Freedom is an ideal individuals have always struggled for.
But, as is often the case, the strong try to manacle the freedom of others to serve their own needs. This was even a problem in early America. At that point, the promises of the constitution were upheld, guaranteeing freedom for everyone in the United States. While freedom is now a tenet here in the United States, it is still an unaccepted belief in other parts of the world where oppression exists in many guises. The Lincoln, which recently celebrated its 10th year in commission, transports naval aircraft to regions of potential conflict to promote democracy and stability abroad.