FLEETEX 250: Nimitz Never Looked Better

Twenty-six ships from 13 partner and allied nations last week steamed in formation with the most grand of Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, USS Nimitz (CVN-68) herself, in Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 under the aegis of U.S. Second Fleet. The ships assembled the week of the 16th for preplanning and briefings with the At-Sea Execution (June 22-29) for a series of training serials, a fleet formation photoex, and a final free-play battle problem. We have covered Nimitz’s final cruise with attention and a bit of wistfulness, as she is seemingly ageless and still reflects power, prestige, and potential. Here are some great images of the photoex, captured by Mass Communication Specialists Frankie M. Guage, Julian Jaime, and Johnathan McCune. Twenty-six ships from 13 partner and allied nations steam in formation with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as part of Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 in the Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2026. Nimitz is underway taking part in Fleet Exercise…