I sat upon the Mighty Mo’s guns 60 years ago in 1963. I’m now 63.

On Dec 7th 1991 I was 7yrs old, I had been to the Arizona Memorial at least twice already. We lived on Schofield Barracks, my dad was Enlisted in the 25th Light Infantry. We decided to stay home and watch on TV since it was going to be so crowded. We were able to see Air Force 1 in the air before it landed at Wheeler Field from our backyard. Later on I was living in NYS during the '93 bombing and 9/11. I had almost joined the Army at 17 in 2000. I arrived at Basic Training in Ft. Knox 2nd Nov 2002. I was stationed in Germany. I am retired from the Army now. Great video

Thank you so much. I am the very proud mother of one of those sailors (Jonathan Thurston) that was on the ship when It was in Desert Storm. I am also very proud of that old ship. I would go visit her today if i could. May she rest in peace. God Bless the USA. Louetta Thurston

I had the pleasure of visiting the Mo in Bremerton Washington during her first Mothball. I remember the New Jersey was moored right across the dock from her. She is an awesome piece of engineering and ability to project force. I was proud to have been aboard her that day looking at the plack on the "Surrender Deck" where the Japanese signed the documents and articles of surrender. I have photos of her that will remain one of my best memories in my life time.

My father, CWO 4 John E. Grant, was a 30 year Navy man. He served on the USS Missouri from June of '49 until February of '52 as the ship's Chief Carpenter. He died in '94 but I still have some of his things including bits of her teakwood with plagues affixed and a commendation for his work getting the Missouri free of the sandbar in the Chesapeake in '50. He served on many ships, including the old Lady Lex but the Missouri was his favorite.

I went on the ship a few years ago. It is an amazing tour. To stand where the surrender of the Japanese signed the surrender documents was amazing. I am a Canadian Veteran Army but have a large respect for the Navy. My best friend served in the Canadian Navy during WW 2.

Lt. Carey, that was amazing. You are quite a talented speaker. Miss you too Lt. I was proud to serve under you.

What an amazing video. Anyone who has been to sea- - be it small boat, destroyer or battleship share a common bond and can appreciate the sentiments of those who served , and those that went to sea in these ships. I especially appreciated the sentiments of the visit to the Arizona Memorial for the 50th and the closing remarks by Lt. Carey. If you made it through those without a lump in your throat your a better man then me ......

USS Iowa sits in my hometown of San Pedro, Ca. She's loved by the town, and is the pride of San Pedro.

There's a special feeling about being a sailor. You just can't explain it. When you're in and on board, you dream and wish you were back home enjoying life. But when your ship is decommissioned or scrapped, it tears your heart out because it's a feeling that you, along with that ship is going out too. That feeling lasts a lifetime. From a carrier veteran to the Mo. veterans - Thank you so much for your service and God Bless you.

My father was in the Korean war he was in a radar site, They had this huge gun on tracks in a mountain firing down on them. They called in the coordinates to the Missouri.That gun and half the mountain, fell into the Yallue River LOL

Thank You Lt. Carey, an outstanding video by an outstanding Battleship Sailor!!!Respectfully, William A. Urban BTC (SW) From 18 January 1988 to March 31, 1992

Never count the Iowa class battle ship out EVER ❤️❤️

When I was little I had somehow discovered and learned about this battleship ever since I've been obsessed by it I hope to one day travel to visit the memorial.

Thank for such a lovely documentary. I especially enjoyed the focus upon the stories of the crew in their own words. The olderly communications officer and the narrator's personal stories were particularly compelling. Very well done and long live the Mighty Mo!

I was a very lucky Marine. I served MAR-DET 88/89, what an AWESOME WAR SHIP., another Navy and government mistake to retire the 4 battleships. There is NO other ship can strike close shore fear or respect like the battleshops.

Thank you for the upload. This was great.

Fantastic! I thank you all!

Congratulations and thank you for your service to all those who served on the USS Missouri. I'm an ex air force type and in my retirement, I've been closely involved with military documentaries. Also, one of my civvie jobs was as a film and TV critic. I've got to commend all those who made these two absolutely excellent documentaries on 'The Mighty Mo'. These were no Navy Public Affairs productions; with respect, they were much more personal, direct and genuine with no 'PR-speak'. In the first documentary of this two-part series, when I first saw Wes Carey, I was convinced he was a professional narrator/broadcaster etc. His speaking voice is perfect for that kind of work. I was amazed when I read the first set of end-credits to learn he was the former First Lieutenant on the Missouri and that he was a career naval officer. I was deeply touched by the personal stories of those former crewmen who had the privilege of serving on such a magnificent ship. The visuals, along with Wes Carey's narration, unfolded an intensely personal saga of the exploits of this famous vessel. The footage of the Japanese surrender ceremony is also, personally, special to me as it showed brief glimpses of General Sir Thomas Albert Blamey, C-i-C Australian Military Forces who signed the surrender document on behalf of the people and Government of Australia. For more than 12 years, a colleague and I have been researching General Blamey's life and career as, perhaps, the most controversial and famous soldier in Australia's history, along with General Sir John Monash, who had Thomas Blamey as his Chief of Staff during WW1. General Blamey was the only Australian soldier to be appointed a Field Marshal, by the former King shortly before Tom Blamey’s untimely death in 1951. General, Blamey worked closely with General Douglas MacArthur during his time in Australia and New Guinea. The two men had a somewhat 'stormy' relationship during WW2; however, it was MacArthur who invited General Blamey to be on-board the USS Missouri on her 'surrender deck' that historic day in Tokyo Bay. This did not go down well with the, then, Australian Prime Minister, Ben Chifley who, for petty political reasons, didn't like General Blamey; in fact he was to later strip him of his C-i-C AMF position and force Blamey into a retirement he didn't want. The Australian government did nothing to assist in getting General Blamey to Japan. Upon hearing this, General MacArthur made a personal gift of a B-24 Liberator to Blamey. He used this aircraft well for it enabled him to travel from the USS Missouri, via the closest airfield, to personally take the surrender of the Japanese 2nd Army at Morotai 7 days later, on September 9, 1945. Like MacArthur, General Blamey refused to sit at the surrender table with the Japanese commanding general then, after signing on behalf of the Allied powers, General Blamey made one of the most scathing speeches of WW2; stating in no-nonsense language that he did not respect the Japanese Imperial Forces, then briefly listed what he referred to as Japan's war crimes and brutal atrocities. It's a speech well worth reading at: www.TheBlameyEnigma.com.au (see the NEWS EXTRA section for an original reproduction of his speech document). Thank you so much Señor Alec Thompson for uploading these two great documentaries on the world's best known and, very likely, greatest battleship. Kind regards, BH

Very well done. Thank you

Awesome! I just got back from visiting Pearl and the Mighty Mo! Thanks for the video.

The President (James L. Starnes) of the first company I worked for (NCNB Mortgage Corp) at the beginning of my career was the Officer of the Deck during the Japanese Surrender Ceremony in Tokyo Bay that ended WWII! He had numerous photos of that event in his office. I was honored that he took the time to share his memories of that day with me.

Soul. Currently missing in these latter times.

Thanks much for you all serving after my duty ended in 1988.love you guys my deck dept I was in. 1st division our anchor detail jobs we did to drop anchors if we could not dock pier side and had to stay away

GREAT VIDEO !!!

Fantastic Documentary of the Mighty MO. Thank You

This is great history 😢We have quite a few in the service from our families in all branches Thank You for your service ❤

To all my former shipmates....the Mighty Mo Forever!

23:00 “I built models of this ship when I was a kid, I’m a great admirer of Harry Truman”. That’s me and the amazing thing is I’ve even got the same surname!! Scary😆

Battleships have such a mystical vibe in the collective consciousness that will never go away. One can always dream of one day seeing them back in action, but knowing it’s just not cost effective for it. Only way I can see it being more cost effective is to build new ones with modern technology rather than trying to refit the old ones.

Great video !!! Thank you all for your commitment and undying loyalty to the United States of America...We never could have done it without you!!! You are the GREATEST

Beautifully done tears are flowing

My grandfather was on the missouri from 85 to 88 GMCM Reed.. US Navy retired 1953 to 1988

Thanks

Thank you too all The USS Missouri’s crews for your service .. May all of you find peaceful pastures through your lives after the Missouri.. God bless each and every one of you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️

It was an honor to view this movie , , and a testament to the American spirit.

I am proud of the Missouri I am a Missourian born a Missourian and die a missourian but my soul will be with the Missouri I built this model of the Missouri IAM A SOUTHERNER

What a beautiful tribute to Mighty Mo

Bringing the ship alive...

I miss my fun and hard duty being in deck dept both my ships I served with honor on Bb62 and Afs4

The Mighty MO! I'd love to see her and the Arizona at Pearl Harbor, Maybe someday . Great video Thanks.

Your BB-63 was going to war in 1944. She was hit two times by Kamikaze planes and Ended up being the ship the Japanese signed Unconditional Surrender under her Guns . She also went to Korea , And Viet Nam . Get the story straight. She Defended Peace from 1944 till 1992. My Step Father was on Her --(Rest in Peace)

The coolest thing was when they let the Tomahawks fly at night at start of the Gulf War....now THAT is shock and awe

I’ve pulled a ship off ground that was 60ft of draft in 30ft of water I took two tugs around 4000hp totaling 8000hp it took several hours but when we saw .5 mph we new it was pretty much over

A great love for a mass of steel and weapons it’s hard to give up

I served with Capt A.Kaiss aboard the William H.Standley CG-32 before he left to Commission the "Might Moe" Capt. Kaiss was the last Battleship sailor! RIP Capt. A.Kaiss

AS A SENIOR CAPTAIN IN THE MERCHANT NAVY N THINKING OF MY DECADES IN SERVICS SAILING THE 7 SEAS I CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND OW A SAILOR CUD BECOME ATTACHED TO ONE SPECIFIC SHIP TO REMEMBER WITH SO MANY FEELINGS. THIS EMOTION CAN ONLY BE APPRECIATED BY A FELLOW MARINER. UNLIKE AN OTHER CAREER A SAILOR WAS ON ONE VESSEL FOR SOMETIME DURING HIS OR HER LIFE SPENT ON THAT DECK N LIVED IN THAT CABIN N TOOK SHELER ON IT N ENJOYED MANY HAPPY TIMES ON THAT SHIP IS TRULY A LIFELONG TRAIL OF MEMORIES INCOMPARABLE WITH ANYOTHER OBJECT ON PLANET EARTH. MAYBE IN THE FUTURE SPACE TRAVELLERS WILL ALSO HAVE SIMILAR ENVIRONMENTS IN THEIR SPECIFIC SPACESHIPS WITH SIMILAR MEMORIES.MY HEARTFELT SALUTE TO ALL FELLOW MARINERS A SAD N NOSTALGIC FAREWELL AS WE DISAPPEAR OVER THE HORIZON. GOD SPEED N BLESS US WITH HAPPY REMEMBERANCES. ATTENSHUN -CAPAIN ON THE BRIDGE.

Bring these ships back damnit!! We need these symbols of power!!!!

This guy starred in Under Siege as a general lol which has this very ship in it

Bring em' back.

Dredge, tide high, weight reduction , and pull. Done.

KPM when the marines start chanting iowa “confused screaming” KPM when the horizon starts whistling “confused screaming intensifies”

so sad it was allowed to be rusty like that. the very thought of such a symbol deteriorating is saddening

If i didn't live in Florida I'd fly to Hawaii just to see her and Arizona. Plenty of beaches here and south of us. History.

I think Wes Carey also made an appearance in the movie Under Siege.

My Dad was a Marine throughout both WW2 and Korea, he was on the beaches and he said as those big shells came over head it was like a frieght train passing over head and they would leave a trench the size of a football field where they hit

8:40 - *"Up is Down"* scene from _Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End_

What a ship.....love it ....but so sad....GO NAVY

"BZ"............Thanks for the history. I'm glad I received new orders and didn't have to stick around for the decommissioning of USS Chicago (CG-11) in 1980. That would be like watching a slow death, but I guess somebody has to do it. If you want a good description of mission with photo, look up PIRAZ in Wikipedia.

My father's 40' sloop ran aground on more than one occasion on the Chesapeake Bay, and we ran from side to side to rock the boat free. I can't imagine doing that on the Missouri. But I guess if you have enough men, you can get a little list.

Truly a mighty ship that still is a reminder to anyone who wants to attack our peace that if they do Mighty MO might show up on their shore. A true powerful ship of American resolve.

Mighty Mo

Lord willing next year in month of April since I have never return there. Since my ship new Jersey had port visit that base before I left her in 1986

"Fear GOD, Dreadnought" STRENGTH FOR FREEDOM, KBMO: BB63, THE USS MISSOURI, the MIGHTY MO! PLANK OWNER Kenneth G., OS3, RECOMMISSIONING CREW MEMBER 84-88.

The ship in the thumbnail was the sister ship Iowa

I hope to meet my fellow brothers in arms who served on both Iowa an bb63 if we have a all BB ships reunion next yr or in 23?

WOW

any guys from A gang still around?I was fn cooper,worked in aft steering.

Señor Thompson, Did you serve on the MIGHTY MO? I served on the BIG J. Is there anyway we can connect. Thank you. RP1 JACK D. NOE, USN (Ret) USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62)

That ceremony is the only reason this ship is so famous someone give the BB55 USS NC the attention it deserves it's the most decorated battleship of WW2 with 15 battlestars.

Mighty, mighty beast of destruction is this ship. If this thing parked anywhere of your coast near a city and opened fire...that city would soon be in utter ruins. Every one of her shells is +2,000lbs of tnt and her rate of fire is mindblowing. I proudly salute every and all of her crew from beginning to end of her, and all the Iowas, for their service!

11:34 "...at the court martial following the grounding, all were found guilty." That's unfortunate. Instead of spending enough money on proper equipment to prevent the battleship from running aground, they had to spend a fortune on salvors to pull her off the sandbar. They got a raw deal.

I am a Brit i beleive in my country and would fight for it.

Bring this ship outta mothballs and put it off the coast of North Korea.

forgive my ignorance, but if anyone can answer this, I'm genuinely curious why they didn't use other battleships or carriers to pull Mo loose when she ran aground? Surely one or more ships of equal size and horsepower would have been of great assistance in pulling her loose. were there no other battleships or carriers mothballed, about to be decommissioned, or in port that could have assisted in this way?

Thank God Steven Siegel saved this from destruction!

Great ship! Great tradition! Go Navy!

always wondered how a WW2 Iowa class would have faired in a straight out fight vs a Yamato, Bismark or George 5th Battleship ? To my mind the Bismark and Yamato were tougher maybe. I think the edge goes to the Iowa class with radar cotrolled gunnery meaning they could hit enemy battleships well before they were in range of an iowa class. I actually believe an Iowa could take out two bismark or yamato class ships all on its own.

I Am Honored The mighty mo is the protector of peace

You know how much fuel this ship burned? Every foot of travel it torched oil by the ton

My job on my bb62 was helmsmn when my ship pulled into all overseas ports and when we docked into our homeport long beach after being out to sea. So my job was awsome a fun and dangerous .i also was pier sentry for while when in our home port in case terrorists or bad people try to attack our ship from pier but only wepons I had was Billy club and side arm I think pistol

Mighty mo was being worked on in long beach an stationed in long beach too

Mighty mo. Was switched to Norfolk I think but not for sure an my ship BB 62 was alone in long beach

23:00 MissourAH

Show Me State represent! Hometown: FREDERICKTOWN MISSOURI! LONG LIVE THE MIGHTY MO!!! LONG LIVE THE USS MISSOURI!!🇺🇸💥🇺🇸💥🇺🇸💥🇺🇸💥🇺🇸

i am related to someone on this boat in ww2

Miss nice Asian port visits and my sea duty

The Mo is not an amphibious vehicle. Who would've guessed.

I snuck through the gate at Bremerton three times. walked all over in the Missour the aircraft carrier Hornet was right next to her there ..was nothing marking the Hornets name ,I did not even realize that's what it was I walked all over it to,, my stepdad was a survivor of Pearl Harbor he was on the California We snuck through the gate and walked all over the Missouri I went over to the aircraft carrier he knew right away

re- COMMISSIONED

Men belong on ships, ships belong at sea and land is a navigational hazard that must be avoided at all times.

I got to go aboard the Missouri while she was berthed in San Francisco. I was so very proud of my country as I stood on her decks, and on the spot where the Japanese surrendered. I was in awe of the huge 16 in. guns, and her vast bulk. A crew member told me she could outrun all of her support ships. I did not doubt it. Oh how I wish our president would recommission all of the Iowa class battleships! To see them at sea under their own power again would inspire such pride in our nation!

Mighty mo was based in old long beach naval station with us my mighty bb62 new jersey

New Jersey has 19 battle stars! Beat that! Lol!

Hmm where’s the part on Casey Ryback and that attempted hijack of Mighty Mo on her last cruise?

Md Abdul Rahman

The Americans saw the British aluminum ships in the Falklands war easily destroyed by the French Exocet missiles they immediately set in motion the re-commissioning of Missouri moving back to steel hulls

Somebody got a rather poor fitrep. Ok, several officers.

They took her out of commission the year I was born.

I guess the gunners mates busted their humps on that ship