The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 6) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Navy U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet | U.S. Central Command

278K views · 10K reactions | Angry Birds 礪 USS Nimitz (CVN 68), and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 conduct flight operations in the Northern Arabian Sea, Dec. 2nd, showcasing the timeless mission of the U.S. Navy to provide Sea Control and Power Projection when called upon. #forcetobereckonedwith #NavyReadiness U.S. Naval Air Forces | U.S. Navy | Facebook

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The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is the lead ship of its class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, commissioned in 1975. Over its service, the ship has deployed extensively in the Mediterranean and Pacific, participated in major operations like Desert Storm and Southern Watch, and served as the setting for the 1979 film The Final Countdown. The USS Nimitz is the oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy and is scheduled for decommissioning in 2026. Key milestones Commissioning: The USS Nimitz was