Navy says USS Nimitz will put off retirement and stay in service into next year
The USS Nimitz, a Navy carrier, will remain in service beyond its initially planned retirement date. Its official retirement has been pushed into the future, with the Navy confirming a delay of at least 10 months. The carrier was previously set to be decommissioned in May, having already completed its final cruise in December.
However, it will now continue to serve until at least March 2027. Further details on the USS Nimitz's extended service are available from the Navy and other sources, including Breaking Defense, which first reported the update.
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