I spent the night on the Aircraft Carrier Harry S. Truman last night. Although I'm in the Navy, I don't spend many nights on the carrier. We usually spend an hour or two on the flight deck and then fly home. Last night I saw some promising signs that the Navy is headed in the right direction when it comes to health and fitness. The gym on the ship was packed and quite a few sailors were using the hangar bay to workout. Group exercise classes were being conducted and the cardio equipment was packed. I even saw some Navy Divers getting into a Crossfit WOD!
Dinner aboard a Navy Vessel is always an experience. Last night the food was actually decent. I got a generous portion of chicken and vegetables with some beef as well and there was a large assortment of fruit. Granted, many sailors opted for pasta, bread and corn dogs but at least there were healthy choices. Although being on deployment makes it difficult at times to eat good foods on a regular basis and workouts may be hindered by long work hours and limited equipment those who are truly dedicated always find a way to make it happen!
-ANDY
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