USS Michael Monsoor Commissioning Ceremony Honors Legacy of Navy SEAL
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- The Navy’s newest Zumwalt-class destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), was commissioned Jan. 26 at Naval Air Station North Island, California.
The second ship in the Zumwalt-class of destroyers, DDG-1001 is named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in Ramadi, Iraq, Sept. 29, 2006.
On Sept. 29, 2006, in Ramadi, Iraq, Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position with two other SEALs and several Iraqi Army soldiers when an insurgent closed in and threw a fragmentation grenade into the position. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest before falling to the ground. Positioned next to the single exit, Monsoor was the only one who could have escaped harm. Instead he dropped onto the grenade, smothering it to protect his teammates. The grenade detonated as he came down on top of it, inflicting a mortal wound. Monsoor’s actions saved the lives of his two teammates and the accompanying Iraqi soldiers. His Medal of Honor citation reads, “by his undaunted courage, fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of certain death, Petty Officer Monsoor gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.”
The future USS Michael Monsoor includes new technologies and will serve as a multi-mission platform capable of operating as an integral part of naval, joint or combined maritime forces. The Zumwalt-class fields a considerably larger flight deck and has capacity for two MH-60R and three VTUAVs to execute a wider array of surface, aviation, and undersea missions that deliver more manpower, firepower, and computing power to the fight. The future USS Michael Monsoor’s Vertical Launch System (VLS) features cells physically larger than similar cells on today’s ships, allowing this class to fire larger and more advanced land and anti-ship missiles in the future.
This was one of the most beautiful commissioning ceremonies I've seen
I know of Michael's great legacy through Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. His life and incredible sacrifice inspire me every day.
May God protect all who serve in this ship.... carry on!
Godspeed DDG 1001 and crew!
Let this ship be S heroic as the hero that he was named after. And that's for the enemies of this ship you better watch out cuz it's coming for you. This is one awesome ship and one protector of this nation.
She. Ships are 'she', even if the name-ee is a he. (shrug) traidition.
Mr. Monsoor was a true American hero.
A truly hero, RESPECTS
Nothing but respect!
I'm really thinking about joining the United States Navy. I think it will be a great learning experience and that it will make me a tougher person and I will learn a lot. I will become a better person. This speech was really good
It can make you a better person, not by joining, but by trying and accepting the challenge.
I strongly recommend at least 1 tour in one of the Forces for every young person. Gives you a sense of duty and responsibility, and you might discover a career!
What are you waiting for
Better Navy or Marines than Army!
Godspeed USS Michael Monsoor
Godspeed to all the Ladies and Gentelmen of her crew. I'm so glad one of ours started your increadable navy, but, we need her and can we have her back? God Bless...
RIP MICHEAL MONSOOR! Gone But Never forgotten! Gone Physically But Not Mentally!
Hooyah DDG 1001 and crew!
They should make a Mt. Rushmore for American hero’s. This guy inspires me everyday, what a badass!!!!
IT'S IMPORTANT, THAT ALL US capitol Ships be Named After it's Heros - AND ONLY THOSE WHO SERVED ACTIVE DUTY i.e. US States, Historical Battlegrounds and US HEROS that SERVED.
Absolutely beautiful and touching ceremony. ❤ Proud to be an American.
May God watch over this ship & all who sail aboard her. Also the USS Michael Murphy! My these brave warriors RIP!
General Clarke, SIR, please run for President.
1:01:45 Jonny Kim the Astronaut
Sir you guys should come do that here in ca. And black male B. Oaks.
a fast ship going in harm's way
Now the name sake of this ship makes sense!!! Compared to the USS Gifford?
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Currahee !!
8.2 billion dollars.
who gives a shit, medal of honor recipient= priceless
Mike Monsoor is worth 1 million of that amount.
@@salvatoretessio4932 No he's not, he shouldn't be
Trump made that.
He made it, yet never bothered to put on the uniform himself. Fucking delusional civilian thinking he can negotiate with the Taliban.