A Sailor discharges a water hose down an anchor chain to dislodge sediment during an anchor-raising evolution in the fo’c’sle of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship departs Valparaiso, Chile, after a scheduled port visit, April 19, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alyssa J. Boling)
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.21.2026 15:39 |
| Photo ID: | 9625578 |
| VIRIN: | 260419-N-FO305-1169 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 4.06 MB |
| Location: | VALPARAISO, CL |
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