USS Carl Vinson arrives in Yokosuka for port visit

28 August 2021

From Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is in the midst of a deployment in support of global maritime security operations

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2021) — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), navigates Tokyo Bay on the way to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit. Carl Vinson, homeported in San Diego, Calif., and the accompanying Carrier Strike Group (CSG 1), are on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and 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 Ian Cotter)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) navigates Tokyo Bay on the way to Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 28. (U.S. Navy/MC1 Ian Cotter)

YOKOSUKA, Japan - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Aug. 28 for a scheduled port visit. The Carl Vinson is homeported in San Diego, Ca., and departed Aug. 2 in support of global maritime security operations.

“Our crew is excited and honored to have this opportunity for an on-installation port visit,” said Capt. P. Scott Miller, Vinson’s commanding officer. “Carl Vinson, the embarked air wing and our strike group staffs are looking forward to this time of relaxation and a short pause from our underway time in support of global and regional stability.”

With more than 70 aircraft and 5,000 crew, the Carl Vinson is capable of performing a wide range of missions. This is the first time that a carrier strike group has deployed with the advanced capabilities of the F-35C Lightning II and Navy CMV-22B Osprey. Out of respect for current health conditions, during the scheduled port visit, liberty for the crew will be limited to the installation only.

The Navy remains focused on protecting our Sailors and their families, preventing the spread COVID-19 to U.S. forces, allies or partners, and ensuring our warfighting readiness in order to accomplish assigned missions. USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG 1) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.