USS Nimitz CVN-68 Aircraft Carrier Naval first day cover with a postmark from Denver, CO May 19, 1985.  Color photo printed on cachet #3542 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 32 cent flag stamp on a gummed envelope (FDOI).

Cover with a DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift!

USS Nimitz a 1,092' Nimitz Class aircraft carrier, built in Newport news, VA, was commissioned in 1975. She participated in Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom, the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001.

She was awarded a meritorious unit commendation in 2010, current home-port Everett, WA  In 2025 it was

reported she was planned for one more deployment, a change of home-port to Norfolk, and a STOP de-fueling and

decommissioning in 2026 and 2027. This may also depend on international situations.

Seller has covers for all the active USN carriers. Check out my other items!

These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte

and placed in a 5x7 picture frame.    Free US Shipping!