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.

Evening Prayer

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.

Sandstorm

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.

The Trials

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.

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.

Touchdown

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

Isaac

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.

Silver Dollar

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.

The Trailblazer

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.

A Storm's Birth

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.

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 <a href="https://www.navy.com/requester.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.navy.com/requester.html</a>.

Pollywog

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.

Great first hand stories. Enjoyed listening to each of them....please keep the series going!!!

Importance of Service

Going to bootcamp in 2 months for the Navy! Can&#39;t wait to have awesome stories of my own :)

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SEA STORY

Tense moments of combat arise in Episode 3 of Sea Story. During a scud missile attack, when everything you’ve trained for fails, it takes help from your crew to regain focus and get to safety. Story told by: SCPO Religious Program Specialist Gilbert Dominguez. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

Tense moments of combat arise in Episode 3 of Sea Story. During a scud missile attack, when everything you’ve trained for fails, it takes help from your crew to regain focus and get to safety. Story told by: SCPO Religious Program Specialist Gilbert Dominguez. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="https://www.navy.com/requester.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.navy.com/requester.html</a>.

Focus

Very few people can hold down a burger after weaving through a war zone in a helicopter. On Ep. 41 of #SeaStory a helicopter pilot describes a medical evacuation that saved the lives of a burned child and his mother who just couldn’t wait to eat. Thanks for listening to this season of Sea Story. Stay tuned for new stories next season.Story told by: CAPT John MenoniSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

Very few people can hold down a burger after weaving through a war zone in a helicopter. On Ep. 41 of #SeaStory a helicopter pilot describes a medical evacuation that saved the lives of a burned child and his mother who just couldn’t wait to eat. Thanks for listening to this season of Sea Story. Stay tuned for new stories next season. Story told by: CAPT John Menoni Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

The Ride

In Episode 5 of Sea Story, these helicopter pilots get into the thick of it when they enter a mission to rescue the crew of a sinking oil tanker.Story told by: CAPT David BouveSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at www.navy.com/requester.html.

In Episode 5 of Sea Story, these helicopter pilots get into the thick of it when they enter a mission to rescue the crew of a sinking oil tanker. Story told by: CAPT David Bouve Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://www.navy.com/requester.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.navy.com/requester.html</a>.

Oil and Water

Big surprises come in small packages in Episode 4 of Sea Story. During a deployment in Naples, Italy, a few Sailors meet a street vendor they'll never forget. Story told by: MMNC Philip Michael Pronia, Jr. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at https://www.navy.com/requester.html.

Big surprises come in small packages in Episode 4 of Sea Story. During a deployment in Naples, Italy, a few Sailors meet a street vendor they'll never forget. Story told by: MMNC Philip Michael Pronia, Jr. Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="https://www.navy.com/requester.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.navy.com/requester.html</a>.

What's in the Box?

When you’re given criticism as a SEAL, you take it with a “Roger That.” On Ep. 23 of #SeaStory this Sailor shares the story of Michael Monsoor—a man who listened and learned from his leaders yet possessed bravery beyond what could be taught. Story told by: Retired Navy SEAL Jocko WillinkSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

When you’re given criticism as a SEAL, you take it with a “Roger That.” On Ep. 23 of #SeaStory this Sailor shares the story of Michael Monsoor—a man who listened and learned from his leaders yet possessed bravery beyond what could be taught. Story told by: Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Roger That

You’re only as wise as your dumbest tattoo. On Ep. 26 of #SeaStory, this Sailor shares his experience with Navy tattoos—the good, the bad and the very, very ugly. #ForgedByTheSeaSee the horror for yourself on the @AmericasNavy Facebook: http://bit.ly/2UzZHRw Story told by: Chief Grant KhanbalinovSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

You’re only as wise as your dumbest tattoo. On Ep. 26 of #SeaStory, this Sailor shares his experience with Navy tattoos—the good, the bad and the very, very ugly. #ForgedByTheSea See the horror for yourself on the @AmericasNavy Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/2UzZHRw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2UzZHRw</a> Story told by: Chief Grant Khanbalinov Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Tattoo

You never know where the sea will take you. On Ep. 22 of #SeaStory, three Sailors journey beyond their borders and discover a world greater than themselves. Story told by: LCDR Mark Wrenchler, Nasir Pringle, James Verges and Kyle YoungSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

You never know where the sea will take you. On Ep. 22 of #SeaStory, three Sailors journey beyond their borders and discover a world greater than themselves. Story told by: LCDR Mark Wrenchler, Nasir Pringle, James Verges and Kyle Young Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Port to Port

Sometimes the greatest rescues go unnoticed. In Episode 6 of Sea Story, a SWCC crew saves a group of boaters from a sinking yacht.  Story told by: PO1 Robert White Sea Story is brought to you by America’s Navy. Learn more at www.navy.com/requester.html.

Sometimes the greatest rescues go unnoticed. In Episode 6 of Sea Story, a SWCC crew saves a group of boaters from a sinking yacht. Story told by: PO1 Robert White Sea Story is brought to you by America’s Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://www.navy.com/requester.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.navy.com/requester.html</a>.

One for SWCC

The Navy will take you many places—like down the deadliest river on earth. On Ep. 35 of #SeaStory this Sailor describes his journey through thick rainforests and piranha-infested waters on a mission to bring medicine to the tribes of the Amazon. Story told by: Andrew BrameSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

The Navy will take you many places—like down the deadliest river on earth. On Ep. 35 of #SeaStory this Sailor describes his journey through thick rainforests and piranha-infested waters on a mission to bring medicine to the tribes of the Amazon. Story told by: Andrew Brame Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

The Amazon

Naval Aviators must have perfect vision. But whether you're flying on a moonless pitch black night, or through the pelting rain of a storm at sea, perfect vision can't see a thing. In Episode 37 of #SeaStory this Admiral shares what it's like to fly through the Cascade Mountain range and land on the deck of an aircraft carrier relying solely on his instruments.Story told by: RADM Doug BealSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

Naval Aviators must have perfect vision. But whether you're flying on a moonless pitch black night, or through the pelting rain of a storm at sea, perfect vision can't see a thing. In Episode 37 of #SeaStory this Admiral shares what it's like to fly through the Cascade Mountain range and land on the deck of an aircraft carrier relying solely on his instruments. Story told by: RADM Doug Beal Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Take Flight

In the Navy, weakness is nothing but opportunity to grow stronger. On Ep.16 of #SeaStory this Sailor surprises even herself, transforming from a walker to a runner, a communicator to an aviator, and a citizen to a Sailor.Story told by: LCDR Aveda SalasSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

In the Navy, weakness is nothing but opportunity to grow stronger. On Ep.16 of #SeaStory this Sailor surprises even herself, transforming from a walker to a runner, a communicator to an aviator, and a citizen to a Sailor. Story told by: LCDR Aveda Salas Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Becoming Strong

In Episode 7 of Sea Story, an emergency MEDEVAC proves Sailors never know what kind of mission they're being called out for. Story told by: Chief Jeff OnionSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at www.navy.com/requester.html.

In Episode 7 of Sea Story, an emergency MEDEVAC proves Sailors never know what kind of mission they're being called out for. Story told by: Chief Jeff Onion Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://www.navy.com/requester.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.navy.com/requester.html</a>.

This is Real

What does it take to be indestructible? Even the strongest hull of steel can be destroyed. But on Ep. 18 of #SeaStory this Sailor learns that its stories and service live on forever.Story told by: Lt. Peter Gangcuango Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

What does it take to be indestructible? Even the strongest hull of steel can be destroyed. But on Ep. 18 of #SeaStory this Sailor learns that its stories and service live on forever. Story told by: Lt. Peter Gangcuango Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Indestructible

When you work in the heart of a ship, the ship itself starts beating. On Ep. 39 of #SeaStory this Gas Turbine Mechanic shares how the engine room changes your perspective on what makes a ship more than steel. Story told by: Jorge GetzgarciaSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

When you work in the heart of a ship, the ship itself starts beating. On Ep. 39 of #SeaStory this Gas Turbine Mechanic shares how the engine room changes your perspective on what makes a ship more than steel. Story told by: Jorge Getzgarcia Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

The Hum

The world needs a lot of helping, but occasionally so do we. On Ep. 40 of #SeaStory this Sailor reminds us that even the strong can ask for a helping hand. Listen as he takes us through the mission to save lives in the wake of hurricane Katrina.Story told by: RADM Cedric PringleSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

The world needs a lot of helping, but occasionally so do we. On Ep. 40 of #SeaStory this Sailor reminds us that even the strong can ask for a helping hand. Listen as he takes us through the mission to save lives in the wake of hurricane Katrina. Story told by: RADM Cedric Pringle Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

BONUS EPISODE: Humanitarian

No fear is insurmountable. On Ep. 19 of #SeaStory, this Sailor puts worry aside to climb 3,700 feet up the tallest peak in Japan—Mount Fuji.Story told by: YNC Ebony Campbell  Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

No fear is insurmountable. On Ep. 19 of #SeaStory, this Sailor puts worry aside to climb 3,700 feet up the tallest peak in Japan—Mount Fuji. Story told by: YNC Ebony Campbell Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Fuji

Never take your freedoms for granted. On Ep. 25 of #SeaStory this Sailor attends a Russian Gala where she comes face to face with military wives who have never seen a woman in uniform.Story told by: Retired Master Chief Valerie JohnstonSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

Never take your freedoms for granted. On Ep. 25 of #SeaStory this Sailor attends a Russian Gala where she comes face to face with military wives who have never seen a woman in uniform. Story told by: Retired Master Chief Valerie Johnston Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

The Gala

On Ep. 15 of #SeaStory Japan is hit with a tsunami and this Sailor and his team must find the strength to help a nation.Story told by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert EubankSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

On Ep. 15 of #SeaStory Japan is hit with a tsunami and this Sailor and his team must find the strength to help a nation. Story told by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Eubank Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Tsunami

The person behind the 50 cal machine gun might not be who you expect. On Ep. 24 of #SeaStory this Sailor shares what it’s like to be a small girl behind a big gun. #WomenEmpowerment #ForgedByTheSea Story told by: Chief Tiffany MontoyaSea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P

The person behind the 50 cal machine gun might not be who you expect. On Ep. 24 of #SeaStory this Sailor shares what it’s like to be a small girl behind a big gun. #WomenEmpowerment #ForgedByTheSea  Story told by: Chief Tiffany Montoya Sea Story is brought to you by America's Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2rvhB6P</a>

Behind The Gun

On Ep. 11 of #SeaStory, one Sailor is called to respond to an explosion on the flight deck. Story told by: Chief Jacob HicksSea Story is brought you to by America’s Navy. Learn more at bit.ly/2DpiJwR

On Ep. 11 of #SeaStory, one Sailor is called to respond to an explosion on the flight deck. Story told by: Chief Jacob Hicks Sea Story is brought you to by America’s Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2DpiJwR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/2DpiJwR</a>

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