Watch as U.S. Sailors man the rails aboard the legendary Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN 68), during her highly emotional final departure from Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, on March 7, 2026.The oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy is officially underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. This historic voyage marks a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. After over 50 years of projecting American naval power across the globe, the Nimitz is making her final journey to the East Coast to begin the multi-year decommissioning process at Newport News Shipbuilding.[Engagement Call to Action]Did you or a family member ever serve on the USS Nimitz? Let us know in the comments below!âš“ Don’t forget to LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and hit the bell icon so you never miss an update on U.S. Navy news and military history.[Chapters/Timestamps]0:00 – USS Nimitz Prepares for Departure0:45 – U.S. Sailors Man the Rails2:30 – Pulling Away from Naval Base Kitsap4:15 – The Journey to Norfolk Begins5:00 – The Legacy of CVN 68[Hashtags]#USSNimitz #CVN68 #USNavy #AircraftCarrier #MilitaryHistory #Bremerton #NavalBaseKitsap #NavyVeterans
