Military ❯ Naval Operations ❯ Aircraft Carriers ❯ USS Nimitz

Decommissioning

Navy Pushes USS Nimitz Decommissioning to March 2027, Awards $96 Million Planning Deal

The move preserves the congressionally required 11‑carrier force pending delivery of USS John F. Kennedy in 2027.

Ford Enters Red Sea as U.S. Readies Third Carrier, Nimitz Begins Final Voyage

Navy Recovers Nimitz Super Hornet and Seahawk From South China Sea

US Carrier Fleet to Dip to 10 Ships as Ford-Class Delays Push Back John F. Kennedy Handover