Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The USS Nimitz isn't just a ship—it's 4.5 acres of sovereign U.S. territory capable of launching supersonic strikes anywhere in the world. As the lead ship of her class, this nuclear-powered behemoth has spent over 40 years as the "tip of the spear" in global conflicts. But maintaining that lethality comes with a price.

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