Sailor For a Day: Naval operations in VA spotlight local heroes

Ever wondered how our sailors keep us safe? 70% of the earth is covered in water and 90% of trade is done on ships, 99% of international communication relies on internet cables that run underwater. The US Navy protects all those things, alongside doing top secret missions on submarines. ABC Action News reporter Wendi Lane had the opportunity to become a sailor for a day in Norfolk, Virginia, to see what our military members experience. Florida Native Patrick Connaway serves as a navigator, sometimes underwater for as long as three months at a time. We got a firsthand look at what it’s like to drive and navigate a submarine, the training our sailors complete to be ready for emergencies on board.