Latest "Nimitz deployment" stories

A sailor directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations on Jan. 17, 2021, in the Arabian Sea.

As Nimitz heads home, questions arise about carrier presence in Middle East

The aircraft carrier Nimitz is heading home after an extra-long deployment, amid questions of whether that should be the norm.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Nimitz and its strike group deploy

Officials declined to say where the carrier and its warships are headed.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Aircraft carrier Nimitz heads to sea as COVID-19 concerns loom

“Our nation looks to us to be ready to return to sea, to execute our mission, and to support our national security objectives. We are humbled and honored to do so.”

3 years ago

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