PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2021) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean as part of a scheduled deployment, Aug. 26, 2021. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with allies and partners to serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler R. Fraser)