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USS Nimitz claims title of longest-serving aircraft carrier from ‘Big E’
The 51-year-old USS Nimitz was commissioned on May 3, 1975.
By Riley Ceder
Amid tensions with US, Iran builds fake aircraft carrier to attack
The Islamic Republic appears to have constructed a new mock-up of an aircraft carrier off its southern coast for potential live-fire drills.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Nimitz and its strike group deploy
Officials declined to say where the carrier and its warships are headed.
Best pics of the week: May 24, 2020
From live-fire training, PT and "Flags-In" at Arlington, troops take precautions to lessen the spread of the coronavirus in this week's Frontline Photos.
Aircraft carrier Reagan departs for sea trials following quarantine period for sailors
The trial period, which is expected to last about a week, marks the first time Reagan has pulled out of Yokosuka since November.
By J.D. Simkins
Aircraft carrier Nimitz heads to sea as COVID-19 concerns loom
“Our nation looks to us to be ready to return to sea, to execute our mission, and to support our national security objectives. We are humbled and honored to do so.”
By J.D. Simkins
Pentagon focusing on most vital personnel for virus testing
The first tier of U.S. troops are being tested this month, followed in May and June by the second-highest priority group: forces in combat zones such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Nimitz sailor tests positive for COVID-19 as carrier preps for deployment
The sailor is the first individual who has physically been onboard the carrier to test positive.
By J.D. Simkins
Best pics of the week: March 8, 2020
Exercises from the Alaska to Thailand and everywhere in between in this week's best photos from around the military.
Update: Trio with mortar round at Pearl Harbor released
There was no explosive material inside the round and no firing device in the car.
Op-ed: Iran must come clean about the passenger jet it shot down
The author makes the case for a transparent international investigation to figure out what Iran did wrong, and why.
By Capt. Lawrence Brennan (retired)