Overview
- Skenes and Dunne spent two days at sea on the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Mahan meeting sailors through a USO tour.
- They connected with more than 1,300 service members while learning about ship missions, operations, and life on board.
- Skenes called the experience unforgettable and praised the sailors as real-life heroes whose sacrifices deserve gratitude.
- Dunne described the trip as an honor and highlighted appreciation for the sailors’ work and the sacrifices made by their families.
- Reflecting on the visit, Skenes said it provided perspective beyond baseball and reminded him of lessons from the Air Force Academy.