MEET THE NAVY’S FIRST FEMALE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF A NUCLEAR AIRCRAFT CARRIER
As the XO, Bauernschmidt is the second in command of the USS Abraham Lincoln, one of 11 U.S. aircraft carriers stationed around the world. Bauernschmidt manages the ship’s day-to-day operations, so the commander can focus on strategy. She basically runs a floating city of 5,000 people – a city with a mission.
Source: CBS News