Obviously it's proof of truth in recruiting. From the old naval aviator brochure,
"Variety is the order of the day as a helicopter pilot. You'll have the opportunity to fly different missions from the decks of several types of Navy ships with such missions as anti-submarine warfare or tracking potential enemies. Helicopter pilots search for underwater mines,
fly vertical replenishment missions , conduct search and rescue missions, and carry cool stuff on the sponsons because helicopter pilots are always ready for the terries."