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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on FlickrPACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2021) A Sailor directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka)
Sailors move munitions aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on FlickrSOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Jacob Frazier, right, from Detroit, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Geremy Hammond, from Baton Rouge, La., move AIM-20 missiles on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 9, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual-carrier operations during their deployments to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos W. Hopper)
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Cosme Zamora, assigned to USS America (LHA 6), launches an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from the ship’s flight deck. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2021) A Super Hornet from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), front, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), left, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) transit the Pacific Ocean Jan. 15, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, with its approximate 50-70 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and 20,000 Sailors in the area of operations at any given time, 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific area of operations to foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict alongside 35 other maritime nations and partners.
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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on FlickrARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2021) A Sailor directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier)
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Brad Lefler signals to raise an aircraft elevator aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 lands on the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from the flight deck of USS America (LHA 6). by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Shannon Hagen uses signal paddles aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) to communicate with the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a fueling at sea Jan. 14, 2021. by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
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Some pictures of US Carriers,
Here the USS Constellation CV-64
The USS Constellation (CV-64), a Kitty Hawk-class supercarrier, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the "new constellation of stars" on the flag of the United States. One of the fastest ships in the Navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed "Connie" by her crew and officially as "America's Flagship".
The contract to build Constellation was awarded to the New York Naval Shipyard on 1 July 1956, and her keel was laid down 14 September 1957 at the New York Navy Yard. She was christened and launched 8 October 1960, sponsored by Mary Herter (wife of Secretary of State Christian Herter). Constellation was delivered to the Navy 1 October 1961, and commissioned on 27 October 1961, with Captain T. J. Walker in command.[2] At that time, she had cost about US$264.5 million.[3] Constellation was the last conventional U.S. aircraft carrier (as of January 2021) to be built at a yard other than Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company. Constellation was scrapped at Brownsville, Texas, in 2015–2017.
Here the USS Constellation CV-64
The USS Constellation (CV-64), a Kitty Hawk-class supercarrier, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the "new constellation of stars" on the flag of the United States. One of the fastest ships in the Navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed "Connie" by her crew and officially as "America's Flagship".
The contract to build Constellation was awarded to the New York Naval Shipyard on 1 July 1956, and her keel was laid down 14 September 1957 at the New York Navy Yard. She was christened and launched 8 October 1960, sponsored by Mary Herter (wife of Secretary of State Christian Herter). Constellation was delivered to the Navy 1 October 1961, and commissioned on 27 October 1961, with Captain T. J. Walker in command.[2] At that time, she had cost about US$264.5 million.[3] Constellation was the last conventional U.S. aircraft carrier (as of January 2021) to be built at a yard other than Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company. Constellation was scrapped at Brownsville, Texas, in 2015–2017.
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The USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) (formerly CVA-67) is the only ship of her class (a variant of the Kitty Hawk class of aircraft carrier) and the last conventionally powered carrier built for the United States Navy.[5] The ship was named after the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and was nicknamed "Big John". John F. Kennedy was originally designated a CVA (fixed wing attack carrier); however, the designation was changed to CV.
After nearly 40 years of service in the United States Navy, John F. Kennedy was officially decommissioned on 1 August 2007. She is berthed at the NAVSEA Inactive Ships On-site Maintenance facility in Philadelphia and, until late 2017, was available for donation as a museum and memorial to a qualified organization.[1][7] In late 2017, the Navy revoked her "donation hold" status and designated her for dismantling.[4] The name has been adopted by the future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN-79).
After nearly 40 years of service in the United States Navy, John F. Kennedy was officially decommissioned on 1 August 2007. She is berthed at the NAVSEA Inactive Ships On-site Maintenance facility in Philadelphia and, until late 2017, was available for donation as a museum and memorial to a qualified organization.[1][7] In late 2017, the Navy revoked her "donation hold" status and designated her for dismantling.[4] The name has been adopted by the future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN-79).
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this one deserves to be here, thanks to @bdpopeye
USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
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Is there any truth in the rumour that the Nimitz is for the chopping block ???
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Yes...next year...read here...
The US Navy is planning to 'recycle' one of its first supercarriers. Here's what's next for USS Nimitz.
The Navy has the ambitious goal of building a fleet with 546 ships by 2051. The USS Nimitz won't be one of them.
www.businessinsider.com
PS..by US law the USN is required to maintain 11 carriers;
10 U.S. Code § 8062 - United States Navy: composition; functions
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