USS Nimitz returns home to Everett

[Ought Six]

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/201.../1047/COMM0608

EVERETT -- The USS Nimitz tied up to its pier Monday morning at Everett Naval Station following a 70-day trip that included an exercise with other Pacific Rim countries.

Everett's centerpiece warship, the aircraft carrier Nimitz delivered its crew back to friends and family who had not seen them for more than two months.

"I can't overemphasize how proud I am of each and every one of the sailors aboard," said Capt. Jeff Ruth, Nimitz commanding officer, in a statement. "Their professionalism and stellar performance led 22 nations through this demanding exercise."

Since leaving Everett in June, the Nimitz crew completed a number of inspections and certifications that monitored the ship's ability to overcome various emergency scenarios, which then led up to the biennial "Rim of the Pacific" exercise, Ruth said.

As the flagship for the combined task force, the Nimitz and its crew took part in the world's largest international maritime exercise.

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[shermbodius]

Great to have her home.

[ljrmisty]

We can't fathom what it took to pull this readiness exercise off. Good on em all

[FlintHillBilly]

Welcome home Nimitz.

What a great photo that is. Once in my life I would love to see with my own eyes a modern marvel such as this.

[Hellfish]

Welcome home Nimitz.

What a great photo that is. Once in my life I would love to see with my own eyes a modern marvel such as this.

Go to Bremerton/Puget Sound Naval Shipyard someday. Last time I was there, they had five carriers in port (four were in mothballs, granted) and another one up at Everett. Only an hour from downtown Seattle by ferry.

[Halidon]

Go to Bremerton/Puget Sound Naval Shipyard someday. Last time I was there, they had five carriers in port (four were in mothballs, granted) and another one up at Everett. Only an hour from downtown Seattle by ferry.

Plus a handful of subs being recycled and Long Beach's hull is probably still sitting around.

[bd popeye]

Welcome home Nimitz.

What a great photo that is. Once in my life I would love to see with my own eyes a modern marvel such as this.

After 20 years of active service and 21 years being retired I'll will never ever tire of seeing ships. Espiecally carriers..and I served on 5 of them...John F Kennedy, Midway, Hanc*ck, America & Nimitz.


If any of you are ever in San Diego be sure to visit the USS Midway musuem..simply awesome!

[Banaantjes]

I had the opportunity to visit the USS Midway.... awesome!
If you like some more pic's let me know!




USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

[bd popeye]

There was a great thread about 5 years ago about a visit to the Midway.

USS Midway Museum, San Diego, CA-PIC HEAVY