The ship generally has around 10 main decks, each serving distinct operational or living needs.First is the bridge—just a reminder, this is not technically a deck. Below that comes the flight deck, also called the top deck. Beneath the flight deck is the hangar deck, where aircraft are stored.Moving forward is the vehicle deck, followed by the well deck, also known as the stern. Finally, there are the berthing and living quarters, often called the lower decks.At the peak rests the flight deck—an intense airfield at sea.Here, vertical takeoff jets like the F-35 B Lightning prepare for action, nestled alongside a constant flow of helicopters.This deck is alive with precision as pilots launch sorties and recover aircraft amid the choreographed bustle of deck crews.Though aircraft operate here continuously, their homes are below—only touching down to refuel or await their next mission.Directly underneath sprawls the hangar deck, a cavernous garage protecting valuable aircraft from the elements.Helicopters fold their wide rotors like steel flowers closing at dusk, packed side by side with the stealthy jets.Two massive side elevators are the ship’s vertical conveyors, ferrying these flying machines seamlessly between hangar and flight deck to sustain high-tempo operations.Deeper below, the vehicle deck bristles with readiness.Thirty-three amphibious assault vehicles line up like soldiers waiting drill commands, alongside , trucks, artillery pieces, and supply vehicles.Ramps and elevators weave through the space, designed for rapid movement.The moment the order drops, engines roar, and vehicles roll forward to the launch point.At the stern, the well deck serves as the watery gateway.This cavernous, floodable bay swells as seawater floods in.Three sleek hovercraft, known as s, float effortlessly, ready to dash through surf and sand, ferrying tanks, troops, and gear where boats dare not tread.Traditional landing craft share the well, offering versatility in assaults.This open gateway to the beach is where sea-based operations spring to life.