The Oldest U.S. Navy Supercarrier Is Now Operating In The Caribbean
The USS Nimitz, the oldest U.S. Navy supercarrier, is currently operating in the Caribbean Sea. This marks the first time a U.S. aircraft carrier has been in the region since February. The deployment comes amid heightened tensions with Cuba, following the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
- ▪The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is operating in the Caribbean Sea, confirmed by the United States Southern Command.
- ▪This is the first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to operate in the Caribbean since the USS Gerald R. Ford was deployed to the Middle East in February.
- ▪The deployment coincides with the U.S. Department of Justice charging Raúl Castro and other officials with murder related to a 1996 incident.
- ▪President Trump has indicated that Cuba is a focus for the administration, suggesting potential U.S. intervention.
- ▪The USS Nimitz is transitioning its homeport from Naval Base Kitsap in Washington to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.
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BusinessAerospace & DefenseThe Oldest U.S. Navy Supercarrier Is Now Operating In The CaribbeanByPeter Suciu,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 10:10pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, one of the largest warships in the world, anchored in Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 08, 2026. (Photo by Fabio Teixeira/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe United States Navy’s USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is operating in the Caribbean Sea, the United States Southern Command confirmed on Wednesday.
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