Get to know our Sailors.

In Iraq we often hear about the Marines and the Army. Rare is the time we get to hear about our sailors and the role they play in defending the nation. Enter PBS's Carrier. This 10-parter takes us inside the USS Nimitz to get to know what life on an Aircraft carrier is like. Not only do we get a sense of the daily grind, we get to know the people that sign up to sail around the roof shooting planes of the deck.

What strikes me in watching it so far is the commonality of the people who join up. These are men and women, generally from tough backgrounds who almost chose a darker path. Instead they chose to join the Navy and help defend the nation after 9/11.

Take a look at the website, and if you can check it out on your local PBS station. It's a great look into military life and those that lead it.