U.S. Navy Paying Attention to Sleep Cycles & Sleep Deprivation

The dramatic rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips from Somali pirates has focused the world’s attention on the U.S. Navy and the Navy SEALs. The mission exemplified the Navy ethos of being “disciplined and well-prepared.”Does sleep play a role in this preparation of Navy sailors and pilots?An article in the Virginian-Pilot takes a look. It finds that within the Naval ranks awareness of the importance