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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.