On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Navy intensified its search operations for Gabriel D. Holt, a sailor aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, after he was reported missing in Guam. Holt was last seen late on Friday evening near Hotel Nikko and Gun Beach, just hours after the Nimitz arrived in the region for a scheduled port visit.
The missing sailor, described as 6 feet tall, weighing 192 pounds, with brown hair and eyes, was last seen wearing a white tank top, green shorts, and gray shoes. Local authorities, including the Guam Police Department and the Navy, immediately launched a search. Despite receiving several unconfirmed reports of possible sightings of Holt in the Tumon Bay area, no substantial clues have yet been found.
The Nimitz, part of the Navys Carrier Strike Group, was conducting routine operations when the disappearance occurred. The crews search efforts, in collaboration with Guam police, have spanned a wide area, though Holts whereabouts remain unknown.
A source from the Navy confirmed that Holts absence was alarming, as the Nimitz was docking in Guam for a muchneeded break after months at sea. The incident has prompted heightened concerns among the Nimitzs commanding officers, as well as his fellow sailors, who have been assisting in the search effort. Holts family has been notified, though further details about the searchs progress have not been disclosed publicly.
In the meantime, the Navys focus has turned toward combing the coastline and surrounding areas where Holt may have gone missing. Volunteers, rescue teams, and Navy divers are scouring the beaches and ocean areas near the last known sighting. The Navy has also appealed to local residents and tourists for any information that could lead to the missing sailors location.
The Nimitz, one of the most technologically advanced aircraft carriers in the fleet, has been deployed in the Arabian Sea for several months, conducting operations in support of U.S. military objectives. With its current deployment nearing its end, the disappearance of one of its sailors has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a routine break in Guam. The Navy has reassured the public that they are doing everything possible to locate Holt and bring him back safely.
As of now, the search continues, with a growing sense of urgency among all those involved. The Navy has not ruled out any possibility and is leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to find Holt and ensure his safe return.