Nostalgic USS Bataan Tour with GrandpaGaming

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024

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  • @kaseyroberts7543
    @kaseyroberts7543 4 месяца назад +387

    As an educator, I appreciate what you are doing here. Our youth don't always understand what your service means; and they are listening to you. :D

    • @jake6953
      @jake6953 4 месяца назад +4

      As a younger one of the generations, gen alpha I have seen stuff like this

    • @maldawakarawa6758
      @maldawakarawa6758 4 месяца назад +3

      Which Service? Invading independent countries out of profit?

    • @Brycepawlik1234
      @Brycepawlik1234 4 месяца назад +2

      I’m young and I do believe what you say sometimes other people don’t understand and I love all about planes and helicopters and I’m a kind of a history nerd. I’m 10 years old and I appreciate your response.

    • @Kobebryantking24
      @Kobebryantking24 4 месяца назад +2

      @@Brycepawlik1234 if your into that stuff you can maybe aim for the aerospace field in college

    • @mjtui5364
      @mjtui5364 4 месяца назад +2

      I’m also a tank and war nerd

  • @rofalsaurasrex366
    @rofalsaurasrex366 4 месяца назад +145

    Thank you for your service, Grandpa, and your wife, to even tho I am British, we should respect our service men and women. What a legend you are, sir

    • @2345yogi
      @2345yogi 4 месяца назад +2

      Awesome

  • @supermavgaming5858
    @supermavgaming5858 4 месяца назад +103

    Thank you for your service

  • @joeski_77
    @joeski_77 4 месяца назад +117

    Thank you for your service 🫡🙏

  • @Sparks00psn
    @Sparks00psn 4 месяца назад +170

    14 year Marine still active. Spent lots of time on 53s and 22.did a float with the USS BHR, and 3 deployments to the Middle East.
    Also I moved to Hawaii from FMF Lant a year ago and worked with admiral caudel in Norfolk

    • @grndpagaming
      @grndpagaming  4 месяца назад +74

      Wow, thank you for your service, and admiral caudel was great, very informative of his fleet. Man knows his crews.

    • @latinelover24
      @latinelover24 Месяц назад +1

      Semper Fi, brother. Did a float on the USS Denver back in 07. Westpac Marine haha.

  • @oneizzi
    @oneizzi 4 месяца назад +73

    I served on that ship in 2011 on the 22 MEU deployment so this is definitely a trip down memory lane 😂 thanks for your service gramps!

    • @grndpagaming
      @grndpagaming  4 месяца назад +31

      Thank you for your service, I enjoyed touring the big 5.

    • @zacharyfreelove6101
      @zacharyfreelove6101 4 месяца назад +2

      Is that when they were using the AV-8B Harrier?

    • @oneizzi
      @oneizzi 4 месяца назад +5

      @zacharyfreelove6101 Yes Siiirrr! They were still in use at that time! Pretty cool to see them take off.

    • @zacharyfreelove6101
      @zacharyfreelove6101 4 месяца назад

      @@oneizzi Thats awesome. I belive its heading into dry dock in a few weeks to prepare to receive f-35s

    • @mccoy1369
      @mccoy1369 2 месяца назад +1

      Shouts out to the 22d MEU. Former combat photographer.
      Swine '09 and a trip to Haiti, what an experience.
      Semper Gumby...
      Wow I hope you see this.

  • @cresdc8481
    @cresdc8481 4 месяца назад +32

    I'm from the Philippines, specifically Bataan. And the whole place seems surreal to me that those things happened even if there is recorded history.
    Thank you for your service!

  • @cpat05
    @cpat05 4 месяца назад +8

    I read your bio and I’m blown away sir. It’s very inspiring to me. The life you’ve lived and the hardships you’ve overcome are amazing to say the least. As a young soldier that just graduated AIT, I hope I can someday tell a story like yours and have a long career in the military.

  • @corvaxblackfeather6529
    @corvaxblackfeather6529 Месяц назад +3

    Over here in germany we have CH-53s as well in service.
    As a child i have seen many of them fly over my Hometown, was in awe about those huge Copters.
    Now, with 45 years age, they returned to my hometown and are seen back in the air after nearly 25 years of absence ... i love it.

  • @judethedude9542
    @judethedude9542 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for your service GG!! I got goosebumps listening to Grandpa dropping knowledge about the aircrafts. A big shoutout to all the men and women on the USS Bataan for being such gracious hosts. That was awesome!

  • @jecgabay
    @jecgabay 4 месяца назад +49

    Filipino follower and BF2024 player here! Mabuhay po kayo!

  • @pianologic9340
    @pianologic9340 4 месяца назад +6

    Thank you for your service. I just finished basic and tech school for the air force. I will be maintaining rescue helicopters and I am so grateful for others like you who maintain their love of these craft and teach me so much.

  • @Zqud
    @Zqud 4 месяца назад +2

    Norfolk, VA here, not Military myself, but been around it all my life and in love with it all.. But I was a hard head and took the wrong path lol.. soon as you stepped on the deck literally had couple tears roll down cause I can only imagine the feeling rolling over you. Thank you for your service

  • @SirTheoTheWhite
    @SirTheoTheWhite Месяц назад +1

    I’ve been seeing Ospreys coming to the airport by my house recently. I always enjoy watching them come in. I get excited like a kid in a candy store. Haha
    It’s great that you were able to board that ship and video your experience for so many others to see and enjoy!
    While I did not personally serve, both my grandfathers did. I have great respect for our service men & women. Thank You for your service and the awesome video!

  • @rumjack5286
    @rumjack5286 4 месяца назад +18

    I didn't catch the stream yesterday but thank you for your service

  • @DocFleet97
    @DocFleet97 4 месяца назад +4

    Love the video! I was an FMF Corpsman with 2nd MARDIV in Lejeune and my buddy, basically my brother was also stationed at New River with HMH-461(the squadron the King Stallion belongs to in your video) as a crew chief on the Echos! Semper Fi, thank you as well as the wife for ya'lls service.

  • @flaviobacceli2248
    @flaviobacceli2248 Месяц назад +4

    I have an hero .... This man .... Why ? He is 74 years old and many young people are giving respect to him .... Is not an ordinary old man , he jumped from the bottom of the web in the life of those kids playing games they play , but better , bringing his world in the new world , he is a huge bridge for the generations .... His passion for videgames make him part of new generations and the most incredible thing is they understand his world now and show respect ❤

  • @CarlemanDivino
    @CarlemanDivino 4 месяца назад +38

    Cool video and thank for the service🫡

  • @mccoy1369
    @mccoy1369 2 месяца назад +3

    I've seen a few of your clips, and decided to stop by your channel, and came across your tour.
    Thank you for your service, Yut! Yut!
    Wow, that brought back some memories.
    Former combat camera, and I was stationed on the Ol Dirty Nickel.
    Member berries for days.
    Let's see if anyone reads this that was on the Bataan during "Swine '09" and also the Haitian humanitarian mission after the earthquake in 2010.
    Some of the official photos I took are still available on the web.
    Shouts out to the Bataan Crew, 22d MEU, 3/2 Marines, CLB 22 and VMM-263.
    Semper Fi

  • @atps4424
    @atps4424 4 месяца назад +5

    Your videos are so informative! I love that your content is of such high quality. ❤❤👍🏼

  • @KKrasGxXx
    @KKrasGxXx 4 месяца назад +3

    This is why grandpa is badass in games , that's a real experience there, and you'll see how much knowledge he got

  • @firefighter_2558
    @firefighter_2558 4 месяца назад +11

    Wow, I love that cobra, so cool looking, plus the opsery wow.

  • @technoviking007
    @technoviking007 Месяц назад +1

    I always loved seeing these when i was stationed in Djibouti Africa back in 2010. They are pretty massive in person especially in comparison with most helos besides the shinook. I was a p-3 mechanic for the navy and always land based so oddly enough i never seen the Navy's version of the ch-53. Definitely my favorite of all the helos in any branch.

  • @oregonboyzoutdoors3194
    @oregonboyzoutdoors3194 4 месяца назад

    It's awesome to see everyone show you the respect you've earned, I know I'm not the only one that appreciates all of the information you share and the badass that you are. Thank you sir.

  • @moose5497
    @moose5497 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you sir for standing in front of violence so I could grow up peacefully in this country❤️GOD BLESS THE USA 🇺🇸

  • @louisramos4913
    @louisramos4913 Месяц назад

    Stationed onboard the USS Bataan from 2000-2004 Maiden Voyage. She was my first ship. Glad you got to experience her.

  • @Diamond_Hammer
    @Diamond_Hammer 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for your service, this was really cool, it would be a pleasure to see more of these meet and greet interviews and tours, lots to be learned by all :)

  • @whatsinaname6745
    @whatsinaname6745 Месяц назад

    Awesome vid Grandpa! Infantry Marine here I spent much time in CH-53s as a part of helo-assault company aboard USS Guam.
    26th MEU-SOC
    1994

  • @SlverNexus
    @SlverNexus 4 месяца назад

    We do not know them all but we owe them all. Very proud and grateful for you and their services to keep us safe!

  • @jackcleveland1175
    @jackcleveland1175 19 дней назад

    Seeing the hangar deck sure brought back memories. I was a 53 mech too. Semper Fi.

  • @ComfortsSpecter
    @ComfortsSpecter 3 месяца назад

    Incredible Experience
    Amazing Humanistics
    Thank You so much Man
    It’s Great to have such a Wholesome Tour by a Good Man

  • @donovanstone4095
    @donovanstone4095 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your service! AND THANK YOU FOR SUCH A WELL DONE VIDEO AND KICKING ASS ON ALL THESE GUYS MY AGE, TEACH THEM IN THE LOBBIES!!!!!

  • @redknife-ur1ye
    @redknife-ur1ye 4 месяца назад +3

    Great video i got to learn a bit about some cool stuff thank you for your service

  • @WarhorseConjugate-q3z
    @WarhorseConjugate-q3z Месяц назад +1

    I was attached to this absolute relentless gator, for the opening stages of the war on terror, under then Capt. M. ''Mallard'' Allard, in Afghanistan, and we brought the war to the enemy, under top notch ''Sierra Hotel,'' leadership, and relentless warrior spirit, collectively. My first born, was born whilst serving attached this ship, and Mallard, ran bombing runs throughout the night, in that sons name, and in the name of God. Some of the hardest men, and women, I have ever had the fortune to know, and serve with.

  • @Mrfantastic735
    @Mrfantastic735 3 месяца назад

    Found this channel randomly, Sir, this video I really enjoyed. So much informations and place which I would never be able to visit. Greetings from central Europe.

  • @mid.cavz.prodution
    @mid.cavz.prodution Месяц назад

    You are literally how i am able to explain video games to my dad. I'm almost 30. Thanks for everything

  • @The737pilot26
    @The737pilot26 4 месяца назад +4

    When they were exsplaning the Huey fortunate son started playing in my head lol even though this is the newer and more modern Huey.

  • @MrJhjackson
    @MrJhjackson Месяц назад +2

    24:19 the look on their faces trying not to laugh was awesome 😂

    • @Falzyker
      @Falzyker Месяц назад

      I mean, callsign Simp he probably got it years ago before it had the meaning it has now.

  • @marcosavila8215
    @marcosavila8215 3 месяца назад +1

    you are a superstar, look at you, what a great live, beautiful wife, a real VETeran almost 1 Mil subscribers on YT and speaking and interviewing the commanders, im very happy for you sir, tx for your service

  • @bradycook593
    @bradycook593 4 месяца назад +1

    You're an American patriot, Grandpa. Thank you very much and job well done.

  • @fartburger5619
    @fartburger5619 4 месяца назад +4

    Thank you for your service! Semper Fortis!
    Just a suggestion you should try Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint. You'll really love it!

  • @rem32001
    @rem32001 4 месяца назад +2

    I was a guest on that ship long ago. My great uncle survived the Battan Death March and later died in a POW camp. Its possible his remains are one of the three in DC according to my grandpa. He has since passed bjt was a Veitnam Vet himself. Thank You for your Service. I wish my grandpa would have been a gamer, i would have loved to play with him. Do you play COD?

  • @lorenzsabbaer7725
    @lorenzsabbaer7725 4 месяца назад +1

    im german, thank you for your service, thanks for letting me live in a free country, defending our all freedoms!

  • @SkumB4g8494
    @SkumB4g8494 4 месяца назад

    I was a marine 00-04 and spent many days on that ship. Brings back a lot of memories

  • @s1nister9999
    @s1nister9999 Месяц назад

    Dang. This man was at waterside, and I missed it. God, I'd love to talk navy, ships, and aircraft with this guy.

  • @kkcapcom2
    @kkcapcom2 4 месяца назад +1

    That is awesome, I was on the USS Bataan for MEU around 05.

  • @DirectorNeumiller
    @DirectorNeumiller 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for this informative video your gaming clips invaded my you tube shorts feed and here I am, watching a full length video. I loved it so much, I shared it with some of my close personal military friends and I am sure they will love this as well.
    Thank you for your service to gaming and the military! ooohrah!

  • @EURI_PLAYS
    @EURI_PLAYS 4 месяца назад +10

    0:03 "don't embarrass me"

  • @Drewski423
    @Drewski423 Месяц назад

    Man. I took the Bataan to the Middle East and to Haiti in 2009-2010. Marine Corps 2006-2012. I was involved in Testing the Osprey on the Bataan, Ponce, and Fort McHenry. Making sure it wouldn’t melt the flight decks. That was a scary bird to ride in. Much rather be in a 53. Louder, but much more safe feeling.

  • @ThomasMcGiveron1
    @ThomasMcGiveron1 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for your service. I can't help but feel proud to be an American but at the same time, one day, would be amazing if we could live in world where these machines could turn into something other than fighting wars.

  • @ludologian
    @ludologian 4 месяца назад

    9 Years ago I was graduating from IT college and tgey offered us a military/ marine registration service with a chance to visit one of these sites.. thx grandpa for sharing

  • @MyScorpion70
    @MyScorpion70 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for your service Sir, loved watching this 🙏🤝

  • @MrGopiii
    @MrGopiii 4 месяца назад +30

    7 blades? 6.. yup 7

    • @T.S.000
      @T.S.000 2 месяца назад +2

      LT. is not an aviator (no Gold Wings or qualification badge of any kinds); she wouldn't know.

  • @DibIrken
    @DibIrken Месяц назад +1

    Woah. They named a ship after a Philippine municipality? The site of the Death March? What an honor. Thank you for your service and acknowledging our part in World War 2 as well.

    • @PogingNavy94
      @PogingNavy94 Месяц назад +1

      @@DibIrken They named their LHD ships after famous battles iirc. I don't really remember or know the naming convention for USN ships.
      But as far as I know, this was named for the Battle of Bataan, where US soldiers fought side by side with Filipino volunteers and conscript from December 8 1941- April 9 1942.

  • @roblb95
    @roblb95 4 месяца назад +6

    Scariest things on this earth... Lions, Tigers, and this grandpa getting Vietnam war flashbacks

  • @catwig4863
    @catwig4863 4 месяца назад +1

    This very interesting video me. Both my dad and my grandad served in RAF back in the UK thank for your service in the USA.

    • @James-m3o5x
      @James-m3o5x Месяц назад +1

      @@catwig4863 🫡 Grandad R.A.F

  • @zacharyfreelove6101
    @zacharyfreelove6101 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for your service. I really wish I could have gone and seen it. As well as USS hornet in new york.

  • @strikeforcealpha9343
    @strikeforcealpha9343 4 месяца назад

    My father worked in the American Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbour, I was born in Honolulu Hawaii, obviously not during the second world war lmao. My grandfather was stationed there as well, however, he was a recon on a plane. He did fly over 'nam and did a few missions, he would often regale me with stories of shit he saw there. Thank you for your service, thank you for making me smile when you take out noobs and thank you for sharing your content, it makes me happy.

  • @TheRealDirtyJoe
    @TheRealDirtyJoe 4 месяца назад

    The big 5, brings back memories I deployed on that ship w/ the 26th MEU in 2019. Glad you got to see it.

  • @realWorsin
    @realWorsin 2 месяца назад

    What a great channel and video. Keep it going Grandpa and ty for your service.

  • @BalintNemeth-jl7lz
    @BalintNemeth-jl7lz 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for your service! ❤

  • @Hunter_shull
    @Hunter_shull 4 месяца назад +1

    Love your videos gramps❤ awesome quality and very proud of you

  • @brokapotato5066
    @brokapotato5066 4 месяца назад +1

    You asked the perfect questions for your viewers

  • @HRM.H
    @HRM.H 4 месяца назад +1

    Awesome videos!! Must be fun going back to some of these places

  • @UowcaWTLO
    @UowcaWTLO 4 месяца назад +5

    Grandpa got flashbacks from military (super cool video)

  • @frixti8
    @frixti8 4 месяца назад +1

    thanks for your service!, id honestly like to become part of the military too its my dream to fly in a fighter jet

  • @hayatofury8580
    @hayatofury8580 4 месяца назад +1

    such a cool video! totally unique video and very inspirational to get young people intrested about the Navy =)

  • @Plagueheart
    @Plagueheart 4 месяца назад

    Great video content, thank you for your service. I liked hearing about the gaming in the military for education etc

  • @ooflord702
    @ooflord702 3 месяца назад

    While I was never in the military, I grew up an Army brat. My dad joined up when the Vietnam War was coming to an end. He was stationed at Fort Lee Virginia going through ordinance training. He worked with Agent Orange which later after he retired contributed to him getting diabetes. He's a tough guy, went through 2 tours during Desert Storm/Shield. I've always had high respect for the military, though I'll never get over hearing taps being played over the loud speakers on base.

  • @LofiRainz
    @LofiRainz 4 месяца назад +5

    Have you ever tried to play a game called Arma 3 or Day-Z? I feel like those are the type of games that you can really test your sniping skills in a game.

  • @voorheesjason3161
    @voorheesjason3161 2 месяца назад

    I'm new to your channel 😬👍🏻
    I thought you just popped heads in Battlefield 🤭
    Great video and content, Sir 😬👍🏻💯🇬🇧

  • @Hellkinssince1989
    @Hellkinssince1989 4 месяца назад +2

    CH-53K King Stallion not Sea Stallion, troop and cargo transport, max weight is can lift is 36,000lbs, 3 engines almost 22,000 shaft horse power, 7 main rotor blades, horse collar is the swash plate, Pitch, Roll, and Yaw(tail rotor), Blade tip to blade tip is 99 feet long and folded it will decrease to 60 some feet.

  • @tracespangler7305
    @tracespangler7305 2 месяца назад

    I like how you goofed that LT with your knowledge and looking how many blades were there

  • @wilsonholland4604
    @wilsonholland4604 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for the taste. I know there's more, but that's not for me to pry about. Thank you for your service, and semper fidelis. I dropped and broke my phone when I saw this. In the best of ways. Preciate ya big bro, cuz etc

  • @janmichaelvincent2157
    @janmichaelvincent2157 4 месяца назад

    Absolute legend 💪 God bless from Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇲

  • @davesieber2095
    @davesieber2095 Месяц назад

    Thank you for your service sir

  • @LastRonin33
    @LastRonin33 4 месяца назад

    FANTASTIC video, for those of who never served but wish sometimes I had (now 45yrs), I am still interested in what our men and women do for us in the armed service. BAD ASS video! LOVE those birds! Especially those with ROCKETS! Heehee!

  • @r4ng3k03r1
    @r4ng3k03r1 2 месяца назад +1

    Call sign simp is wild thought GPA would a known the meaning but he said true hit the target cuz it's SIMPle to hit and they responded saying "close" lmfaoo they named em simp for the other reason lmao gotta love the comedic sht that goes on in all branches lol

  • @TheControlBlue
    @TheControlBlue 27 дней назад

    "The Navy has a tradition and a future, and we look with pride and confidence in both direction."
    - Arleigh Bucke

  • @NomNomm6063
    @NomNomm6063 Месяц назад

    Never had a bad time during fleet week. I love ships. The helicopters were really cool!

  • @michaelangeloc.sanchez3103
    @michaelangeloc.sanchez3103 4 месяца назад

    Hello there Lolo! we Filipinos use to call grandfather Lolo it is a term respecting elderly old man like you sir! i salute and thanking you for your service there and abroad! otherwise uss bataan is named after the famous province in the Philippines! and there is a lot of sights to see in the province!.

  • @proud.black.fathers.9815
    @proud.black.fathers.9815 4 месяца назад

    God bless🇺🇸and thank you for your service. Make America great again🫡

  • @MrTorbz
    @MrTorbz 4 месяца назад +2

    They really need recruits when the Admiral has to come out.. ;)

  • @Chipchilly
    @Chipchilly 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for your service ❤🦸🏼‍♂️

  • @Arzakos
    @Arzakos 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for the service. I know its out of this theme but did you tried battlefield V? Would be nice to see ya in there

  • @jomariemaravilla9085
    @jomariemaravilla9085 Месяц назад

    Named after the Bataan peninsula, on Luzon island, Philippine Islands, the scene of heroic resistance by American and Filipino defenders against an overwhelming Japanese invading force during the initial phase of America's participation in World War II. Greetings from Philippines Thank you for your Service!

    • @PogingNavy94
      @PogingNavy94 Месяц назад

      More on the battle my friend.
      But you are correct. Hehe.

  • @lintlickers
    @lintlickers 4 месяца назад +1

    although I’m up to date with all the specs, I still had a great time hearing the boys talk about their jobs. Wonderful video brother

  • @shamjack6922
    @shamjack6922 4 месяца назад

    Thank you sir nd all the fellow men nd women who helped during ww11

  • @volcaniumgon9785
    @volcaniumgon9785 4 месяца назад

    Wow grandma flew the decepticon helicopter. That’s so badass!! Iconic helicopter!!

  • @wesleypatrick945
    @wesleypatrick945 4 месяца назад

    I worked on that 53k before it went to HMH-461. Thank you for showing some love to my friends there at 461. Shout out to Capt. Williamson as well

  • @WarrenGdog28
    @WarrenGdog28 4 месяца назад

    Ive learn so much from this video than any documentary

  • @TonkyTronicus
    @TonkyTronicus 4 месяца назад

    The technology in those aircraft is amazing. Badass machines.

  • @mareksinister
    @mareksinister 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for your service ❤

  • @douglaslowe8104
    @douglaslowe8104 4 месяца назад +1

    New subscriber here. Love your content you are the man

  • @Myominhtut1910
    @Myominhtut1910 Месяц назад

    thanks for your service grandpa

  • @0xb3ludan
    @0xb3ludan 4 месяца назад

    I'm not even an American, but thank you for your service sir

  • @fredrickbower3378
    @fredrickbower3378 3 месяца назад

    Awesome absolutely

  • @ComfortsSpecter
    @ComfortsSpecter 3 месяца назад

    10:54 That sound’s Horrible
    15:19 Great Orator
    17:13 Finally
    A Real Man using The Name Huey
    17:53 Instantly lost the Vibe
    20:30 Instantly got The Vibe
    23:27 This Man Is Vibing Hard
    God Bless You

  • @rossnolan2883
    @rossnolan2883 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice barbershop music for the entrance 😊😊😊😊

  • @WS-hf3yr
    @WS-hf3yr 21 день назад

    I served on the BATAAN, Great Ship...