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Date: March 27, 2007 10:47:13 PM PDT
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Subject: USS Nimitz Deploys to Persian Gulf in APRIL
Carrier Strike Group Wraps Up Joint Exercise
Friday, March 09, 2007
http://www.marinelink.com/Story/
CarrierStrikeGroupWrapsUpJointExercise-206268.html
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 took their final steps toward deployment
as they completed the Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) March 2.
The exercise was designed to test the group’s ability to operate in
a complex, hostile environment along with other U.S. and coalition
forces. “This was a perfect opportunity for everyone to come
together to hone their skills,” said Command Master Chief (AW/SW)
Billy Ward.
“It’s important the strike group has an opportunity to work
together as a cohesive unit before we head to the tip of the
spear.” Ward said JTFEX effectively simulated real-world situations
Nimitz could encounter during its time in the Persian Gulf.
“I know we have the talent and skill to take on any challenge and
win,” Ward said. Capt. Ted Branch, Nimitz’ Commanding Officer, held
captain’s call March 3 for the ship’s crew. This was his last
underway period as the ship’s captain. “Nobody can remember the
last time a strike group finished [JTFEX] early,” Branch said.
“Nimitz did. It was just a stellar job.” Nimitz crew members also
participated in a general quarters drill, a supply management
inspection and hosted more than 50 distinguished visitors during
the ship’s 10-day underway. “We have an incredibly talented and
multifaceted crew,” Ward said.
As a result of the strike group’s hard work and perseverance in
successfully completing the JTFEX, U.S. 3rd Fleet Commander, Vice
Adm. Barry Costello, is expected to certify the USS Nimitz Carrier
Strike Group "ready for deployment."
More than 6,000 Sailors and Marines participated in JTFEX. The
Nimitz Strike Group includes: Nimitz; Commander, Carrier Strike
Group (CSG) 11; CVW-11; Commander, Destroyer Squadron 23; USS
Princeton (CG 59); USS Higgins (DDG 76); USS Chafee (DDG 90); USS
John Paul Jones (DDG 53); Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit
11; and Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadrons 37 and 49. Homeported
in San Diego, Nimitz is the flagship for CSG 11.
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexander Ameen and Mass
Communcation Specialist Sarah Bitter, Commander, Carrier Strike
Group 11/USS Nimitz Strike Group Public Affairs
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New Captain takes the Helm of USS Nimitz
Story Number: NNS070317-03
Release Date: 3/17/2007 11:30:00 AM
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=28365
From USS Nimitz Public Affairs Office
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Capt. Michael Manazir, Commanding Officer USS
Nimitz (CVN 68), relieved Capt. Ted N. Branch at a change of
command ceremony held March 16 aboard the Nimitz.
Branch has had a 28-year career as a Naval officer. He pioneered
efforts to attain and maintain a high degree of professionalism in
all tasks, thereby achieving the ship’s superior combat capability.
“[Branch] has been a great leader and has an absolute passion for
people who, in turn, want to follow him,” said Vice Adm. James
Zortman, Commander, Naval Air Forces.
Branch, a native of Long Beach, Mississippi, has been the Nimitz’
commanding officer since Nov. 23, 2004. He will temporarily be
assigned to Commander, Naval Air Forces based at Naval Air Station
North Island.
Capt. Manazir, the son of a career Marine Corps officer, graduated
from the U.S. Naval Academy in May 1981 and was designated a Naval
Aviator in April 1983.
Manazir comes to Nimitz from Commander, Naval Air Forces based at
Naval Air Station North Island where he served as operations and
training officer. He has completed nine extended deployments to the
Arabian Gulf and has combined more than 3,000 F-14 A/D flight hours
and 900 carrier-arrested landings.
“I recognize all the hard work that has been put in leading up to
deployment,” Manazir said to his new crew. “I will run to catch up
with the pace you’ve set.”
Capt. Manazir will be commanding the Nimitz as they head out on
their scheduled six-month deployment in April.
Nimitz, one of 11 capital warships, is the flagship for Commander,
Carrier Strike Group 11 and is homeported in San Diego. The crew
consists of 195 officers and 2,915 enlisted. Commands, detachments
and units deployed on board as tenant activities include: Carrier
Strike Group (CSG) 11, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and Destroyer
Squadron (DESRON) 23.
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