USS Antietam (CG-54) 1996-97 Deployment Sweatshirt

USS Antietam (CG-54)'s 1996-97 deployment put her crew at the center of the most consequential Pacific standoff since the Cold War. The Taiwan Strait Crisis — sparked when China launched missiles near Taiwan during its landmark presidential election — required an immediate and overwhelming American naval response. Two carrier battle groups sailed, Aegis cruisers like Antietam held the line, and the message was received. That deployment stands as a textbook case of deterrence working exactly as intended.

• 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel
• Double-needle stitching throughout