Why The Nuclear Powered USS Nimitz Carrier's Retirement Is So Important

Nuclear power may be approaching a renaissance as energy needs worldwide continue to climb, but it wouldn't be possible without ships like the USS Nimitz.
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Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz carries Pacific Northwest pride on deployment

SEATTLE — KOMO News spoke with the commanding officer of the USS Nimitz while on its final mission. The USS Nimitz, one of the largest warships in the world, isn’t just a symbol of American military ...
The National Interest

How the US Navy Is Planning to Scrap the USS Nimitz Next Year

The USS Nimitz’ decommissioning is a technically impressive, and equally somber, process. The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a giant of the high seas and a legend of modern naval military history. The mighty ...
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Bahrain welcomes USS Nimitz as carrier’s long career winds down

MANAMA, Bahrain — Nearly half a century after its first deployment, the U.S. Navy’s oldest active aircraft carrier pulled into Bahrain over the weekend, marking a rare visit that could be among its ...
The National Interest

The Legendary USS Nimitz Is Preparing to Sail into History

Commissioned in 1975, the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) remains one of the largest warships ever built, symbolizing strength, innovation, and global reach. Laid down in 1968 at Newport News Shipbuilding in ...