Rare access inside US ballistic missile submarine | ABCNL 

I was on one of these submarines as a civilian contractor back in the 1980's. You are basically living inside of a huge, very complex machine. There are pipes, valves, wire bundles, electrical panels and electronic equipment everywhere in the ship. I didn't get to see the reactor itself but the compartment where its located is enormous. The missiles are so long the missile tubes go from the keel all the way up to the top of the sub. I've never seen that much complicated stuff all in one place.

I sleep well at night because of the sacrifice these Sailors make. Thank you for your service.

I served on this boat from 2011-2015. I hated it at the time but the importance of the job was never lost on me. Such a unique life experience.

As an American, I'm immensely proud of the men and women who serve... As a inhabitant of the planet Earth I offen wonder: "How did civilization ever get to the point where at a touch of a button everything could be destroyed in a matter of minutes..." Very terrifying...

This American is so so proud of the United States Navy sailors. Thanks you for your service

To all the men and women aboard the submarine, thank you for your service.

I am proud of this crew. Their main mission is to help deter nuclear war. God bless all our service members.

I served on SSBN’s for 22 years, 1989-2011. Best job I’ve ever had. I definitely miss the comradery with my shipmates, not so much for the time away from my family.

GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN, AND OUR MILITARY 🇺🇸

Our Navy is incredible.God Bless our Sailors! 🙏🇺🇸

I have a lot of respect for our military 🙏🏽

I would never serve in a sub but find them absolutely amazing machines.

I spent six years as a young man making 8 deterrent patrols on board two different SSBN's during the Cold War. Some of the best years of my life. Without them I would never have become the man I am today.

Respect for these sailors , contributing their life for this kind of proffesion,job !

I served 2 years on a US Submarine & 2 years in a Navy Hospital. Attention to detail & excellence is the norm on a US Ballistic Missile Submariner. I was shocked that it wasn't that way in the Hospital.

I served under Vice admiral Houston back in his commander days on board the USS HAMPTON 767... he was called Wild Bill because he was always ready. I am sure glad to see him commanding fifth fleet and taking charge of those subs. I WOULD GLADLY FOLLOW THAT MAN INTO WAR ANYDAY.

I love our American service men and women ❤. Always professional. 🙌

The best of the best is America 🇺🇸 Love you all From Australia

Hats off to our amazing service members! Thank you for all you do!

oh my goodness, I am very shocked and in complete awe at the bravery and immense responsibility that being on a US navy submarine would be! God bless America and bless those aboard those vessels!!!!!

I love our military troops God bless them all

This is one of the reasons why america is the greatest. So secretively open and awesomely inspiring. God bless all the sailors and keep safe.

My son is on one of these subs. Very proud.

I was in the Navy from 2014-2019, but I was on a aircraft carrier. I would have not been worth much in a submarine. I get anxious thinking of being underwater for weeks or months the way they are. Good luck submariners!

The Sailors is what we are proud of, not the actual weapons like Russia and China brag about. God Bless them

I served on surface ships. Never thought I would miss it but I do.

Thank you To all the Veterans serving the UNITED STATES

Our heroes! We are in good hands. Thank you for your service.

I can't help but fight back tears of gratitude and pride in listening to these (young people) speak.

Sending all my love to all of those sailors! Stay safe and thank you so much for your service!

How incredibly proud I am to know you all are out there watching over us 365 days 24/7...a great deterrent .....God Bless you all...

I had the honor of car pooling with a retired nuclear submarine commander when I was in my early twenties. He retired from the job we shared after a little more than a year but he left a lasting impression on me. Much later I had the honor of being aboard the USS Arco while a nuclear submarine was dry docked aboard. God bless servicemen of all ranks. Your contribution to our nation cannot be measured.

God bless America for keeping us all safe

to all out there men and women thank you for your service

I'm a former airforce member! Once military always military! Thanks to everyone past and present members! Salute!!!

God bless our US Navy submariners

That crew and many like them in the United States armed forces are what makes America great. 🇺🇸👍

Thank you for your service!

These glimpses are what I like. I am so proud of our armed forces. Thank you to all of our service men and women who sacrifice for the rest of us. May God Bless America.

Much gratitude for the men and the women that serve in the Navy and especially the submarine Force. They sacrifice a lot for the protection of the United States against the threats that are very real. I would love to take a tour of a boat like that, I imagine that long-term isolation is a huge adjustment God bless those that that keep us safe

Such amazing humans. Thank you 🙏

The destructive power of that Submarine is enormous.

God bless our Navy

For anyone interested in a deeper dive (pun intended) into life on a nuclear submarine SmarterEveryDay has a great nine part series that they put together in cooperation with the U.S. Navy.

God Bless those out there defending freedom around the world. If I were 10 years younger I’d join the U.S. Navy or Air Force myself. Fortunately I’ve been working with a defense company over the past 4 years and have built many parts that go on these submarines and navy ships. I take pride in it and would love to see more young people involved with defense. It is a very rewarding career.

God bless our amazing military. Thank you all for what you do. ♥️🇺🇸

My respect for America and it's military will forever be immense, huge. What they have for defence is unimaginable! Much love from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪

There are great people on the seas! It reminds me of Vasili Arkhipov, the one man who prevented world war 3, by refusing to shoot the Nuclear missile against the US during the Cuban missile crisis when the other two commanding officers did. I hope this nuclear deterrence strategy works!

God bless these sailors 🤝🤝

Proud USS Kentucky vet, I always love it when the submarine force gets some public recognition, many people never get to see the inside of a submarine.

God Bless America, Land of the free! Home of the Brave!!

Thank you all for keeping our country safe.

The Navy ⚓️ is my favorite branch of the military!!! 🇺🇸

Wow, have things have changed since my tour on the Kamehameha SSBN642 in the 80's Lots of memories of the boat and Holy Loch, great times..

Not everybody knows about these submarines, most will never ever see a submarine, many wouldn't volunteer to serve onboard and only few will make the cut and hold the honor of being a member of the Brotherhood of Dolphins. I've had the hardest days of my life while onboard a submarine and yet some of the best and beautiful days. I served onboard submarines for 20 yrs and feel proud to have contributed to my country and our military. God Bless our military, so proud of them all.

God bless those men and women🇺🇲💪🔵

To all of the officers and crew, Thank You for your service. American fire power at its' very best. May God Bless America.

My father, a former US Naval officer, and scientist helped build atomic reactors for submarines under Admiral Rickover's program! GO NAVY! 🌊⚓⛵⚓🌊

Thanks for your service!

Thank You For Your Volunteer Service Great Commrades of Sailors! May God Protect Our Troops!

God Bless the United States Military. Thank you for your service and protecting us

God bless. Thank you for keeping us safe.

the US has the most badass military! God Bless America!

Wow. That is pretty impressive 👍👍

This Video Is Awesome & Helps Keep My Faith In Our USA Naval & Land & Space Forces .

thank you for your services 🙏 God bless you all.

Thank you all for your service and many blessings

This is both fascinating and terrifying at the same time

Very good job fellows!! I was on one of these submarines as a civilian contractor back in the 1980's.

To all those who serve on submarines - thank you for your service. I have been in a sub. It is sure tight in those things, and I tip my hat to each and every one of you. America is number one on land, sea and air.

I felt reeling when I saw the soldiers move inside the submarines. Almost, it is like a confinement within a narrow spaced vessel. God save them. Love from India

I was a 10-1/2 year Missile tech on “boomers’ missile Subs and stood watch at the launching panels, best duty-best crew-best food, would do it again in an instant!

Go Navy. Salut to my brothers and sisters serving.

God bless you guys. Support from Croatia

So much respect for these men and woman on board that vessel

As a civilian who wanted nothing to do with war, and who feels it is more likely than ever, I am so glad you are there. I hope we don't need your services. With Putin, ya never know!

One of my old coworker used to be in one of those submarines when he was in the navy.

Thank you guys for your service

Thank you for your service guys! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪🇺🇸

A couple of things. Yes, this is all fascinating, but if those missiles were ever actually used, it's basically the end of the world as we know it. Also, as for the secrecy of the subs location. Actually, when on active patrol, the exact location isn't even known by the pentagon or Navy admirals. All that is known by them is a several thousand square mile area that it is operating in (which is still classified). ONLY the subs Captain and his senior officers and navigation crew knows their EXACT location when they are on patrol.

That was fascinating the watch.... I (we) really owe these sailors a sincere thank you. I will buy them a beer if ever run into them at a restaurant and/or a bar!

Great Respect to all the Sailors.

Thank God for our sailors

To give you an idea of how much firepower that submarine has it could wipe out 200 major cities in 30 mins so it could destroy an entire continent by itself.

Cheeeerrrs 🥂 To all the workers. Great Job.

God bless them.

Just Forget they have first strike capabilities with the use of the Trident D5 which allows them to attack pinpoint targets, giving it first strike capabilities.

She wasn’t told that each of the 20 missiles carry 14 nuclear war heads each can have a separate target. Collectively all our nuclear submarines can launch approx 4000 nukes a min after the president or his surviving successor gives the command to strike the enemy(s).

I was an "A" Ganger from 1976 to 1980 aboard the USS Kamehameha SSBN 642B. I really enjoyed my time and especially the crew. Don't get me wrong, going to sea for 2 months at a time sucked but I loved the challenges I faced as the Atmosphere Control Tech. As a Machinist Mate 2nd Class, I got to go to Engine Lathe School, Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Brazing School, Material Control School, Quality Control School, Auxiliary Package Course, Planned Maintenance and other schools I even forgot I took. lol. We did a lot of training during Off Crew periods. That training set me up to become a Test Engineer for the Quincy Shipbuilding Yard, Maintenance Supv for 3 other companies and a Production Supv for another, before I designed and patented a special tool for Overhead Lineman. So while some people might not think back favorably about their time aboard a submarine, I had a great time but I definitely had had enough of being out of touch with my family so my 7 patrols was just enough for me. The only regret I had was that I didn't take advantage of the free travel I could have taken after my patrols ended in Spain and Scotland. I could have had 30 days of travel at a time with no place to be until it was time to return for off crew training. Otherwise, no regrets.😋😋

Sooo proud of these naval officers.

There is a reason the Navy allowed this news report. To send a message.

This is awesome and absolutely terrifying. I watched a video a short time ago re: the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines like the U.S.S. Maine. These beasts are "the most destructive weapons system made by human kind." A big salute to the U.S. Navy.

Bravo Zulu to my brothers and sisters in the U.S. Submarine Force. Thank you for your service! Pride Runs runs deep! Former STS1(SS)

I love the USA!! And respect all those sailors that dedicate theyre services to protect us!

This is personal. I want to use this time to thank all the people who are up 24 hours per day protecting me. Especially those in the service. I will never take your sacrifice for granted.

awsome work , go usa , so proud of our navy!!!!!!!!! kick ass if we need to!!!

MAINE! ❤️My home and birthplace. Thank you USS Maine and crew for your service .

God bless the USA 🇺🇸

I have to say this out loud.. miss Gonzalez is insanely beautiful 🤩.. Navy super woman

Thank you your awesome 👌