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An Aircraft Carrier Commander

What It's Like To Be...

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Navigating Leadership at Sea

This chapter delves into the complexities of commanding an aircraft carrier, focusing on the emotional challenges faced by leaders in maintaining discipline and high standards among their crew. It highlights the significant life adjustments sailors must make during deployment, particularly regarding communication with family and the demanding work hours at sea. The chapter also reveals the impact of parental support in military recruitment and retention, alongside unique terminology and systems used for crucial communication aboard the carrier.

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