Captain Hakimzadeh is the aircraft carrier requirements branch head at OpNav N98 (Director Air Warfare). Previously, he served as commanding officer on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), where he completed an extended carrier incremental availability with the Navy’s best project team at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He also commanded the USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) and served as executive officer on board the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74).

Articles by Kavon “Hak” Hakimzadeh

Rear Admiral Kavon Hakimzadeh, USN, on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)

What’s in a Name?

By Rear Admiral Kavon Hakimzadeh, U.S. Navy
September 2022
A sailor’s reflection on leadership, respect, and the importance of names over a long and honorable naval career.