(VOVworld) – The US Navy said that its aircraft carrier strike group including Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson began routine patrols in the East Sea on Saturday.

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (Photo: US Navy)

The statement was posted on USS Carl Vinson’s Facebook page. The strike group's commander, Rear Admiral James Kilby, said that weeks of training in the Pacific had improved the group's effectiveness and readiness. He was quoted as saying "We are looking forward to demonstrating those capabilities while building upon existing strong relationships with our allies, partners and friends in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region."