USS Nimitz
Coverage of USS Nimitz in the Nexus archive.
- USS Nimitz to return to Naval Station Norfolk after four-month deployment
USS Nimitz will return to Naval Station Norfolk after a four-month deployment. The aircraft carrier, commanded by Capt. Joseph Furco, served as the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 11 during its deployment to the U.S. Southern Command starting March 7.
- What are Trump’s military options in Cuba?
The arrival of the USS Nimitz in Cuba provides the United States with a platform to plan military operations, although significant challenges remain. The article discusses potential military strategies under consideration.
- History Repeats in Cuba
President Trump has made controversial remarks about Cuba, including suggesting the U.S. could 'take' the island, while his administration focuses on exploiting Cuba's nickel and cobalt resources. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, driven by his family's history with Fidel Castro's regime, advocates for regime change. The article highlights historical U.S. interest in Cuba and current tensions amid sanctions and U.S. military movements near the island.
- Early Edition: May 21, 2026
The U.S. is escalating pressure on Cuba through military presence and diplomatic offers while pursuing charges against Raúl Castro. Tensions remain high over Iran ceasefire negotiations, with intelligence reports showing Iran rapidly reconstituting its military capabilities faster than expected, while simultaneously enforcing a controversial vessel-clearing system through the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group have arrived in the Caribbean amid escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba. President Trump has threatened military action against the island nation. The carrier group includes advanced military aircraft and support vessels positioned in the region.
- US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro
The US indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for allegedly shooting down two civilian planes carrying aid to Cuba in 1996. The indictment may precede military intervention, with the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier arriving in the Caribbean. Cuba faces severe economic hardship with widespread power outages affecting hospitals and residents.
- Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Caribbean as Trump admin ups pressure on Cuba
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has arrived in the Caribbean, consisting of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, multiple aircraft types, the USS Gridley destroyer, and the USNS Patuxent replenishment oiler. The deployment occurs as the Trump administration increases pressure on Cuba. The strike group represents significant U.S. military presence in the region.
- US aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba
The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz arrived in the Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba, with President Trump threatening to invade the island. The USS Nimitz is accompanied by its strike group, including an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. This deployment comes as relations between the US and Cuba remain strained.