Nimitz’s first arrested landing was conducted in 1975, the same year of the ship’s commissioning. The 350,000th trap represents a significant moment in the history of the ship. “This landmark is a testament to the nation’s commitment to fly, sail and operate around the globe promoting peace and security just as ‘Old Salt-the Nimitz’ has done for the past 48 years.” Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11. aircraft carrier, and the determination, sacrifice and winning spirit of all past and present naval aviators and our Sailors” said Rear Adm. “As we sail through the South China Sea, we celebrate this once in a lifetime achievement, 350,000 arrested landings, over a hundred years of innovation in the U.S. The NIMCSG is currently on a regularly-scheduled deployment in the U.S. Nimitz serves as the flagship of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG). Since commissioning nearly 50 years ago, Nimitz has sailed 30 deployments and served in countless operations and missions. Over the decades, tens of thousands of Sailors have embarked on Nimitz to fulfill missions around the globe. “To the shipyard maintenance teams who put in countless hours to prepare this warship for sea, to the thousands of dedicated Sailors on board who sacrifice for their country, and to the families back home who support us along the way-‘teamwork is a tradition’ on Nimitz and we could not have accomplished this mission without the steadfast commitment to this historic ship.”Īs first in its class, Nimitz is the namesake for all Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet. I dedicate this landing to the countless naval aviators who have flown before me, and it is a privilege to further the proud tradition of service that this distinguished aircraft carrier embodies,” Sicola said. “I am honored and humbled to land this historic milestone for our ship. Luke Edwards, commanding officer of the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, piloted the landing in an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-22 on the morning of April 22. Craig Sicola, commanding officer of Nimitz, and Cmdr. Eisenhower (CVN 69) has the next highest total of arrested landings at 326,600.Ĭapt. Navy carrier in the fleet to reach this milestone. Navy - USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the oldest-serving U.S commissioned aircraft carrier in the world, successfully completed its 350,000th arrested aircraft landing recently while sailing in the South China Sea, a milestone nearly 48 years in the making.
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