USS Carl Vinson Departs San Diego (IMAGE) TechLink Caption The USS Carl Vinson departs San Diego on June 18, 2018. Credit Z.A. Landers/Navy Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.