Life inside the USS Bataan
Summary
TLDRThe script documents the USS Baton's journey to New York City for Fleet Week, with reporters Sam and Lara aboard to experience life on the ship. Sam, from the ship's high point 'Vultures Row,' and Lara, who spent the night on board, share their insights. They discuss the tight quarters, the ship's capabilities, including the Well Deck for deploying landing craft, and the critical role the Baton played overseas. The crew, consisting of over 2500 Marines and sailors, is highlighted, with Captain Burkhart expressing pride in his team. The script also touches on the challenges of deployment and the significance of Fleet Week, especially for the Captain who is retiring after his change of command in New York, his home state. A special mention is made of a baseball pitch at Yankee Stadium, with a signed cap and ball presented to the Captain, adding a personal touch to the story.
Takeaways
- 🚢 The USS Baton is a significant naval vessel involved in Fleet Week New York, symbolizing the pride and dedication of the sailors and Marines.
- 🎉 Fleet Week is a special event where the community comes together to honor and celebrate the service of military personnel.
- 🌅 The journey from Norfolk, Virginia to New York City marks a significant return home for the sailors and Marines after a long deployment.
- 🏠 The USS Baton carries over 2500 Marines and Navy sailors, highlighting the scale of the operations and the community on board.
- 🛏️ Life aboard the ship is described as cozy despite the tight quarters and climbing of ladders, indicating the close-knit nature of the crew.
- 👨👧👦 Lara's personal connection to the military is revealed through her father's service as a Marine, adding a personal touch to the report.
- 🚀 The Well Deck is a unique feature of the Baton, allowing for the deployment of an LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushion) for transportation during missions.
- 🌍 The Baton's role in overseas operations, such as tracking and reporting in the Red Sea, underscores its importance in maintaining security and presence.
- 👩🚀 Captain Burkhart's upcoming change of command and retirement during Fleet Week adds a poignant personal milestone to the event.
- 🤝 The crew's camaraderie and hard work are highlighted, with Captain Burkhart expressing pride in his team's performance.
- 🏈 A special mention of the Captain's interaction with a baseball player and the excitement surrounding a ceremonial pitch at Yankee Stadium.
Q & A
What is the USS Baton's current mission as it heads toward New York?
-The USS Baton is returning home with more than 2500 Marines and Navy sailors after a nearly 9-month deployment, and it is on its way to participate in Fleet Week New York.
What is the significance of the term 'vultures row' mentioned in the script?
-Vultures row refers to one of the highest points on the ship where Sam, one of the speakers, is located, possibly offering a commanding view of the surroundings.
What is the role of the USS Baton's Well Deck?
-The Well Deck is where the ELAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushion) is stored. It serves as a 'ship within a ship,' capable of transporting vehicles and personnel to land during deployments.
How does the USS Baton contribute to the U.S. presence overseas?
-The USS Baton plays a critical role as a U.S. presence overseas, especially amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, by tracking, reporting, and serving as a secondary line of defense.
What was the USS Baton's recent deployment location?
-The USS Baton was deployed in the northern part of the Red Sea, where it was tracking and reporting as part of its defense duties.
How does Captain Burkhart describe his crew?
-Captain Burkhart describes his crew as fabulous and one of the best he has had, noting that they are highly dedicated and effective in their tasks.
What is the significance of Fleet Week for the crew of the USS Baton?
-Fleet Week is a special event for the crew as it marks their return home after a long deployment. It also holds personal significance for Captain Burkhart as it will be his last Navy port visit before his retirement.
What is the hardest part of deployment for the crew according to the script?
-The hardest part of deployment mentioned in the script is the long work hours, which can be physically demanding on the body.
How does the USS Baton ensure high morale among the sailors and Marines?
-High morale is maintained by keeping the sailors and Marines well-fed, as indicated by the importance of the Supply Department, and by keeping everyone busy with their respective duties and training exercises.
What special event is Captain Burkhart participating in at Yankee Stadium?
-Captain Burkhart is participating in a ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium, and he is particularly excited as DJ LeMahieu, one of his favorite players, is involved.
What is the significance of the signed cap and ball given to Captain Burkhart?
-The signed cap and ball are special gifts for Captain Burkhart, presumably from DJ LeMahieu, to commemorate his participation in the first pitch at Yankee Stadium and possibly as a keepsake from his last Navy port visit.
Outlines
🚢 USS Baton's Homecoming and Fleet Week Preparations
The script opens with a vivid description of the USS Baton, an amphibious assault warship, as it sails into New York City for Fleet Week. The excitement is palpable as the crew, consisting of over 2500 Marines and Navy sailors, returns home after a nearly 9-month deployment. The USS Baton is highlighted for its critical role overseas, particularly in the Middle East, where it served as a secondary line of defense. The script introduces Sam, who spent the night on the ship, and Lara, who is experiencing the journey firsthand. The narrative also touches on the tight living quarters and the camaraderie among the crew, with a special mention of 'vultures row,' a high point on the ship. The segment ends with a personal note from Captain Burkhart, who is retiring and will have his change of command during this visit, a poignant moment as he is a New York native.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡USS Baton
💡Fleet Week
💡Vultures Row
💡Deployment
💡Well Deck
💡LCAC
💡Morale
💡Battle Rhythm
💡Change of Command
💡Yankee Stadium
💡DJ LeMahieu
Highlights
Sam and Lara are on the USS Baton Rouge for New York's Fleet Week.
The USS Baton Rouge is an amphibious assault warship carrying 1400 Sailors and Marines.
Sam spent the night on the ship to experience life aboard.
Lara's father was a Marine, and she has a personal connection to naval ships.
The USS Baton Rouge has just completed a nearly 9-month deployment.
More than 2500 Marines and Navy sailors are across the three ships in the unit.
The ship's compartments are small but considered cozy.
The Well Deck is a key feature of the Baton Rouge, allowing for transport of vehicles and personnel.
The USS Baton Rouge played a critical role in the Middle East, providing defense and support.
Captain Burkhart is retiring and will have his change of command in New York.
Captain Burkhart is from New York and will have family visiting during his last Navy port visit.
The crew is praised as one of the best, with high morale and dedication.
Chow time is an opportunity for the crew to socialize and get to know each other.
Long work hours are the hardest part of deployment for the crew.
Some crew members have participated in Fleet Week in New York before, describing it as an exciting experience.
Captain Burkhart will throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium, a special event for him.
A signed cap and ball are gifted to Captain Burkhart in preparation for his pitch.
Transcripts
you know Sam and Lara have been on a USS
baton all morning long as New York gets
ready for Fleet week and Lara you must
you got to be really feeling the
excitement out there as you're floating
into New
York I am Michael it's unbelievable we
are feeling the excitement and the joy
as the ship heads toward New York right
now it is an honor to pay tribute to all
those who serve and Sam is on one of the
highest points of the ship you might
have heard him it's called vultures row
and Sammy I know you had the chance to
spend the night on the ship and really
get a feel for what it's like to live
aboard yeah and Lara it's tight quarters
just you know it's like you're climbing
ladders you're in t dark uh tight
hallways um my dad was actually a marine
and Marines were attached to Security on
ships so my first ship my first naval
ship was at 5 years old and I got a
chance to relive that moment with the
folks on board this
ship after a twice extended deployment
of nearly 9 months right now they're are
more than 2500 Marines and Navy sailors
across the three ships in this unit the
sailors and Marines of the USS baton are
back home we got a once- in a-lifetime
opportunity to join them on
board as they made their way from nor
Virginia to New York City we are well on
our way heading up to uh Fleet Week New
York an amphibious assault warship
carrying 1400 Sailors and Marines
we have very small compartments but I
like to think of it as cozy and you
climb right on
up this day starts with a stunning
sunrise and weapons
training the Baton
superpower is what's called The Well
deck where this elac or landing craft
air cushion a ship within a ship can
transport vehicles and Personnel to land
during deployments we either load her up
and send her to the shore or we load her
up on the shore and bring her to Baton
to bring food and supplies or to bring
back American citizens from places but
also medical
supplies it's also part of what made the
Baton a critical us presence overseas
amid escalating tensions in the Middle
East so we ended up going up into the
northern part of the Red Sea and we were
just up there tracking and Reporting and
being a secondary line of defense tell
me about your crew you got to be proud
of them oh this crew is fabulous this is
probably one of the best Crews I've had
they really get after things Hi how are
you yes ma'am chicken please chicken is
that you yeah we take chow time to get
to know some of the crew is this all
right can I join what's the hardest part
about deployment the hardest part for me
to deployment is just to work in hours
yeah it is kind of hard on the body has
anybody been in Fleet Week in New York
before is it sir you have yes sir and
what was it did you like tell tell me
the experience it was
crazy come right St course zero it's a
destination that means something extra
special to Captain Burkhart I'll have my
change of command and that's also going
to be my retirement so this is my last
Navy Port visit ever I'm from New York I
was born in Little Falls New York grew
up near Rochester and Buffalo New York
I've got family that's going to be
coming to see me here in New York it's a
pretty exciting
Captain burhar it has been amazing to
meet you to meet your crew sometimes you
have 3,000 people on board how do you
keep that working so smoothly well
luckily we have a great Supply
Department that keeps everybody fed and
if you keep the sailors and Marines fed
that's morale so that that's what makes
uh them happy to be on board and then uh
you know the sailors all have jobs to do
and so they're working and uh getting
into their battle Rhythm the Marines
they've got exercises that they're
training for and so we keep everybody
busy and that's what kind of makes
everything work with having that many
people on board all at once I want to
share something with you because we know
you're throwing out a pitch at Yankee
Stadium today DJ lahu is one of your
favorite players right he is I know
you've been practicing in the in the
hold down there so throwing the balls
all across here's a cap signed and also
I know your practice ball with your son
by the way downstairs or below deck I
guess we say this Ball assigned ball may
help you put a little spin on that and
get that over there wow that is awesome
thank you very much it's our pleasure
thank you so much for being amazing with
the crew and for us
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