Life Inside the MOST DANGEROUS US Navy Destroyers | Full Documentary

Equipped with some of the deadliest weapons and able to accommodate over 300 crew members who live and work on the ship, a US Navy destroyer is no ordinary ship. It is a symbol of maritime supremacy, the fortress of power, and a force to be reckoned with. As suggested by its name, the vessel quite literally destroys anything that comes to threaten its legacy.
Known as the greyhounds of the US Navy, destroyers are equipped with state-of-the-art combat systems, making them virtually impossible to mess with.
But given its unimaginable power, do you ever wonder: what's life like for the courageous crew members who call these mighty vessels their home? Do they ever let their guard down? Imagine waking up each day to the fury of the sea, knowing that at any moment, an enemy ship might appear on the horizon, with all guns blazing out.
Now, before we even discover different aspects of life aboard a US Navy destroyer, it’s crucial to start from the basics; what’s a destroyer? And what role does it play for the US Navy?
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[myraabe]

my only child is one of them, proud to be a US Navy mom 💙

[williamwhitaker]

I served 24yrs in the Canadian Forces Air-force, trained as a meteorologist. For two of those years I was loaned out to the Canadian navy serving aboard a destroyer escort. I had quite the unique position on board as the Weather Witch, and as long as I kept the Navigation shack up to scratch, the only persons I was beholden to was the Navigator and the Captain. The rest of my time I spent numerous hours wandering the various departments or relaxing on the bridge with the captain and other personal. So many fond memories, one being the 1982 RIMPAC exercise. We joined the US and other allies, comprising of three carriers and 152 support combatants. At the end of the exercise we detached to sail three weeks en-route to Japan via the coastal waters off of Kamchatka, just to piss off the soviets. Tooling along close to their territorial boundary, on a Sunday afternoon we had a banyan (barbecue) on the quarterdeck, when a TU-95 Bear overflew us. It was so low we could easily see the pilot and copilot. As he circled, about 50 of us dropped our draws, bent over and mooned the plane. To this day I'd like to think that somewhere in the Russian archives, there is a picture of my bare ass.

[cathyellington]

My grandson is based at Everett, Washington. He is on the USS KIDD. I am so proud of him. My grandson made arrangements for me to take a tour of the destroyer in January. Was the best present ever.

[ProGapFiller]

I was never in the Navy, but after I got out of the Army, I started a career as a structural welder at HII-Ingalls. During my time there I built 5 DDGs (113, 114, 117, 119, and 121). For 114, 117, 119, and 121, I was one of the few people that welded the underwater hull shell plates together. Also during my time at Ingalls, I built 2 Coast Guard Cutters, LPD 26 and 27, and LHA 6 and 7. After that I moved to VA to work at the Newport News shipyard where I did the RCOH for CVN 73 and started 74.
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[elim.]

I was a GSE3 on board the USS Milius DDG-69 1997-2000. Some of my shipmates still keep in touch. God bless and God speed.

[wingyng]

Let this Sink in: Projection of power begins with the NAVY.💙
From a former Navy man: Stay safe 🙏

[meverett]

I retired from the Navy in 2003 on board the USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51. My rate was IC in the engineering department. Equipments that I had to maintain were the Gyros, IMC, telephone wind indicating systems, and so much more. Working on a destroyer was challenging and rewarding. I loved serving on smaller ships because it felt more like having close family members with you.

[jamesmterrell]

I served on a destroyer and am proud of it. I also served in an F-4J fighter squadron including depolying on an aircraft carrier. Thank you for the positive comments below.

[davidwolf]

💙 As a Navy veteran from 50 years ago, I salute you all.

[EmrysImmortal]

As a sailor on a Spruance class destroyer, I can say this attention to sailors' mental condition is pretty new. When I asked for help, I was given the '80's version of "suck it up, Buttercup." 💙

[johnshields]

Two of my uncles were navy veterans and my uncle Jack piloted the F4 phantom in Vietnam, 1965 to 1975, I was a little too young to join but I was very proud of them. Thank God to those who've served and those who serve today. 🇺🇸🙏

[jimmeeks]

Being raised by a WWII era Drill Sgt gave a very strong sense of duty, honor and responsibility and a deep appreciation for all who stand in the gap for our freedom. Thank you to all US military personell. 💙

[williamloder]

I served on the USS Orleck DD-886 in the early 70's. The Navy in many ways sure has changed. The ship is now in Jacksonville FL as a Museum Ship.

[SS]

💙Thank you for sharing this!!! My Dad was a Navy service man for 28 year. His first two years were on a Destroyer. Half of his career were on submarines. 💙

[edwardpate]

I served on board the USS Preble DDG-46 from 1981 to 1985. Loved being a destroyer sailor! Man these modern destroyers like cruise ships compared to what I experienced.

[bfg]

I spent 10 years in the Navy from 78 to 88 on submarines. This video about the real Navy is even interesting to me. Once we left port we never saw the ocean or sky; just the inside of a pipe. We had our own types of missions and drills, but things like underway replenishment weren’t a thing.

[gtaitz]

Love the US Navy thank you to all those who currently serve, or have served in the past 💙

[kxrpozw]

My son recently retired as chief petty officer after 18 years of service. I thank God every day for blessing me with his birth! As matter of fact two days after my birthday.

[vernonmontoya]

My dad served in the US Navy from the 1950's through the early 1970's. He was assigned to Fletcher class destroyers, very different from modern destroyers.