These videos show the ultimate difference between Naval Aviation and any other kind. The links below are two absolutely outstanding videos about F-18 carrier operations aboard the USS Nimitz during weather that causes a severely pitching deck, which you can see in the videos. It's more dangerous than most combat missions and the tension in the pilots and crew is very apparent.
Watch part 1 first....Great videos
Carrier Landing on a pitching deck, Part 1
http://www.youtube..com/watch?v=4gGMI8d3vLs
Carrier Landing on a pitching deck, Part 2
YouTube - PBS: Carrier - Landing on a Pitching Deck Pt. 2