170320-N-RM689-064 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 20, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepares to depart Naval Base Busan, Republic of Korea. The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)