SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 9, 2021) A Sailor assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) relays information during a general quarters drill, Sept. 9, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Megan Alexander)