Months Underwater, No Sunlight, No Way Out. How the Navy Picks Who Can Handle a Nuclear Submarine
A submarine crew of roughly 130 spends months beneath the ocean's surface in a narrow, windowless vessel, with no sunlight, limited communication, and no way to step outside or call for help. Before…
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