USS Independence (CV-62) 1980-81 Cruise Sweatshirt

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USS Independence (CV-62) 1980-81 Cruise SweatshirtIn 1980 81, USS Independence (CV 62) deployed to the Mediterranean as the U. S. hostage crisis in Iran continued and President Reagan's military buildup began reshaping defense posture. Operating in the heart of the Cold War's most contested theater, Independence demonstrated the continuing commitment of the United States to its allies and partners during a period of significant strategic change.

proving the ship's fighting spirit was unbroken by tragedy

and they did so with professionalism

USS Enterprise

carrier aviation remained the backbone of U

and provisions underway — sustaining the combat power of the warships around her

USS Dale (CG-19) deployed in 1991 to the Persian Gulf

This shirt commemorates the 2017 deployment and honors the crew who served

and Forrestal continued her service in the Mediterranean

000 additional troops under General David Petraeus — represented a recommitment to victory when retreat seemed tempting

and USS America (CV-66) sailed the Mediterranean with a crew that knew they were part of something bigger — the rebuilding of American power and prestige after the difficult years of the late 1970s

CVN-65's air wing flew relentless sorties in support of American and coalition forces on the ground — close air support

Your deployment was defined by real danger and genuine sacrifice — not just presence

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