Photo gallery: USS Nimitz arrives in Bremerton

Residents gather along shoreline as massive ship is escorted to Naval Base Kitsap

Lisa Duenas, left, and Gregory Jackson, of Bremerton, watch as the USS Nimitz arrives in Bremerton on Tuesday.

The massive ship rounds Point Herron near Manette.

U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats speed along as the Nimitz follows behind them.

A F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet sits atop the flight deck of the Nimitz.


Nimitz crew members stand near the bridge.