Alright kiddo, let me tell you all about the USS Alaskan.
First things first, the USS Alaskan is not a person or an animal. It's actually a big, big boat that belongs to the United States Navy. It's called a ship, but it's much, much bigger than any ship you might see at the beach.
The USS Alaskan is a really special boat because it's what's called a "cruiser." That means it's a boat that's meant to travel long distances and help protect our country. It's kind of like a superhero boat that fights off bad guys who try to hurt our country.
The USS Alaskan was made a long, long time ago, in the 1940s. That was a really long time ago, even before your parents were born! Back then, our country was in a big war called World War II. The USS Alaskan was actually made to help fight in that war.
Nowadays, the USS Alaskan is still really important because it helps keep our country safe. It has lots of different parts and people on it that help it do that. There are people who drive the boat, people who fix things when they break, and even people who make sure everyone on the boat is well-fed and happy.
So, now you know all about the USS Alaskan! It's a big boat that belongs to the Navy, and it helps keep our country safe.