The Trials

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.