U.S. Navy’s Oldest Aircraft Carrier Begins Its Last Voyage

The U.S. Navy’s oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz, has set sail on its final deployment before decommissioning in 2026. This marks the end of a 50-year legacy.n.

Commissioned in 1975, USS Nimitz has been a part of key military operations, from the Cold War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. It has been a symbol of U.S. naval power.

The legendary warship left the Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego for the Indo-Pacific, leading the powerful Nimitz Carrier Strike Group.

This deployment focuses on ensuring regional security, strengthening alliances, and upholding the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

One of the world’s largest warships, USS Nimitz has supported disaster relief, participated in large-scale military exercises, and projected U.S. strength across the globe.

After this mission, the aircraft carrier will be decommissioned, with its salvageable parts repurposed for its sister vessels in the fleet.

As USS Nimitz sails toward its final chapter, it leaves behind a legacy of power, strategy, and global influence—one that will be remembered for generations.