Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Persian Gulf

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2007) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Paula Gray covers up as a C2-A Greyhound, from Carrier Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, takes off from aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of operations in U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice John Scorza (RELEASED)

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Deploys to U. S. Central Command
From USS Nimitz Public Affairs Office
USS NIMITZ, At Sea (NNS) -- More than 6,000 Sailors and Marines attached to the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) deployed from their homeport of San Diego on April 2.

The Nimitz CSG will join the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) CSG and relieve the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) CSG, currently operating in the Persian Gulf. Read it.

UPI Image: NUCLEAR AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS NIMITZ HEADS FOR IRANIAN WATERS

Nimitz carrier group heads for Gulf
SAN DIEGO, April 2 (UPI) -- The nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was scheduled to leave San Diego Monday for service in the Persian Gulf. Read it.

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