The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in West Point. Taking pride in what I do is very important to me.”Stout joined the Navy four years ago. The aircraft take off from and land aboard Navy aircraft carriers at sea and are capable of conducting air-to-air combat as well as striking targets on land. Navy aircraft carriers are designed for a 50-year service life. With more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard, the aircraft carrier is a self-contained mobile airport.