My sub was in Newport News shipyard while the Nimitz was doing testing prior to sea trials in the mid 70s. Feeling old now that we both will be retired.
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz Is Nearing the 'End of the Line'
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/us-navy-aircraft-carrier-uss-nimitz-nearing-end-line-212186