USS Nimitz, The US Navy’s Oldest Supercarrier, Began Her Final Voyage

CVN-68 began a homeport shift to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., as part of a long-planned process for the carrier’s ...
Stars and Stripes

‘Nimitz Gap’ debate clouds Navy’s decision to retire oldest carrier

Military demands, delayed construction and a law requiring the Navy to have at least 11 active carriers cast doubt on whether ...
The Aviationist

USS Nimitz Decommissioning in Sight as HII Awarded Contract Modification

The 50 year old nuclear-powered aircraft carrier returned to Bremerton, Washington on Dec. 16, 2025 after its final scheduled deployment. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the oldest commissioned aircraft carrier ...