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Beach Walk 744 – USS Nimitz Steel Beach #1

Posted on August 12, 2009 
Filed Under On the Road, Travel, Video Podcasts

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Who knew after all my disco years dancing to the tune of "in the navy" I would be a DV (Distinguished Visitor) on a US Navy aircraft carrier? Who knew a former ant-war protester from UC Berkeley would be invited aboard a war ship, free to roam the ship unsupervised? Shane and I spent an overnight on the USS Nimitz - a 4.5 acre steel beach. We've got several episodes for you, as of course we couldn't go alone! Part One is the getting there, via a COD flight with an arrested landing. This episode starts off with a briefing from Public Affairs Officer Theresa Donnelly; you can follow her (and her boxer!) on Twitter. I have to say it was especially cool having our arrival announced on Twitter too.

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Mokulele: airplane, flying ship

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15 Responses to “Beach Walk 744 – USS Nimitz Steel Beach #1”



  1. Proud Momma on August 12th, 2009 3:04 am

    Fantastic experience. I'm so proud of all those young women and men serving our country. I could never have done it. I'd be hanging over the side of the ship the whole time! Glad you didn't my genes in this case.

    Anxiously awaiting the rest of the series. Love, Mom



  2. Proud Momma on August 12th, 2009 3:06 am

    This comment is for episode 744. Must have goofed in trying to post!



  3. Proud Momma on August 12th, 2009 3:10 am

    Oops - operator error again by sister Barbara! Mistook 'no responses' for meaning something else. All caught up in the excitement of the Nimitz!!



  4. Judy Dennis on August 12th, 2009 3:33 am

    Rox and Shane,

    That was very cool. Love the jargon from the instructors! Can't wait for the second installment. Do you have your land legs back?!



  5. Jonnie on August 12th, 2009 4:28 am

    ...just watched this on iTunes (twice) - very fun! No windows in the C2 - yikes!



  6. Dan Brown on August 12th, 2009 6:17 am

    Manu frio !!!



  7. nancy on August 12th, 2009 8:28 am

    good video. looking forward to the next one. awesome experience.



  8. iSandra on August 12th, 2009 8:51 am

    very very very COOL



  9. Nathan Kam on August 12th, 2009 1:19 pm

    Rox,

    Great video from you and Shane. Can't wait to see you continue your adventure. At the same time, I shot quite a bit too with my FlipMino. What to do with all the footage? ;-)

    Aloha,
    Nathan



  10. Susan and my dog Lexie on August 12th, 2009 5:18 pm

    ..."Beachwalks with Tailhookers"?! :-) WOW, Rox. Awesome. Am so glad you and Shane were chosen for this most special experience and can't wait for the next installment. The attention to a variety of details in the seconds you provide makes us feel a part of this amazing journey.

    A special THANK YOU to the USS Nimitz crew for allowing this opportunity!! All of you remain in our thoughts and prayers for safe seas and a safe journey wherever you go.



  11. Learn how the US Navy is using social media | Bare Feet Studios on August 13th, 2009 9:01 pm

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  12. Bert Benton on August 21st, 2009 5:13 pm

    Terrific! Instuctions scene reminds me of a bus ride to drop in point for CO river raft trip...no one ever actually falls in. Came in handy when I fished Will out. Looking forward to remaining segments. Chiefs on the goal vs. Vikes...Yikes



  13. Beach Walk 749 – USS Nimitz Steel Beach #6 on August 22nd, 2009 5:38 am

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  14. Amanda on August 23rd, 2009 9:20 am

    I'm just now catching up on Beachwalks. Thank you for this ep! My birthday is on Pearl Harbor Day and for my 35th (next year) I plan on visiting Pearl Harbor. Now I'm more excited than I was before - if that was possible!



  15. Cali on August 26th, 2009 5:29 pm

    So cool Rox!!! Thanks for an awesome Beachwalks.



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