Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in response to the Navy’s announcement that the USS Nimitz will be home ported at Naval Station Everett following its maintenance in Bremerton. 

“Bringing the USS Nimitz to Naval Station Everett is great news for our community and the right move for our national security.   The Navy constructed a base in Everett to support a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier because it is a deepwater port that never needs to be dredged with unimpeded access to the Pacific.  Having a carrier at Everett is vital to the local economy, supporting hundreds of good jobs in the ship repair industry and thousands of jobs in the community.

“Local officials and leaders in the business community have worked together to support sailors and their families stationed in Everett.  The over 4,000 sailors on the Nimitz will enjoy an outstanding quality of life in Everett while serving at the most modern base in the Navy.

“I look forward to welcoming the USS Nimitz to our community and letting its sailors and families know that they are welcome and supported here in Everett.”