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    Nimitz Sailors Show Gratitude to New York for Hospitality During INR 250 [Image 16 of 27]

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    An aerial view of USS Nimitz (CVN-68), a US Navy aircraft carrier at sea, showing a formal crew muster or ceremonial formation on the flight deck. Personnel dressed in red shirts have formed a heart shape on the deck, while sailors in white uniforms are arranged in linear formations nearby. The island superstructure displays the hull number '68' and flies the American flag.

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    07.07.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Boling 

    USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

    Sailors spell out “I [Heart] NY” on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) after the ship departed New York Harbor following its participation in International Naval Review 250, July 7, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of responsibility as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alyssa Boling)

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    Date Taken: 07.07.2026
    Date Posted: 07.08.2026 21:31
    Photo ID: 9797605
    VIRIN: 260707-N-FO305-1299
    Resolution: 5433x3622
    Size: 5.98 MB
    Location: US
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