An aircraft carrier is essentially a floating airport with a small city below supporting it. But why do we need aircraft carriers, and how has technology evolved throughout history? Learn the answers to these questions as we talk to Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh, director of aircraft carrier requirements for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) and former commanding officer of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
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