Carrier Strike Group 1, JMSDF conduct bilateral operations USS Carl Vinson and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships steam in formation at the conclusion of a bilateral exercise to increase proficiency in basic maritime skills and improve response capabilities, Mar. 29, 2017. The Carl Vinson is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.42 MB) Photo By: Photo courtesy of JMSDF VIRIN: 170329-O-N0801-002.JPG Photo Gallery