U.S. Central Command – On September 16, 2025, the USS Nimitz carried out a replenishment-at-sea operation with the USNS Cesar Chavez in the U.S. Central Command area, footage shared by U.S. Central Command shows.

This routine but crucial operation ensures that the Nimitz and its strike group remain fully supplied and combat-ready. Such readiness is particularly vital given escalating tensions in the Middle East, including recent Israeli military operations against Hezbollah and Iranian-backed forces.

The replenishment also supports broader U.S. naval efforts to deter regional threats, particularly following attacks on commercial shipping by Houthi rebels. Other deployments, such as the USS Abraham Lincoln, highlight the ongoing U.S. focus on maintaining security and stability in the region.

The USS Nimitz’s continued presence underscores America’s commitment to countering Iranian influence and ensuring operational capability in a volatile and unpredictable theater.

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