Amy Bauernschmidt is the only woman ever to command a US aircraft carrier, the largest and among the most powerful warships afloat.
The 51-year-old is in a select group of United States Navy officers: The commanders of the 11 aircraft carriers in the US fleet.Capt. Bauernschmidt is the only woman in that group. In fact, she's the only woman ever to command a US aircraft carrier, the largest and among the most powerful warships afloat." easily one of the most incredible jobs in the world," she told CNN.Most people would consider that an understatement.
CNN gets look on board aircraft carrier in Europe amid Russia tensions 02:25Almost five years later, after a stint commanding the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego, Bauernschmidt took command of the Abraham Lincoln."Each new job and opportunity strengthened my leadership, and challenged me to be the best version of myself," Bauernschmidt says."I've had a phenomenal career where I've been given incredible opportunities.
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