive respect to them all!
One of the main reasons I wanted to make this video is so young people would know that this career field exists. Can you imagine how cool of a job this would be? Thank you to everyone who supports at www.patreon.com/smartereveryday ! My goal is to keep being authentic, and your support allows me to do that without trying to please sponsors. I look forward to sending you these sweet holographic stickers! Thank you!
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Thank you for this channel
I dropped everything to watch this... Thankfully had my steel capped boots on, thanks to your recommendation. :)
Destin!! I can only imagine how much work goes into these videos, but I can't wait, I need more!! Haha.
I really enjoy these "deep dive" series. Can't wait to see the rest. Keep up the great work
This was my dream job until I had 3 seizures at 19 and was diagnosed with epilepsy :(
Great video. Have a request if possible. I am a retired Rescue Swimmer and in your video you have a swimmer on an iceberg. I am that swimmer. I have still photos of that flight but was not aware there was a video. Was wondering if there was a way to get a copy of that video or where you got it. Thanks again. Appreciate your time.
Thank you for your service!
Is this legitimate? That’s awesome, I hope he sees this and you get your footage.
Top job mate! Thank you so much for your service
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Semper Paratus coasties! Thank you all for your service! You all deserve more recognition than you get!
I can REALLY appreciate how well this video is put together. It really feels like a learning journey, you did a great job!
Agreed
As a former Navy rescue swimmer instructor - I really appreciate this video shedding light on our program. Thank you, Destin, for putting this together! ***So others may live***
I found myself welded to my chair watching this video and at the end, I was drooling over how to get my hands on some of the little survival vest gadget gems.
We watched footage of training ops for the most part here.
How often, when a rescue swimmer takes a dip for Work, do they pull out someone who had a Good Excuse for being there or are they all just drunk tourists?
That is the experience I have had on Land, responding to calls.
@@truthsRsung Well that depends. I know swimmers that have been near disasters, and I also know some that have never had to dunk. One swimmer I know ended up pulling close to 300 people out of the water from a ferry sinking. I would say, on average there will be a recovery of some kind every deployment.
Otherwise, we just meet training requirements. I'm speaking for blue water swimmers - not brown water peeps.
@@truthsRsung Some of the people that Coast Guard has the most encounters are fishermen. Not the ones who go out on weekends for fun, but the ones that go out for months to make living. Not all rescue swimmers see action either and from what I've heard from people who worked with rescue swimmers, they said swimmers that get the most calls are located near fishermen go out for rough waters. Like Northwestern area (Oregon, Washington, Alaska) and Northeastern(New England).
Hey real talk what did you think about the movie "The Guardian"?
I’m a retired USCG HH-65 pilot. I used to travel to various CG Air Stations and teach CRM, Crew Resource Management. Along with having incredible rescue stories of my own to share, pilots, Flight Mechanics and Rescue Swimmers would share their experiences. These experiences were and are so incredible they defy description. Night, bad weather, raging ocean, surf, cliffs, caves, ships, you name it. Each case involves the crew working together to be creative and figure out exactly how to prosecute the rescue and recovery.
Former USN rescue swimmer, concur skipper!
This has a real impact. Mad respect for these extremely brave and skilled people. Thanks Destin!
Rescue swimmers have got to be some of the most badass individuals out there. Proud to have grown up with a guy who became one.
Proud to have known a guy that knew a guy.
I'm absolutely loving these USCG videos! I'm a Coast Guard brat myself, and it's been a part of our family's life since before I was born. They don't get anywhere near the appreciation or awareness they deserve, and I really love that you're making these videos spotlighting them.
I didn't know about the sewing, but it makes sense, for more than one reason. The Coast Guard is the smallest branch of the military by a wide margin, and they have a matching-size piece of the budget as well. As a result, kind of like the USMC, they have to use quite a bit of resourcefulness in obtaining and maintaining their equipment. Doesn't help that a lot of their ships are pushing 40-50 years old. The creativity of the crew to repair sudden equipment failures aboard the very-showing-her-old-age USCGC Polar Star actually made the news a few years ago. I might be conflating a few specific examples, but I seem to recall a story of someone repairing the trash incinerator with a surfboard and duct tape.
The surfboard duct tape thing makes me sad. My dad did 20yrs in the Coast Guard, because of that I got to have a blessed childhood growing up in Kodiak & Ketchikan, my heart broke when we had to leave. Regardless of funding tho, it's smart for these folks to know how to repair their equipment, that way in the field they're familiar with the ins and outs of everything & can make repairs if needed. I hate to hear about our military not getting proper funds, the people who dedicate their service deserve better.
@@pandap4ntz Hey, you got to grow up there? Nice! I was born in Kodiak, but we left just a year later, so I didn't remember it at all.
@@MultiPurposeReviewer Somehow we managed to stay 13yrs between Kodiak & Ketchikan. I was born in NC, when I was 1 we were transferred to Kodiak, then Ketchikan, then Kodiak, then HI, then back to NC. Before I came along, my parents were in OR and St. Louis. Anyways, yeah, it was the best 13yrs of my life, I loved it there. Stuck in Missouri now, lol.
I would like to extend a thank-you to all the patrons who support this channel. I personally can't afford to financially support Destin, so I'm grateful that others can so that I can keep enjoying wonderful videos like these. I love in-depth breakdowns of technical stuff, especially survival-related. And as a (former) rescue diver, this series has an extra meaning for me.
I have a shitton of respect for not only the rescue swimmers that go out there into the danger to rescue people, but also the pilots that can manage to hold the aircraft in position in all different types of conditions to make sure everyone gets out
Hey Destin, this is one of my favorite series of yours by far. Looking forward to the rest of the vids to come.
There is nothing better than working to help others and save lives. Mad respect. I served 22 years in the Army; these survival techs are very impressive.
I was good friends with a Swimmer. I went to boot camp with him. Rest in Peace AST1 David Skimin. I miss our time together in the surf and sun of Hawaii. Also the rest of the crew of the 6505 and all fallen Coasties.
Imagine not having watched The Guardian and learned all about these crazy dudes from Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher's amazing perfomances
Great movie
Never saw the film but I have read about how difficult the training process was.
I got teary eyed watching this video thinking about the movie 😂
That was a hard movie to watch
That was definitely a good one
I worked as a civilian for the USCG in the 80s for 4 years. This small service is unique and very specialized. I am glad such a small, very competent group of heros is getting recognized. I am extremely proud to have worked with such elite people.
USA is doing everything to make the people of Europe live badly! So that the European economy will fall! USA does this in order to rule the people of Europe and send them to war with Russia, so that the people of Europe will fight and die in the war with Russia! USA in this war will sit across the ocean and sell weapons to Europe and laugh at the Europeans! USA needs a war between Europe and Russia in order to survive itself, as the Anglo-Saxons have always done!""11
Awesome, thank you. My son is a rescue swimmer in the NAVY and super proud of him. He is an inspiration to me, his mom and his siblings. Thanks for doing this :-) God Bless
Probably the single greatest Coasty Recruiting video ever made!!! Excellent work and awesome that they let you see behind the curtain.
I used to be an Aircrew Flight Equipment specialist for the Air Force. Pretty much the same job, but I wish I'd have went this route. Super cool to see what my brothers and sisters are doing on the water. The level of excitement that you get about it is the level of excitement I walked in to my job with every day. I miss it so so so much.
Thanks for the deep dive, love all the videos you do, Destin!
You know what? I have very strong opinions on mostly anything related to the US Military as a whole, but your videos show these people in a way that makes me feel nothing but respect for them. I won't talk about the institution as a whole, but the individuals you meet in these deep dives? Absolutely brilliant, hardworking and competent people. I admire their resourcefulness, humility and discipline. Thank you for showing us this angle! Amazing videos, keep them coming. Your content has been getting WAY better recently, and that bar was already high.
Destin's inexhaustible enthusiasm for learnin' is enviable and inspiring.
Dustin, as a mariner myself, this is among our greatest fears, CG is such an important institution like you said many have no clue how critical it is to marine safety
I couldn't help but think during the video that there can't be many people who have met and interacted with as many elites in their fields as Destin. The expertise if you lined up every single person interviewed on this channel is just staggering.
Destin, I LOVE these deep dive videos!!!
I have always respected the military and especially the men and women serving our country. But, seriously, you have helped me to see, especially with this video, how unselfish and truly heroic these men and women are!! I was touched watching the rescues at the beginning.
I am filled with an immense gratitude for the coast guard, and other first responders that have dedicated their lives to helping the helpless.
We, in general, may not agree on many points of todays arguments, but who can argue when they are hanging off a cliff with a broken foot and someone is coming to save them...🥹 Well done coast guard! 👏🙌👏🙌🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Thank YOU Destin for bringing this knowledge to all of us! Can't wait for the next episode!! 🤗🤗🤗
Here in italy we have a branch of similar aviation techs dedicated only to Alpine, Speleological, Fluvial, and more generally Remote/Mountainside Rescue operations.
It's called CNSAS.
It's really interesting to see the many small changes into equipment, techniques and training models in the heli-ops both on air and on their respective warehouses (could we use the word "doctrine", in this case?).
Absolutely amazing video, Thanks!
Never heard of this profession. True unsung heroes every single one of them!
Thank you Destin for this amazing series! It shines the light on spectacular people with phenomenal jobs.
Integrity is everything. This is probably why you started this channel to start with. Thanks for bringing us along. True sponsors will come along to support what we the people actually watch. They will someday learn what we have, Getting smarter everyday never stops.
I love how many little models of ships and aircraft Destin has. They are so cool.
See, I have heard of this title. My dad was one back in the day but a lot has changed since he jumped out of choppers. He has so many cool stories about what he did and the souls he saved while serving in Cape Cod. This series has been extra special for me because of my dad's past experience with the CG. He's disabled now because the repeated jumps damaged his spine after many years. I'm so glad you've done this series to show the rest of the world what these guys go through. The other armed forces get all the attention but many forget about the CG.
Dustin, you should really learn more about that knife. It’s called the Spyderco Rescue knife. Has an emergency whistle, glass breaker, blade has a half stop to help cut rope, the blunt tip is great to cut material off a victim without risk of cutting them with the knife meant to save them. Really really cool!
Wow. I knew Spyderco made great sharpeners ( the tri-angle ones ) but I had no idea they made such a great rescue knife. How cool!
Thanks!
USCG Vet here. Thank you for showing what we do. Most people have no idea what we do and these videos are extremely well made and informative. Looking forward to more.
I've lived on the coast of Lake Michigan for 30 years and have seen countless rescue operations done by USCG but this video puts their activities in a different perspective.
I tell everyone I know and people I don't know to come watch your page. I never feel like I wasted a minute of time and I always learn something new every time. Thank you for producing your work.
I love this series! I’m leaving for Basic on January 10th. Very interested on the Aviation side of things of the coast guard
Be ready and good luck! Everyone is rooting for you! You can do this!😎✌🏼
which branch
If you want to be a rescue swimmer, get that strength and stamina up. Swimming in open ocean is no joke, then you have to pull dead weight with you. Much harder than a pool or beach
My great uncle was a helicopter pilot for the navy doing rescues and later on was a trainer for the coast guard. He had so many great stories. He also kept a tally of souls saved [463]
I so greatly appreciate the videos you make! I am an upper elementary teacher and my classes always love to watch your videos. Thank you for creating (like you said) respectful and educational content that is thought provoking and entertaining! My students and I love when you have your giddy science wonder moments during a video and when you get super excited about something. All your videos are so well done, please keep them coming!
First...happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Second, thank you for continuing this series on the USCG. As the proud father of a CDR cutterman stationed in Key West I appreciate learning more about the mission and work these brave Guardians perform every day.
@Smarter Everyday as the son of a Coastie. Can I say thank you?
This entire series is like being a kid again for me. It reminds me of how incredibly proud I was an am of the Coast Gaurd.
The Branch of the Armed forces with more missions and task than any other. But with the lowest budget and least recognition, yet they do their jobs everyday.
You're awesome, Destin! I hope you know how much you deserve to be cherished! We're thankful you exist, and make such awesome videos!!
Hard to not tear up watching these amazing people rescue those in need.
Just want to say I have been loving this series - it brings me back to watching Discovery channel as a kid, back when it was just full of well made, educational content.
I am amazed by these brave women and men who chose a career that is dedicated to saving us when things go south. The gear and techniques they employ in their work is incredible.
A couple of years ago My family and I took a walk across the Newport Oregon bridge one day to find that the coast guard station there had an open house. Of course we had to go in and I really enjoyed seeing the boats and equipment, but mostly talking to those men and women who keep us safe.
Thanks, Destin, for shining a light on what the coast guard does for us everyday and thank you women and men of the coast guard for all that you do!
Easily one of my favorite series on the channel. Right next to the submarine series.
A killer 5 first minutes! Thanks for the amazing video.
I recently started watching a series about the completely voluntarily and donation based rescue service in the Netherlands. They are amazing people and drop their work immediately to go save lives.
Destin love what you're showing us, always wanting to learn what you're teaching, cause you always have the charisma to make everything interesting.
When you enjoy making a piece of content, it makes it more enjoyable for your viewers, as well.
This series is remarkable! I really appreciate your willingness to go deep and respect your viewers’ intelligence
By @5:22 I was in tears. Idk. I hold a special place in my heart for rescue personnel. It genuinely all started with the movie The Guardian. That movie, as a young man when it first came out changed my perception of what life is.
BZ to the USCG for opening up their shop like this. Great series! Transparency...taxpayers learning of the services provided with their funds is a good thing.
I LOVE that you're doing what makes you happy. God Bless you and your family.
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What I always found interesting is that (in theory and by training standard) you can take any swimmer and any aircrew and combine them without having met before. Their language and procedures are so standardized and well trained that they just click. Something that is a powerfull asset during big floods or hurricanes as often personell comes together from all over.
Great Point !
There's no theory there. It is true and that is the reason for standardized training and equipment. In 2002 I was on a boat crew, none of us had ever worked together before and we all landed in NYC on a boat we had never been on before. It was no different than working with my normal crew and we were on a 41' UTB. It was identical to the ones we had at our home stations. All equipment is in the same place, all equipment is same quantity, all electronics are the same, etc. One boat was having engine issues and two of us were able to troubleshoot and fix the problem quickly never having met each other before because of standardized everything.
That's very important when something happens and people come from all over and have to make things happen.
Oh yes, the STAN Team Visits, remember them well as I was a HC_130 Load Master and Drop Master for many years, we always looked forward to the annual visit of the traveling school house team to QA what we were doing and how we communicated as a team. You could take a Load Master from Air Sta Clearwater and a Pilot from Air Sta Kodiak and the rest of the crew from scattered air stations and still get the best job done. Team Work which I don't see in the civilian world.
@@trex2092 STAN Teams visits were quite something. RFO was fun too. When you passed it all and only maybe got a minor discrepancy or two on the asset and performance...ya did good.
That's got to be a really important character trait. I'm sure not everyone can communicate universally like that.
Thanks Destin! I think the most telling part of the courage it takes to be a rescue swimmer, is that they stay behind when the basket goes up. Thats the only safety they have, and they make sure the rescuees are safe before they can return to the bird. Thats huge, and is a calling, not just trained. Thanks again. I hope I never need a rescue swimmer, and Im glad theyre on callin case I do.
If you ever need a rescue and these guys show up, your survival chances just went way up. They are the special forces of the rescue world! They truly are a special breed of human. 🫡
If we all had this level of dedication and compassion for each other…the world would be a better place.
Great video! I love learning about how the coast guard saves lives and how much they do when they’re not actively saving lives.
I know the feeling of being helpless and facing death and then someone shows up in the nick of time. Highest respect to any rescue team risking their lives to save others.
More respect for the USCG thanks to your channel, Destin. I appreciate your work!
I am almost crying seeing these real life superheroes do their job. My utmost respect to these people.
This was a really good video. It's really interesting to watch as an air rescue specialist for the mountain rescue and the similarities and differences between the two organisations
Thank YOU, Destin. I’m an old kid (😂 at 61) and live a couple of miles from C.G. Station Rochester, and, like many others, have family who worked at Kodak. I love this series about the Coast Guard, rescue swimmers, and the vids about how Kodak makes film. You’re amazing and I appreciate you.
Much respect to these living heroes. Great video Destin!
I know a ton of fishermen here in Maine that actually KNOW they can count on these guys. It's a crucial role, done by our awesome pro's here in Downeast, ME. Ty guys for all you do to keep everyone safe.🇺🇸
This is awesome, my kid's cub scout pack had an event at the USCG station here next to the airport here and I really had to restrain myself with questions about everything since it was "all about the kids" but this series totally is making up for it.
I dont know how it is at larger stations and air stations, but the local coasties gave me and my grandfather a free tour of their boats years ago because we brought them doughnuts. Give it a shot
So glad I ended up in the best fellowship of Coasties, my 3 years in the Army only made me appreciate the USCG all the more. Semper Paratus. Retired and thankful for your spotlight on "the other branch" of service which is often forgotten (till it's needed). HC-130, HU-25 21 fun years.
I appreciate your content and your passion and enthusiasm for what you do. You are a rare person and I wanted to thank you and let you know that you are appreciated
im an opponent to the military in general, but the coast guard is just so virtuous and cool, not to mention the sheer amount of knowledge they need to have to save people's lives. excited for the next one :)
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I’m getting my DLRG silver lifeguarding qualification so this is super interesting to see how far “swimming to save people” goes! And fun fact - the German word for lifeguard is Rettungsschwimmer, so taken literally, in Germany technically all lifeguards are rescue swimmers! My grandpa was also in the USCG, wish I could ask him whether he knew anything about the rescue swimmers…!
Love the videos on the USCG! I was USMC, who are great at publicity, but the USCG as you are showing us are much more than the general public gives them credit for, if they even think of the Coast Guard. Thank you.
I love this. Every video you do is concise, important and to the point; irrespective of the subject matter. And engaging with the folk you meet, you're the star. I love the engineering and aviation content, but others should love the precision to which you apply yourself (like the wrong-way bicycle for example).
The Coast Guard are the unsung heroes that save *the* heroes when they get in trouble, and everyone else of course. Now we can learn more about the unsung heroes out there and appreciate their work. We really are getting Smarter Every Day!
Thank you, Destin, for everything you do! LOVED the 80’s themed voice-over stuff
Honestly these are the real heros that most people will never know about. These people are why we have the word brave
Absolutely love the series that cover different branches of the US armed services. I have a very specific job in the Army and have a base awareness of what these other branches do but these videos really illuminate just how diverse and special the different teams and missions are. Thank you for all your effort with these videos.
It really makes me emotional to see these people so dedicated to saving peoples lives.
Just when I thought the submarine series was going to be my all-time favorite...Boom! Destin one ups himself with the Coastguard.
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Its so reassuring for anyone on or near the water to know that there is someone who is willing, and able, to come and rescue them no matter what situation they're in.
I really think this is the best deep dive series you’ve done so far. Every time one of these gets uploaded it’s an instant click for me 👏
Destin, this channel reminds me of Dirty Jobs: regular guy goes behind the scenes, sees cool stuff, talks to people who work on cool stuff, and then teaches us about cool stuff. I appreciate how your focus is on education. Definitely worth supporting!
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I subscribed just for this Coast Guard series. Seriously excellent content. Thanks Destin.
And boy is the Coast Guard under rated.
My name is Douglas Winston Kilgore. I was stationed at the US Coast guard air station Sitka Alaska. I remember seeing these guys train, and they trained hard! I had and have admiration for all they've done and continue to do. Semper paradus!!
Okay the sewing part was super cool. That's a seriously underrated skill!
These guys could make a killing on the cosplay market with their experience sewing so many different materials and items. I would love to see a rescue swimmer and a professional fursuit maker compare notes.
These deep dive series, both this and the submarine ones, have been absolutely amazing! Keep it up :)
I was stationed at small boat station New Orleans for three years. I loved my time in the Coast Guard and I am loving these videos.
5 months later and the coast guard itch has not been resolved. Destin, release another video
What I love most about these videos is I can see the behind the scenes brotherhood. I'm a Marine Corps vet and love just love seeing that again. It's not something you experience in the civilian world.
Love seeing all my friends on your channel! Also love how you’re diving deep into what we do every day in the CG!! Keep up the great content 😁
I spend literally all day, every day on youtube.
I can say with genuine heart that nobody makes me more excited to click on a video than you do. I share your channel with all my friends and family!
Thanks for being you
Love your content dude, keep up the great work!
When I was really young my Aunt was in hurricane Katrina, and after seeing the USCG response there this was my dream job. I'm a software engineer now, somewhere along the way my passions shifted. But 6 year old David would have loved this series even more than I already do, and I'm sure that's true for many kids in your audience. Great work Destin!
Join the Coast Guard Reserve.
Very cool Deston, glad to see you’re doing what YOU want to do and not what the algorithm wants
Rescue swimmers are a rare breed. Guys are actually nuts. Super glad they exist, hope I'll never be one or need one.
Man! Your videos are always so educational! And I really enjoy your content!
I can't believe I'm so lucky as to live in a age where all this is available at my fingertips! And for free none the less!
I wish I was capable to support all my favorite content creators, but alas!
That painted intro at 2:11 was really cool! Do you make those yourself?
Thank you for all the great content Destin!
Nothing beats the SED quality and passion on youtube. Time to upgrade my membership.
Coast Guard Rescue teams are so incredibly badass. I will never get over watching Coast Guard rescue missions.
I feel the coast guard is the most under estimated branch of the US military. They are the ones constantly in action during the peace time. Good job with the series.
Interesting. The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Association) in the UK go to great lengths to keep them and the people they're rescuing OUT of the water. They are very much boat-centric in their view.
I'm guessing the US coastguard and RNLI are on very friendly terms.
I wonder why there's this HUGE difference in operating procedure.
While not true for all situations, a lot of rescues are from sinking boats, which often have a lot of rigging. If the hoist cable gets tangled on the fishing boat in 20+ foot seas (very common off Alaska, for example), the helicopter can get pulled into the water by the boat going up and down. It is generally safer to pull people out of open water (have them jump overboard) than to keep them on a sinking ship.
They have heaters and dry blankets in the cabin to warm people up quick! My dad used to be a flight surgeon, and would go out in the USCG helicopters when they were doing medevacs. He always said pulling people directly off of fishing boats was the most dangerous thing they could do.
Remotenes likely also plays a factor. A lot of places are too far to send a boat to aid in the rescue, so it's just a single helicopter crew.
As the other commenter mentioned, I have to imagine it has a lot to do with the type of sea you're working with. I'd imagine, and I think I've seen, some boat to boat rescues. But the US has a lot of coast in many different climates, so they may have adopted a policy in the Coast Guard that's applicable in almost any situation without seriously increasing risk to those in need of rescue to standardize training. I'm not sure, that's a guess, but it does make sense to me. Anyone else wanting to correct me, please feel free and let us know!
I have got to give you massive props. I respect you so much for everything you do. The fact that I hardly ever see sponsors on your videos shows us that you truly care about your content and sending the message that money is not everything and knowledge is ultimately above all else. We all know you can milk every penny if you wanted to but, you stay true to what you believe in and your not money hungry. This is why I am subscribed and I truly believe you are an amazing individual. We are all truly blessed to have someone like yourself and I always look forward to your content. Now please make a video about the large hadron collider, why it was built and how was it built. Thank you again for all you do and god bless you Destin!
All of Destin’s videos are great stuff!!
It takes a lot to impress me, I am cold hearted and it takes a lot for me to feel emotional. THIS however... wow. These rescue teams are literally putting their lives at danger to help others. I felt emotion during the first section of the videos with the various rescues. These rescue workers are genuine heroes. Massive respect to them all!
Love what you're doing! Looking forward to the rest of this series! Can't wait for the JWST stickers!