FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: USS Nimitz, California ~ 02 JUNE 2015

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: USS Nimitz, California

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a supercarrier in the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. She is one of the largest warships in the world. She was laid down, launched and commissioned as CVAN-68, but was redesignated CVN-68 (nuclear-powered multimission aircraft carrier) on 30 June 1975 as part of the fleet realignment of that year.

Nimitz was homeported at Naval Station Norfolk until 1987, when she was relocated to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. After her second nuclear reactor refueling in 2001, Nimitz was relocated to NAS North Island, in San Diego, California.

The ship was named for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who commanded the Pacific fleet in World War II and was the Navy’s last five-star admiral. Unlike all subsequent Nimitz class carriers, Nimitz only uses its namesake's surname. It is also the only carrier of its class and the most recent supercarrier not to be named for someone who held elective office in the United States.

The keel of USS Nimitz was laid on June 22, 1968 at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Va. It was destined to become the largest warship ever. The ship was commissioned May 3, 1975, at Pier 12, Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

CVN 68 first deployment began on July 7, 1976 when it departed Norfolk for the Mediterranean. Included in the task force were the nuclear-powered cruisers USS South Carolina and USS California. The deployment marked the first time in 10 years that nuclear-powered ships had deployed to the Mediterranean.

In November 1976, it was awarded the coveted Battle "E" from Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet, for being the most efficient and foremost aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Fleet. The ship returned to Norfolk Feb. 7, 1977 after a seven-month deployment.

Learn More About The History Of The USS Nimitz HERE!

• NIMITZ reaches over 18 stories high from to keel to the top of the mast
• Eight steam turbine generators each produce 8,000 kilowatts of electrical power, enough to serve a small city

• NIMITZ' Food Services Department provides 18000 - 20000 meals a day
• NIMITZ can stock at least 90 days of refrigerated and dry storage goods
• NIMITZ' two barber shops trim over 1,500 heads each week

• The Post Office processes more than one million pounds of mail each year
• The ship has a fully equipped dental facility, staffed by five dentists
• The Medical Department is manned by six doctors including a surgeon, who provide everything from surgery to hydro-therapy. The ship also features an 80 - bed hospital ward.

• Four destilling units enable NIMITZ engineers to make over 400,000 gallons of fresh water a day, for use by the propulsion plants, catapults and crew.

Visit The USS Nimitz HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[left that other site]

I am going to bed now...Good Night, FRiends!

[luvie]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sounds like a good group. Enjoy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Charlie Brown is wise...tomorrow IS a new day without mistakes. LOL!

[luvie]

Darn! It always ends too soon!! *nail-biter*

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! That is one of my favorite Snoopy cartoons.

Sometimes I think he is asking, “Is anyone home?”

[luvie]

It’s mine, too! I think it can mean so many things depending on the situation! :)

Knowing Snoopy, though, he’s probably wanting his supper dish filled. LOL~

[Kathy in Alaska]

That’s true....he’s not happy with an empty bowl. LOL!

[freedumb2003]

The Nimitz was the one that went back in time in “The Final Countdown.”

Not to be confused with the song “Final Countdown” by the group “Europe.”

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, free...((HUGS))...any rain troubles? Are you home?

[Talisker]

Yes, that is well done!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Tuesday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for Arrowhead's recovery, and in his absence....

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...is the rain over yet?

You and Bo enjoy the lake.

[E.G.C.]

Tuesday morning coffee bump.

It sure is, Thank G*d!!!!!

[freedumb2003]

You are so lovely to ask :)

Stuck in Chicago. Mrs. FD was here he last 2 weeks but is back in rain soaked Dallas.

Having her here was +/-.

It was great sharing and discovering Chicago in the loop together.

But we got spoiled by being together and now it feels empty when she isn’t here :(

But I ain’t complaining — we enjoyed our time here.

Thanks to you and our active duty, veterans and families of those who serve/d.

Bless you one and all.

Excellent find on the movie poster :)

[mylife]

HA Ha! Simcoe uses Akimboda and Anna Strong uses them both!

Good episode.