Mike Rowe is one of the greatest Americans in history. What an incredibly kind, compassionate, intelligent, and I believe just intrinsically good human being.
As a former crew member of the Stennis this brought back so many memories. Thank you for spotlighting the crew and the tireless efforts that they put in day in and day out.
SO MUCH RESPECT for showcasing our amazing aircraft military troops, Mike and team! I can't even begin to imagine the vast knowledge and skills required that we didnt even see!
@@therealmikerowe it’s awesome that you did this but you missed a real opportunity to discuss the huge engineering and reactor departments, real unsung heroes on aircraft carriers. Any chance you could do a second trip and focus below decks?
Usually videos about these ships focus on the “stars” like the pilots or the higher ups. Each crew member serves an equally important role. Completely controlled chaos.
Astronaut, 2nd man on the moon, and former jet fighter pilot "Buzz" Aldrin has told a story of being off Korea and deciding his instrument panel wasn't bright enough. He cleverly designed an additional light for night flights. Which mid flight shorted out the whole display. He found his ship by just barely glimpsing fluorescent displays by algae in the wake of the aircraft carrier.
As a former sailor on the USS Ranger CV-61 this was fun to watch. Maybe for your next show you could be standing by a dirt road in the middle of nowhere when suddenly a M-1 Abrams tank rolls up and offers you a ride and a day in the live of a tank crew ?
That's a great story line! His car broken down on some country road. Hood open, steam rising from the radiator. Looks at his watch, been there 2 hours, not a single passerby. Then all of a sudden the ground rumbles, the trees shake and rattle. Boom! trees and brush fall as an Abrams crashes through the woods. Top hatch pops open and the guy says, "hey bud, need a lift"? EPIC
I would like to commend my cousin (Jim Ross) for his service in the navy. He passed away last week. He was a Lt. Commander. He flew of the carrier Saratoga during the Gulf War. He flew with the Blue Angels as solo and lead solo in the early 80's. This man was 100% a great guy!
Sorry to hear of his passing. His interview videos of being a Blue Angel are some of my favorites. Growing up I always admired men like him and wanted to be like them but it wasn’t to be.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your cousin was a real hero. The kind that doesn't act like a superhero in films. The type that goes out there and gives it his best every single day. He sounds like an amazing guy.
Everyone knows Mike is the real deal, the genuine American joe who works hard. The guy who will give you the shirt off his back, help those in need, take care of his family & loves his country. As a 24 year USAF veteran I very much appreciate this episode. Hats off to you & your crew Mike for the exceptional filming, highlighting these fine folks on the USS Stennis. One last thing; Mike Rowe for Secretary of Labor!!!!!!😊
5:18 That's something that people tend to forget about the military. Sometimes, they're not there to fight other armies, sometimes, they're there to help after a disaster.
The ability to capture the carefully choreographed daily danger that the folks live in is amazing. Some of the most talented and brave people are doing incredible jobs far far from home 24 hours every damn day. Well done Mike, well done!
Every process, every routine, every contingency response on a carrier has been learned with the blood of someone before them. Crap happens, mistakes happen, complacency happens, and the results eventually bite someone. But you learn from it and vow to not be the one who lets it happen again. If everyone upholds their end of the creed, then it's much much less likely to happen. Not impossible, but very very unlikely. That's the best anyone can hope for in such a dangerous field.
Been there, done that. Spent 3 years aboard one of those floating cities. It's an experience like no other. Thanks for shining a light on these guys Mike.
"If you're looking for a reason to feel good about the country, spend some time on an aircraft carrier." Got me a little misty eyed. I've been on more than a dozen aircraft carriers, and it always struck me that while the mainstream media was looking for ways to make Americans question the competence of the United States Military, there were some really amazing things being done by a lot of amazing people. Now many years later, I'm an old broken down sailor, and for the first time I saw someone in the media do our military, and the carrier, real justice. Misty. Thanks Mike Rowe. You're the kind of American worth fighting for.
Well done Mike. Caught the nomenclature on one of the "missiles" he was removing. CATM-120 is a Captive Air Training Missile that takes the place of a live AIM-120. 🙂
Yep, and notice the painted blue bands around them? Blue means inert, non explosive. They've probably seen too many episodes of Dirty Jobs, they weren't gonna let him touch the real stuff 😂
That's an AMRAAM air to air missile. There are big fins that get attached. I had a buddy hit his head on one of the fins. Ended up with around a dozen staples in his head to close the wound.
due to the secret nature of subs, I don't know if they would allow a civilian to film loading or unloading of the weapons from a sub. Smarter Everyday filmed on a sub, and the Navy reviewed all of his footage and asked him to censor certain things, or cut them out completely
All too often when I see videos of aircraft carrier, I see them cover aircrafts and pilots. But it takes all these young and dedicated individuals working together to make this work. I salute Mike Rowe for not shying away from getting dirty to learn what they do and hi-light their incredible work.
Mr. Rowe I have watched a lot of your shows but this one is at the top you showed that crew on that carrier the way things were done and you did them yourself and I applaud you for doing this , I wish each House and Senate member would do the same thing that you do on this show then we can show more appreciation for the United States of America and the military that back it . This was by far the best show you have ever done PERIOD .
Great job Mike! You’re very brave to even get on this boat! Everyone needs to never forget our military and their huge service! Praying for them always!❤❤❤
I'd like to see the lowest ranks paid a LOT more. Most families have to go on food stamps the moment one of the parents decides to have a military career.
I'm kind of at a loss for words watching this. the man talking to Rowe at 7:50 I served with him back in VFA-2 2005-2010. he was AO1 Rutledge at the time then he picked up chief just before I got out. He's an unforgettable man, i knew who it was the second i heard his voice. those were truly the good ol days of my life.
I loved the fact they had the actual military people stand behind Mike, JUST to make sure the super important signals are done correctly, but give him the chance to give it a go
The Nimitz class isn't the biggest carrier anymore, the new Gerald R. Ford class just launched and she now holds that title. Her catapult isn't steam driven, but electromagnetic. The new system allows for many more sorties in a shorter amount of time, and puts far less stress on the airframes. 'Merica!
@@fightingfalconfan ...yeah like a couple years ago in testing...it's flinging sorties and on deployment aboard the Ford supercarrier, which means it's mission-ready. Bot.
Yeah the Ford had a lot of growing pains due to being the newest most advanced ship in the first of her class, relays broke catapult and arresting gear systems broke and took time to get them back up but having being a contractor with a squadron in the Navy that went aboard her and have been on several carriers myself It was truly amazing how far we have come since the first Nimitz class carrier came out and also the Enterprise, I immensely enjoyed the two videos
Thank you for going a board. My daughter served on the Boxer. The roles these kids play to grant us our freedom will never be appreciated enough. By you being out there brings a sense of not only what they do but highlights how great they are.
Remember Mike Rowe has a scholarship program for trade schools. Look it up if you or someone you know is planning on attending a trade school. Thank you, Mike Rowe for all you do for the working class Americans.
Hooyah, ABH was my rate, flight deck USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71 00-04. I agree, aside from my experience being mostly cyclic flight op's during OEF and OIF so no missiles were offloaded, only fired from what I remember. We signed the missiles and wrote from the NYFD and many other things I can not say on youtube. That was the best I have seen life on a carrier represented, leave it to Mike.
Thx, Mike & crew! WOW! The military should use THIS for their recruitment commercials. Perhaps it could counteract the ridiculous woke ones they've been producing. Makes me prouder to be an American to see so many strong competent young folks keeping us safe.
This was great seeing you on board the Stennis. My daughter was on the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during the Iraq War. She was a brown shirt (plane captain) with VFA-87 Golden Warriors. I did a Tiger Cruise for 3 days on board the Roosevelt. It was the coolest thing I ever got to do.
@@JustVoss Yes. Plane captains are assigned one jet to oversee the maintenance and repairs, and her's was the one that the CO and CAG would fly (all painted up with colors). On the tiger cruise her jet was one of two doing takeoffs and landings that we got to see on the deck. I was suppose to video tape her doing her job on the flight deck to prepare the jet for take off and it developed a hydraulic leak in the tail and had to go back to NAS Oceana. So, I did not get the video, bummer. Cool fact is that all the place captains in the squadron have their name and city of residence on the front landing gear door. I have a picture of my daughter's with her standing beside it.
Mike, you did a dirty job! Our crews do it 24/7 when required! The Navy is often “left out if the picture”. I was active duty aircrewman flying tailhookers for most of that 24 years in the Navy. I retired as a Chief. I could almost smell the JP 5! You did the best job of explaining to Americans what we did at sea. Not just the pilots! I have the most respect for the FlightDeck Crew. I have been in the article circle watching ice form from on the jackets of the flight deck crew. They smile and put in extremely long days to make the magic happen. I have also seen them on them on deck off of the desert. Baking like a muffin. These sailors make it happen! They do it with a smile. You captured that. Thank you sir! Next time you see a sailor…shake his or her hand. It does mean something.
“Once for the dust, twice for the rust.” Thanks again Mike for showing the conditions of shiplife. It’s not glamorous but it’s an experience. You’re a great person and American.
I was Navy back in the 80s and early 90s. In my travels the easiest people to work with have been Squids and Jarheads. No bullshit, drama, or shenanigans, just professionalism. Work hard, play harder... To the current generation serving, You Rock! You will look back on these days with pride and reverence. Take care of each other at work and play. Don't get none on ya 😂.
Thank you for portraying something most of us has never seen. There will be a few military people commenting here so I'll say "Thank you for your service".
Was so excited to see part 2...and was not disappointed at all! If I had my time over again, I would be honoured to join the Navy. You showed just how bloody hard these men and women, in every part of the Armed Forces all over the world, work, protect and help people everywhere! Thank you so much Mike!! I can honestly say that you are so bloody awesome at your job and there is NO ONE else out there that does what you do, the way you do it! You are just one bloody brilliant, smart, kind, cheeky, funny dude. Peace and Love from Australia
All the services need to have this kind of coverage. To not only show what we have as citizens but the jobs, equipment and especially the men and women that we never get to see.
The young men and women who serve in our military across the board deserve kudos and aplomb. They are not responsible for our wars, they merely accomplish them.
I rarely comment. I commented on Mike’s’ comments on studio 74. Now, not even halfway that this video. I’ve never felt more inspired! I’ve been an emergency responder for ove 20 years! This inspires me to not give up!
Mike Row makes any show he is on great. I love all of his shows may GOD bless all of the men and women that are in that service, may GOD keep them all safe.
Mike Rowe is a Great American Patriot. Love watching his Shows. I love the fact that there was a person aboard that ship from my hometown of Bakersfield. I have another show that would highlight a Group of Sailors that never get any recognition at all. The Support Ships for these Carriers, Cruisers, Destroyers, and Frigates. I was on the USS KANSAS CITY AOR-3. We kept all of them supplied with fuel, food, bombs and missiles, Mail, Parts and so forth during the first Gulf War. Support Ships keep everything moving forward during peace times and during war. I had and have alot of great experiences onboard my ship. I wouldn’t have traded it for anything!! Go Navy!!!!! And Go Mike Rowe!!!
I wish you had gone down to Medical and visited with the Hospital Corpsmen to see their jobs as it relates to life on a Carrier. Honestly, you could have done an episode on each color of the flight deck crews. Maybe you can join the crew of the Ford and see the difference between the Nimitz and Ford classes. Thanks for another great video, Mike! ~ HM3 York
As someone that was stationed aboard two aircraft carriers from 2008-2016 I sincerely appreciate what Mike Rowe did in these episodes. Thank you for hitting the deck plates with the enlisted ranks to see what the day to day action is like and not just spend it with the Officers as some celebrities did.
Fun fact: WWII fleet carriers were designed to be able to go full speed astern so they could recover aircraft over the bow instead of the stern. Fun fact #2 the 3 Yorktown class aircraft carriers of WWII had a catapult in the hanger bay/deck and could launch a plane from the hanger deck.
That would have been hard work but also very fun to film and make. My uncle was a commander in the Royal British Navy and we got to go onboard a destroyer with him for a day and it was so cool, so I can imagine that this would have been a lot of fun. Thanks for another quality video; you guys make great content and I really appreciate it.
i'm only part way through this but I was thinking about the other stuff when it applies to Mike Rowe's other show with the crab. I know it applies to far more than that but if you aren't out there to capture the important moments, and those may only happen over half an hour over 14 hour days filming on deck and condensed down to 3 minutes but if you aren't going to be out there all those hours you aren't capturing those 3 minutes. Sure, some things you can pre-set and can a bit, but not all of it and it will take that time.
Gotta admit, what Mike got to experience as a civilian on the USS Stennis....I was lucky enough to do the same in May of '85 on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). I was one of 5 civilian "guests of the Navy" for 2 weeks doing carrier ops and certifying the deck with the Paxt River A/C. We received every red-tail A/C the Navy operated and did lockdown Zebra Ops, vert and con rep and on and on. The best adventure of my life and I was treated like a King. The food was unreal, the crew was great but they work their ass off....nearly 5,000 of them. I have so much respect for the Navy. Our average age of sailors on board was about 20 years old - very young but trained so well. They literally in '85 worked about 16 hour days - quarters were very small but they sure fed them well. Loved it.
Mike, thank you for highlighting our military personnel. I really enjoy watching our young men and women performing jobs that keep America the strongest country in history. Like you mentioned, watching over 5,000 individuals doing individual jobs ultimately culminating in operating one of the largest warships in the world is, well, heartening. It gives me hope for our future. Again, thanks!
Gotta love Mike, the guy has put a spot light on the most important people in America, the blue collar working man/women. If it wasn’t for that, America couldn’t operate. Thanks Mike for what you do bud.
This was a great two videos. When I was in the gulf with CTF 56 as part of the Navy expeditionary forces a while back, we had some time off around the holidays and the Stennis was pulling into port so we volunteered to give the folks onboard some time off as well. After working into the night, my OIC told me that we could just request permission to board the ship, so we did. We walked around, lost, from compartment to compartment for about 30 minutes before the one of the ship's officers noticed how lost we looked and asked "Are you supposed to be here?" We got caught, and figured we had our fun, so said "No, sir" then left. It really helped me appreciate that I'm not part of the blue water Navy, and how much I like being on solid ground.
Mr. Rowe: Thank you for showing the world what us servicemen and women do at the hardest, best job in the world. I spent a few years on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk CV 63 as a Red shirt. Twelve hours on, twelve hours off, 7 days a week for many many months at a time. The trade of is that by the time I was 23 years old I had seen more of the world than most people see in a lifetime. I got to visit places I had not even learned about in school and meet people I never would have had the opportunity to interact with any other way. So yes, we do work our asses off, we learn to sleep under an airport, we did not get holidays off and we spent a lot of time away from family. But I would not trade that experience for anything in the world. So thanks for giving folks a peek into the best, hardest job in the world. P.S. Tell America's grandma I said Hi.
Mike Rowe; you're just plain awesome. Thank you for putting the focus of your camera where it belongs. Next to the PBS series "Carrier", this is one of my favorite inside views of what they do.
Spent a lot of my life on carriers (including the one you shot this on). I was in a squadron and was a maintainer, shooter and QA so i spent most of my time on the deck. It is fun seeing you working the flight deck and experiencing what it is like.
One of your best, Mike! I love watching you doing all these crazy things you do but this one was truly inspiring! Please, don't ever stop doing what you do so very, very well! Cheers, jc
The Shooter job must be the most stressful but bad ass jobs on the ship outside of flying the aircraft! Just amazing how you covered the jobs aboard this aircraft carrier Mike!
As a former Navy sailor and a very proud grandfather of a AD3 now serving I thoroughly enjoyed watching Mikes trip aboard the Stennis. I also appreciate him showing as much of the enlisted crew as possible.❤️🇺🇸⚓️
Should have heard his daily call over the 1MC as the CO on the Truman. Sometimes good but during the Covid deployment still remember to this day when it was April sitting off the coast at the end of our deployment about to pull in telling us we couldn’t pull in till June because of Covid. Basically worst phone call ever lol
Hey Mikey! I liked it. I liked it a lot. Chronicling the service member's contribution to operations. Showing the Human faces of many people. Who make up the crew and given them a just and needed recognition Good on ya and your crew, Mikey! Cheers, Mate.
God Bless our military! These young kids getting training for the future, unsung, unnoticed, in very tough conditions. Thanks to this reporter in showing the human side of our warriors.
The moment you realize you overwhelmingly love your job, when you watch someone else try to do it lol. This had me smiling the whole time, ESPECIALLY the portion about him not getting enough sleep 😂. The gripping anxiety of working on the flight deck, unable to hear anything, the critical necessity of precise communication. Although brief, it is such a good representation of our lives. I love my job - Hawkeye Flight Deck Coordinator (Green)
Mike you have done alot of shows but I think this one one of your best. For me personally I think it's great the way you portrayed the people on the carrier and what they give to each of the Americans back at home.
Mike Rowe is one of the greatest Americans in history. What an incredibly kind, compassionate, intelligent, and I believe just intrinsically good human being.
Mike Row for president
Agreed!!
@@hcclife425 Of Earth.
100%
Nuff said 👊✌️😉
As a former crew member of the Stennis this brought back so many memories. Thank you for spotlighting the crew and the tireless efforts that they put in day in and day out.
It was a privilege.
SO MUCH RESPECT for showcasing our amazing aircraft military troops, Mike and team! I can't even begin to imagine the vast knowledge and skills required that we didnt even see!
@@therealmikerowe it’s awesome that you did this but you missed a real opportunity to discuss the huge engineering and reactor departments, real unsung heroes on aircraft carriers. Any chance you could do a second trip and focus below decks?
@@alchemistsavant8573 Likely not allowed...
JCS = just clean something. i was on that ship from 2004 to 2008
Love how he put focus on the crew and gave otherwise hidden folks screen time. Fantastic production all round.
Usually videos about these ships focus on the “stars” like the pilots or the higher ups. Each crew member serves an equally important role. Completely controlled chaos.
@@Berm_Blaster yep. Seen it many times while I was in.
Mike Rowe needs to run for president. He is more in touch with the working stiff than any politician will ever be.
Aye
Now that I like
Mike is an incredible communicator but when he was shooting planes off the deck he told the story without words. That was awesome.
That's IMPOSSIBLE matey!!! You Americans i swear!!
@@LONEWOLF-rq5tlshhhh
Was just about to comment this was the best part of the video
Astronaut, 2nd man on the moon, and former jet fighter pilot "Buzz" Aldrin has told a story of being off Korea and deciding his instrument panel wasn't bright enough. He cleverly designed an additional light for night flights.
Which mid flight shorted out the whole display.
He found his ship by just barely glimpsing fluorescent displays by algae in the wake of the aircraft carrier.
As a former sailor on the USS Ranger CV-61 this was fun to watch. Maybe for your next show you could be standing by a dirt road in the middle of nowhere when suddenly a M-1 Abrams tank rolls up and offers you a ride and a day in the live of a tank crew ?
Nice. That's a great visual and idea.
That's a great story line! His car broken down on some country road. Hood open, steam rising from the radiator. Looks at his watch, been there 2 hours, not a single passerby. Then all of a sudden the ground rumbles, the trees shake and rattle. Boom! trees and brush fall as an Abrams crashes through the woods. Top hatch pops open and the guy says, "hey bud, need a lift"? EPIC
@@TheGryxter yes to this storyline!
I served on the Ranger 1983/84 cruise. VA 195 A7 Squadron. Airframes flight deck trouble shooter. Miss working on the flight deck.....
My dad was CO of the Ranger in the late 1980s
I miss him and the ship.
XO, getting to wake sleepers up to be just as miserable as he has been all night:
"Favorite part of my day! 😀 "
Sweepers, sweepers man your brooms!
I would like to commend my cousin (Jim Ross) for his service in the navy. He passed away last week. He was a Lt. Commander. He flew of the carrier Saratoga during the Gulf War. He flew with the Blue Angels as solo and lead solo in the early 80's. This man was 100% a great guy!
Sorry to hear of his passing. His interview videos of being a Blue Angel are some of my favorites. Growing up I always admired men like him and wanted to be like them but it wasn’t to be.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your cousin was a real hero. The kind that doesn't act like a superhero in films. The type that goes out there and gives it his best every single day. He sounds like an amazing guy.
Thanks Mike for highlighting the Navy. I have 17 working days left, wrapping up a 26 year career…
Everyone knows Mike is the real deal, the genuine American joe who works hard. The guy who will give you the shirt off his back, help those in need, take care of his family & loves his country. As a 24 year USAF veteran I very much appreciate this episode. Hats off to you & your crew Mike for the exceptional filming, highlighting these fine folks on the USS Stennis. One last thing; Mike Rowe for Secretary of Labor!!!!!!😊
5:18 That's something that people tend to forget about the military. Sometimes, they're not there to fight other armies, sometimes, they're there to help after a disaster.
Bonhhomme Richard Strike Group was some of the first on scene after the 2005 tsunami. My ship was a part of that strike group.
@@JoshuaTootell I’m sure you were a big help. I hope people were grateful.
The ability to capture the carefully choreographed daily danger that the folks live in is amazing. Some of the most talented and brave people are doing incredible jobs far far from home 24 hours every damn day. Well done Mike, well done!
Every process, every routine, every contingency response on a carrier has been learned with the blood of someone before them. Crap happens, mistakes happen, complacency happens, and the results eventually bite someone. But you learn from it and vow to not be the one who lets it happen again. If everyone upholds their end of the creed, then it's much much less likely to happen. Not impossible, but very very unlikely. That's the best anyone can hope for in such a dangerous field.
"Just another Wednesday."
Been there, done that. Spent 3 years aboard one of those floating cities. It's an experience like no other. Thanks for shining a light on these guys Mike.
no sex? :/
@@Nikpet3D What ever happens in the Marine Detachment spaces stays in the Marine Detachment spaces. 🤣
@@Nikpet3Doh don't worry, they find ways to make it happen.
@@salty_flightdeck_cpo haha🤣
@@rovers141 good :)
its good to see MIKE ROWE, is the executive Producer now
That is the most animated I have ever seen Mike Rowe get. You know he was having an absolute blast.
"If you're looking for a reason to feel good about the country, spend some time on an aircraft carrier." Got me a little misty eyed. I've been on more than a dozen aircraft carriers, and it always struck me that while the mainstream media was looking for ways to make Americans question the competence of the United States Military, there were some really amazing things being done by a lot of amazing people. Now many years later, I'm an old broken down sailor, and for the first time I saw someone in the media do our military, and the carrier, real justice. Misty. Thanks Mike Rowe. You're the kind of American worth fighting for.
Well done Mike.
Caught the nomenclature on one of the "missiles" he was removing. CATM-120 is a Captive Air Training Missile that takes the place of a live AIM-120. 🙂
Yep the first one was an AIM-9X (actually CATM-9X) and the second one was an AIM-120D (CATM-120D) or "Delta". Both are extremely badass missiles.
Did you attend the "Spoiler" class at the learning annex?
Yep, and notice the painted blue bands around them? Blue means inert, non explosive. They've probably seen too many episodes of Dirty Jobs, they weren't gonna let him touch the real stuff 😂
That's an AMRAAM air to air missile. There are big fins that get attached. I had a buddy hit his head on one of the fins. Ended up with around a dozen staples in his head to close the wound.
@@rovers141 fr lmao
Now you should try doing this on a submarine. Speaking as a Submariner.
Definitely agree!!
due to the secret nature of subs, I don't know if they would allow a civilian to film loading or unloading of the weapons from a sub. Smarter Everyday filmed on a sub, and the Navy reviewed all of his footage and asked him to censor certain things, or cut them out completely
SmarterEveryDay kind of covered it.
How is your comment 3days old. When this was posted an hour ago haha.
@@terryhughes6248 They (there are others) are in the group that gets it 3 days early, we are in the general release.
Mike, I served 24 years on nuclear powered fast attack subs and I really LOVE the way you showed tribute to our Navy. Thank you
Thank you for your service!
All too often when I see videos of aircraft carrier, I see them cover aircrafts and pilots. But it takes all these young and dedicated individuals working together to make this work. I salute Mike Rowe for not shying away from getting dirty to learn what they do and hi-light their incredible work.
Mike Rowe is very humble, gracious and appreciative of our servicemen.
Mr. Rowe I have watched a lot of your shows but this one is at the top you showed that crew on that carrier the way things were done and you did them yourself and I applaud you for doing this , I wish each House and Senate member would do the same thing that you do on this show then we can show more appreciation for the United States of America and the military that back it .
This was by far the best show you have ever done
PERIOD .
Great job Mike! You’re very brave to even get on this boat! Everyone needs to never forget our military and their huge service! Praying for them always!❤❤❤
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I'd like to see the lowest ranks paid a LOT more.
Most families have to go on food stamps the moment one of the parents decides to have a military career.
I'm kind of at a loss for words watching this. the man talking to Rowe at 7:50 I served with him back in VFA-2 2005-2010. he was AO1 Rutledge at the time then he picked up chief just before I got out. He's an unforgettable man, i knew who it was the second i heard his voice. those were truly the good ol days of my life.
Thank you Mike Rowe and especially EVERYONE on the Stennis! Thank you for having our backs.
"Builds character." Damn right it does, and that is why vets (young and old) make great workers.
I loved the fact they had the actual military people stand behind Mike, JUST to make sure the super important signals are done correctly, but give him the chance to give it a go
That's how they do it normally, just with more training going into it. But the training schedule is very short and intense.
The Nimitz class isn't the biggest carrier anymore, the new Gerald R. Ford class just launched and she now holds that title. Her catapult isn't steam driven, but electromagnetic. The new system allows for many more sorties in a shorter amount of time, and puts far less stress on the airframes. 'Merica!
He was on the ship 7 years ago, this is probably old footage, the Stennis youtube is dead as well
Except that the new cat system broke already.
@@fightingfalconfan ...yeah like a couple years ago in testing...it's flinging sorties and on deployment aboard the Ford supercarrier, which means it's mission-ready. Bot.
a rail cat?
Yeah the Ford had a lot of growing pains due to being the newest most advanced ship in the first of her class, relays broke catapult and arresting gear systems broke and took time to get them back up but having being a contractor with a squadron in the Navy that went aboard her and have been on several carriers myself It was truly amazing how far we have come since the first Nimitz class carrier came out and also the Enterprise, I immensely enjoyed the two videos
Thank you for going a board. My daughter served on the Boxer. The roles these kids play to grant us our freedom will never be appreciated enough. By you being out there brings a sense of not only what they do but highlights how great they are.
A huge group of outstanding young Americans!
freedom?bah ha ha,dont make me laugh..
Remember Mike Rowe has a scholarship program for trade schools. Look it up if you or someone you know is planning on attending a trade school.
Thank you, Mike Rowe for all you do for the working class Americans.
That brings back memories. The Navy was my greatest adventure. The best people I have ever known.
As a former USAF F-111A DCC I salute my Navy Brothers and Sisters for what they do every day.
Does your boyfriend know?😮
Bravo Zulu Mike and to your staff for representing the life on a CVN in a realistic manner.
Hooyah, ABH was my rate, flight deck USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71 00-04. I agree, aside from my experience being mostly cyclic flight op's during OEF and OIF so no missiles were offloaded, only fired from what I remember. We signed the missiles and wrote from the NYFD and many other things I can not say on youtube. That was the best I have seen life on a carrier represented, leave it to Mike.
My son leaves in July for Navy Boot Camp. This episode has been very helpful to understand more about NAVY living. Some humor to help mom's nerves:)
Good luck for your sons Boot Camp! 👍🙂
What rate is he going for?
It's been seven months. I hope your son is doing well.
Best thing about these episodes is that Mike may be the star of the show, but the workers are The Stars of the Episodes!
Thx, Mike & crew! WOW! The military should use THIS for their recruitment commercials. Perhaps it could counteract the ridiculous woke ones they've been producing. Makes me prouder to be an American to see so many strong competent young folks keeping us safe.
was thinking the same thing myself
This was great seeing you on board the Stennis. My daughter was on the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during the Iraq War. She was a brown shirt (plane captain) with VFA-87 Golden Warriors. I did a Tiger Cruise for 3 days on board the Roosevelt. It was the coolest thing I ever got to do.
I had to look up what a Tiger Cruise was, that would be awesome. I bet it was really cool for your daughter to get to have you too.
@@JustVoss Yes. Plane captains are assigned one jet to oversee the maintenance and repairs, and her's was the one that the CO and CAG would fly (all painted up with colors). On the tiger cruise her jet was one of two doing takeoffs and landings that we got to see on the deck. I was suppose to video tape her doing her job on the flight deck to prepare the jet for take off and it developed a hydraulic leak in the tail and had to go back to NAS Oceana. So, I did not get the video, bummer. Cool fact is that all the place captains in the squadron have their name and city of residence on the front landing gear door. I have a picture of my daughter's with her standing beside it.
Mike Rowe for Civilian Meritorious Service Medal!!!! He is an amazing American.
Rowe 2024. No political party - just American.
Mike, you did a dirty job! Our crews do it 24/7 when required! The Navy is often “left out if the picture”. I was active duty aircrewman flying tailhookers for most of that 24 years in the Navy. I retired as a Chief. I could almost smell the JP 5! You did the best job of explaining to Americans what we did at sea. Not just the pilots! I have the most respect for the FlightDeck Crew. I have been in the article circle watching ice form from on the jackets of the flight deck crew. They smile and put in extremely long days to make the magic happen. I have also seen them on them on deck off of the desert. Baking like a muffin. These sailors make it happen! They do it with a smile. You captured that. Thank you sir! Next time you see a sailor…shake his or her hand. It does mean something.
“Once for the dust, twice for the rust.” Thanks again Mike for showing the conditions of shiplife. It’s not glamorous but it’s an experience. You’re a great person and American.
And a glorious thanks to the young 5000 plus who have dedicated their lives to keep us alive.
I was Navy back in the 80s and early 90s. In my travels the easiest people to work with have been Squids and Jarheads. No bullshit, drama, or shenanigans, just professionalism. Work hard, play harder... To the current generation serving, You Rock! You will look back on these days with pride and reverence. Take care of each other at work and play. Don't get none on ya 😂.
Thank you for portraying something most of us has never seen. There will be a few military people commenting here so I'll say "Thank you for your service".
am so proud of these fine young folks...and thank you Mike/crew for your spotlighting these people...we need this more than ever..
Was so excited to see part 2...and was not disappointed at all! If I had my time over again, I would be honoured to join the Navy. You showed just how bloody hard these men and women, in every part of the Armed Forces all over the world, work, protect and help people everywhere! Thank you so much Mike!! I can honestly say that you are so bloody awesome at your job and there is NO ONE else out there that does what you do, the way you do it! You are just one bloody brilliant, smart, kind, cheeky, funny dude. Peace and Love from Australia
Yes, the greatest single regret of my life (just turned 71) is never spending anytime in our military.
I'd vote for Mike. I don't know what for, but he has my vote.
All the services need to have this kind of coverage. To not only show what we have as citizens but the jobs, equipment and especially the men and women that we never get to see.
Did you see the one he did about the Navy's SeaBees?
Thank you Mike. Thanks to all who serve and keep us safe.
Mike Rowe.....reminding US what makes America great!
The young men and women who serve in our military across the board deserve kudos and aplomb. They are not responsible for our wars, they merely accomplish them.
Like good Pawns sent to be processed and killed by the machine. Your brown nosing stinks, Eric. Go wash your face!
I rarely comment. I commented on Mike’s’ comments on studio 74. Now, not even halfway that this video. I’ve never felt more inspired! I’ve been an emergency responder for ove 20 years! This inspires me to not give up!
I appreciate every single one of those humans on that ship..they are amazing!
I went on a friends and family cruise on the Stennis with my dad about 15 years ago. It was amazing! Great work Mike! and Team!:D
This is my new favorite series. You did it again Mike
Absolutely fabulous episode!! Thank you Mike and crew for the tour! God bless our military!
Your making me miss my days launching aircraft
Mike Rowe is the uncle everyone needs! 😊
Mike Row makes any show he is on great. I love all of his shows may GOD bless all of the men and women that are in that service, may GOD keep them all safe.
Mike Rowe is a Great American Patriot. Love watching his Shows.
I love the fact that there was a person aboard that ship from my hometown of Bakersfield.
I have another show that would highlight a Group of Sailors that never get any recognition at all. The Support Ships for these Carriers, Cruisers, Destroyers, and Frigates.
I was on the USS KANSAS CITY AOR-3. We kept all of them supplied with fuel, food, bombs and missiles, Mail, Parts and so forth during the first Gulf War. Support Ships keep everything moving forward during peace times and during war.
I had and have alot of great experiences onboard my ship. I wouldn’t have traded it for anything!!
Go Navy!!!!!
And Go Mike Rowe!!!
I wish you had gone down to Medical and visited with the Hospital Corpsmen to see their jobs as it relates to life on a Carrier.
Honestly, you could have done an episode on each color of the flight deck crews.
Maybe you can join the crew of the Ford and see the difference between the Nimitz and Ford classes.
Thanks for another great video, Mike! ~ HM3 York
Mike Rowe is a national treasure 😊
As someone that was stationed aboard two aircraft carriers from 2008-2016 I sincerely appreciate what Mike Rowe did in these episodes. Thank you for hitting the deck plates with the enlisted ranks to see what the day to day action is like and not just spend it with the Officers as some celebrities did.
thank you to the men and women that keep this country great!
Fun fact: WWII fleet carriers were designed to be able to go full speed astern so they could recover aircraft over the bow instead of the stern. Fun fact #2 the 3 Yorktown class aircraft carriers of WWII had a catapult in the hanger bay/deck and could launch a plane from the hanger deck.
That XO seems like an amazing leader to serve under. Knowledgeable about his vessel, proud of his crew, concerned with morale and wellness, what a guy
That would have been hard work but also very fun to film and make.
My uncle was a commander in the Royal British Navy and we got to go onboard a destroyer with him for a day and it was so cool, so I can imagine that this would have been a lot of fun. Thanks for another quality video; you guys make great content and I really appreciate it.
i'm only part way through this but I was thinking about the other stuff when it applies to Mike Rowe's other show with the crab. I know it applies to far more than that but if you aren't out there to capture the important moments, and those may only happen over half an hour over 14 hour days filming on deck and condensed down to 3 minutes but if you aren't going to be out there all those hours you aren't capturing those 3 minutes. Sure, some things you can pre-set and can a bit, but not all of it and it will take that time.
Gotta admit, what Mike got to experience as a civilian on the USS Stennis....I was lucky enough to do the same in May of '85 on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). I was one of 5 civilian "guests of the Navy" for 2 weeks doing carrier ops and certifying the deck with the Paxt River A/C. We received every red-tail A/C the Navy operated and did lockdown Zebra Ops, vert and con rep and on and on. The best adventure of my life and I was treated like a King. The food was unreal, the crew was great but they work their ass off....nearly 5,000 of them. I have so much respect for the Navy. Our average age of sailors on board was about 20 years old - very young but trained so well. They literally in '85 worked about 16 hour days - quarters were very small but they sure fed them well. Loved it.
I got so many young men into welding with your help Sir. Thank for what you do.
Mike Rowe is an American treasure himself!
Mike, thank you for highlighting our military personnel. I really enjoy watching our young men and women performing jobs that keep America the strongest country in history. Like you mentioned, watching over 5,000 individuals doing individual jobs ultimately culminating in operating one of the largest warships in the world is, well, heartening. It gives me hope for our future. Again, thanks!
Gotta love Mike, the guy has put a spot light on the most important people in America, the blue collar working man/women. If it wasn’t for that, America couldn’t operate. Thanks Mike for what you do bud.
Mike Rowe, you are the man.
I love your shows.
Keep up the grind
Also. So humble and yet… you get to do so many things that bring light to the work no one ever sees.
Part 2 was a good as part one -you rock Mike!
This was a great two videos. When I was in the gulf with CTF 56 as part of the Navy expeditionary forces a while back, we had some time off around the holidays and the Stennis was pulling into port so we volunteered to give the folks onboard some time off as well. After working into the night, my OIC told me that we could just request permission to board the ship, so we did. We walked around, lost, from compartment to compartment for about 30 minutes before the one of the ship's officers noticed how lost we looked and asked "Are you supposed to be here?" We got caught, and figured we had our fun, so said "No, sir" then left. It really helped me appreciate that I'm not part of the blue water Navy, and how much I like being on solid ground.
This series was SO well done, excellent work.
Wish we had about 200 million more Americans like Mike.
Thank you Mike for everything you do
God bless every single sailor on that vessel and every other and am truly grateful for everything they do as well
Mr. Rowe: Thank you for showing the world what us servicemen and women do at the hardest, best job in the world. I spent a few years on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk CV 63 as a Red shirt. Twelve hours on, twelve hours off, 7 days a week for many many months at a time. The trade of is that by the time I was 23 years old I had seen more of the world than most people see in a lifetime. I got to visit places I had not even learned about in school and meet people I never would have had the opportunity to interact with any other way. So yes, we do work our asses off, we learn to sleep under an airport, we did not get holidays off and we spent a lot of time away from family. But I would not trade that experience for anything in the world. So thanks for giving folks a peek into the best, hardest job in the world. P.S. Tell America's grandma I said Hi.
Mike Rowe; you're just plain awesome. Thank you for putting the focus of your camera where it belongs. Next to the PBS series "Carrier", this is one of my favorite inside views of what they do.
First person I've seen mention that documentary. About as close as you can get to experiencing being underway without doing it.
@@JoshuaTootell You sound like you might have been there / done that?
Theirs not another narrator for any TV show better than Mike Rowe, absolutely love listening to him speak!!!
Spent a lot of my life on carriers (including the one you shot this on). I was in a squadron and was a maintainer, shooter and QA so i spent most of my time on the deck. It is fun seeing you working the flight deck and experiencing what it is like.
Thanks Mike for bringing back memories. When I was deployed on 2 of those floating cities.
I love how this got uploaded just as I was finishing part 1.
MAGNIFICENT! Mike Rowe is a national asset! This makes me proud to be an American. God Bless the Good Guys!
Badass Mike. Your shows and work ethic never get old. Along with the dad humer 😂. Keep up the hard work brother 👍
There are lots and lots of cool jobs in the military. My son is 3rd generation USAF and a boom operator on a KC-135. Very cool job.
One of your best, Mike! I love watching you doing all these crazy things you do but this one was truly inspiring! Please, don't ever stop doing what you do so very, very well!
Cheers,
jc
HOOAH!!!!! (from an Army vet). Outstanding summation (both the inaudible and audible)! 😁 So glad you had an awesome/memorable experience 🤙Aloha
The Shooter job must be the most stressful but bad ass jobs on the ship outside of flying the aircraft! Just amazing how you covered the jobs aboard this aircraft carrier Mike!
As a former Navy sailor and a very proud grandfather of a AD3 now serving I thoroughly enjoyed watching Mikes trip aboard the Stennis. I also appreciate him showing as much of the enlisted crew as possible.❤️🇺🇸⚓️
Very nice series, I enjoyed your time with the Seabees as well. Thanks Mike!
He did time with the Bees? I missed that one
The smile on Hack's face when Mike reminded him he was about to wake everyone up was priceless. "Yes I am" :)
Should have heard his daily call over the 1MC as the CO on the Truman. Sometimes good but during the Covid deployment still remember to this day when it was April sitting off the coast at the end of our deployment about to pull in telling us we couldn’t pull in till June because of Covid. Basically worst phone call ever lol
"Sweepers, sweepers, man your brooms. Give the ship a clean sweep down fore and aft. The smoking lamp is out. Now sweepers." JCS 1998-2000.
Hey Mikey! I liked it. I liked it a lot. Chronicling the service member's contribution to operations.
Showing the Human faces of many people. Who make up the crew and given them a just and needed recognition
Good on ya and your crew, Mikey! Cheers, Mate.
God Bless our military! These young kids getting training for the future, unsung, unnoticed, in very tough conditions. Thanks to this reporter in showing the human side of our warriors.
Recruiting for the navy? Good
The moment you realize you overwhelmingly love your job, when you watch someone else try to do it lol.
This had me smiling the whole time, ESPECIALLY the portion about him not getting enough sleep 😂. The gripping anxiety of working on the flight deck, unable to hear anything, the critical necessity of precise communication. Although brief, it is such a good representation of our lives. I love my job - Hawkeye Flight Deck Coordinator (Green)
Mike Rowe: Paul Harvey of our time, but in video.
Mike you have done alot of shows but I think this one one of your best. For me personally I think it's great the way you portrayed the people on the carrier and what they give to each of the Americans back at home.