Aircraft Carrier Exercise Malabar 2017
Chennai, India (July 11, 2017) Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Sailors from the Indian Navy shake hands before a soccer match at the TN stadium during Malabar 2017. Malabar 2017 is the... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors participate
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors participate in a cancer awareness 5K run on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 26, 2017, in the Arabian Sea. The Nimitz Carrier S... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2017) Fleet and Family Service
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2017) Fleet and Family Service Center facilitators teach a return and reunion class to U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz... More
180215-N-JT254-030 NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash.
180215-N-JT254-030 NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb. 15, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer Andre D. Amos, from Hampton, Ark., the Ship’s Boatswain’s Mate (Bos’n) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)... More
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Sept. 28, 2017) U.S. Navy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Sept. 28, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) enjoy a roller coaster ride at Ferrari World during a tour coordinated through Morale, Welfare... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Brice Berryhill, from Colorado Springs, Colo., mans the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship ret... More
190623-N-VW723-0012 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2019)
190623-N-VW723-0012 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Oliver Jarosik, from Omaha, Neb., stands watch during a Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) test aboard the aircraft carrier USS N... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 23, 2020) The Theodore Roosevelt
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 23, 2020) The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group transits in formation with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group while conducting dual carrier and airwing operations in the Philippine Sea J... More
151002-D-AM182-460 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) -
151002-D-AM182-460 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter from the Pax River Integrated Test Force conducts its first arrested landing aboard the aircraft car... More
190518-N-VW723-0157 NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash.
190518-N-VW723-0157 NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (May 18, 2019) Sailors practice setting up the jet barricade on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is conducting a docking... More
200219-N-HC646-0495 INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (Feb. 19,
200219-N-HC646-0495 INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (Feb. 19, 2020) An aerial view of Indian Island as seen from a MH-60S helicopter assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Search and Rescue team on Ault Field. In... More
181215-N-MY642-0037 PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (DEC. 15, 2018)
181215-N-MY642-0037 PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (DEC. 15, 2018) Command Master Chief Rick Mengel, command master chief of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), salutes a headstone during a Wreath Across America eve... More
200219-N-HC646-0428 INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (Feb. 19,
200219-N-HC646-0428 INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (Feb. 19, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) visits Naval Magazine Indian Island where crews loaded munitions aboard the ship in preparation for future opera... More
201120-N-VW723-1107 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2020) The
201120-N-VW723-1107 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) performs a farewell steam pass to the Indian Navy Kolkata-class destroyers INS Chennai and INS Kolkata to conclude Malab... More
190719-N-VW723-0005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2019) F/A-18F
190719-N-VW723-0005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2019) F/A-18F Super Hornets prepare to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting routine operat... More
200127-N-NC885-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Chief
200127-N-NC885-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Chief Gunner’s Mate Stephen Schmitz, from Stevensville, Mont., gives a live fire safety brief to Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz... More
200811-N-NH257-1018 ARABIAN SEA (August 11, 2020) Aviation
200811-N-NH257-1018 ARABIAN SEA (August 11, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Juan Izaguirre, from Dalton, Ga., and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Johnny Quintana Jr., from Phoenix, install a combat chaff and f... More
Midshipman 3rd Class Kathleen Laboa, left, a student
Midshipman 3rd Class Kathleen Laboa, left, a student at Carnegie Mellon University, and Midshipman 2nd Class Samantha Damon, a student at Oregon State University, prepare a drill station for a training exercise... More
200406-N-KO930-2013 NAVAL BASE KITSAP - BREMERTON,
200406-N-KO930-2013 NAVAL BASE KITSAP - BREMERTON, Wash. (April 6, 2019) Command Master Chief Rick Mengel consults with notes before a briefing in support of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz' (CVN 68) COVID-19 r... More
BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) Ships from the Indian
BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) Ships from the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy sail in formation, July 17, 2017, in the Bay of Bengal as part of Exercise Malabar 2017. Mal... More
180305-N-CC918-015 PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD, Wash.
180305-N-CC918-015 PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD, Wash. (March 5,2018) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in Dry Dock 6 post dewatering at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Wash., Marc... More
200127-N-NC885-1295 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020)
200127-N-NC885-1295 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael Macaraeg, from San Diego, reloads a M240B machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 6... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 23, 2020) - The Nimitz Carrier
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 23, 2020) - The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group transits in formation with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group while conducting dual carrier and airwing operations in the Philippine Sea... More
201005-N-NH257-1047 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2020) Culinary
201005-N-NH257-1047 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2020) Culinary Specialist Seaman Charlotte, Shenkenberger, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, dices hard boiled eggs aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2017) Lance Cpl. Evan Morrison,
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2017) Lance Cpl. Evan Morrison, from Austin, Minn., left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Navarrette, from Las Vegas, tighten bolts on an F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter A... More
190627-N-KO930-0110 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2019) An
190627-N-KO930-0110 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Kestrels" of VFA-137 takes off from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currentl... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 5, 2017) U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 5, 2017) U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Vivian Garcia, left, from Anaheim, Calif., and Culinary Specialist Seaman Taylor Kuklinski, from Elizabethtown, Ky., pose for a photo during a ca... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 17, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors utilize
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 17, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors utilize a pressure washing system to clean the flight deck during a foreign object damage walk down aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 17, 2017,... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 22, 2017) U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 22, 2017) U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal personnel participate in a fast-roping exercise with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron ... More
200415-N-FQ453-1056 NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash.
200415-N-FQ453-1056 NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (April 15, 2020) Sailors participate in a drill on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently in port preparing f... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet, from
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a flight demonstration as part ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors participate
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors participate in flight operations on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Nov. 21, 2017, in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Carrier Strik... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 2, 2017) U.S. Navy Ship's Serviceman
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 2, 2017) U.S. Navy Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Gary Luu, from Beaverton, Ore., sells merchandise from the ship's store to Information Systems Technician 3rd Class David Diaz, from Orlando, Fl... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2017) Aviation Structural Airman
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2017) Aviation Structural Airman Blanca Zafra, from Nagshead, N.C., repairs an F/A-18C/D Super Hornet tire in the tire shop of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currentl... More
170814-N-NI812-037 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2017) Aviation
170814-N-NI812-037 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2017) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jason Griffin places an aft expendable pin on an aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Arabian Gulf.... More
170823-N-UM543-091 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 23, 2017)
170823-N-UM543-091 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 23, 2017) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Jaramillo replaces panels on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 aboa... More
WATERS OFF GUAM (June 28, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation
WATERS OFF GUAM (June 28, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Edward Fierro, a native of Heber, Calif., waits to help move a jet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz ... More
171118-N-XU691-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2017) An
171118-N-XU691-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 flies over the Pacific Ocean during a vertical replenis... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 22, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 22, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Nathaniel Atwood, from Moscow, Idaho, wipes down the 53 panel of an aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Sept. 22... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is und... More
171120-N-UD618-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2017) Command
171120-N-UD618-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2017) Command Master Chief Jimmy Hailey, command master chief of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), helps cut a cake to celebrate National American Indian and N... More
161126-N-XU691-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2016) –
161126-N-XU691-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2016) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, prepares to be launched from the flight deck, while an F/A-18F Super Horn... More
171020-N-MJ716-061 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2017) The
171020-N-MJ716-061 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) patrols the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 20, 2017. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operat... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2016) - Seaman Alberto Aguilara,
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2016) - Seaman Alberto Aguilara, a native of Miami, heaves a line over a bollard on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship gets underway. Nimitz is underway to c... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 10, 2016) Seaman Christopher Lecza,
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 10, 2016) Seaman Christopher Lecza, of Daytona Beach, Fla., fastens two lines together on a weather deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz successfully completed a six-day sea ... More
Nimitz and Carl Brashear Participate in a Replenishmet-At-Sea
200713-N-NC885-1013 Philippine Sea (July 13, 2020) Two MH-60S SeaHawk helicopters from the “Screamin" Indians" of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 conduct a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the airc... More
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Walley Schirra transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during an ammunition offload. Nimitz is conducting blue water operations in the ... More
Nimitz Hockey: The Old Salts feature story grahic
Nimitz Hockey: The Old Salts feature story grahic
170428-N-SH284-038 MANCHESTER, Wash. (April 28, 2017)
170428-N-SH284-038 MANCHESTER, Wash. (April 28, 2017) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits Puget Sound, past the Seattle skyline enroute to its homeport, Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The return to homeport marks the en... More
SULU SEA (July 4, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assist the
SULU SEA (July 4, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assist the Executive Officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Cmdr. J.W. David Kurtz, middle, in the cutting of an Independence Day cake on the aft mess dec... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 4, 2017) U.S. Navy Airman Michaell
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 4, 2017) U.S. Navy Airman Michaell Lathrop, from Atlanta, poses for a photo aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 4, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. ... More
201117-N-EB640-1053 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020)
201117-N-EB640-1053 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) The Kiev-class aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) and Kolkata-class guided-missile st... More
SINGAPORE STRAIT (July 6, 2017) U.S. Navy Machinist's
SINGAPORE STRAIT (July 6, 2017) U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Ashley Bielak, left, a native of Algonquin, Ill., takes a photo of Logistics Specialist Seaman Justin Rivera, a native of Hartford ... More
210210-N-EB640-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2021)
210210-N-EB640-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2021) Master-At-Arms 3rd Class Cameron Rinewalt from Splendora, Texas, stands watch in security dispatch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). As the U.S.... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2017) U.S. Navy Master Chief
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2017) U.S. Navy Master Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Kenneth Hecker, from Zanesville, Ohio, speaks with junior Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 10, 2017, in the ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jerrica
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jerrica Alexander, left, receives training from Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Manuel Varela on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz ... More
WESTERN PACIFIC (Nov. 16, 2017) Cmdr. Patrick Corrigan,
WESTERN PACIFIC (Nov. 16, 2017) Cmdr. Patrick Corrigan, on-coming commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, speaks during the squadron’s change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the aircr... More
200806-N-NH257-1005 ARABIAN SEA (August 6, 2020) Logistics
200806-N-NH257-1005 ARABIAN SEA (August 6, 2020) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joe Estrella, from Phoenix, wires up a dunnage sack aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimit... More
170915-N-KD696-064 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 15, 2017) U.S.
170915-N-KD696-064 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 15, 2017) U.S. Navy Chief Yeoman Kelli Bradshaw, from Waxahachie, Texas, has her chief petty officer cover donned by Senior Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Jason Hewitt du... More
201117-N-VW723-1207 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020)
201117-N-VW723-1207 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the United States Navy participate in Malabar 2020. Malabar 202... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Justin
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Justin Chavez, left, receives training from Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Manuel Varela on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN... More
201202-N-EB640-1032 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2020)
201202-N-EB640-1032 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (C... More
SAN DIEGO (June 5, 2017) Chief Aviation Machinist's
SAN DIEGO (June 5, 2017) Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Rodrigo Zurita renders honors to the USS Midway (CV 41) Aircraft Carrier Museum as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) passes on the 75th anniversa... More
190620-N-VW723-0065 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2019) Sailors
190620-N-VW723-0065 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2019) Sailors store a fuel cell in the hangar bay overhead aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting routine operations... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb. 28, 2018) Hosptial Corpsman
BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb. 28, 2018) Hosptial Corpsman 3rd Class Arindell Hodge, a Sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), disposes of broken pine boughs littering the interior of Wildcat Lake ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 23, 2020) The Theodore Roosevelt
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 23, 2020) The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group transits in formation with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group while conducting dual carrier and airwing operations in the Philippine Sea J... More
200602-N-KO930-2089 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2020) A
200602-N-KO930-2089 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2020) A Sailor signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the "Screamin' Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, to land on the flight deck of the aircraf... More
BAHRAIN (Aug. 30, 2017) Sailors heave around on a mooring
BAHRAIN (Aug. 30, 2017) Sailors heave around on a mooring line while getting underway after a regularly scheduled port visit, Aug. 30 2017, in Bahrain. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Black Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 stands by on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway con... More
190625-N-JT254-0233 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2019) Aviation
190625-N-JT254-0233 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Petty Officer Jeffrey Polly from Fresno, Cali., addresses Sailors on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS ... More
170919-N-ZR324-002 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2017)Aviation
170919-N-ZR324-002 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2017)Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Talaya Ford, from Temecula, Calif., moves equipment with a forklift in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS N... More
170820-N-NI812-064 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 20, 2017) Sailors
170820-N-NI812-064 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 20, 2017) Sailors prepare to send an aircraft down an elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 20, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in th... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2017) U.S. Marines man the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2017) U.S. Marines man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), as the ship prepares to moor at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularl... More
200901-N-FQ453-1016 ARABIAN SEA (Sep. 1, 2020) An MH-60S
200901-N-FQ453-1016 ARABIAN SEA (Sep. 1, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the "Screamin' Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, transports cargo to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)... More
170919-N-UM507-080 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2017) Sailors
170919-N-UM507-080 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2017) Sailors participate in hose-handling training during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Arabian Gulf. ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors perform
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors perform a burial at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Dec. 6, 2017, in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly sche... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – (Oct. 9, 2016) Sailors assigned to
PACIFIC OCEAN – (Oct. 9, 2016) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) test the aqueous form filming foam on the flight deck. Nimitz is underway conducting sea trials as part of the complet... More
170724-N-MH057-078 ARABIAN GULF (July 24, 2017) U.S.
170724-N-MH057-078 ARABIAN GULF (July 24, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors prepare MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters, from the "Wolf Pack" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, on the flight deck aboard the aircraf... More
SURIGAO STRAIT (July 3, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned
SURIGAO STRAIT (July 3, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), participate in a flight deck 5K run in commemoration of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, July 3, 2017, in the Surig... More
161128-N-MX772-250 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 28, 2016) Sailors
161128-N-MX772-250 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 28, 2016) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) watch as Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Carvell directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the Argonauts o... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 1, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Support
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 1, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Colton Link, from Independence, Mo., collects bolts to install a hydraulic line in a tractor in the hangar bay of the aircra... More
WATERS OFF GUAM (July, 1 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation
WATERS OFF GUAM (July, 1 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Miguel Quintero, left, a native of Los Angeles, and U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Alex Alegre, a native of Visalia, Ca... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2016) - Sailors assigned to
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2016) - Sailors assigned to the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) move chock and chain gear on the flight deck. Nimitz is underway conducting sea trials as part of the completion of a 20-month extended... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 19, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet,
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 19, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Black Knights� of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently... More
161201-N-MX772-373 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2016) Sailors
161201-N-MX772-373 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2016) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) participate in an underway replenishment with the USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Nimitz is currently underway... More
WATERS OFF GUAM (June 28, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned
WATERS OFF GUAM (June 28, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the airc... More
A port view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68...
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Rotor maintenance, US Navy Photogrpah
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jordan Merchant, center, from Mount Desert, Maine, and Aviation Machinist''s Mate 3rd Class David Hernandez, of Pasadena, Calif., work on the rotor of an MH-60R Seahawk helic... More
Nimitz Supports Operation Inherent Resolve
ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from, the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while another Super... More
200820-N-NH257-1014 ARABIAN SEA (August 20, 2020) Aviation
200820-N-NH257-1014 ARABIAN SEA (August 20, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Andy Coronado, from Long Beach, Calif., inspects wing and fin tips on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). N... More
An F/A-18 Hornet from Carrier Air Wing 11, embarked
An F/A-18 Hornet from Carrier Air Wing 11, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz escorts a Russian Tu-95 Bear, long rang bomber aircraft on Feb. 9, 2008 south of Japan. The bomber neared the vicinity ... More
Gunner's mates aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz
Gunner's mates aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) test fire the ship's saluting cannons in preparation for a change of command ceremony. Nimitz is currently in route to San Diego to embark Carrier ... More
Rear Adm. Michael D. White, left, commander of Carrier
Rear Adm. Michael D. White, left, commander of Carrier Strike Group 11, Rear Adm. Bill McQuilkin, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea dignitaries pose for a photo during a reception aboa... More
Two F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike
Two F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighters, an F/A-18 Super Hornet and a C-2A Greyhound conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The F-35 Lightning II Pax Riv... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 9, 2017) Sailors respond to a simulated
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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2017) The aircraft carrier
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations as it transits the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2017. Nimitz is currently in the Pacific Ocean on a regularly schedul... More
A poster created to promote SAPR awareness during USS
A poster created to promote SAPR awareness during USS Nimitz' 2017 deployment. (Illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Kinkead)
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201028-N-EB640-1071 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 28, 2020) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW 17) are prepared for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Op... More
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U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Shane
U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Shane Stoecklein, a native of Herculaneum, Mo., conducts a test on a pair of malfunctioning night vision goggles aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), ... More