14-Dec-2020 Source: Task & Purpose
The Navy has selected a woman to command a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in American history.
Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt was selected for the position by the fiscal year 2022 aviation major command screen board. Other officers who were picked for nuclear aircraft carrier command include Capts. Colin Day, Gavin Duff, Brent Gaut, David Pollard and Craig Sicola.
