USS Nimitz
Nimitz sends a signal
Everett-based ship makes a visit to South Korea (gallery)
Date: 05/13/2013 | Nation & World
USS Nimitz arrives in Korea
SEOUL, South Korea -- Ahead of a nuclear-powered U.S. carrier's visit to South Korea, North Korea on Friday called this week's summit between the U.S. and South Korean presidents a prelude to war against Pyongyang. Yet it also said it was waiting "with patience" to see if Seoul changes its...
Date: 05/11/2013 | Nation & World
USS Nimitz departure delayed to Saturday
EVERETT -- The departure of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has been postponed until 9 a.m. Saturday.The delay is due to the need to complete required preparations for deployment, said Naval Station Everett spokeswoman Kristin Ching.
Date: 03/29/2013 | Local News
USS Nimitz to leave Friday on long deployment
EVERETT -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is scheduled to pull away from its pier at Naval Station Everett on Friday.The ship's impending deployment, scheduled to last from six to 10 months, eventually will take the crew of the warship into the Persian Gulf.
Date: 03/26/2013 | Local News
First deployment for some
Sailors on the USS Nimitz are prepping for the Persian Gulf
Date: 03/22/2013 | Local News
USS Shoup expected to deploy today
EVERETT -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup is expected to depart today on a deployment for six to nine months in the Western Pacific.
Date: 01/09/2013 | Local News
Mechanical problem to delay USS Nimitz deployment
WASHINGTON — The Navy said Wednesday it will temporarily shrink its aircraft carrier presence in the Persian Gulf area from two to one because of a mechanical problem with the USS Nimitz, a nuclear carrier based in Everett.
Date: 11/21/2012 | Nation & World
Nimitz, crew back home for holiday
EVERETT -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz arrived in its homeport of Everett Naval Station early Monday morning following training with its strike group for an upcoming deployment.
Date: 11/19/2012 | Local News
USS Nimitz at sea for certifying exercises
After six weeks in port, the USS Nimitz departed Everett over the weekend to participate in exercises that will lead to certification for deployment overseas, the Navy says.
Date: 10/01/2012 | Local News
Silvertips tour USS Nimitz
The Everett Silvertips hockey team were invited to tour the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier at Naval Station Everett on Tuesday.
Date: 09/19/2012 | Local News
Welcome home, Nimitz
Aircraft carrier back in Everett after 70-day trip
Date: 08/20/2012 | Local News
USS Nimitz demonstrates use of biofuel
ABOARD THE USS NIMITZ -- Some 100 nautical miles northeast of Oahu in the Pacific Ocean, a fleet of U.S. Navy fighter jets slings from the deck of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, leaving thin trails of smoke on the tight runway.
Date: 07/19/2012 | Nation & World
USS Nimitz joins world's largest naval exercises
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Some 25,000 sailors and other military personnel from 22 nations -- including the Everett-based aircraft carrier USS Nimitz -- are converging on Hawaii starting today to practice hunting for submarines and catching pirates in the world's largest naval exercises.
Date: 06/29/2012 | Nation & World
USS Nimitz intercepts tons of pot near U.S.-Mexico border
SAN DIEGO — The Navy says an aircraft carrier group recovered nearly 10 tons of marijuana dumped from small boats in the Pacific Ocean near California's border with Mexico.
Date: 06/20/2012 | Nation & World
Nimitz given its official welcome
EVERETT -- Everett officially rolled out the welcome mat for the crew of the USS Nimitz during a benefit luncheon at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena on Wednesday.
Date: 06/07/2012 | Local News
Nimitz likely headed to San Francisco
EVERETT -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz left Naval Station Everett on Thursday, with sailors in dress uniforms ceremonially "lining the rails" of the deck as the ship was pushed out into Port Gardner.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Local News
