SEA STORY

Sea Story is an ongoing series that brings you extraordinary tales of action, danger, and adventure—all directly told by the real Navy Sailors who've lived them. Sea Story is an official podcast of America's Navy.

Episodes

Evening Prayer

June 17, 2021 • 9 mins

Though Melanie Miller always loved helping people, she was never quite sure if ministry was her true calling. Then she became a Navy Chaplain, and Melanie’s evening prayers aboard the USS Stethem became a constant source of encouragement for her shipmates.

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Sandstorm

June 3, 2021 • 12 mins

When a life is on the line and every second counts, instinct is all you have. On Ep. 67 of #SeaStory, a Sailor dives into raging waters to save a shipmate without a second thought.

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The Trials

May 20, 2021 • 6 mins

When you build submarines in Washington Navy Yard for a living, you get to take them out for a spin now and then. In Ep. 66 of #SeaStory, this Sailor reveals what most people never knew about living on a Navy sub, from the bunk space to workout facility to the paint color on the walls.

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Boy

May 6, 2021 • 7 mins

A picture’s always worth a thousand words. But in rare cases, pictures can replace full conversations. Listen to Ep. 65 of #SeaStory to hear this Mass Communication Specialist’s heartwarming experience with a local boy in Sri Lanka.

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Touchdown

April 22, 2021 • 7 mins

No one is more fearless than a test pilot. On Ep. 64 of #SeaStory, the Sailor who landed the first F-18 Super Hornet on an aircraft carrier shares what it feels like to be in a high-stakes, high-pressure situation in the sky.

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Isaac

April 8, 2021 • 11 mins

There’s no loyalty like hometown loyalty. On Ep. 63 of #SeaStory, a Sailor defends her New Orleans neighbors during Hurricane Isaac.

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Silver Dollar

March 25, 2021 • 6 mins

Never underestimate the healing power of the sea. On Ep. 62 of #SeaStory, this Sailor describes the overwhelming sense of peace he felt from honoring his late brother’s life in the waters of Cuba.

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The Trailblazer

March 8, 2021 • 6 mins

For every new path that opens up, there’s someone with enough courage to walk down it first. In Ep. 61 of our new season of #SeaStory, Commander (ret.) Pam Holland talks about becoming one of the first women to serve on an aircraft carrier in the 1990s.

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A Storm's Birth

September 16, 2020 • 6 mins

Before hurricanes reach our shores, they can start as thunderstorms in the heart of Africa. Listen to Ep. 60 of #SeaStory to hear how this Sailor tracks storms from birth.

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Pollywog

September 2, 2020 • 4 mins

Have you ever heard of a Pollywog? Ask any Sailor, and they'll know the story. On Episode 59 of Sea Story this Sailor describes one of our most time-honored traditions—crossing the equator to become a Shellback. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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The Jump

August 19, 2020 • 7 mins

While the pilot flies the helicopter, the Aircrewmen do just about everything else. On Ep 58 of #SeaStory this Sailor describes the most daring part of his role--jumping into icy waters to save lives. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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Snipes

August 5, 2020 • 5 mins

Where did you meet your best friend? On Ep 57 of #SeaStory Julio and Joshua, shipmates who met in the belly of an aircraft carrier, unveil how important friendship is in the Navy and in life. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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First Flight

July 22, 2020 • 5 mins

Would you fly with a fear of heights? On Ep 56 of #SeaStory this Captain and former Naval Flight Officer shares his first flight in a T-34 Charlie conquering the clouds despite his fears. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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Doc

July 10, 2020 • 10 mins

This is not your typical hospital setting. On Ep. 55 of #SeaStory we hear from three “Greenside” Corpsmen about how they learned to apply their medical knowledge in the face of enemy fire, pitch black nights and limited resources. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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Doc

July 10, 2020 • 10 mins

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Doc

July 10, 2020 • 10 mins

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Lady Liberty

July 2, 2020 • 4 mins

A symbol does more than stand for ideas—it inspires us to action, feeds us to dream and calls us to serve. The Statue of Liberty did exactly that this Sailor. On Ep. 54 of #SeaStory, hear how the symbol of freedom can reach far beyond her perch. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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The Rescue

June 22, 2020 • 6 mins

When a packed, sinking refugee raft appears during this Sailor’s watch, the Navy springs into action. On Ep. 53 of #SeaStory, this radar operator gains a new perspective on his life of relative fortune, discovering the difference he can make for others. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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Operation Praying Mantis

June 3, 2020 • 8 mins

The most dangerous waters on Earth were met with Navy firepower on April 18th, 1988. On Ep. 52 of Sea Story, this Admiral describes how his ship helped protect free trade in the Arabian Gulf during Operation Praying Mantis. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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Crushed

May 19, 2020 • 9 mins

Giant sea turtles aren’t the only thing you’ll find off the coast of the Galapagos Islands. On Ep. 51 of #SeaStory this Captain with years of counter-narcotics experience comes across the most bizarre drug bust he’s ever witnessed. Listen as he and his crew get creative to complete the mission. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

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SEA STORY

Episodes

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The Trials

Boy

Touchdown

Isaac

Silver Dollar

The Trailblazer

A Storm's Birth

Pollywog

The Jump

Snipes

First Flight

Doc

Doc

Doc

Lady Liberty

The Rescue

Operation Praying Mantis

Crushed

Popular Podcasts

Evening Prayer

Sandstorm