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Oldest aircraft carrier USS Nimitz departs for what is likely to be its final deployment

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The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group departed Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton in Washington for a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. This will likely be the last deployment for the USS Nimitz — oldest aircraft carrier in service — before its projected decommissioning in 2026 after 50 years of service.

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Famed carrier USS Nimitz visits San Diego before final deployment

The USS Nimitz arrived in San Diego on Monday to spend a few days preparing for what the Navy says is likely to be the final deployment for the nation’s oldest aircraft carrier. The 50-year-old carrier, which was stationed in San Diego from 2001 to 2012, is scheduled to go on patrol in the Indo-Pacific, which it has visited many times. It also has played a prominent role in the Persian Gulf region. The nuclear-powered flat-top deployed from San …

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USS Nimitz: The Oldest Active Aircraft Carrier on Earth Is At Its End

Summary and Key Points: The USS Nimitz (CVN-68), commissioned in 1975, remains a cornerstone of U.S. naval power but is facing questions about retirement as it nears 50 years of service. -Supporters argue the Nimitz remains strategically vital given global threats, while critics highlight the ship’s high maintenance costs, technological obsolescence, and the safety risks […] The post USS Nimitz: The Oldest Active Aircraft Carrier on Earth Is At …

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Oldest US aircraft carrier fills Pacific power gap with China

The U.S. Navy said the deployment of USS Nimitz will focus on protecting the nation's security, freedom, and prosperity.

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Oldest aircraft carrier USS Nimitz departs for what is likely to be its final deployment

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group departed Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton in Washington for a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. This will likely be the last deployment for the USS Nimitz — oldest aircraft carrier in service — before its projected decommissioning in 2026 after 50 years of service.

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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Departs for Indo-Pacific

Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Puget Sound after getting underway for a regularly scheduled Indo-Pacific deployment, March 21, 2025. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of milita…

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Oldest US Aircraft Carrier Fills Pacific Power Gap With China

The U.S. Navy said the deployment of USS Nimitz will focus on protecting the nation's security, freedom, and prosperity.

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Stars and Stripes broke the news in Washington, United States on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
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