That gunboss was like, "I'm only talking to you because I have to play nice but i don't want to talk". His expression is seriously funny. Mike couldn't resist.
Kinda-sorta A navy arms dealer !! With that power, & having to know just where each piece of ordinance is, at any time, might be difficult to let your hair down. Lol!!
Under the right conditions, he's probably a HOOT ! A buddy's older sister was a civilian employee for the Air Force, she knew where every piece of ordinance, in the world, was located... & She was funny, probably caused some headaches for anybody less than a 3 star. She was a Yooper, didnt take crap from nobody...! Lol!
Here is the Fun one.. America raided Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and afghanistan.. And didn't win one War.. American defense forces are like American muscle cars. Loud and stupid. America has Never Won a War.. look up the Movie. Battle Of Britain. And get educated.. you wankers..
Mr Rowe is genuinely one of the only TV personalities I consider a hero. The amount of work he's done to showcase different careers to kids/young adults and just capture the spirit and fun in working in some places is something I love him for
So, I really liked watching Dirty Jobs as a kid. When I earned my Eagle Scout rank, I wrote to Mike letting him know I really liked his show, and he actually wrote me a letter back because he’s also an Eagle Scout and wanted to congratulate me.
To be invited onto a flight deck during operations without being a qualified nevy personel does not happen very often. Good for you, Mike Rowe. Keep up the great work.
CV-62, U.S.S. Independence, from 1987 to 1989. That feeling of being "lost" aboard an aircraft carrier can last the whole time you are assigned to the ship. You learn to go from your rack to the mess deck to where you work and back to your rack. Most sailors aboard an aircraft carrier only see about 10% of the interior of the ship the entire two years they live on the ship. The only time in my life I experienced a bit of "Megalophobia" was when I walked down the pier towards the "Indy" for the first time. I have never felt quite so tiny in all my life than the first time I walked up the gang-way to board that ship.
The first night when our bus pulled up to the Indy, was a bit intimidating. Working the deck as a Final Checker (1995-1997) was the most fun and exciting job I've ever had. My hearing will probably never recover, and no regrets!
Are you NOT allowed to explore.. I assume you have days off.. what did you do on your days off while on the ship? Bunks seem way too small to stay in all day.
@@b3owu1f Days off? The only time you get days off is when the ship is in port, and you get the hell off the damn boat if you aren't on the duty section (fire and security watches, anchor and mooring watches, systems watches and quarterdeck watches are maintained 7 days a week, 24 hours a day) ... but yes, you are allowed to explore except into secure spaces. When the ship is underway you work 7 days a week and you get 8 hours (12 if you are lucky) personal time per day. Usually that personal time can be cut short with battle station, man overboard and other drills. You'd be amazed at how easy it is to spend most of that personal time in that tiny bunk space. After the first week of deployment most would have it no other way. Too much free time is extremely boring.
I did a deployment onboard the Harry S Truman as a plane captain/Aviation Mechanic in 2018. This was by far the best video about carrier life I’ve seen yet. Been out of the navy for almost four years now but the sights and sounds you guys captured made me feel like I was right back onboard. Ya nailed it, Mike and crew. Will be waiting for more.
I was Mini Boss on this ship from 2010-2012. Great memories and I'm glad that this video highlights the awesome work our Sailors do day in and day out. I never got tired of being amazed with what they can accomplish.
Perfect episode for Memorial Day. Many people have forgotten the sacrifice these men and women and those that came before them have given. Thank you sir for all that you do for them and those of us keeping this country running.
Mike has so much "street cred" and respect he gets to do this stuff. Been watching and listening to him for years. Mike is a smart man. He offers good advice to those who listen.
Even after alllllll these years, still THE best narrator on the face of the planet. This dude could interview drying paint and it'd be the most engaging thing to watch.
U.S. Air Force Veteran here. Mike, I'm a huge fan. Been so since your day's of narrating "Deadliest Catch" And then of course " Dirty Job's" But this is the cherry on top. Thank you for this. And Thank you to all our Active Duty Service member's and Veteran's. Happy Memorial Day. We will never forget!
Mike, I am very glad you got to experience a taste of carrier life. It was the hardest work I have ever done, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Made cruises on the USS Constellation, USS Kitty Hawk, and USS Ranger. Sailed 4 of the 7 seas and around the world. There was never any question about if what we did mattered.
Thanks for your service...Navy Brat here. My father did 2 & 1/2 cruises around the world and we have wonderful pictures, presents & memories from all of that. Thankfully we had a wonderful childhood, Thanks to the Navy for all they provided us. Japan and Hawaii were the best to see as a child. Thanks Mike and crew.
My Uncle was career Navy and when I was a kid, he got me onto several aircraft carriers and the sub that he commanded. Such a great experience that I'll never forget. Great show as always Mike, take it easy! Thanks to everyone in the comments and in the video for your service, very much appreciated! Stay safe.
When I saw Top Gun in the theater, i didn't want to be a pilot, I thought the deck crew looked like the best place to be. 8 years later, I'm wearing a white jersey, final check for VQ-5 DET-5 on the USS Independance, CV-62.
@@m1t2a1 You're right tho,it does break the monotony.I served aboard 2 carriers and it's noisy,crowded ( depends on where you work )not a lot of privacy ( but,you can find certain places to get privacy tho )and you can have sex with female sailors ( there're plenty of areas to go to )I know I did and never got caught. LOL. Because I didn't tell anyone. LOOSE lips sink ships !!! LOL.
This is a great series as being a veteran of the Armed Forces. I appreciate the content.It’s not an easy job, but somebody’s got to do it for our country this memorial day think about the men and women who’ve lost their lives for this great country.
Here is the Fun one.. America raided Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and afghanistan.. And didn't win one War.. American defense forces are like American muscle cars. Loud and stupid. America has Never Won a War.. look up the Movie. Battle Of Britain. And get educated.. you wankers..
I was an engineer at Sikorsky some 35 years ago. I did some design work on the Seahawks back then. They are very reliable. Now, I work for the company that makes the F-18s. I don’t work on those, but good to see them flying.
Mike. You have a great sense of humor. Since many American's can't be aboard US Navy ships while on patrol. Mike you take our place. This is great to see and enjoyed watching. Keep Up The Great Work!!! God Bless
I was stationed on the Stennis when Mike came on board and shot this. Meeting him was cool. And I can never forget that XO voice. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING JOHN C STENNIS . Every single morning on the 1mc
I served on this ship CVN-74 John C. Stennis 2005-2007 some of my greatest memories and some of my hardest days of work lay with in that mighty ship! To Mr. Mike Rowe if you should ever see this comment you have been a great inspiration to me, to work hard for the life I want, and the honor of using my hands to achieve that life. I can remember talking about asking you on this ship while you where with Dirty Jobs to see how the Engineering department worked. Keep up the great work you do!
I was lucky enough to be invited by my brother to participate in a Tiger cruise aboard his ship, USS Lassen DDG-82 back in 2016. Coolest experience I have ever had, but I definitely never really figured out my way around the ship without needing help. It didn't make it easier being a civilian, I was constantly terrified of getting in people's way or accidentally finding myself somewhere I shouldn't be 😅 luckily the Navy personnel were all incredibly helpful and nice, they seemed very happy to have some new faces aboard.
This show is perfect. Perfect mix of comedy and knowledge, I love just knowing anywhere Mike goes it will be interesting. Always is. Im grateful these are put straight on UA-cam.
As an Air Force veteran, I now wish I had joined the Navy instead. Great video, and Mike does it again with his ability to become one of the crew, so to speak.
As a native San Diegan, fellow former airman (F-16 crew chief), and son/grandson/nephew/brother of Navy veterans I can whole-heartedly reassure you that we made the better choice 😁
No, you don't. It's a great job for a little while. Going out to sea for weeks, months, or the better part of a year sucks. Very hard on the family too.
Only Mike Rowe can bring you a show about the most important jobs the world has to offer. Most ever see the glamorous jobs when a news crew comes aboard a ship; the action on the carrier with the planes. Mike will take you down to the most dirty jobs possible and show case the hard working men/women in that dept who help make it all happen. The job's no one thinks about or cares about but without them the more "cool" jobs couldn't happen. So Mike; thank you for showing what these sailor's do to serve this great nation. My own dad was on board the USS Constellation. His job wasn't glamours at all; he was on supply duty, but without supplies ship basically becomes a sitting duck.
I was a civilian guest of the Navy for 2 weeks of Ops after the carrier came out of OH in May of '85. I was on the USS Enterprise off of the Coast of CA-OR much like Mike got to do. We left Alameda NAS and took on all of the Patuxent River NAS AC to certify the deck etc. Best experience/adventure of my life. Absolute respect for all of the sailors/staff on board. No one beats these guys = # 1!
This was filmed about a year after I retired from that very aircraft carrier. I left April of 2014, about 2/3 of the way through the dry dock period Mike talks about at the beginning. Nice to see some familiar faces (funboss), and familiar spaces. I do miss it sometimes. BTW, Stennis is currently at Newport News, VA for reactor refueling, and won't be done for about 2 more years.
Mike, I worked as contract maintenance on T-45's for the Navy, we followed the 45's everywhere they went including on CQ dets( Carrier Qualification). After 12+ hours on that deck, the Slam, Roar and Buzz ever few minutes was like a lullaby, I slept like a baby.
Can't wait for part 2. I'm a DOD engineer who works on these in port. Only been out on an active one once, and the air wing wasn't aboard. Love watching videos like this on flight ops and the other parts of the ship I don't normally see.
This shows what your shows have done, become, and who you have become as a person/celebrity....the way these people spoke with you, to you, and laughed with you shows that they respected you and your crew. You were not treated as some TV guy making a show, but as one of them showing off each and every job that needs to be done. From the new kid on the deck to the seasoned officer, you were, again, not some TV guy, but one of them.
Bloody awesome episode Mike!! All I could think about was JAG, the tv show (it's actually on the box down here in Australia at the moment!). You looked like a kid in a candy store. Thank you for showing us a glimpse of what it's like living and working on one of the beasts! And, even though I'm an Aussie, I want to say thank you to all those brave men and women who do some of the most gruelling work, in protecting not just the United States, but the world! You are all an inspiration. Can't wait for part 2!!!! Peace and Love from Australia
I hope you know you have inspired millions I have met a lot of people who said they watched your dirty jobs show or listened to you on a podcasts and they found the careers they love. I hope you continue inspiring us all.
I was surfing YT and came across this video and subscribed. I served as a Data Processing tech on the USS Enterprise CVN-65 from 88-91. Years later, I'd make a comment to the wife after watching Dirty Jobs; Mike needs to visit a carrier at sea. Can't wait for part two. Thanks Mike!
Best part? Getting the Gunboss to crack a smile. That was great stuff. That position is one serious set of responsibilities. You can tell he’s been at it for 28 years, no doubt. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
I can never get over how young these sailors are. Youth gets the important grunt work done, but you cannot deny that the people who eventually choose to return to civilian life after an enlistment or two are some of the more appreciative and respectable of their respective generations. The lifers become part of the soul of the Navy.
I was privileged to partake in one of these two-day on-board visits. Amazing. What machines! The sailors, sounds and smells of FREEDOM. The world is a better place for them. Thank you one and all.
USS Forrestal CV-59 87 - 89 USS Independence CV 62 94-98 USS Ogden LPD 5 and USS Comstock LSD 45 2000-2004 I have been wanting you to go to the flight deck since first seeing Dirty Jobs. Spent 21 yrs in the Navy 11 of that on flight decks. It gets under your skin, I miss it...even as an old retired pirate.
I spent 13 years in the Navy. 4 of those years were on aircraft carriers. This was so enjoyable to watch. Brought back some great memories. Thank you for a great show.
Mike,I was a jet mechanic/plane captain aboard the USS Independence and Kitty Hawk During Somalian conflict,Desert Shield/Desert Storm inside the Persian Gulf.God Bless the U.S.A. 🇺🇸
Didn't know you had a UA-cam channel Mike. Instantly subscribed. Love how you bring the working class jobs onto TV. Dirty Jobs and Somebody's Gotta Do It are amazing series. Shoutout to the US Navy as well for making this possible. Looks like hard but rewarding work!
Mr. Mike Rowe, Pretty jealous. What an amazing opportunity to experience what it's like to be on the flight deck of a carrier. Thanks to you and your crew for filming and sharing this on UA-cam.
Mike Rowe is so cool that he can take a room temp beer to 35 degrees in 3 seconds just by holding it. Anyone who loves his mom and Country like he does will always be a success, they don't know how to fail.
How in the crap has Mike had a UA-cam channel and already has over 300k subs and I've never seen it on my feed. Mike is an American treasure. True American loving hard working man. Thanks Mike for putting some shine on these awesome young Amwricans. Gives us a lil hope in pur future.
Mike, I can assure you, you being on there learning these dudes job (bread and butter) youve boosted their morale. For you it might not seem like you've done more than what you physically did, maybe, but I know 100% having someone "from the outside" learn and execute something that people do every day, makes anyone in the military, regardless of branch, happy. Morale dies because everyone is used to it, and nothing is hard or new, but showing someone something new to them always boosts it. Love you
Thanks, Mike. Really enjoyed watching this video. My dad was in the army. He wanted to be in the Air Force to be a pilot, but couldn't as he had to wear glasses. I'm proud if my dad and all the men and women who serve America.
I served aboard the USS Saratoga(CV-60) from 1992-1994. My bunk just happened to be right below the #3 arresting wire. I learned to sleep with a lot of noise. My wife always says that she could detonate a stick of dynamite by my head and I not wake up. Sometimes I can still hear the sound of an aircraft landing and catching good old #3 wire. Damn that was good times!! Keep up the great work Mike and crew, always enjoy all of your shows and podcasts.
THIS IS WHY WE ARE THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. Thank you to all of our fallen servicemen & women that sacrificed your lives for our freedoms. Memorial Day is our day to reflect and thank those individuals .
My grandpa was a Captain in the Navy and flew over 55 air crafts and was on about 20 ships. I have most of his military things and it's beyond amazing to me. I have a huge painting of the USS Ponchatula that he was on and decommissioned along with paintings of planes he flew like the A-6E Intruder
Too bad you didn’t understand what your deployment meant to protecting our country and what it stands for in this crazy world. I was in the tank corp in the late 50's and early 60,s. Hard work. Dirty work. Noisy work. But I knew and still know I was protecting our country and I was and still am proud of what I did to keep us safe so people like you can have the opportunity to gripe and complain. I almost feel sorry for you and those unhappy people like you. Some day you may understand what it means to protect our democracy.
I was a white shirt on a helo carrier. We loaded and unloaded helos internal and external. The longest day i ever worked anywhere was at sea replenishment. Unloading helo nets, repackaging those nets and lift cables, hooking those packages to the helos. You need to 'ground' yourself before u hookup or u get a serious jolt. I musta missed once. I remember reaching up with the hookup, felt a thud, and when the lights came back i was on my a** with a dumb look on my face. Load master on the helo looking down at me laughing his a** off 😂
That gunboss was like, "I'm only talking to you because I have to play nice but i don't want to talk". His expression is seriously funny. Mike couldn't resist.
Like many LEO's.
Kinda-sorta A navy arms dealer !! With that power, & having to know just where each piece of ordinance is, at any time, might be difficult to let your hair down. Lol!!
Yeah, that’s the attitude you want in a gun boss. Ain’t nothing funny here.
Under the right conditions, he's probably a HOOT ! A buddy's older sister was a civilian employee for the Air Force, she knew where every piece of ordinance, in the world, was located... & She was funny, probably caused some headaches for anybody less than a 3 star. She was a Yooper, didnt take crap from nobody...! Lol!
Here is the Fun one..
America raided Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and afghanistan..
And didn't win one War..
American defense forces are like American muscle cars. Loud and stupid.
America has Never Won a War.. look up the Movie. Battle Of Britain. And get educated.. you wankers..
Mr Rowe is genuinely one of the only TV personalities I consider a hero. The amount of work he's done to showcase different careers to kids/young adults and just capture the spirit and fun in working in some places is something I love him for
Yeah he was my hero as a kid
Jeremy Wade, Les Stroud, Steve Irwin are some other names I’d include!
Too bad he's a conservative stooge who takes money from Charles Koch and is against unions.
Gotta crush those union ideas when they're young lol.
So, I really liked watching Dirty Jobs as a kid. When I earned my Eagle Scout rank, I wrote to Mike letting him know I really liked his show, and he actually wrote me a letter back because he’s also an Eagle Scout and wanted to congratulate me.
To be invited onto a flight deck during operations without being a qualified nevy personel does not happen very often. Good for you, Mike Rowe. Keep up the great work.
Mike Rowe is one of our NATIONAL TREASURES. I just love all you do Mike. I'm a Army veteran and I'm very proud of you Sir
CV-62, U.S.S. Independence, from 1987 to 1989.
That feeling of being "lost" aboard an aircraft carrier can last the whole time you are assigned to the ship. You learn to go from your rack to the mess deck to where you work and back to your rack. Most sailors aboard an aircraft carrier only see about 10% of the interior of the ship the entire two years they live on the ship.
The only time in my life I experienced a bit of "Megalophobia" was when I walked down the pier towards the "Indy" for the first time. I have never felt quite so tiny in all my life than the first time I walked up the gang-way to board that ship.
The first night when our bus pulled up to the Indy, was a bit intimidating. Working the deck as a Final Checker (1995-1997) was the most fun and exciting job I've ever had. My hearing will probably never recover, and no regrets!
Thank you for your dedicated service to our grateful nation 🙏🏼🇺🇸
Are you NOT allowed to explore.. I assume you have days off.. what did you do on your days off while on the ship? Bunks seem way too small to stay in all day.
@@b3owu1f Days off? The only time you get days off is when the ship is in port, and you get the hell off the damn boat if you aren't on the duty section (fire and security watches, anchor and mooring watches, systems watches and quarterdeck watches are maintained 7 days a week, 24 hours a day) ... but yes, you are allowed to explore except into secure spaces. When the ship is underway you work 7 days a week and you get 8 hours (12 if you are lucky) personal time per day. Usually that personal time can be cut short with battle station, man overboard and other drills. You'd be amazed at how easy it is to spend most of that personal time in that tiny bunk space. After the first week of deployment most would have it no other way. Too much free time is extremely boring.
@@b3owu1f Genuine question 🫡
I hadn't realized how much I've missed Mike Rowe's work until I watched this! Thanks!
I did a deployment onboard the Harry S Truman as a plane captain/Aviation Mechanic in 2018. This was by far the best video about carrier life I’ve seen yet. Been out of the navy for almost four years now but the sights and sounds you guys captured made me feel like I was right back onboard. Ya nailed it, Mike and crew. Will be waiting for more.
Boats have better chow. Bitch to stow. And they like jar heads too cause, they know the hual and giggles when we duck. Oorah Key.
Do sailors become seasick? Or is it less common because the ship is extremely large?
It is rare on a ship that big.
My deployment was on the Theodore Roosevelt as a plane captain in 2003.
@@shawnryan2197 It’s not the sea that bestows illness upon thee…it’s the food
I was Mini Boss on this ship from 2010-2012. Great memories and I'm glad that this video highlights the awesome work our Sailors do day in and day out. I never got tired of being amazed with what they can accomplish.
Perfect episode for Memorial Day.
Many people have forgotten the sacrifice these men and women and those that came before them have given.
Thank you sir for all that you do for them and those of us keeping this country running.
1:34
The drama geek is pretending to be a blue-collar man again. Pay no mind. Study theater+be on home shopping network= working class hero? lol
Mike has so much "street cred" and respect he gets to do this stuff. Been watching and listening to him for years. Mike is a smart man. He offers good advice to those who listen.
As a Navy veteran this was great to watch and brought back a lot of memories! Can’t wait for part two!👍🇺🇸.
It's fun watching someone else do it. I had enough to last a life time. NIMITZ 84-86.
My first ship was an Adams Class DDG. Now that's sailing.
Same here. I wore green jersey when I was in USS Stennis.
You know why they use powdered soap in the Navy? It takes longer to pick up!
An old Army joke. You're welcome.
@@Reanimator999My son wore one also. He worked cats 1&2 on the GW in the mid 90s. Myself I was an avionics technician on P3s 50 years ago.
Welp.......this episode convinced me more than ever........Reptilians do exist. 🥴😵💫
Even after alllllll these years, still THE best narrator on the face of the planet. This dude could interview drying paint and it'd be the most engaging thing to watch.
U.S. Air Force Veteran here. Mike, I'm a huge fan. Been so since your day's of narrating "Deadliest Catch" And then of course " Dirty Job's" But this is the cherry on top. Thank you for this. And Thank you to all our Active Duty Service member's and Veteran's.
Happy Memorial Day. We will never forget!
There is no ground on a ship, only a deck. Fun to watch the Navy in action. Truly a working orchestra at sea.
Mike Rowe may not be THE coolest guy on the planet, but he’s on the short list!
It's an honor just to be nominated.
Mike Rowe and the United States Navy. What's not to like? 16:35 , she checks (tightens) Mike's tie down effort.
in the top two for sure
One of the absolute BEST producer, narrator and TV personality in history. AMAZING, interesting and humorous person. Well done Mike !
Mike, I am very glad you got to experience a taste of carrier life. It was the hardest work I have ever done, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Made cruises on the USS Constellation, USS Kitty Hawk, and USS Ranger. Sailed 4 of the 7 seas and around the world. There was never any question about if what we did mattered.
Thanks for your service...Navy Brat here. My father did 2 & 1/2 cruises around the world and we have wonderful pictures, presents & memories from all of that. Thankfully we had a wonderful childhood, Thanks to the Navy for all they provided us. Japan and Hawaii were the best to see as a child. Thanks Mike and crew.
@@bluebassett2 I was a Navy brat also. I also live in Okinawa (Japan) and Hawaii. It was a great way to grow up.
I was on Ranger 1981-1984, great to hear from a shipmate!!
10:30 the guy helping you seems nice and great to be with
What an awesome show. You were able to have liberally front row seats to some incredible events. Thank you to the US Navy for allowing this film.
"literally" maybe?
My Uncle was career Navy and when I was a kid, he got me onto several aircraft carriers and the sub that he commanded. Such a great experience that I'll never forget. Great show as always Mike, take it easy! Thanks to everyone in the comments and in the video for your service, very much appreciated! Stay safe.
I watch all these Navy tours, but this is hands down the best one I have ever watched. Thanks Mike and thanks US Navy!!
What I enjoy most about Mike's work is the respect that he shows for everyone's work.
The way Mike got gunboss to smile was hilarious
Excellent video Mike! Thanks so much for showcasing what we do and highlighting the thousands of sailors it takes to make it happen!
When I saw Top Gun in the theater, i didn't want to be a pilot, I thought the deck crew looked like the best place to be. 8 years later, I'm wearing a white jersey, final check for VQ-5 DET-5 on the USS Independance, CV-62.
So in 1994?
I was on two tin cans 1972-76 and yet I can still remember my Navy days watching these fine sailors doing their thing! Rock on!
Hats off to the crew for being so accommodating.
They had no choice. LOL.
@@powerbadpowerbad It's hard to enforce a smile and enthusiasm. Something to break the monotony as well. 15% you're right too though. lol.
@@m1t2a1 You're right tho,it does break the monotony.I served aboard 2 carriers and it's noisy,crowded ( depends on where you work )not a lot of privacy ( but,you can find certain places to get privacy tho )and you can have sex with female sailors ( there're plenty of areas to go to )I know I did and never got caught. LOL. Because I didn't tell anyone. LOOSE lips sink ships !!! LOL.
I was aboard the stennis then, Rowe was one of the more enjoyable vip’s that came aboard
I really do appreciate what Mike rowe does as far as bringing notoriety to the jobs that nobody wants to do
This is a great series as being a veteran of the Armed Forces. I appreciate the content.It’s not an easy job, but somebody’s got to do it for our country this memorial day think about the men and women who’ve lost their lives for this great country.
Thank you for your service. God Bless You.
Great comment Allen. Memorial Day isn’t a “happy” holiday….it’s a meaningful and thoughtful one. Diesel boat sailor, SS483 1967-71.
Always thinking of our men and women in service to our great country….even in these times, USA is still the best!
Here is the Fun one..
America raided Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and afghanistan..
And didn't win one War..
American defense forces are like American muscle cars. Loud and stupid.
America has Never Won a War.. look up the Movie. Battle Of Britain. And get educated.. you wankers..
Mike Rowe, you are amazing. Thank you for decades of amazing, fun, funny and educational content. You are a national treasure.
I was an engineer at Sikorsky some 35 years ago. I did some design work on the Seahawks back then. They are very reliable. Now, I work for the company that makes the F-18s. I don’t work on those, but good to see them flying.
Mike. You have a great sense of humor. Since many American's can't be aboard US Navy ships while on patrol. Mike you take our place. This is great to see and enjoyed watching. Keep Up The Great Work!!! God Bless
XO Hak is one damn fine American patriot. I feel like he exudes positivity and encouragement to the crew. Great morale booster.
I was stationed on the Stennis when Mike came on board and shot this. Meeting him was cool. And I can never forget that XO voice. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING JOHN C STENNIS . Every single morning on the 1mc
I served on this ship CVN-74 John C. Stennis 2005-2007 some of my greatest memories and some of my hardest days of work lay with in that mighty ship! To Mr. Mike Rowe if you should ever see this comment you have been a great inspiration to me, to work hard for the life I want, and the honor of using my hands to achieve that life. I can remember talking about asking you on this ship while you where with Dirty Jobs to see how the Engineering department worked. Keep up the great work you do!
That's the plan!
The deck is a ballet of supremely organized chaos. Colors, noise, danger, and motion joined together with an overriding purpose. Amazing to see.
I was lucky enough to be invited by my brother to participate in a Tiger cruise aboard his ship, USS Lassen DDG-82 back in 2016. Coolest experience I have ever had, but I definitely never really figured out my way around the ship without needing help. It didn't make it easier being a civilian, I was constantly terrified of getting in people's way or accidentally finding myself somewhere I shouldn't be 😅 luckily the Navy personnel were all incredibly helpful and nice, they seemed very happy to have some new faces aboard.
I have watched hundreds of these US Navy videos, this one by Mike Rowe and his crew is the BEST ONE. Thanks Mike!
This show is perfect. Perfect mix of comedy and knowledge, I love just knowing anywhere Mike goes it will be interesting. Always is. Im grateful these are put straight on UA-cam.
What a national treasure dude. The level of access he has bc of his work, wholesome content.
In Norway right now, 26 of May 2023. USS Gerald R. Ford is docket inside Oslo Fjord. I know because i live in Oslo 😀
It’s all part of the new round of the Nazi led ukraine BS👍
I work at the shipyard it was built at, so glad to finally see it leave lol
As an Air Force veteran, I now wish I had joined the Navy instead. Great video, and Mike does it again with his ability to become one of the crew, so to speak.
As a native San Diegan, fellow former airman (F-16 crew chief), and son/grandson/nephew/brother of Navy veterans I can whole-heartedly reassure you that we made the better choice 😁
@@DefenderTIM
As a Navy Veteran (specifically flight deck) I agree with you. 🤣
I have 10yrs in on a DDG as an engineer and I promise the air force was the better option...
"I wish I joined the Navy!" (said no airman ever)
No, you don't. It's a great job for a little while. Going out to sea for weeks, months, or the better part of a year sucks. Very hard on the family too.
Only Mike Rowe can bring you a show about the most important jobs the world has to offer. Most ever see the glamorous jobs when a news crew comes aboard a ship; the action on the carrier with the planes. Mike will take you down to the most dirty jobs possible and show case the hard working men/women in that dept who help make it all happen. The job's no one thinks about or cares about but without them the more "cool" jobs couldn't happen. So Mike; thank you for showing what these sailor's do to serve this great nation. My own dad was on board the USS Constellation. His job wasn't glamours at all; he was on supply duty, but without supplies ship basically becomes a sitting duck.
Thanks Mike, you're a true American, we need more men like you.
An episode of anything Mike Rowe makes my day better. Voice is just so damn soothing
Thank you for the walk down memory lane! I was stationed on the USS Independence, what a trip!
God bless you Mr. Rowe. I think Ive been watching your programs for 20 years now. Thanks for all you do for our nation and God Bless America.
Love it! Great work documenting the amazing job done by these sailors.
I was a civilian guest of the Navy for 2 weeks of Ops after the carrier came out of OH in May of '85. I was on the USS Enterprise off of the Coast of CA-OR much like Mike got to do. We left Alameda NAS and took on all of the Patuxent River NAS AC to certify the deck etc.
Best experience/adventure of my life. Absolute respect for all of the sailors/staff on board. No one beats these guys = # 1!
This was filmed about a year after I retired from that very aircraft carrier. I left April of 2014, about 2/3 of the way through the dry dock period Mike talks about at the beginning. Nice to see some familiar faces (funboss), and familiar spaces. I do miss it sometimes. BTW, Stennis is currently at Newport News, VA for reactor refueling, and won't be done for about 2 more years.
Mike is the best Armed Forces recruiter..and thank you to Mike showing off his new dirty jobs wardrobes...the smiles amongst the crew was fantastic ..
Mike, I worked as contract maintenance on T-45's for the Navy, we followed the 45's everywhere they went including on CQ dets( Carrier Qualification). After 12+ hours on that deck, the Slam, Roar and Buzz ever few minutes was like a lullaby, I slept like a baby.
These are the BEST!!! I’m 💯 convinced I want Mike Rowe for president
Can't wait for part 2. I'm a DOD engineer who works on these in port. Only been out on an active one once, and the air wing wasn't aboard. Love watching videos like this on flight ops and the other parts of the ship I don't normally see.
This shows what your shows have done, become, and who you have become as a person/celebrity....the way these people spoke with you, to you, and laughed with you shows that they respected you and your crew. You were not treated as some TV guy making a show, but as one of them showing off each and every job that needs to be done. From the new kid on the deck to the seasoned officer, you were, again, not some TV guy, but one of them.
Bloody awesome episode Mike!! All I could think about was JAG, the tv show (it's actually on the box down here in Australia at the moment!). You looked like a kid in a candy store. Thank you for showing us a glimpse of what it's like living and working on one of the beasts! And, even though I'm an Aussie, I want to say thank you to all those brave men and women who do some of the most gruelling work, in protecting not just the United States, but the world! You are all an inspiration. Can't wait for part 2!!!! Peace and Love from Australia
I swear JAG has been on constant repeat for ever mate. Channel 50 shows it a few times a day.
I hope you know you have inspired millions I have met a lot of people who said they watched your dirty jobs show or listened to you on a podcasts and they found the careers they love. I hope you continue inspiring us all.
I’m so glad you’re still producing content.
Mike Rowe is the definition of the perfect man, I’ll die on that hill 🤷🏻♀️😭🤍
These are years old..
@@bossaudio12 - True enough, but new ones are in the works...
Mike Rowe has the coolest job in television!
I was surfing YT and came across this video and subscribed. I served as a Data Processing tech on the USS Enterprise CVN-65 from 88-91. Years later, I'd make a comment to the wife after watching Dirty Jobs; Mike needs to visit a carrier at sea. Can't wait for part two. Thanks Mike!
Best part? Getting the Gunboss to crack a smile. That was great stuff. That position is one serious set of responsibilities. You can tell he’s been at it for 28 years, no doubt. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
I can never get over how young these sailors are. Youth gets the important grunt work done, but you cannot deny that the people who eventually choose to return to civilian life after an enlistment or two are some of the more appreciative and respectable of their respective generations. The lifers become part of the soul of the Navy.
I was privileged to partake in one of these two-day on-board visits. Amazing. What machines! The sailors, sounds and smells of FREEDOM. The world is a better place for them. Thank you one and all.
Been watching Mike for years and I love this military stuff, it's so fascinating!
I was to a Navy veteran, serving my time on the USS Ranger while maintaining F-4J with VF-154. Thanks for bring back great memories.
USS Forrestal CV-59 87 - 89
USS Independence CV 62 94-98
USS Ogden LPD 5 and USS Comstock LSD 45 2000-2004
I have been wanting you to go to the flight deck since first seeing Dirty Jobs. Spent 21 yrs in the Navy 11 of that on flight decks. It gets under your skin, I miss it...even as an old retired pirate.
I spent 13 years in the Navy. 4 of those years were on aircraft carriers. This was so enjoyable to watch. Brought back some great memories. Thank you for a great show.
Mike, I truly love these videos, but this has got to be the best I've seen. Keep up the fantastic work and looking forward to part 2. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Mike,I was a jet mechanic/plane captain aboard the USS Independence and Kitty Hawk During Somalian conflict,Desert Shield/Desert Storm inside the Persian Gulf.God Bless the U.S.A. 🇺🇸
Thanks for the videos, Mike! Your content is always informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
Mr. Rowe, nobody tells the stories of how things work better than you do. Keep ‘em coming!
i never get tired of Mike and the shows he brings us
Thank god for Mike Rowe, still busy out there showing the american spirit
Didn't know you had a UA-cam channel Mike. Instantly subscribed. Love how you bring the working class jobs onto TV. Dirty Jobs and Somebody's Gotta Do It are amazing series. Shoutout to the US Navy as well for making this possible. Looks like hard but rewarding work!
@Mike Rowe. Love the work you do! I really hope your stories inspire the young people of the next generations to serve our country!
Mr. Mike Rowe,
Pretty jealous. What an amazing opportunity to experience what it's like to be on the flight deck of a carrier.
Thanks to you and your crew for filming and sharing this on UA-cam.
Mike, all your shows just make me smile. Thank you for all you do!
Oh that looks like fun thank you men and women for keeping us safe Mike another good adventure adventure
Mike Rowe is so cool that he can take a room temp beer to 35 degrees in 3 seconds just by holding it. Anyone who loves his mom and Country like he does will always be a success, they don't know how to fail.
This was the BEST episode ever!!!! Love flight deck operations, I miss the Navy badly, I need a new young body so I can do it all over again :D
The Doolittle raid was an amazing documentary. I was quite enthralled and I even felt proud of those brave airmen that executed that mission.
I am enjoying your new show. I'd like to see more military episodes, those are some of my favourites.
How in the crap has Mike had a UA-cam channel and already has over 300k subs and I've never seen it on my feed. Mike is an American treasure. True American loving hard working man. Thanks Mike for putting some shine on these awesome young Amwricans. Gives us a lil hope in pur future.
This is awesome. Love jets//planes and love the sound and feel of them. Great episode Mike!
Mike, I can assure you, you being on there learning these dudes job (bread and butter) youve boosted their morale. For you it might not seem like you've done more than what you physically did, maybe, but I know 100% having someone "from the outside" learn and execute something that people do every day, makes anyone in the military, regardless of branch, happy. Morale dies because everyone is used to it, and nothing is hard or new, but showing someone something new to them always boosts it. Love you
Thanks, Mike. Really enjoyed watching this video. My dad was in the army. He wanted to be in the Air Force to be a pilot, but couldn't as he had to wear glasses. I'm proud if my dad and all the men and women who serve America.
I served aboard the USS Saratoga(CV-60) from 1992-1994. My bunk just happened to be right below the #3 arresting wire. I learned to sleep with a lot of noise. My wife always says that she could detonate a stick of dynamite by my head and I not wake up. Sometimes I can still hear the sound of an aircraft landing and catching good old #3 wire. Damn that was good times!! Keep up the great work Mike and crew, always enjoy all of your shows and podcasts.
THIS IS WHY WE ARE THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. Thank you to all of our fallen servicemen & women that sacrificed your lives for our freedoms. Memorial Day is our day to reflect and thank those individuals .
This was great, the right kind of PR needed for the Navy. I worked the Aircraft Carriers for 14 years as an A-6E Intruded and F/A-19 Hornet guy.
Instead of Maverick.... We got MikeRowe here
I’ll take Mike anyday
@@lechatbotte. ...2nd that...+ he's taller!! Lol 😂
Hey Mike ,you are a TRUE PATRIOT..you show the TOUGH but REWARDING LIFE young Americans can Achieve..we LOVE YOU MIKE..The SULLIVAN family!!!
I served on the Washington, Ike, and the Roosevelt. Avionics 65G. This brought back so many memories!
My grandpa was a Captain in the Navy and flew over 55 air crafts and was on about 20 ships. I have most of his military things and it's beyond amazing to me. I have a huge painting of the USS Ponchatula that he was on and decommissioned along with paintings of planes he flew like the A-6E Intruder
Thanks Mike. I had two deployments on Stennis myself. Air Wing, VFA-146 the Blue Diamonds 99-02.
16 years on 4 Carriers and 6 deployments. And after watching this. Yep....don't and wont miss the carrier life lol
Too bad you didn’t understand what your deployment meant to protecting our country and what it stands for in this crazy world. I was in the tank corp in the late 50's and early 60,s. Hard work. Dirty work. Noisy work. But I knew and still know I was protecting our country and I was and still am proud of what I did to keep us safe so people like you can have the opportunity to gripe and complain. I almost feel sorry for you and those unhappy people like you. Some day you may understand what it means to protect our democracy.
Thank you for documenting what our brave soldiers do on a daily basis to keep us safe!
VERY fascinating! Thank you Mike!
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I was a white shirt on a helo carrier. We loaded and unloaded helos internal and external. The longest day i ever worked anywhere was at sea replenishment. Unloading helo nets, repackaging those nets and lift cables, hooking those packages to the helos. You need to 'ground' yourself before u hookup or u get a serious jolt. I musta missed once. I remember reaching up with the hookup, felt a thud, and when the lights came back i was on my a** with a dumb look on my face. Load master on the helo looking down at me laughing his a** off 😂
Love watching these videos. My daughter just received her first fleet assignment on the USS Carney. I'm officially addicted to these now!
You should know this mike.. America is not a democracy and should never be. It's always and always should be a constitutional republic
You fools and your precious semantics as if it actually matters at all
No doubt about it, some of the finest individuals in the world aboard that ship!