The Nimitz Incident refers to a series of encounters between U.S. Navy aircraft and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) off the coast of San Diego in 2004. The incident involved pilots from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz who reported seeing strange flying objects that exhibited unusual flight characteristics, such as rapid acceleration and the ability to hover. The encounters were documented in videos released by the U.S. Department of Defense, which sparked public interest and debate about the nature of these unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The incident is part of a broader discussion regarding military encounters with UAP and has led to increased scrutiny and investigation into such sightings.