PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2021) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Philippine Sea to Guam for a port visit, Nov. 11, 2021. The arrival of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group marks the first time that a carrier strike group with the advanced capabilities of the F-35C Lightning II and Navy CMV-22B Osprey have visited Guam. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships 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 2nd Class Haydn N. Smith)