U.S. aircraft carrier Nimitz at Yokosuka base

U.S. aircraft carrier Nimitz at Yokosuka base

TOKYO, Japan - The U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Nimitz sails off Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture to make a port call at the U.S. naval base in the city south of Tokyo on Aug. 24. The U.S. Navy said the move is intended to provide the crew with rest and replenish supplies, but observers said it may be part of U.S. efforts to make Yokosuka a hub for aircraft carriers.

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