Serving The Nation On "The Big Stick"
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"It's a deadly serious business. There is no room for error. ... Everyone here has to bring their 'A-game,' every day."
Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith marveled at the precision, skill, courage and dedication of the crew of the sprawling aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, where fighter jets take off and land, one after another, at all hours, to and from missions over Afghanistan, to support ground troops there.
Smith went, and took viewers to, the floating city in the concluding part of The Early Show series, "Destination Unknown."
The ship's namesake, Theodore Roosevelt, used to say, "Speak softly, but carry a big stick." The crew calls the carrier "The Big Stick."
It's on active duty in the north Arabian sea, some 7,000 miles from New York, where Smith's journey began:
Some 4,400 sailors, 500 of them women, are on board.
Smith watched in awe as jets came and went:
He gave viewers an idea of what everyday life is like on the carrier:
And chatted with female sailors:
Smith's trip was arranged with the help of luxury travel network Virtuoso.
The Early Show would also like to thank Qatar Airways and The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.
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Copyright 2009 CBS. All rights reserved. Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith marveled at the precision, skill, courage and dedication of the crew of the sprawling aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, where fighter jets take off and land, one after another, at all hours, to and from missions over Afghanistan, to support ground troops there.
Smith went, and took viewers to, the floating city in the concluding part of The Early Show series, "Destination Unknown."
The ship's namesake, Theodore Roosevelt, used to say, "Speak softly, but carry a big stick." The crew calls the carrier "The Big Stick."
It's on active duty in the north Arabian sea, some 7,000 miles from New York, where Smith's journey began:
Some 4,400 sailors, 500 of them women, are on board.
Smith watched in awe as jets came and went:
He gave viewers an idea of what everyday life is like on the carrier:
And chatted with female sailors:
Smith's trip was arranged with the help of luxury travel network Virtuoso.
The Early Show would also like to thank Qatar Airways and The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.
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Your service is tremendously appreciated.
Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe.
We too would have loved to heard the shout outs but hey their in a middle of the ocean and "stuff" happens.
Thank you to all of our men and women who choose to protect the rest of us at home. You guys are awesome and the VFA 87 Golden Warriors Rock!
Have a safe trip and we miss all of you. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. WAR PARTY ROCKS.
Love,
Navy Mom in Indiana
Andrew is part of the TR Navigation Division, and when that part viewed I looked for him, but he was not there, oh well, maybe next time.
Andrew''s family would like to wish him and all the sailors Happy Thanksgiving, and a Very Merry Christmas.
Andrew will also be celebrating his 22nd Birthday aboard the carrier. Happy Birthday, ANDREW!!!!
Andrew''s Mom in GlenBurnie, MD
LOVE
LAURIE,AIDAN