(Book 98) Exceptional. Gentlemen, military history enthusiasts, this one is for you. "Devotion" follows the true story of two naval aviators during the Korean War, one of whom, Jesse Brown, was the first black naval carrier pilot. This book was about so much more than race. The story may be a bit hagiographic, but I could hardly put it down. These were real people, and their story is told in a gripping, well-paced, and compelling way. I didn't know much about the Korean war beyond what's briefly covered in US History II and a few things from MASH. I did some light research - mostly checking to see who would live through the events of the book. Knowing how it would end did not make finishing the book any easier, but this is a story worth reading. Definitely looking forward to seeing the movie soon. This may be my nonfiction of the year. #read #read2022 #nonfictionbooks #militaryhistory #koreanwar #devotionmovie #usnavy #gonavy #navalaviation https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck0q6a2AGC9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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High speed low drag. Launching & recovering at the same time. I have been on the bridge of a carrier as the Conning Officer (he who drives the ship) while flight ops are occurring while engaged in "unrep" underway replenishment. Resupply while carrying the fight to the enemy. This is why we're the preeminent Navy in the world: 2nd to none.