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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:45 pm    Post subject: USS Nimitz (CVN-68) - "WestPac" - 800th FWFD · Quote USS Nimitz (CVN-68) with CVW-11 and Rear Adm. John W. Miller, Commander, CSG 11 embarked departed San Diego, California on 31 July 2009, on a regularly scheduled WestPac deployment, on her eleventh “Westpac” deployment. Her 22nd deployment since she was commissioned on 3 May 1975 by President Gerald Ford and approximately the U. S. Navy’s 800th FWFD. "Teamwork … A Tradition" is the motto and philosophy of the USS Nimitz, the flagship of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG). Nimitz will leverage both as she leads a versatile, flexible and mission-tailored force in support of the nation's maritime strategy. "I'm proud of these Sailors, and all of their families for the mutual commitment to support their country," said Rear Adm. John W. Miller, commander, CSG 11 "This deployment is the culmination of a lot of hard work. We are ready." Aircraft carriers and their accompanying strike groups deliver the right balance of presence and power necessary to wage war in the 21st century. They enable the Navy to execute the six core capabilities of the maritime strategy – forward presence, deterrence, sea control, power projection, maritime security and humanitarian assistance/disaster response. "This ship is one of our nation's primary on-call assets, we can take this capability forward even to places where access is not assured", said Capt. Michael Manazir, Nimitz' commanding officer, "and it is all made possible through the pride and professionalism of the Nimitz Sailor". Last year, Nimitz CSG deployed to the western Pacific in support of the U.S. commitment to peace and stability in the region while USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) was in maintenance. During the four-month deployment Nimitz CSG supported the maritime strategy by expanding cooperative relationships with the Republic of Korea (ROK), participating in Operation Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2008. "The carrier strike group has a unique ability to access critical areas and project power ashore without requiring basing ashore, said Miller, "but this same access can also position us for sustained, routine security cooperation activities with foreign partners and allies." Nimitz CSG, commanded by Rear Adm. John W. Miller, Commander, CSG 11, is comprised of USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the guided-missile destroyers USS Pinckney (DDG-91) and USS Sampson (DDG-102) of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23, the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Chosin (CG-55) from Commander, Naval Surface Group, Mid-Pacific and the Perry-class frigate USS Rentz (FFG-46) from DESRON 1. Squadrons from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 include the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, the "Tophatters" of VFA 14, the "Warhawks" of VFA 97, the "Sidewinders" of VFA 86, the "Indians" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 6, the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron 135, the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 and the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Command and Control Squadron 117. Detachments from the "Easy Riders" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 37, the "Battle Cats" of HSL 43, the "Wolfpack" of HSL 45 and the "Scorpions" of HSL 49. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 and USNS Bridge (T-AOE-10) embarking the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 also accompany Nimitz CSG. Nimitz was commissioned in 1975, making it the first Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the U.S. Fleet. The ship is named for World War II Fleet Adm. Chester Nimitz. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=47343 090731-N-9760Z-005 SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2009) Sailor receives Girl Scout cookies from the local San Diego Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts who sold the most cookies for their respective troops got the honor to present Sailors aboard USS Nimitz (CVN-68) with cookies. Girl Scouts mission “Operation Thin Mint” provides troops around the world with cookies. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 depart San Diego for a scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Zaragoza/Released) 090731-N-1525H-45 SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2009) Sailors aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) participate in the tradition of manning the rails. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 depart San Diego for a scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew C. Haws/Released) 090731-N-1786N-003 SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2009) Sailors aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) stand at parade rest while they man the rails as an HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter assigned to the “Indians” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 6, hovers alongside. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 depart San Diego for a scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Niegel/Released) 090731-N-1786N-005 SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2009) Sailors aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) stand at parade rest while they man the rails as an HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter assigned to the “Indians” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 6, hovers alongside. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 depart San Diego for a scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Niegel/Released) http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=74688 090731-N-3038W-003 SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 depart San Diego for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released) http://www.news.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=74688 090801-N-9760Z-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 1, 2009) Rear Admiral John W. Miller Commander of Carrier Strike Group Eleven performs a pre-flight inspection of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Aces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 on the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently on a scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Zaragoza/RELEASED) 090801-N-8960W-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 1, 2009) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Ryan Balmer enjoys a haircut from Ship’s Serviceman Airman Hayley Fogarty aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently on a scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released) 090802-N-8421M-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 2, 2009) Storekeeper 2nd Class Reagan Pescoso assigned to the Stock Control Office aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) reviews a summary of financial transactions for the ship. Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific Deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David C. Mercil/Released) 090801-N-2918M-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 2, 2009) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Eric Wierda, maneuvers a tractor for an aircraft in the hangar bay aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently on a scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released) 090803-N-3038W-050 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2009) Legalman 2nd Class Aundra Howard looks over his upcoming advancement exam worksheet with the help of Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Katherine Jordan in the aft mess deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz, and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090803-N-2600H-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2009) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kevin Spires takes cover during a primary reaction force training drill on the fantail of nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific Deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released) 090803-N-3038W-106 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2009) Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Frost uses a telescopic alidade to scan for surface and air contacts while on watch in the pilot house of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz, and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090803-N-2600H-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2009) Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate Erik Liskey reviews the current status of aircraft on the flightdeck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific Deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released) 090804-N-2600H-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) Gunner's Mate Seaman Mark Tambunga prepares to fire a shot line from the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) to the guided missile cruiser USS Sampson (DDG-102) during a refueling at sea . Nimitz, and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released) 090803-N-2600H-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ira Baratt and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Amy Landa assigned to the “Black Aces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, lift an inert bomb into position under the wing of a Super Hornet aircraft aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific Deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released) 090803-N-8960W-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2009) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handler Airman Carly Rapps sings to herself as she swabs the mess decks aboard nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific Deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released) 090803-N-3038W-075 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2009) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Michael Freitas prepares lunch aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz, and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090803-N-3038W-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2009) Executive Officer Captain Christopher Bolt performs uniform inspection on Sailors assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department in the hangar bay of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz, and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090804-N-8960W-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) The guided missile cruiser USS Sampson (DDG-102) approaches the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during a refueling at sea operation. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released) 090804-N-3038W-250 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Sampson (DDG-102) heave around on shot lines received from the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during a refueling at sea. Nimitz, and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3 rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090804-N-3038W-295 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Sampson (DDG-102) heave around on lines to receive a fuel probe from the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during a refueling at sea. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090804-N-2600H-014.jpg PACIFIC OCEAN (August 04, 2009) Mass Communications Specialists aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) process news releases and photographs in the media center. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released) 090804-N-8960W-139 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Arnel Galapir retrieves a patient’s file in the dental clinic aboard nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released) 090804-N-3038W-178 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) The guided missile cruiser USS Sampson (DDG 102) approaches the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) prior to a replenishment at sea. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3 rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090804-N-2918M-009 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) Sailors aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Watch the sunset from the bow of the ship. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released) 090804-N-4575C-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) Sailor assigned to the “Indians” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 6 inspects the engine compartment of an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on a no fly day. Nimitz, and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support for Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Noel Carlson/Released) 090806-N-2918M-051 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 4, 2009) Sailors perform a foreign object damage walk down aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released) 090805-N-3038W-274 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Steven King performs pre-fire inspection on an .50 caliber machine gun prior to a live fire gun shoot on the fantail of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090805-N-3038W-454 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2009) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Jason Martin watches as Midshipman 3rd Class Gregory Kemper fires a M-16 machine gun during a weapon’s familiarization gun shoot on the fantail of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090805-N-3038W-016 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2009) Hull Technician 3rd Class George Caldwell, secures the fantail during a force protection exercise during a general quarters aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090805-N-3038W-032 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2009) Medical Training Team members observe the ships medical staff care for a simulated gunshot wound during a general quarters drill aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090805-N-2600H-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2009) Lt. Cmdr. Gabriel Clemens stands by to provide helpful hints and advice while Operations Specialist 1st Class Rodolfo Serna (left) and Yeoman Seaman Craig Hollander (right) engage in a friendly sparring match aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released) 090805-N-1245S-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2009) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Gustavo Sandoval repositions a jet engine on an engine stand in the jet shop aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific Deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Gregory A. Streit / Released) 090806-N-1245S-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 6, 2009) Culinary Specialist Seaman Elizabeth Galindo slices pineapple in preparation for breakfast aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gregory A. Streit /Released) 090806-N-8960W-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 6, 2009) Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Joyce Tenorio skims through a book in the the library aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released) 090806-N-1245S-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 6, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Thomas Witt and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Shawn Reagan inspect the main landing gear bearing of a F/A 18C Hornet assigned to the “Sidewinders” of (VFA) 86 aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gregory A. Streit /Released) 090806-N-2918M-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 6, 2009) Aviation Electronic Technician 2nd Class Brandon Scott takes a picture of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Aces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 as it lands aboard the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released) 090806-N-2918M-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 6, 2009) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the “Providers” of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, lands aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) for an arrested landing. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released) PACIFIC OCEAN (August 6, 2009) Yeoman Seaman Jessica Garcia and Yeoman Seaman Aisha Richardson read over a set of example algebra problems for a college class aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released) 090807-N-8960W-026 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2009) Culinary Specialist Seaman Justin Escano spreads cheese over a pan of refried beans before a meal in the galley aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released) 090807-N-8960W-021 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2009) Storekeeper 3rd Class Jona Ells, Information Systems Technician Seaman Anthony Young and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Jacquez Hughes talk and play a game of cards in the mess deck aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released) 090807-N-2600H-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2009) Storekeeper Seaman David Taylor locks a banding strap in place around a stack of pallets while Storekeeper Seaman Jacolby Toran maintains tension on the strap aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released) 090806-N-3038W-132 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2009) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Chris Metzer prepares for an upcoming anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Combat Direction Center aboard nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner,Jr/Released) 090807-N-3038W-502 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2009) Military Sealift Command, fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) steams alongside the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during a replenishment at sea. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090807-N-3038W-545 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2009) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Nicolas Garcia holds on the phone and distance line on the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during a replenishment at sea. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) 090807-N-3038W-148 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 launches from the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently underway for their scheduled 2009 Western Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr/Released) Nimitz Strike Group Underway in Support of Maritime Strategy Story Number: NNS090731-19 Release Date: 7/31/2009 4:15:00 PM From USS Nimitz Public Affairs USS Nimitz, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed her homeport of San Diego July 31 on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. Nimitz. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=47343 USS Nimitz (CVN-68), former CVA(N)-68, San Diego, Ca. – 56th - Present – Up Dated 10 May 2009 CVN-68 CO - Captain Michael Manazir, former Ted N. Branch CCSG 11 - Commander Rear Admiral John W. Miller, former Rear Admiral John Terence Blake CDS 23 - Captain Troy Stoner, former Captain Adam Levitt CVW-11 CO - Captain Bret C. Batchelder, former Captain Thomas M. Downing “Trim”, former Captain Hal C. Murdock, former Captain David B. Woods                                                     Squadrons - VFA-97; VFA-81; VFA-14; VFA-41; VAW-117; VAQ-135; HS-6; VRC-30 DET.3 Commanding Officer Captain Michael Manazir, former Ted N. Branch http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/chain.html Executive Officer Commander Criss Bolt, former Brian E. Luther http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/chain.html   Command Master Chief CMDCM (AW/SW) Master Chief Billy J. Ward http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/chain.html Commander, Carrier Strike Group (11) COMCARSTRIKGRU Commander Commander Rear Admiral John W. Miller, former Rear Admiral John Terence Blake http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/strike.html Chief of Staff Captain David M. Taylor, former Captain Roy Kitchener, former Captain Hamlin Ortiz-Marty http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/_links/cos.html Senior Enlisted Advisor SKCS (AW/SW)) Gueco Arnaldo, forner FCCS (SW/AW) John A. Schwanke, former Christopher T. Wheeler, GSMCS (SW/AW)   http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/wheeler.html COMDESGRU TWO THREE (CDS 23) Commander Destroyer Squadron Two Three DESRON TWO THREE http://www.cds23.navy.mil   Command History http://www.cds23.navy.mil/the.htm About the Beaver http://www.cds23.navy.mil/littlebeaver.htm Past Commodores http://www.cds23.navy.mil/PastCommodores.html Battle of Cape St. George http://www.cds23.navy.mil/capest.htm The Loss of the Spence (DD-512) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/lossof.htm Commodore Captain Troy Stoner, former Captain Adam Levitt http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/desron.html Chief of Staff Captain Gene Autrey, former Commander Kristin Jacobsen  http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/airwing.html Command Master Chief CMDCM(AW/SW) Shuan I. Brahmsteadt , former MASTER CHIEF GAS TURBINE SYSTEM TECHNICIAN MICHAEL L. STEPHENSON (SURFACE WARFARE) SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER/ SENIOR ENGINEER/ MGTI - Michael L. Stephenson (SW) http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/airwing.html http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw%2D11/cmc.mht DESTROYER SQUADRON 23 DESRON TWO THREE - PACIFIC - PAST/PRESENT DESRON TWO THREE SHIPS PRESENT USS HIGGINS (DDG-76) http://www.higgins.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Higgins (DDG 76) http://www.news.navy.mil/local/ddg76 USS Higgins (DDG 76) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=235 USS Higgins (DDG 76) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg76.htm USS Higgins (DDG 76) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01076.htm USS HIGGINS is the 26th ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE - class of guided missile destroyers and the first ship in the Navy named after Marine Corps Colonel William R. Higgins. USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) http://www.john-paul-jones.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) http://www.news.navy.mil/local/ddg53 USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=342   USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg53.htm USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01053.htm USS JOHN PAUL JONES is the third ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE-class of guided missile destroyers and was the first AEGIS destroyer to join the Pacific Fleet. USS Pinckney (DDG-91) http://www.pinckney.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on Commander, Naval Surface Force   http://www.navy.mil/local/cnsp USS Pinckney (DDG-91) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg91.htm USS Pinckney (DDG-91) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01091.htm USS PINCKNEY is the 13th Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the first ship in the Navy named after Navy Cook Third Class William Pinckney, (1915-1975), recipient of the Navy Cross for his courageous rescue of a fellow crewmember onboard the USS ENTERPRISE (CV 6) during the Battle of Santa Cruz. USS Samson DDG-102 http://www.sampson.navy.mil/default.aspx DESRON TWO THREE SHIPS PAST USS CHAFEE (DDG-90) http://www.chafee.navy.mil/default.aspx   Focus on USS Chafee (DDG 90) http://www.news.navy.mil/local/ddg90 USS Chafee (DDG 90) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=275 USS Chafee (DDG 90) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg90.htm USS Chafee (DDG 90) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01090.htm USS CHAFEE is the 12th Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48) http://www.vandegrift.navy.mil USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG48.HTM USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0748.htm USS VANDEGRIFT is the 38th PERRY class guided missile frigate and the seventh ship in that class built by Todd in Seattle. In March 1998, the VANDEGRIFT shifted homeport from San Diego, Calif., to Yokosuka, Japan, becoming a forward deployed naval unit of the US Seventh Fleet. VANDEGRIFT served in this role for more than 8 years and on August 14, 2006, she left Yokosuka en-route to her new old homeport of San Diego, Calif. The Original Ships USS Stanly (DD-478) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/Stanly.htm USS Converse (DD-509) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/converse.htm USS Foote (DD-511) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/Foote.htm USS Spence (DD-512) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/Spence.htm USS Thatcher (DD-514) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/Thatcher.htm USS Aulick (DD-569) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/Aulick.htm USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/Ausburne.htm USS Claxton (DD-571) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/claxton.htm USS Dyson (DD-572) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/dyson.htm USS Braine (DD-630) http://www.cds23.navy.mil/uss_braine_dd630.htm The Fletcher Class destroyer http://www.cds23.navy.mil/fletchers.htm OTHER TASK FORCE SHIPS/SUBS COMCARAIRWING ELEVEN (CVW11) “Speed and Violence!” http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw-11 http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/airwing.html Commanding Officer Captain Bret C. Batchelder, former Captain Thomas M. Downing “Trim”, former Captain Hal C. Murdock, former Captain David B. Woods                                                    http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw%2D11/CAG.htm Deputy Commander Captain Scott D. Conn                                            http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw%2D11/CAG.htm Command Master Chief CMDCM(AW/SW) Shuan I. Brahmsteadt , former Master Chief Scott Alan Holwell (AW/SW), former Master Chief (AW) Steven C. Shaw (AW) http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw-11/CMC.htm CVW-11 Squadrons                                                                    http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw-11/squadrons.htm STRKFITRON (VFA-97) The WARHAWKS of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Seven (VFA-97) have joined the CVW-11 / USS NIMITZ team. The first Navy Strike Fighter Squadron to transition back to the Carrier Air Wing from Expeditionary Operations, TEAM WARHAWK is ready to take the fight to the enemy. http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/vfa-97 STRKFITRON 81 (VFA-81) "Sunliners" FA-18E Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHT ONE                                              http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG31/VFA86/default.asp STRKFITRON 14 (VFA-14) "Tophatters" FA-18E Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron FOURTEEN http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/vfa-14 STRKFITRON 41 (VFA-41) "Black Aces" FA-18F Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron FOUR ONE http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/vfa-41 CARAEWRON 117 (VAW-117) "Wallbangers" E-2C Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE ONE SEVEN http://www.cacclw.navy.mil/vaw117 VAQRON 135 (VAQ-135) "Black Ravens' EA-6B Prowler Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron ONE THREE FIVE http://vaq135.ahf.nmci.navy.mil Logistic Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30)                        http://www.cacclw.navy.mil/vrc30 VRC-30 SQUADRON HISTORY                            http://www.cacclw.navy.mil/vrc30/history.html HELANTISUBRON 6 (HS-6) "Indians" SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron http://www.hs6.navy.mil FORMER STRKFITRON 232 (VMFA-232) "Red Devils" FA-18C (N) Hornet Marine Fighter Attack Squadron TWO THREE TWO http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag11/vmfa232/default.asp As of 30 September 2007: As of 3 June 2008: USS Nimitz (CVN-68) with CVW 11 embarked arrived San Diego, Calif. on 3 June 2008, ending a four-month deployment on her tenth “Westpac” deployment, participating in Expeditionary Strike Force (ESF) and Exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2008.  USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) CSG met in the Western Pacific to perform dual-carrier operations from 6 to 9 May 2008. http://www.c7f.navy.mil/news/2008/05/13.htm Her 21st deployment ended (24 January to 3 June 2008) since she was commissioned on 3 May 1975 by President Gerald Ford and approximately the U. S. Navy’s 788th FWFD. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG), commanded by Rear Adm. Terry Blake, is comprised of Commander, CSG 11, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Nimitz; its embarked air wing, CVW-11; embarked Destroyer Squadron 23; the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59); the guided-missile destroyers USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), USS Higgins (DDG 76), and USS Chafee (DDG 90); Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 "Scorpions," HSL 37 "Easy Riders"; and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11. CVW-11's squadrons include the "Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, the "Black Aces" of VFA-41, the "Sunliners" of VFA-81, the "Wallbangers" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117, the "Red Devils" of Marine Corps Strike Fighter Squadron 232, the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Warfare Squadron 135, the "Providers" of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron 30 and the "Indians" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6. As of 30 September 2007: USS Nimitz (CVN-68) with CVW 11 embarked arrived San Diego, Calif. on 30 September 2007; ending  her ninth “Westpac” deployment, and ninth Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment in support of her 1st Operation Enduring Freedom, 2nd Operation Iraqi Freedom) and 2nd Maritime Security Operations (MSO) relieving USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) CSG operating in the Horn of Africa and Persian Gulf regions; Nimitz joined  the John C. Stennis CSG, which was already operating in the theater, arriving  in C5F May 8, the squadrons of embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 began flying operations in support of ground troops, while CF5 maintained a two-carrier presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, demonstrating the U.S. resolve to build regional security and bring long-term stability to the region, on the US Navy’s 84th Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945 operating with the 5th Fleet (C5F ) and Central Command. CVW-11’s squadrons include “Tophatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, “Black Aces” of VFA-41, “Sunliners” of VFA-81, “Wallbangers” of Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117, “Red Devils” of Marine Corps Strike Fighter Squadron 232, “Black Ravens” of Electronic Warfare Squadron 135, “Providers” of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron 30 and the “Indians” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6. Nimitz is the flagship for Commander, Carrier Strike Group 11. Commanded by Rear Adm. Terry Blake, Nimitz CSG also includes embarked Destroyer Squadron 23 with guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), guided-missile destroyers USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS Pinckney (DDG 91) as well as the “Scorpions” of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49, “Easy Riders” of HSL-37 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, Det. 3. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=32232 As of 8 November 2005: On 8 November 2005, Nimitz with Capt. Ted Branch of Long Beach, Miss. in command and nearly 6,200 Sailors, Carrier Strike Group 11, commanded by Rear Adm. Peter H. Daly and CVW-11, commanded by Capt. Tom Cropper, embarked arrived San Diego, California, disembarking CVW-11 operating out of her home port at Naval Air Station Lemoore and Carrier Strike Group 11, commanded by Rear Adm. Peter H. Daly; ending her eighth “Westpac” deployment, her eighth Indian Ocean deployment and Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment in support for Maritime Security Operations (MSO) ended on the US Navy’s 88th Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945.  Crew members aboard Nimitz celebrated the ship’s 30th birthday May 12 underway in the Pacific Ocean from 7 to 17 May 2005. Uunderway in the Pacific Ocean from 7 to 17 May 2005; Nimitz visited Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 18 to 19 May 2005, departing the 19th and underway in the the Pacific Ocean from 20 to 24 May 2005, on 25 May 2005, Carrier Strike Group 11 ships, Nimitz, USS Princeton (CG 59), USS Higgins (DDG 76) and USS Chafee (DDG 90) worked with ships of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force during a recent passing exercise (PASSEX) May 25. The PASSEX was the latest event during the strike group’s deployment, which began May 7. Her 19th deployment since she was commissioned (7 May to 8 November 2005) since she was commissioned on 3 May 1975 by President Gerald Ford. Nimitz (CVN-68), CO, Capt. Ted Branch of Long Beach, Miss., Strike Group is composed of CVW-11, commanded by Capt. Tom Cropper, Carrier Strike Group 11, commanded by Rear Adm. Peter H. Daly, DESRON 23, commanded by Capt. Gordan Van Hook, consiting of the Aegis-equipped guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59); Destroyer Squadron 23, consisting of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS Higgins (DDG 76); the fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10), and the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724). All of the ships in the Nimitz CSG are homeported in San Diego, Calif., with the exception of Chafee and Louisville, both homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Bridge, homeported in Bremerton, Wash. Higgins departed May 6. Other members of the strike group include USS Chosin (CG 65), USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS Mustin (DDG 89). FY2024, Nimitz is scheduled for decommission, and will be replaced by the 3rd ship in the new series USS Nimitz (CVN-68), San Diego, Calif. Oficial U. S. Navy Web Site – Ref. 371 http://www.nimitz.navy.mil Focus on Commander, Carrier Strike Group 11/USS Nimitz Strike Group http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cdg5 USS Nimitz (CVN-68) News http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn68 USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Story Archive – Ref. 372 http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=49 USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/68.htm USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) http://www.cnaf.navy.mil Commander, Carrier Strike Group 11/USS Nimitz Strike Group Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=271 Current Aircraft Carrier Location - http://www.gonavy.jp/CVLocation.html Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=117 References:  72, 76, 84A, 371, 520, 681C & U.S. Navy Deployment History Resources _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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