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Nimitz Back in U.S. Waters

December 3, 2013

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Earlier today the Everett-based aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Nimitz is making its way back to Naval Station Everett after an extended deployment in the Middle East. No exact date yet for an Everett arrival. The air wing needs to be dropped off at San Diego but it’s very likely […]

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A Veteran’s Day Shout Out From the USS Nimitz On Way Home to Naval Station Everett

November 10, 2013

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Here’s a Veteran’s Day Shout Out from the USS Nimitz Facebook page… While the Nimitz won’t likely be home in time for Thanksgiving the ship and crew should be home by Christmas.

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Video Update as Everett Based Nimitz at Halfway Point of Deployment

August 8, 2013

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The Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz left Naval Station Everett back on March 30th on its first full deployment since arriving in Everett. While the exact dates of the ship’s deployment aren’t public and the ship could have its mission extended indefinitely, the Nimitz is likely at the halfway point. Here’s an update from the captain […]

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Happy Birthday to the Everett Based USS Nimitz

May 3, 2013

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Today marks the 38th Birthday for the USS Nimitz. The Nimitz is now based in Everett and on its first full deployment since coming to its new home. The following is taken from a posting today on the Nimitz Facebook page. Birthday message read to the crew by ISCS(SW/IDW/AW) James Williams over the ship’s 1MC: […]

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Training Over, Everett Based Nimitz Now Underway on Deployment

April 19, 2013

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Got a Nimitz update this afternoon from Kristin Ching at Naval Station Everett… Nimitz Strike Group Departs for Western Pacific Deployment By MC2(SW) Jacquelyn D. Childs, USS Nimitz Public Affairs CORONADO, Calif. – The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 departed Naval […]

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Electrical Delays Fixed and Nimitz Departs Naval Station Everett

March 30, 2013

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Just past 10am this morning, after a brief delay while the fog lifted, the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz departed Naval Station Everett. The Nimitz had been scheduled to depart on Friday but that was delayed. In his remarks to reporters this morning, Rear Admiral Mike White said there were a couple of pieces of electrical […]

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Former USS Lincoln Commander to Lead Nimitz out of Everett Friday Morning

March 26, 2013

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EDITOR’s NOTE: The Nimitz deployment has been rescheduled for Saturday (3/30) at 9:00am LD Got word today that the long-delayed deployment of the USS Nimitz will happen Friday. Here’s what the Navy has released: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) will depart for six to 10 month deployment on Friday, March 29 from Naval Station Everett (NSE). […]

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USS Nimitz Back in Everett Homeport for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 19, 2012

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The USS Nimitz returned to Naval Station Everett this morning and a whole lot of people in Everett are thankful. Here’s the official press release from Kristin Ching at Naval Station Everett… The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrived back in her homeport of Everett, Wash. today after training with her strike group for their upcoming […]

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USS Nimitz Back Home at Naval Station Everett After More Than 2 Months at Sea

August 20, 2012

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The USS Nimitz returned to Everett this morning. Here’s the official word on what the Nimitz has been up to from Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan J. Mayes… The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) returned to its homeport of Everett, Wash., today following a 70-day underway period in support of Rim of the Pacific […]

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Everett Officially Celebrates The USS Nimitz

June 7, 2012

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Yesterday was USS Nimitz Appreciation Day in Everett. At a luncheon sponsored by the United Way of Snohomish County and Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson read a proclamation recognizing the arrival of the Nimitz in Everett on March 9th and thanking the ship and its crew for all they do on behalf […]

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