USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Air Power Over the Gulf of America @mil3010

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is one of the most legendary warships ever to sail, serving as the lead ship of the U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarriers.

As part of her recent global operations, including her deployment for Southern Seas 2026, the Nimitz and her embarked air wing—Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17—have been conducting massive air power demonstrations and multinational exchanges to flex their collaborative muscle and strengthen maritime partnerships across the Western Hemisphere.

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Air Power Over the Gulf of America

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