USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) 1980-81 Cruise Sweatshirt

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USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) 1980-81 Cruise SweatshirtUSS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) deployed on her 1980 81 cruise against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in modern American history the ongoing Iranian hostage crisis, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and a nation rediscovering its military purpose. Operating in the Mediterranean, Big John and her battle group represented the Atlantic Fleet's forward commitment as the Navy began rebuilding toward the Reagan era 600 ship fleet.

the Beirut barracks bombing shook the entire force

operating in the Mediterranean Sea as one of the Navy's premier conventionally powered carriers

This long sleeve cruise shirt commemorates the crew that got it done

Decades of Cold War resolve

The Israeli invasion of Lebanon in June 1982 sent shockwaves through the region

Some ships age into obsolescence

Kennedy (CV-67) deployed on her 1992-93 cruise as the post-Cold War world took shape

USS George Washington (CVN-73) deployed in 1997-1998 to the Persian Gulf

and provisions to combatants operating far from port

and consequential operating conditions of the Cold War era

This cruise shirt honors those who were there when history turned

and Connie's battle group was part of the answer — carrier aviation