I am an officer in the Navy, one of the branches of the armed forces of the United States. It's a really thrilling job.
I bet! My brother is in the Navy too.
Do you know on what type of ship he serving on now? I'm serving on a surface ship, but the US also has submarines, amphibious ships, and aircraft carriers.
When he was deployed he was on an aircraft carrier.
Aircraft carriers are huge! I couldn't imagine serving on one - it's like a floating city. They're typically the capital ships of the US Navy and can deploy multiple different types of aircraft.
I have only seen pictures and videos. I couldn't be on those boats I get sea sick.
helicopters, and other types of aircraft. While heavier aircraft such as fixed-wing gunships and bombers have been launched from aircraft carriers, it is currently not possible to land them. By its diplomatic and tactical power, its mobility, its autonomy and the variety of its means, the aircraft carrier is often the centerpiece of modern combat fleets. Tactically or even strategically, it replaced the battleship in the role of flagship of a fleet. One of its great advantages is that, by sailing in international waters, it does
'happy ship,' and having served with the Navy for many years, I know—and you know—what that means." He also touched on the progress made at the conference before concluding his address with "... good luck, and remember that I am with you in spirit, each and every one of you."
World War II (1943–45) Service with Battleship Division 7, Admiral Lee.
As flagship of Battleship Division 7 (BatDiv 7), "Iowa" departed the United States on