USS Nimitz Makes Naval Station Norfolk Its New Homeport

With retirement looming, USS Nimitz comes to Norfolk

The USS Nimitz returns to its homeport in Naval Station Norfolk after 51 years of commission. The aircraft carrier will remain in its original Hampton Roads location to train Navy sailors and aviators for a year or two before it is officially retired.

USS Nimitz arrives at its new homeport, Norfolk Naval Station

Nimitz had previously been scheduled to retire once it arrived in Norfolk. However, the Navy has extended its active-duty until at least March 2027.

USS Nimitz makes Naval Station Norfolk its new homeport

USS Nimitz is arriving at Naval Station Norfolk following a four-month deployment. It may have been its final deployment, with decommissioning planned for next year.

Nimitz arrives at new home after final deployment, Bremerton departure

USS Nimitz Arrives in Norfolk for Homeport Shift

USS Nimitz and its roughly 3,000 sailors arrive at Naval Station Norfolk

The 3,000 sailors aboard the USS Nimitz have arrived at Naval Station Norfolk on Thursday, concluding a four-month-long deployment.