Official U. Navy photo from the U. Photo USN. See also — Deployment. VF flew the FA from until the squadron was disestablished on 1 October The paint scheme displayed by this FA was typical of the s. Navy photo. This image graphically illustrates the bustle of the carrier flight deck.
USN photo. NS : U. NSa : U. Note: Apparently the original U. This has been corrected. However, the pictures are dated 26 June , which is utterly wrong: 1 on the British side, Ark Royal was decommissioned on 4 December , sold in and scrapped; Hermes was decommissioned to reserve on 12 April and sold to India in ; 2 on the American side, on the alleged date Nimitz was off South America, enroute to Bremerton, Wash.
Nimitz ' 3rd deployment to the Mediterranean began September 10, During this deployment, Nimitz operated continuous days at sea, and her homecoming on May 26, was, at the time, the largest given to any carrier battle group returning to the US since the end of World War II. B, "World Watchers," prior to launch. Probably this picture was taken during the carrier's 10 September —26 May deployment to the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. On May 15, Nimitz departed Norfolk for the final phases of her workup schedule for an upcoming Med Cruise.
On the night of May 25 and EA-6B Prowler attempting to land struck a helicopter, then hit another aircraft and a tow tractor. A fuel fire erupted and, although fire-fighting systems reacted quickly, four missile warheads detonated. Fourteen crewmen were killed and 45 injured, three aircraft destroyed and nine damaged.
The ship is seen returning to port, May 28, for repairs. She returned to sea less than 48 hours later to complete her training schedule. This incident marked the first Navy air combat confrontation since the Vietnam War and the first for the FA Tomcat. Second half of Once in Bremerton, the aircraft carrier, the ship, named for the legendary fleet admiral who helped the U.
The commissioned Nimitz is due to be decommissioned in , though there has been talk of temporarily extending its service life. Late April: After testing more than 8, sailors and civilians for the novel coronavirus, the USS Nimitz departs Bremerton to complete its training and get ready for deployment. Mid-May: Rear Adm. James A. Kirk, a Hershey, Pennsylvania, native who made headlines a few years ago as the first captain of the next generation USS Zumwalt destroyer, becomes commander of Nimitz's Carrier Strike Group Early June: The Nimitz, packed with more than 6, sailors, officially sets sail for deployment , the Navy's first such launch of a carrier strike group in the COVID pandemic.
Early July: A rare show of force in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan hold joint exercises to "strengthen warfighting readiness and proficiency," including simulations to strike enemy territory while in waters claimed by China and neighboring nations.
Mid-July: Nimitz and its strike group trains with the Indian navy. Early September: A search ensues for Ian McKnight, an information systems technician who apparently went overboard. McKnight has not been found. He recognizes the importance of perpetuating the proud history and heritage of the ship the crew calls home.
Scott Telecky, from Wenatchee, Washington, is one such sailor. Telecky served as an electronics technician first class onboard Nimitz from until , and he looks back on his time on Nimitz with much fondness. Telecky also spoke warmly about the long-standing friendships he made with his fellow sailors. With the coming implementation of the Gerald R. Ford-class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and due to the active service life of a Nimitz-class carrier being 50 years, the legendary career of the USS Nimitz is projected to end in the coming years.
However, the legacy of this renowned ship and its monumental achievements over its storied, decades-long career will never be forgotten, and the tradition of teamwork will continue to live on. The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. Skip to main content Press Enter.
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