Naval aviation is an inherently dangerous and unforgiving environment. Research efforts to date have generally focused on the operator (aircrew) to minimize risks associated with naval aviation. However, as important as the aircrew are, a similar amount of research and information is sorely lacking regarding those who make it possible to fly the aircraft, the flight deck personnel. Dr. Shappell's presentation was part of this panel session on "Life Aboard a U.S. Aircraft Carrier: Examinations of Biomedical and Safety Issues." Dr. Robert Stanny chaired the panel session which included Dr. Shappell's presentation and The Stress and Strain Associated With Deployment Abroad a U.S. Aircraft Carrier by Doug Wiegmann; The Stress, Strain, and Work/Rest Cycles of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Personnel Aboard a U.S. Aircraft Carrier by David McKay and Dylan Schmorrow; Perceptions of Stress and Strain: An Examination of Flight Deck Crew Interviews by Dylan Schmorrow, Claire Portman, and David McKay.