USS George Washington (CVN-73) 2008 Cruise Sweatshirt

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USS George Washington (CVN-73) 2008 Cruise SweatshirtIn 2008, USS George Washington (CVN 73) made history by becoming the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier forward deployed to Japan, relieving USS Kitty Hawk at Yokosuka. Known as "The Spirit of Freedom," GW stepped into her most strategic role the centerpiece of U. S. naval power in the Western Pacific and a living symbol of the enduring U. S. Japan alliance. This sweatshirt commemorates the 2008 cruise and honors the crew who served. 50% cotton,

1986 — USS America (CV-66) launched her airwing into history

USS Cape St George (CG-71) deployed in 1994-1995

Your long sleeve carries that legacy forward

decades of Pacific deployments

closing a chapter in naval history that may never be equaled

North Arabian Sea

While conducting flight operations off Pearl Harbor

The 1974 deployment found CVA-66 in familiar waters in a changed world — forward deployed

Navy's forward presence — led by Ticonderoga-class cruisers like Chancellorsville with their Aegis air defense systems — was more critical than ever

American carrier presence answered

Her crew maintained Aegis readiness

The 1974 crew served in a changed world: fewer headlines