Meet a few of the nearly 5,000 heroes aboard the #USSEisenhower, a massive #aircraftcarrier patrolling the #RedSea ------------------------------------------------------ Eight months ago, the average American would have had a difficult time telling you exactly who the Houthis in Yemen are. Since late last year, the Houthis have captured a ship. They have sunk a ship. They’ve also killed three sailors in the region. “They are a legitimate terrorist organization, and they conduct attacks almost daily out here,” said Capt. Chris Hill, commanding officer of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. NewsNation was invited aboard the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 2 in the U.S. 5th Fleet. The USS Eisenhower, along with the United Kingdom, recently carried out a series of strikes against the Houthis. Its service in the region has been extended due to the Houthis reupping their commitment to launching attacks in the region.