Nimitz Conducts a Replenishment-at-Sea

Capt. Douglas Graber, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), observes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 delivering cargo during a vertical replenishment-at-sea from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) in the Pacific Ocean, April 7, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caylen McCutcheon)