Having served in the Navy during 60's this brings back some great memories. I was waiting to see how many heads hit the overhead hatchways. What always fascinated me was that these ships first had to be marine architecturally created and then built by some of the finest workers in America. One of the most complicated challenges to build in the world.
My late wife Norma C Hudgens used to work these assignments for VIP and Educator tours for the U.S. Navy from 1999-2019 as EDSPEC for Navy Region Southwest Recruiting Command. I used to accompany her on many of these TDY trips. She loved her job as Senior EDSPEC and assisted in recruitment of over 150,000 Navy Recruits enter the service during her career.
@johnvincent9685 John, I was on the aviation side of things but knew a bunch of guys from M Div. I was an E-3 at the same time. Do you recall an E-3 named Hunzinger (John?)? He was Snipe, and I snuck him onto the flight deck between Cat 1 and Cat 2 during a launch at night. Pretty sure I was totally written up for that.
@@darrenrichings2574 I can’t imagine what it’s like being out there on the flight deck allll day, especially in cold/rainy weather. Thanks for your service!
@@LVSKILLZ458 Thank you for what you do! I have no military background. I frequently wonder if I could have lasted at all, and I don’t think I would have made it. I work on some DOD research and have visited installations. Two things: (1) on the TR trip, I finally understood officer vs enlisted. I’ve read lots of military history books and read “NCO”, but never understood (now I think I follow that’s E6 and above for chiefs. The chiefs dining room was very special to visit when the officers dropped us off for that meal and couldn’t come in). (2) I didn’t get to see enlisted quarters or racks. My old barber was in fuel testing (purple?) and said the real experience I should have done was to stay in a rack. The huge fancy room I had didn’t help me to see if I could have lasted a week. Back to my first note - thank you! When we were out on the flight deck for the 20 minutes or so, it was a beautiful day. I really can’t understand how you can be out there for long shifts, especially in rough and uncomfortable weather. The cranials for hearing protection hurt tremendously after 30 minutes. And I would guess your feet must ache something awful after being out there all day. And I don’t know if it would be worse to be busy for the whole shift, or to have slow periods but possibly have boredom waiting to get below decks for a hot meal. All of that while being away from home and everything for months. I’m sure I sound like a dork and have no idea, but I really have awe and appreciation for what enlisted do. My final conclusion is I wouldn’t be able to do it. My dad was a merchant marine chief mate, so I sort of saw the love/hate of being at sea. I’ve read other comments from sailors who have been on other aircraft carriers and how it wasn’t the most wonderful thing, but that it was overall great and they miss it. Again, I’m trying to picture as best I can how it would be. This trip helped to answer many questions, but I still wonder how it actually would be with that much stress and going below each day to racks like my barber described. Third time, thank you so much! I probably embarrassed myself saying all of this, but I’m glad you reached out. I have been waiting to cross paths with someone who actually worked on these ships. God bless!
@@amhainen yeah man anytime it’s good to have people on board and get to experience what you experience the long shifts time flys you have no service so all your doing is working you don’t even notice the pain from standing or in your head because you just ignore the pain yeah you should stay in the actual racks then you will really see what it’s like living on a ship trying to shower when everyone needs to shower from trying to brush your teeth there’s a lot but feel free to come back
So glad I pay my taxes. Amazing ships and another being built. So proud of USA military might. Now that President Trump elected, no more cowering like Biden!!!🙏👌
Having served in the Navy during 60's this brings back some great memories. I was waiting to see how many heads hit the overhead hatchways. What always fascinated me was that these ships first had to be marine architecturally created and then built by some of the finest workers in America. One of the most complicated challenges to build in the world.
Thanks for the comment! What was your rating?
@@amhainen Interior Communications Electrician, E-4. I was on Tankers and UnRep'd a few of these Bird Farms.
My late wife Norma C Hudgens used to work these assignments for VIP and Educator tours for the U.S. Navy from 1999-2019 as EDSPEC for Navy Region Southwest Recruiting Command. I used to accompany her on many of these TDY trips. She loved her job as Senior EDSPEC and assisted in recruitment of over 150,000 Navy Recruits enter the service during her career.
Was on board 1985 - 1988 what a flashback this was
Thanks for reaching out and THANK YOU for your service! What was your rating / job?
I seem to remember a John Vincent. I was onboard 87-90. Hard to believe she's been around this long now.
@@amhainen I was an E3/non rate fireman in M Division
@johnvincent9685 Thanks again!
@johnvincent9685
John, I was on the aviation side of things but knew a bunch of guys from M Div. I was an E-3 at the same time. Do you recall an E-3 named Hunzinger (John?)? He was Snipe, and I snuck him onto the flight deck between Cat 1 and Cat 2 during a launch at night. Pretty sure I was totally written up for that.
Brings back all the best days in the Navy and yellow shirt days on the flight deck, the most dangerous job in the Navy
@@darrenrichings2574 I can’t imagine what it’s like being out there on the flight deck allll day, especially in cold/rainy weather. Thanks for your service!
This is so cool Alex!!! What an adventure. Thanks for posting.
Thanks, Peter! It was such a cool trip!
i wish i could go on a trip like this.
@@markabston1451 Contact your local recruiting office.
im on this ship im susprised on how much you were allowed to record
I was surprised too. It was even more amazing how they let us wander the ship on our own at night. This was such a cool trip!
What do you do?
@@amhainen im a aviation boatswain mate green shirt
@@LVSKILLZ458 Thank you for what you do! I have no military background. I frequently wonder if I could have lasted at all, and I don’t think I would have made it. I work on some DOD research and have visited installations.
Two things: (1) on the TR trip, I finally understood officer vs enlisted. I’ve read lots of military history books and read “NCO”, but never understood (now I think I follow that’s E6 and above for chiefs. The chiefs dining room was very special to visit when the officers dropped us off for that meal and couldn’t come in). (2) I didn’t get to see enlisted quarters or racks. My old barber was in fuel testing (purple?) and said the real experience I should have done was to stay in a rack. The huge fancy room I had didn’t help me to see if I could have lasted a week.
Back to my first note - thank you! When we were out on the flight deck for the 20 minutes or so, it was a beautiful day. I really can’t understand how you can be out there for long shifts, especially in rough and uncomfortable weather. The cranials for hearing protection hurt tremendously after 30 minutes. And I would guess your feet must ache something awful after being out there all day. And I don’t know if it would be worse to be busy for the whole shift, or to have slow periods but possibly have boredom waiting to get below decks for a hot meal. All of that while being away from home and everything for months.
I’m sure I sound like a dork and have no idea, but I really have awe and appreciation for what enlisted do. My final conclusion is I wouldn’t be able to do it. My dad was a merchant marine chief mate, so I sort of saw the love/hate of being at sea. I’ve read other comments from sailors who have been on other aircraft carriers and how it wasn’t the most wonderful thing, but that it was overall great and they miss it. Again, I’m trying to picture as best I can how it would be. This trip helped to answer many questions, but I still wonder how it actually would be with that much stress and going below each day to racks like my barber described.
Third time, thank you so much! I probably embarrassed myself saying all of this, but I’m glad you reached out. I have been waiting to cross paths with someone who actually worked on these ships. God bless!
@@amhainen yeah man anytime it’s good to have people on board and get to experience what you experience the long shifts time flys you have no service so all your doing is working you don’t even notice the pain from standing or in your head because you just ignore the pain yeah you should stay in the actual racks then you will really see what it’s like living on a ship trying to shower when everyone needs to shower from trying to brush your teeth there’s a lot but feel free to come back
My Sailor currently on CVN71
yeah!useful ~Amhainen-👏
Good video bro
Thanks! It was such a fun trip. I just kept shooting video as much as I could.
I love these vids.
a Lot of 4-wires on this video.
@@PietSwart Thanks! It was an amazing experience!
Super power
nice
Thanks
So glad I pay my taxes. Amazing ships and another being built. So proud of USA military might. Now that President Trump elected, no more cowering like Biden!!!🙏👌
@@GenKrug-bl8mq It makes me glad knowing we have such amazing technology and equipment!