The Earth is 70 percent water.

The U.S. Navy — and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) — is 100 percent ready.

(Source: youtube.com)

February 24, 2012


One of the darkest places in the world

Illuminated only by red lights, the deck of an aircraft carrier is arguably one of the darkest places in the world. Yet here, a Navy pilot flawlessly lands a F/A 18 Hornet on USS Enterprise in the black of night. Talk about impressive.

March 19, 2012


Businesses can learn from the U.S. Navy

In 2009, Bill Reichert, a self-described “granola-eating, Left Coast venture capitalist,” spent 30 hours aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). He found that what makes the U.S. Navy so successful — and aircraft carriers hum — can also be important lessons for business.

USS Nimitz

Read about his experience in “Business Academy: Lessons From the U.S. Navy” on Forbes.com.

August 15, 2012