Behind the scenes of the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) sea trials

The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), completed sea trials in February. Now, we’re taking you behind the scenes with the team responsible for capturing it all.In this episode of Mission Critical, host Ryan Robertson sits down with the storytellers from Newport News Shipbuilding who documented the Kennedy’s at-sea testing in the Atlantic.From high-speed turns to the nonstop grind of chasing “evolutions” across an 1,100-foot warship, this is a rare look at what it takes to bring the sights and sounds of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the world.You’ll hear firsthand:What sea trials are really like aboard a Ford-class carrierHow crews capture footage in one of the most demanding environments on EarthThe surprising realities of life aboard an aircraft carrierThe USS JFK is more than just a warship. It represents the work of thousands of shipbuilders and sailors—and the storytellers making sure their efforts are never forgotten.Watch this episode on YouTube.