lived in hampton 15 years dad was stationed at Ft Monroe long before it was BRAC’d saw and heard the F22s daily sometimes woke up to their afterburner takeoff drills. kinda miss it lol
I grew up with that in the house, and, upon joining the ranks of fire fighter would activate the MC with the bo’sun whistle. Typically “all hands “just a neat tradition!
@@Juggernaut2578-1 in most navy's it shows how long they have spent in the service by how many stripes thy have. each stripe sowing a sertan period of time spent such as three years per stripe.
I filed down edge on mine and ran a straw from a broom down to make sure it was the right height. You also have to put some beeswax in it and melt it and coat the inside or it sounds too tinny. I used beeswax instead of solder because I could change it if needed.
@@wolfjones2438 yep, and there's a very good reason they use a Petty Officer 1st class for something like this opposed to a Chief, in my opinion. That reason is Chiefs wear a dress uniform that is much more similar to an Officer's opposed to the classic black wool with the Dixie Cup that E-6 and below wear.
Negative, all black sunglasses with modest design and a modest decal that is also black are in regulation. I think metal or silver frames are also allowed, but I wouldn't state that as confidently as I would that black sunglasses are allowed.
Great stuff. I always wanted to be BMOW on a carrier. Pope calls. Annoy people. Call reveille and wake up thousands of people, most of whom outrank me and a significant number of officers.
Did not want to go to Norfolk but I was offered a deal I couldn't refuse. Pre Com USS Kidd DDG 993. Spent a little over the six years there, loved every bit of it even with the divorce! Everything good that happened in my career happened in Norfolk.
Boatswain is the correct spelling, "bosun" is the correct pronunciation. Either way you want to slice it, this servicemember's record will have him listed officially as a Boatswain's Mate 1st Class. Have a great day.
Actually, you're all wrong. Bosun or Bos'n is reserved for the CWO or 611X LDO surface deck officers. For the enlisted side, (E-9 and below) they called Boats. Collectively, we are called Boatswain's Mates. The sailor in the video as a good friend of mine, at the time, BM1 Fries (E-6) now, BMC Fries (CPO). V/r, BM1
As a former sea cadet, (rank: lead junior) I have my own verified original copy of a boatwains pipe, as lead junior I was responsible for calling whats is called stand easy (meal times) often also being responsible for attending most drills and activities related. I can assure you sounding an original bostwains pipe is alot harder than you think it is
BM1 Fries, thanks for your service and demonstration here. And thanks to WAVY TV 10 for putting this fine tradition on display for us all.
Fine job Shipmate, I really miss getting underway. Joined in 79, retired in 99.
U.S. Navy and Major League Baseball (pre-2000's baseball), just full of fascinating tradition.
Love them both.
Old mlb? Really? I’d never heard of that
Lived near there. My dad was stationed at Langley AFB. NAS Norfolk and Langley AFB pilots flew maneuvers with each other all the time.
lived in hampton 15 years dad was stationed at Ft Monroe long before it was BRAC’d saw and heard the F22s daily sometimes woke up to their afterburner takeoff drills. kinda miss it lol
I grew up with that in the house, and, upon joining the ranks of fire fighter would activate the MC with the bo’sun whistle. Typically “all hands “just a neat tradition!
OUTSTANDING. Have a Fine NAVY Day. Carry on ⚓️ 🇺🇸
That's my uncle!! 🥰😁
LOL That's my brother...hey, wait a second, you're my daughter!!!
I feel so left out. Lol!
Your uncle looks and acts like a scumbag. How many times has he been divorced?
U got a COOL Uncle 👍
this guys got some gold on that shoulder - well done sailor
what does that mean? (just wondering)
@@Juggernaut2578-1 in most navy's it shows how long they have spent in the service by how many stripes thy have. each stripe sowing a sertan period of time spent such as three years per stripe.
@@Juggernaut2578-1 The gold rank insignia and time in service hash marks are also indicators of good conduct as well as honorable service.
Yeah, I saw that and quite a ribbon rack...but a BM1 and Gold...hmmm...lol
@@TheBigE19591gold just means 12 consecutive years of keeping his nose clean, in other words never got caught.
I was on Indy, CV 62, back in 1990. I was a boatswain's mate, and all I did was watch. SN3 Matthews to anyone who might know me.
How come you didn’t get to do more than watch?
Voyeurs are everywhere 😂
I remember going through knee-knocker’s the first time I heard that call when I was on Tiger cruise on DDG-69
Brings back memories 👍
A lot of good memories!
Same here! ☸️
Star trek brought me here
Pipe gives me flashback
People who knew Abraham Lincoln said his voice was like a boatswain's whistle. Such a high falsetto it was unpleasant and shrill.
I filed down edge on mine and ran a straw from a broom down to make sure it was the right height. You also have to put some beeswax in it and melt it and coat the inside or it sounds too tinny. I used beeswax instead of solder because I could change it if needed.
I stood BMOW more times than I can count. I miss it 50+ years later.
OUTSTANDING. Have a Fine NAVY!!! Love it....
"that's the sound"
YOUR UNIFORM IS MAJESTIC CHIEF!!
He’s a BM1, not chief.
@@wolfjones2438 yep, and there's a very good reason they use a Petty Officer 1st class for something like this opposed to a Chief, in my opinion. That reason is Chiefs wear a dress uniform that is much more similar to an Officer's opposed to the classic black wool with the Dixie Cup that E-6 and below wear.
@@wolfjones2438 he made Chief (BMC) shortly after the video. That's the reason for the Chief comment.
The BM1 is missing a lanyard for his bosun pipe.
Please show how they make those great looking lanyards for the pipe. I've seen some real nice ones during my Navy career. ( MMC )
I can't hear it😢
The last one are really badass tho! 😎🙌
Super cool and all but them shades way out of regs shipmate
Negative, all black sunglasses with modest design and a modest decal that is also black are in regulation. I think metal or silver frames are also allowed, but I wouldn't state that as confidently as I would that black sunglasses are allowed.
Dude they play this in the pass in review in out jrotc thingy and i like it
FRIES, my man, you make me proud. R: BB.
I do NOT miss that friggin thing !
My ears would hate that sound so much, just the recording in my headphones is making me wince
The attention call’s usually heard for general quarters, so you definitely wouldn’t be the only one
Great stuff. I always wanted to be BMOW on a carrier. Pope calls. Annoy people. Call reveille and wake up thousands of people, most of whom outrank me and a significant number of officers.
This dude kinda sounds like Mitch Hedberg
Boatswain's*
Use to wake me up out of the most peaceful sleep to some bad news
Omg brings back allot of memories
I member that. Still glad I was never stationed in Norfolk.
Did not want to go to Norfolk but I was offered a deal I couldn't refuse. Pre Com USS Kidd DDG 993. Spent a little over the six years there, loved every bit of it even with the divorce! Everything good that happened in my career happened in Norfolk.
THANK YOU
Bosun? Try Boatswain
Tell me you’ve never met a real sailor before without actually telling me you’ve never met a real sailor before XD
@@goldwinstewart6590 Even I know better... and my only ship experience comes from watching Below Deck. 😄
Boatswain is the correct spelling, "bosun" is the correct pronunciation. Either way you want to slice it, this servicemember's record will have him listed officially as a Boatswain's Mate 1st Class. Have a great day.
Actually, you're all wrong. Bosun or Bos'n is reserved for the CWO or 611X LDO surface deck officers. For the enlisted side, (E-9 and below) they called Boats. Collectively, we are called Boatswain's Mates. The sailor in the video as a good friend of mine, at the time, BM1 Fries (E-6) now, BMC Fries (CPO).
V/r,
BM1
Bro is sporting some pretty interesting eyewear.
I’m confident your family, friends and countrymen are Proud Of You 🫡🇺🇸
The magnus archives brought me here
General quarters General quarters
This is Not a drill 👍
All hands man your battle stations, set condition zebra, up and forward on the starboard side, down and aft on the port side.
As a former sea cadet, (rank: lead junior) I have my own verified original copy of a boatwains pipe, as lead junior I was responsible for calling whats is called stand easy (meal times) often also being responsible for attending most drills and activities related. I can assure you sounding an original bostwains pipe is alot harder than you think it is
The Coast Guard had em first
Many of those pipes were modified with a bowl to enjoy Mother Nature!
Well I guess he's clearly not a Academy graduate 😅
Too bad his sunglasses are unauthorized.
Sunglasses are out of regulations
Boatswain
My tax $$$$ hard at work
Bos’n
Lose those funky shades, sailor and square yourself away😒
How to make a lanyard link
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Good morning America!
PRAISE GOD AND GET'R'DONE!
Id love to be his boyfriend. So hottt❤
Lay off the pipe. 😂
Are thoes authorized sun glasses ?
Not at all
Out of uniform Sailor!!!
all black shades are in reg
After 16 yrs. , you should be a chief, and your cover is askew. SHAMEFUL
Dude are you a salty veteran?
@@Iang343 sounds like a chief to me lmao
Good Conduct Award with 3 stars.. coulda got passed over unfortunately..
actually he just picked up chief a few months ago. btw, Roy, nobody talks like that to Boats First Class. Show some respect, ya unsat landlubber.
We're you in the navy for 16 years or more and at least a chief or above if you don't then you should not put the bm1 down for his rank at this time