USS Independence (CV-62) 1997 Cruise Hoodie

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USS Independence (CV-62) 1997 Cruise HoodieIn 1997, USS Independence (CV 62) completed what would be her final major deployment before decommissioning in 1998. Operating from Yokosuka, Japan, Independence sustained the forward deployed carrier mission in the Western Pacific a fitting final chapter for a carrier that had answered the call through the Cold War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and decades of forward presence in service to the United States Navy.

The 1982 Mediterranean cruise came as the Reagan administration's military buildup was accelerating — new ships

The days were long

at the sharp edge of history

USS Constellation (CV-64) took her place on station in the Western Pacific as the Cold War continued its relentless rhythm of presence

Operation Linebacker II followed in December 1972

More experienced than any warship in the fleet

Eisenhower's crew stood the watch in uncertain seas

Every Sailor who served on this cruise carries both the weight of those losses and the pride of a crew that refused to quit

she was a working ship

USS America (CV-66) and her crew held the line in the Mediterranean

This cruise shirt honors those who served aboard her during this pivotal era

Navy's surface fleet maintained persistent forward presence across the region — ready to strike