Inside the Navy's $500M Littoral Combat Ship

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  • Опубликовано: 27 окт 2024

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  • @ponz-
    @ponz- 3 месяца назад +1411

    I loved the “there are many chairs like it but this one is mine.” 😂

    • @DMulisha13
      @DMulisha13 3 месяца назад +43

      had to scroll too much to see if anyone else got it and commented it xD

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +105

      Lol don't blame him. It's a sweet chair.

    • @tiomoidofangle102
      @tiomoidofangle102 3 месяца назад +31

      This is my chair and this is my bum....
      One is for sitting, one is for fun...

    • @darrennguyen8122
      @darrennguyen8122 3 месяца назад +23

      Casual rifleman’s creed enthusiast

    • @mpow3r972
      @mpow3r972 3 месяца назад +6

      I'm definitely using this tomorrow when I go into my real estate office 😂

  • @thatkyledude1093
    @thatkyledude1093 3 месяца назад +252

    RADM LeClair... I have nothing to say about him other than I admire how humble he is. That last part about being able to replace a piece of a ship, but not being able to replace a life is very strong. THAT is a good leader, that some in our armed forces need to take notes from.

    • @Jimmerca
      @Jimmerca 2 месяца назад +1

      This is exactly what Congress needs to be thinking about when there is a potential conflict🇺🇸😎

    • @easyefpv6609
      @easyefpv6609 2 месяца назад

      Hes a WAr Criminal LMAO...You should pull and Epstien just like RADM should

  • @jessefrank4797
    @jessefrank4797 3 месяца назад +275

    15:16 the sailor trying not to laugh when he says the food is good 😂

  • @edjarrett3164
    @edjarrett3164 3 месяца назад +662

    I loved what the Admiral said about what makes the Navy work. You could tell, he’s a people person that tries to inspire his sailors. Don’t get to see many of those in real life.

  • @CHEEKS3185
    @CHEEKS3185 3 месяца назад +770

    15:15 lol the guy behind him trying to hold the laughter in.

    • @StarHuntersGames2
      @StarHuntersGames2 3 месяца назад +15

      🤣🤣

    • @561reaper
      @561reaper 3 месяца назад

      🤣😭😭😭😭💀

    • @ryanfitz2214
      @ryanfitz2214 3 месяца назад +67

      Yeah cuz food on ships sucks ass at least on carriers and he knows that he’s probably lying about food being good haha

    • @infini.tesimo
      @infini.tesimo 3 месяца назад +48

      That pause of, "No bro..no.."

    • @flashink6437
      @flashink6437 3 месяца назад +42

      Sailor was bitting his tongue more than his food

  • @JohnsonMrTrevor
    @JohnsonMrTrevor 3 месяца назад +104

    Respect for the Admiral. Well said, Sir.

  • @N663gafe
    @N663gafe 3 месяца назад +133

    When you sat down with your tray of food and said that the food is good, the sailor next to you with his expression said in his thoughts, "if you were here for months, you wouldn't think the same" although yes, at first glance it looks and feels brilliant. 😅

    • @perniciousreaper4393
      @perniciousreaper4393 3 месяца назад +19

      "This is the 17th time in 4 months that I've eaten this very same meal."

    • @mmancino1982
      @mmancino1982 2 месяца назад +2

      Hahaha that's how it was in the army on deployment. First couple weeks you're like "hey this ain't bad!" But by the end we're like "omfg this f*ckin lasagna AGAIN!?"

    • @568843daw
      @568843daw 12 дней назад

      What a bunch of candy asses! It’s great food that you did not have to fix yourself.

    • @Bondrewd_The_Based
      @Bondrewd_The_Based 12 дней назад

      ​@perniciousreaper4393 17 times over 120 days? That's not bad, it's almost 1/6, especially for a navy ship that's not physically connected to the food supply line. I've been to bases with 50-50 rotations of burgers and hotdogs, and that's it

  • @NotWhatYouThink
    @NotWhatYouThink 3 месяца назад +50

    Great video, Sam! Keep it up!
    I think it's just a matter of time for us to run into each other on one of these ships!

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +12

      That would be legit!

  • @Next0mancer
    @Next0mancer 3 месяца назад +136

    props to the camera crew, this is very well filmed

  • @encapseoulate
    @encapseoulate 3 месяца назад +31

    Have not seen Sam look this relaxed and happy and engaged since I started watching this channel!

  • @zma924
    @zma924 3 месяца назад +301

    *sees rescue swimmer*
    *immediately swan dives off the aft of the ship* 😂😂

    • @ianmcmillan5887
      @ianmcmillan5887 3 месяца назад +25

      she is def some eye candy!

    • @Utubesuperstar
      @Utubesuperstar 3 месяца назад +3

      Lmao

    • @peedypxblo
      @peedypxblo 3 месяца назад +3

      Like the kid penguin in surf’s up. 😂😂

    • @opticFPV
      @opticFPV 3 месяца назад +3

      I can't see her having the strength to drag a bigger sailor back onto the boat

    • @PlasmodiumV
      @PlasmodiumV 3 месяца назад +7

      You better hope she is not as competent as those secret service guys.

  • @mrpglx1287
    @mrpglx1287 3 месяца назад +49

    15:32 got me laughing when the guy was holding his laugh and looking back at the end

  • @enanguko2237
    @enanguko2237 3 месяца назад +4

    This virtual encounter with the Rear Admiral was a akoria learning experience which still gives me chills, all the way from Nigeria. Respect, Sir!

  • @cbailey18b
    @cbailey18b 3 месяца назад +12

    I like that the military lets us see all this and a bit more in depth about the equipment. Jay leno just did a 30 minute video on the presidential limo and we barely got anything from the video

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +12

      Check out my video on the presidential limo/Secret Service. A bit more than Jay Lenos :)

  • @eshoandy
    @eshoandy 3 месяца назад +14

    You can tell that Sam is a humble and good leader. Thank you Sam for your service and sacrifice to keep us all safe.

  • @LoanwordEggcorn
    @LoanwordEggcorn 3 месяца назад +7

    Really liked seeing a bit about the ship and meeting some of the people. A crew of 60 is small for a ship of this capability.
    Also liked hearing from the Admiral, who seems like a great guy. He's right; it's the sailors that make the Navy work, not just the hardware.

  • @blitzzkrieg1400
    @blitzzkrieg1400 3 месяца назад +286

    Next: Sam flies an F-35

  • @ub73clan83
    @ub73clan83 3 месяца назад +80

    Sam you should definitely make a video about the United States Space Force! I think you would love getting to look at how GPS satellites are flown from Schriever SFB.

    • @Obro_
      @Obro_ 3 месяца назад +5

      What a good idea, I think more peaple should be able to see how the space force operates!

    • @ub73clan83
      @ub73clan83 3 месяца назад +2

      @@Obro_ absolutely right! I’m currently in the Space Force stationed at Peterson SFB. I wish more people knew about the great work the Space Force is doing.

    • @StarHuntersGames2
      @StarHuntersGames2 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ub73clan83 Anything else you guys do besides operating satellites?

    • @ub73clan83
      @ub73clan83 3 месяца назад +3

      @@StarHuntersGames2 intelligence and cyber (plus space systems operations). The space force only has those 3 career fields currently

    • @StarHuntersGames2
      @StarHuntersGames2 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ub73clan83 What is your job in the USSF?

  • @NateReimers
    @NateReimers 3 месяца назад +73

    Navy food goes hard. Even without the Mozzi-sticks.

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +14

      Facts

    • @jasonricles2372
      @jasonricles2372 3 месяца назад +4

      Been underway on DDG and LCS. LCS food is so much better since there is not a separate mess for the officers and chiefs. On the DDG it was meh.

  • @CGNoble
    @CGNoble 3 месяца назад +14

    AMAZING video, as always!!

  • @alisioardiona727
    @alisioardiona727 3 месяца назад +224

    Sam is so humble he forgot to mention he's a captain in the airforce.

    • @abdulmuqsit3858
      @abdulmuqsit3858 3 месяца назад +14

      He's a pilot?

    • @Utubesuperstar
      @Utubesuperstar 3 месяца назад +19

      @@abdulmuqsit3858captains a rank mate 03 equivalent to a navy lieutenant

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  3 месяца назад +171

      Former Captain. Separated and a civilian now!

    • @Shirou-s5m
      @Shirou-s5m 3 месяца назад +2

      ​@@SamEckholmwait you retired already?

    • @adamhurst9491
      @adamhurst9491 3 месяца назад +11

      ​@@Shirou-s5mNo one retires at O3. It's the minimum tank an officer should be promoted to in their first contract. It's the bare minimum to be allowed to stay in nothing more. I would have preferred a Sailor that could and would call out all the many many deficiencies with the Leaky Crappy Ships.

  • @ruralrayne
    @ruralrayne 3 месяца назад +4

    The production value on these videos never disappoints

  • @keremysmith6866
    @keremysmith6866 2 месяца назад +4

    15:16 the look on bros face when he said ""honestly its pretty good" dude looked around at everyone else like is this guy crazy lmao

  • @wisal13l
    @wisal13l 2 месяца назад +2

    The General Officer was a true specimen of a caring Commander. Serving with such offrs is quite easy and learning oriented.

  • @dwaldo76
    @dwaldo76 3 месяца назад +5

    Sam, I absolutely love your videos. They are extremely interesting, very well-directed, and produced with a great blend of action and entertainment while being highly informative. I’ve followed your channel for years. I would love to see you do an episode or two on the Virginia Class Submarines and the Ford Class Aircraft Carriers, where you could extensively cover the aviation side. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @Itsbrettjones
    @Itsbrettjones 3 месяца назад +6

    0:38 I love how they're running Microsoft 10

    • @86headhunter
      @86headhunter 3 месяца назад +2

      The Navy doesn't like to upgrade to newer tech if it's not needed.. they are just now upgrading to LED lights on some things. Lol

  • @James_Edward59
    @James_Edward59 2 месяца назад +7

    2:50 Sam can’t fool us, that’s his older brother!

  • @1900intz
    @1900intz 3 месяца назад +6

    Thank you Sam. Nice to see how our military is doing - changing and staying prepared for the future. Keep up your great work.

    • @Horizon301.
      @Horizon301. 3 месяца назад

      Read up on the LCS class and you will see that it’s a complete failure. Why he chose to visit these for the video is odd when it’s not performing for the US navy.

    • @johnsilver9338
      @johnsilver9338 3 месяца назад

      With its large deck, Independence class LCS can be a drone carrier. Its fast too unlike China's dedicated large drone carrier.

  • @jeremytaylor3532
    @jeremytaylor3532 3 месяца назад +5

    Really Great Video, thanx to the Navy for putting this out there by allowing it to showcase their hard work and dedication.
    It is marvelous to see how humble the upper ranks are, and how earnest the bosoms and midranks are.

  • @SwayneMartinPilot
    @SwayneMartinPilot 3 месяца назад +207

    Literally straight out of Star Wars 👀

    • @Airplaneclipz
      @Airplaneclipz 3 месяца назад +2

      Fr

    • @MIDWESTHOUNDTV
      @MIDWESTHOUNDTV 3 месяца назад +1

      You got that right!!! Can't argue with that lol

    • @rosstheboss8633
      @rosstheboss8633 3 месяца назад +1

      You ever fly to SBGR/GRU?

    • @Youtuber-k2p
      @Youtuber-k2p 3 месяца назад +2

      Buddy, look up literally, it is not literally straight out of Star Wars.

    • @sabereye4437
      @sabereye4437 3 месяца назад +3

      @@RUclipsr-k2phe means the design is something straight out of Star Wars as it has aspects which make it look futuristic and out of something like star wars

  • @griffinstadler
    @griffinstadler Месяц назад +2

    Rear Admiral LeClair is someone I’d want to work for. You can just tell he’s one hell of a leader.

  • @montemiller3447
    @montemiller3447 3 месяца назад +4

    Thank you, Sam, and the USN for showing this fantastic program.💪

    • @Doctors_TARDIS
      @Doctors_TARDIS 3 месяца назад

      We are decommissioning these things at 5 years old.

  • @ReagonL0L
    @ReagonL0L 2 месяца назад +1

    Seeing the commanders that truly care is nice

  • @wiseguy3696
    @wiseguy3696 3 месяца назад +5

    I hate the LCS ships with a passion. I'm a sonar technician, the sonar module on LCS ships failed. However, the Navy kept sending them sonar technicians. During that time they never went underway, they would just stand permanent three section duty watches and deck maintenance. I know a lot of really good people who got out because they never got to do their job, had their promotions stymied, Amber basically completely disregarded. Now our rate is undermanned because so many people got out.

    • @timmotel5804
      @timmotel5804 2 месяца назад +2

      Good Day. Interesting information. I might be wrong, but I thought that these vessels didn't work and were all being retired very early in their lifespan. A poor service history for them. Poor planning, design & equipment that didn't work. BUT, GOD! Can They SPEND OUR MONEY ON WASTE$$$$$$$! To keep Politicians In Office...
      Best Regards To You.

    • @wiseguy3696
      @wiseguy3696 2 месяца назад

      @@timmotel5804 that's basically right.

  • @AgricultureTechUS
    @AgricultureTechUS Месяц назад +1

    This video is so engaging! Amazing content and fantastic production value.

  • @lawyermahaprasad
    @lawyermahaprasad 3 месяца назад +4

    10:08 she way definitely checking sam out .

  • @JCC-3636-ud2re
    @JCC-3636-ud2re 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you Sam for taking your time to show all of us all the military vehicles and how they work

  • @TrxshyRBLX
    @TrxshyRBLX 3 месяца назад +36

    I finally found out what the ship from cars 3 is called

    • @shreyankamanana9979
      @shreyankamanana9979 3 месяца назад +18

      cars2 my guy

    • @scarecrow108productions7
      @scarecrow108productions7 3 месяца назад +6

      @@shreyankamanana9979 and in there, they were armed with the fictional retractable RIM-116 Launcher rather than the Mk 110 57mm naval gun system.

    • @Shamgod12
      @Shamgod12 3 месяца назад +2

      I knew it looked fimiliar at first glance 😂

  • @scottjohnson7726
    @scottjohnson7726 Месяц назад

    Wow after 30 years of law enforcement that Commander made my heart pause. Such respect for him and all the people of the US Navy, makes me a proud civilian! Thank you!

  • @TJSTrains
    @TJSTrains 3 месяца назад +4

    Daniel (The Commanding Officer) is my cousin! Well technically my 2nd cousin but my mother has the same last name Sledz and grew up with him!

    • @danoconnor3720
      @danoconnor3720 2 месяца назад

      Actually, first cousin once removed.

  • @Tuglife912
    @Tuglife912 Месяц назад

    I work as a Chief Engineer aboard a twin screw conventional Tugboat at Moran Towing Corporation in Brunswick, Georgia. I am a Honorary Plankowner of the USS. Savannah LCS-28 because when she came to the Port of Brunswick's Mayor's Point Terminal in February 2022 to be Commissioned, it was our Moran Tugboats Dorothy Moran and Ann Moran that docked her. We where all designated Honorary Plankowners and we have plaques aboard the Tugs designating them and us as such. I have a hat and commissioning book from that event. Next year I plan to work for Military Sealift Command so ill probably see this ship again during an UnRep ( Underway Replinishment ). Awesome you toured the exact ship I had the honor to help dock.

  • @simba6698
    @simba6698 3 месяца назад +3

    "there are many chairs like this but this one's mine" that sailor is a fan of "Full Metal Jacket" I see

  • @andrewjohan3856
    @andrewjohan3856 3 месяца назад +1

    Love listening to the admiral talk, you can tell he’s a true leader and loves his job!!

  • @MattHuey
    @MattHuey 3 месяца назад +3

    That ship looks soo cool!! Good Job Sam!💯🙏🇺🇸 Keep up the super cool videos bro!! God Bless!🤘

  • @1337r33t
    @1337r33t 3 месяца назад +1

    This is very unique thanks for the tour. I'm glad your channel exists because if I had this level of insight when I was younger rather than taking a recruiters word for it. I might have enlisted.

  • @TheMrRusti
    @TheMrRusti 3 месяца назад +32

    This is the most sci-fi looking ship we've seen so far.

    • @deeznoots6241
      @deeznoots6241 3 месяца назад +10

      And probably the stupidest boondoggle the us navy ever made

    • @perniciousreaper4393
      @perniciousreaper4393 3 месяца назад +4

      @@deeznoots6241 it's a tie between this and the Zumwalt class destroyers. Although they had the good sense of canceling the Zumwalt program early unlike with the LCS.

    • @LeonardoFSI
      @LeonardoFSI 3 месяца назад

      Check out the italian PPA Paolo Thaon di Revel, they have a naval cockpit design and in general much more advanced ship. In general the US Navy likes to do a bunch of things old school, which is not a bad thing per se, I think it's a good thing to have tried and true stuff... but in terms of simply"looking sci-fi" the italians and japanese have the US beat.

    • @deeznoots6241
      @deeznoots6241 3 месяца назад +2

      @@perniciousreaper4393 Little Crappy Ships

  • @spaceshark
    @spaceshark 3 месяца назад

    Fascinating and amazing as always. Highly informative and it makes you very appreciative of the men and women who serve this country. Thanks Sam!

  • @jonny-b4954
    @jonny-b4954 3 месяца назад +18

    Haha The Navy trying really hard to do some good PR for a change for the LCS ships. I can't believe we're still buying more of these.

    • @Mike_Oxard
      @Mike_Oxard 3 месяца назад +8

      huge financial disaster

    • @johnsilver9338
      @johnsilver9338 3 месяца назад +2

      With its large deck, Independence class LCS can be a drone carrier. Its fast too unlike China's dedicated large drone carrier.

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

      Blame congress

    • @truckjones3798
      @truckjones3798 2 месяца назад +2

      Exactly. And swapping mission packages was dropped many many years ago, so he’s stating a capability that just isn’t there.

    • @jonny-b4954
      @jonny-b4954 2 месяца назад

      @@TonyChan-eh3nz Yeah, I know it's Congress's fault ordering the Navy to build more to meet requirements by law, against the Navy's recommendation.

  • @yowaimo8
    @yowaimo8 3 месяца назад +1

    Sam is actually going nuts with this military videos keep it up Sam love your work

  • @CrimxSun
    @CrimxSun 3 месяца назад +4

    The junior officer chair took me out. it says JOOD. In dutch this mean JEW. 😂😂😂

  • @JoeDelfin
    @JoeDelfin 3 месяца назад

    Excellent, well-produced video! Watching our sailors in action make me proud as an American. Thank you to all those who serve in the military and emergency services.

  • @ericdavidson5011
    @ericdavidson5011 3 месяца назад +7

    after seeing Kate Hopp I am guessing she has a lot of rescues because I know I would be jumping overboard all the time if she is the one that comes to get me, wow!

  • @GM8101PHX
    @GM8101PHX 3 месяца назад +1

    I am impressed, the Admiral said it correctly, an officer or NCO is required to bring up his subordinates to one day take their position and learn leadership while in the junior grades!! However there comes the responsibility to discipline as well when the need arises. That is usually the captain of the boat. In the air force it started with me on explaining to my troops what was okay and what was not okay!!

  • @apierre6
    @apierre6 3 месяца назад +4

    @16:06 My boy JT! 🫡🫡🫡👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿

  • @dtricksutherby8586
    @dtricksutherby8586 3 месяца назад +2

    Love your content!! keep doing what you’re doing and don’t let anyone tell you different. You’re awesome!

  • @atharvapalase
    @atharvapalase 3 месяца назад +10

    Make a video on USS Missouri ❤❤

  • @MrHaydenJr
    @MrHaydenJr 3 месяца назад +1

    i like how you complimented the food and the guy beside you cracked a smile probably thinking "well i did my job"...

    • @Colyde25
      @Colyde25 3 месяца назад

      That’s not why he was laughing.

  • @OfirmatWT
    @OfirmatWT 3 месяца назад +3

    1:40 what is the hovercraft looking thing in the background

  • @blackbibletv
    @blackbibletv 3 месяца назад +1

    The small crew with multiple jobs is familiar to seeing the Sub crews but with fresh air and without the claustrophobia. Great video Sam, Adm LeClair seems like an awesome leader to his men and women.

  • @j-bow.mylife97
    @j-bow.mylife97 3 месяца назад +10

    ‘Culinary Specialist’……in my days with the Royal Air Force we called them cooks. The Sergeant or senior rank in charge of the kitchen was ‘Chef’.

    • @edzeljereza8234
      @edzeljereza8234 3 месяца назад +1

      During my days in the US NAVY, they were Mess Management Specialists (MS)....I was a Personnelman (PN) working in the ship's personnel office/admin. Now we are called Personnel Specialist.

    • @j-bow.mylife97
      @j-bow.mylife97 3 месяца назад

      @@edzeljereza8234 - everyone seems to need a big totle for their job these days. I was a storemam (supplier or stacker) now they are called ‘logistics specialists’. Medals for everyone I guess. Sad times.

  • @badboytwig
    @badboytwig 12 дней назад

    The dude who sits next to Sam when he talks about the food rolling his eyes lol -Watch. Super cool vid :)

  • @ronaldgartzke8658
    @ronaldgartzke8658 2 месяца назад +4

    If the US Navy doesn't want them, give them to the US Coast Guard. These ships could chase down smugglers. They would be great to guard our coast line.

    • @madezra64
      @madezra64 2 месяца назад

      I think this is an awesome idea! This would be an incredible upgrade to the Coast Guard fleet.

    • @Alifrizal37
      @Alifrizal37 Месяц назад

      The maintenance costs are very high, having a really complicated combining gear and propulsion systems and a lot more problems waiting for this relatively new aging combat ship

    • @From-North-Jersey
      @From-North-Jersey Месяц назад

      The Hulls can't handle waves due to the aluminum used in construction. You read that correctly, the DEI navy built a ship that can not handle waves. The hulls were bending and the welds were cracking from what other heavier ships classified as light waves. They can not survive a single hit from an enemy bomb or missile without sinking. Aluminum is acceptable in airplanes because they have to fly but the worst choice for the hull of a Navy vessel.

  • @RangiferADV
    @RangiferADV Месяц назад

    Independence class LCS's are honestly a solid platform with a powerful engineering plant, and the Navy is slowly but surely honing in on their mission strengths. I'm stationed onboard one right now and honestly enjoy it.

  • @RhinoZone305
    @RhinoZone305 3 месяца назад +3

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- SamSlam!
    Another 5-Star-SamSlam vid as only Sam and team can do - awesome review. Such a cool ship and great behind the scenes story of the navy of the future, that's here today. Kudos to you Sam for the standard you have set for these vids, it says a lot that the Navy and Admiral LeClair entrust you to tell their story. No doubt they were impressed with your T38 (puke-a-thon) vid and all the millions of views since. Can't wait to see what comes next 😎

  • @ProsperArmy
    @ProsperArmy 3 месяца назад

    I was really moved by how the Chief Engineer talked about teamwork and dedication in keeping the ship running smoothly. It's refreshing to see leaders who genuinely inspire their crew. They make a world of difference, don't they?

  • @jasonwang2098
    @jasonwang2098 3 месяца назад +6

    Great video👍

  • @OscarHendzCano
    @OscarHendzCano 3 месяца назад

    I have so much love and respect for the man and woman that protect this country Thanks and good bless you all

  • @christopherr8441
    @christopherr8441 3 месяца назад +4

    It’s LITTORALLY so awesome

  • @alexanderscalzo340
    @alexanderscalzo340 3 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for doing a video of the Navy! Hope to see more in the future on ur channel Sam

  • @michaelbalty2750
    @michaelbalty2750 3 месяца назад +4

    Awesome ship. Had the opportunity to explore the USS Kansas City LCS during Fleet Week in SF. Incredible ship. The technology is amazing with all the fire retardant covering its like a spaceship.
    The only issues is that they don’t know how to use it. They’ve done support for drug run prevention, but it has little to low armor bc they wanted to keep it light and fast.
    I hope they find a place for this ship soon.

  • @salmahlizerd
    @salmahlizerd 3 месяца назад

    Been following your channel for a while and i’ve gotta say man, your life is my dream

  • @manchesterarmy21
    @manchesterarmy21 3 месяца назад +4

    Bro's bucket list🤯🤯

  • @rdk3996
    @rdk3996 3 месяца назад +4

    Are these the ships the Navy quit making because they were not good in rough seas and they couldn’t find a mission for them?

    • @BullGator-kd6ge
      @BullGator-kd6ge 3 месяца назад +1

      It took them awhile but the Navy is dedicating the Independence Class for minesweeping missions and the Freedom Class for surface warfare.

    • @johnsilver9338
      @johnsilver9338 3 месяца назад +2

      With its large deck, Independence class LCS can also be a drone carrier. And its fast too unlike China's dedicated large drone carrier.

  • @bobbysaville5184
    @bobbysaville5184 2 месяца назад

    Thats Awesome! Ive been on the LSD-52 USS Pearl Harbor in the same naval base. got a tour thanks to my brother who is an officer on board!!

  • @StevePena-ys3bl
    @StevePena-ys3bl 23 дня назад +3

    Nah

  • @daleadkison3349
    @daleadkison3349 2 месяца назад

    I knew that these ships were out there but didn't know how many. Thanks for all the details. Very well done!

  • @Mikeb8134
    @Mikeb8134 3 месяца назад +6

    Nobody waste money like the US Navy

    • @jayhawk4545
      @jayhawk4545 3 месяца назад +3

      Only a waste until you need it

    • @MilitaryPlayer141
      @MilitaryPlayer141 3 месяца назад

      I have a family member that hates spending money… Now I don’t know if he’s an imposter or not 😂

  • @aaronmalone258
    @aaronmalone258 Месяц назад

    My stepdad was captain of the USS Samson while the movie battleship was filmed... Just so you know, the first ship blown up in the movie was his. I think that is pretty cool

  • @blip-hn6is
    @blip-hn6is 3 месяца назад +5

    4:46 is that windows 11

    • @mauritstol7319
      @mauritstol7319 3 месяца назад

      Looks like windows 10 login screen, pretty wild that that is used in such a ship!

    • @Utubesuperstar
      @Utubesuperstar 3 месяца назад

      @@mauritstol7319wait till you hear how nuclear subs control the periscope, Xbox 360 controllers

  • @urbanstrencan
    @urbanstrencan 3 месяца назад +1

    This ship looks like something from sci-fi just amazing 🤩🤩
    Great video Sam

  • @blackhelmet5315
    @blackhelmet5315 3 месяца назад +9

    the very problematic ship

    • @entropy_of_principles
      @entropy_of_principles 2 месяца назад +1

      ....every brand new project better brand new design have at first its flaws or chilhood issues and can be resolvable when time is passing, so, the using material: high grade aluminium alloy and shock of speeding in water are quite distructive, ...and secondly combination of gears, same gears unite many engines ( this last matter mostly on Freedom class)

  • @MadhuMadhu-zo2ks
    @MadhuMadhu-zo2ks 3 месяца назад +1

    I have been waiting for this one thanks Sam

  • @donavinkeith3005
    @donavinkeith3005 3 месяца назад +122

    Air force is better

    • @joereinhorn4910
      @joereinhorn4910 3 месяца назад +1

      How is it better 😮

    • @Railfann_Ben
      @Railfann_Ben 3 месяца назад +7

      Air Force is better
      My Reply: He ain’t lion

    • @buchnejf
      @buchnejf 3 месяца назад +16

      Both seem great.

    • @ConnorRianHickey
      @ConnorRianHickey 3 месяца назад +11

      As a member of the Air Force,
      I think Navy is best.

    • @Ggoat337
      @Ggoat337 3 месяца назад

      Air Force is better

  • @86headhunter
    @86headhunter 3 месяца назад +1

    It's cool seeing this ship active since I worked on all of the LCS Independent class ships..

  • @timmotel5804
    @timmotel5804 2 месяца назад

    Good Day. Another interesting & educational video from you. San Diego has 4 live 24hour video cameras on RUclips. We watch the often. Naturally there is a special interest in these unusual ships. You have answered many of the questions that we have and the tour of the ship and the crew on board is excellent. I'm a former USAF TAC Vietnam Veteran.
    Thank You, Best Regards and we will be watching more of your videos.

  • @Unknownuser78907
    @Unknownuser78907 Месяц назад

    only 45 videos and he's nearly at 800k subscribers, that's insane. (59 including shorts) keep up the good work man

  • @MacWilly
    @MacWilly 3 месяца назад

    Was privileged enough to work on this boat a year ago. My project was the foundations for the missile launcher ramps behind him on the foredeck

  • @TheJollyOnion
    @TheJollyOnion 3 месяца назад +1

    Went in this ship a bit ago for a fleet week. Very very different interior from most navy ships, very big with weird stairs that I haven't seen on any other navy ship I've gone on.

  • @muc_fotography9054
    @muc_fotography9054 3 месяца назад +1

    I really like the vision and the team spirit of these navy soldiers!

  • @calliedewolf5950
    @calliedewolf5950 3 месяца назад +2

    i’m on an LCS !!! and you’re at my base can’t believe i missed it

  • @85Sirex
    @85Sirex 3 месяца назад +1

    That is a really cool ship. Great video. Thanks to those sailors, and all those that serve.

  • @tonnywildweasel8138
    @tonnywildweasel8138 Месяц назад

    Very interesting !! Thanks 👍
    Salute from the Netherlands 🇳🇱, TW.

  • @gxgx1190
    @gxgx1190 2 месяца назад

    Love your videos man. These sailors are professional

  • @kev1968
    @kev1968 3 месяца назад

    The amount of times I’ve banged my head on the light every time I wake up is insane😭

  • @ianmurray1407
    @ianmurray1407 2 месяца назад

    Saw this ship in port when I was at comic Con. Definitely an eye catcher.

  • @pvp64
    @pvp64 3 месяца назад

    Sam you should still serve even if it's the reserves. You represent our military so well. I am Retired Navy.

  • @TeamRedfishAssassin
    @TeamRedfishAssassin 3 месяца назад +1

    I used to operate those heavy haul trailers under the LCS coming out of austals hangar. We would go about twice a year and move the ships out onto a barge then across the bay to a dry dock. Its unreal seeing them in person.

  • @sWHINETdod
    @sWHINETdod 7 дней назад

    Could i suggest a little bit of paint for this big boat? looks cool and all, but i bet for sure some shade of beige or vanilla white could make it look neat.

  • @codydabest
    @codydabest 3 месяца назад +1

    If pizza and burgers are Navy approved, my wife can't tell me nothin!

  • @Alorio-Gori
    @Alorio-Gori 3 месяца назад

    14:15 Sam looking like a real chef there!