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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Deploys to U. S. Central Command
Navy NewsStand ^ | USS Nimitz Public Affairs Office

Posted on 04/03/2007 6:27:24 PM PDT by SandRat

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.

Nimitz’s arrival will continue the current two-carrier presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, demonstrating the U.S. resolve to build regional security and bring long-term stability to the region.

While deployed, the Nimitz CSG will work closely with allies to support Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and to conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO).

“We’re ready to fight the war on terrorism and support troops on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq,” said Capt. Michael Manazir, Nimitz commanding officer.

This is the fifth deployment for Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class (SW) David Wilson, Nimitz's Combat Systems Department. He knows every deployment can be unpredictable.

“You can’t really say 'this is what’s going to happen,' 'this is what you’re going to experience'; they’re all different,” said Wilson.

This is the Nimitz’s third deployment to the Central Command area of operations in four years. In mid-2005, the Nimitz CSG operated in the supported operations in Iraq and throughout the region. In 2003, the carrier flew combat missions over Iraq and supported combat operations during an eight-month deployment.

The Nimitz CSG, commanded by Rear Adm. Terry Blake, is comprised of Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCG) 11, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23. It includes the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Nimitz; guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59); guided-missile destroyers USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Chafee (DDG 90), USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), and USS Pinckney (DDG 91); two detachments from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 “Scorpions,” and Explosives Ordnance Disposal Unit 11, Det. 15.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: centralcommand; deploys; frwn; iran; navair; nimitz
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For more news from Commander, Carrier Strike Group 11/USS Nimitz Strike Group, visit www.news.navy.mil/local/cdg5/.

070402-N-8273J-115 SAN DIEGO (April 2, 2007) - Fireman David Zavaleta says last-minute goodbyes to family members prior to boarding nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG), embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and Destroyer Squadron Group (DESRON) 23 are deploying to support operations in U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones (RELEASED)

1 posted on 04/03/2007 6:27:27 PM PDT by SandRat
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To: StarCMC; Bethbg79; bentfeather; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma; ...

USS NIMITZ DEPARTING!


2 posted on 04/03/2007 6:28:04 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: SandRat

Attack Iran full steam ahead.


3 posted on 04/03/2007 6:28:34 PM PDT by bmwcyle (Freep Fox they drop the ball on GOE)
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To: SandRat

So, does this mean that there will momentarily be 3 carrier strike groups operating in the Gulf?


4 posted on 04/03/2007 6:30:41 PM PDT by DrGunsforHands
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To: SandRat

Great pic; thanks for posting.


5 posted on 04/03/2007 6:30:56 PM PDT by Victor (If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert." -David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister)
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To: SandRat
Safe trip with prayers.

And welcome home.

6 posted on 04/03/2007 6:31:04 PM PDT by HoosierHawk
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To: SandRat
When's it due to arrive in the PG? Looks like we'll have three carrier battle groups there for a short time (before the Ike leaves).
7 posted on 04/03/2007 6:31:21 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Victor

click your mouse on the PIC, there’s more pics there.


8 posted on 04/03/2007 6:32:27 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: SandRat

Godspeed.


9 posted on 04/03/2007 6:33:21 PM PDT by Peach (The Clintons' pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)
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To: SandRat
A Tico and 4 Burkes...That’s a shiite load of Tomahawks. Not to mention the subs that are not there (wink).
10 posted on 04/03/2007 6:38:46 PM PDT by ryan71 (You can hear it on the coconut telegraph...)
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To: SandRat
Don't they look grand!


11 posted on 04/03/2007 6:38:56 PM PDT by Bahbah (Regev, Goldwasser & Shalit, we are praying for you.)
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To: DrGunsforHands

Momentarily … I believe that the Nimitz is going to relive the Eisenhower. However, while they are in the relief process, there will be hugh amounts of firepower in the area.

Go for it Iran!


12 posted on 04/03/2007 6:40:15 PM PDT by doc1019 (Fred Thompson '08)
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To: SandRat
Do not be surprised if the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower also says on station.
13 posted on 04/03/2007 6:41:25 PM PDT by Candor7
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To: ryan71
There are subs???? feigned shock (wink-wink, nudge-nudge, jab-jab)
14 posted on 04/03/2007 6:41:35 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: Bahbah

What a True Father wants his daughter to date.


15 posted on 04/03/2007 6:42:31 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: SandRat

I had to laugh. It was so true.


16 posted on 04/03/2007 6:46:02 PM PDT by Bahbah (Regev, Goldwasser & Shalit, we are praying for you.)
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To: SandRat

Yes; more great pics...thanks. The photo of the little girl with her Dad is very touching.


17 posted on 04/03/2007 6:46:19 PM PDT by Victor (If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert." -David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister)
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To: SandRat

My wife married a Sailor 35 years ago … not a bad deal, at least for him. ;-)


18 posted on 04/03/2007 6:50:04 PM PDT by doc1019 (Fred Thompson '08)
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To: SandRat

I think President Bush should add another carrier to CENTCOM so the Persians can shiite their pants.


19 posted on 04/03/2007 6:53:19 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (Iran delenda est)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Nuke the monkey boy!


20 posted on 04/03/2007 6:55:35 PM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken (Seldom right but never in doubt)
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