USS Nimitz will perform flight deck training beginning Aug. 30

Residents in the Naval Base Kitsap — Bremerton area can expect to hear loud noises and alarms coming from the ship as early as 5 a.m. on these dates due to drill activity being conducted on the ship's flight deck, the U.S. Navy reported.

BREMERTON — Flight deck training will be performed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) on Aug. 30, Sept. 1, Sept. 7, and Sept. 9.

Residents in the Naval Base Kitsap — Bremerton area can expect to hear loud noises and alarms coming from the ship as early as 5 a.m. on these dates due to drill activity being conducted on the ship’s flight deck, the U.S. Navy reported.

The drills are a standard operation conducted by all aircraft carriers to prepare sailors who work on the flight deck for upcoming Navy certifications.

Naval Base Kitsap includes Bangor, Bremerton, Keyport, Manchester and Jackson Park.

 

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