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

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USS Independence (CV-62) 1980-81 Cruise ShirtIn 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.

This sweatshirt commemorates the 1962-63 cruise and honors all who served aboard her

As a Ticonderoga-class cruiser built around the Aegis combat system

USS George Washington (CVN-73) participated in the Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX)

The year of crisis — the Iranian Revolution toppled the Shah

USS Anzio (CG-68) was already in the fight

formidable presence

Eisenhower (CVN-69) was a proven carrier with her early deployments behind her

Half a century of service

USS Gettysburg (CG-64) completed what would be among her final deployments

With Rolling Thunder at full intensity

Those who sailed the 1988-89 cruise were there for the twilight of an era

the entire region demanded vigilance