
ALT A Sailor directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, highlighting the ship’s historic 50-year legacy of forward presence and operational excellence.

ALT An E/A-18G Growler from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, highlighting the ship’s historic 50-year legacy of forward presence and operational excellence.

ALT An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 flies near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
























