USS America (CVA-66) 1974 Cruise Sweatshirt

By 1974, the combat deployments to Vietnam were history — but USS America (CVA-66) still deployed. The Paris Peace Accords had ended American combat operations in Southeast Asia, and the ship entered a new post-Vietnam era of deterrence and forward presence. The 1974 crew served in a changed world: fewer headlines, a nation trying to move on — but the same professional commitment that had carried CVA-66 through nearly a decade of conflict. They held the watch in a time of transition, keeping the deterrent strong when the world needed it most.

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