U.S. Navy. Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), flight operations in the Persian Gulf.

United States Navy (USN). USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is an American aircraft carrier, the first of a series of Nimitz-class ships. It was named in honor of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander-in-chief of the US Pacific Fleet during World War II. The Nimitz is currently the oldest operational aircraft carrier in the United States and the oldest operational aircraft carrier in the world. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. Read more: