Each year the staff of the USS Nimitz hosts a Family Day. It’s a day to invite loved ones aboard the aircraft carrier to see what day-to-day life is like. I was lucky enough to be invited this year by Chief Operations Officer Balanza, my father in law.
On Saturday, March 21st at 6am, the ship set sail for the day with a full agenda of activities. The first part of the day included a fantastic buffet breakfast and a grand tour of the ship. The Nimitz is the size of a small city with over 3,500 staff alone. In the afternoon, we were treated to an amazing F/18 and Seahawk Helicopter display. It was similar to an air show, but much more intense since we were standing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier. To see and feel an F/18 break the sound barrier and drop thousand pound bombs is really quite heart stopping.
I have always had a great respect for those who protect countries around the world. Being on the ship for the day made that respect and appreciation grow even more. I would like to take a moment to salute the men and women of the USS Nimitz and all of those who help make this world a better place.
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