(Photo by Javier Fosado)
9:24 AM: Thanks for the tips and photos! The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) has just passed West Seattle, northbound in Puget Sound.
(Photo by Chris May, from downtown)
It’s headed out on what might be its final deployment before leaving Puget Sound next year to relocate to Norfolk prior to decommissioning.
(Photo by Rick Cocker)
9:36 AM: If you look closely, you’ll note the sailors are out on deck, a detail pointed out by those with a closer view.
Our daughter is out there in her dress blues too! This is her first deployment, what a honor, we are so proud. Miss her already.
You should be proud! She’s protecting 340,000,000 Americans. The Navy is the best ⚓
Ugh I live on Beach Drive and always miss these updates! Hope I get to see it before it relocates permanently! Any idea how to get advance notifications when these ships will be nearby?
When it returns – likely not for some months – we’ll likely get a few days’ heads-up because typically a carrier headed back this way will stop in San Diego with its strike group, then head up the coast.
Once again, by a complete stroke of luck, I happened to check the Marine Traffic app and rushed out to catch a glimpse. It was interesting to see the crew on display, who were mostly below deck by the time they passed West Point, and the bit of steam being emitted around that time.
Kudos to all the sons and daughters aboard this vessel and in any American military uniform. It is such an honor to serve ones country, regardless of its political environment, and I appreciate each for dedicating this portion of their lives in this capacity. Semper Fi!
I know what it’s about (1977-1980) a lot goes with her and what I proved to have served aboard her, fair winds and clam seas!!
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