Since the 1970s, Nimitz-class carriers have participated in many conflicts and operations across the world, including Operation Eagle Claw in Iran, the Gulf War, and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sedan 1970-talet har Nimitz-klassens hangarfartyg deltagit i många konflikter och operationer världen över, däribland Operation Eagle Claw i Iran, Gulfkriget, och mer nyligen i Irak samt Afghanistan.