 Hello, I'm MC3 Zachary Bell and today is November 7th, 2011. We're four days away from the carrier classic and welcome to the flight deck of the USS Carl Vincent. Normally, where I'm standing, aircraft takeoff from zero to 150 knots in three seconds. Working up here can be considered one of the most dangerous work environments in the world. While on their way, the flight deck can be unforgiving and test sailors both mentally and physically. Three football fields fall, which is equivalent to 11 basketball courts. But as you can see, only one is needed for the major event November 11th, 2011. Stay tuned for daily updates leading up to the carrier classic.