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What is an aircraft carrier?
Aircraft carriers are huge warships that act as mobile airbases, allowing a navy to project air power far from its home country. The USS Abraham Lincoln is nuclear powered, meaning it can operate for extended periods without needing to refuel, which is crucial for long deployments like the one mentioned in the story.
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