WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:

Imagine 90-degree August heat in Norfolk as civilian employees step aboard an aircraft carrier and begin climbing from the lower decks. The air carries a metallic smell, sweat quickly soaks through clothing, knees ache from steep ladders, and low overheads require constant ducking through narrow passageways. What was a challenging tour for Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) civilians offered a brief glimpse into what Sailors experience every day-and why seeing the warfighter's environment firsthand matters.

By closing the distance between civilian supply specialists and the Sailors they support, Meet the Fleet turns routine logistics work...