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USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) 1968-69 Cruise Sweatshirt

$42.00 - $50.00
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Color: Black
Size: S
$42.00
$42.00
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USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) 1968-69 Cruise Shirt
The Ship's StoreUSS Coral Sea (CVA-43) 1968-69 Cruise Shirt
USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) 1968-69 Cruise Sweatshirt
$42.00
$42.00

The 1968–69 cruise came amid a pivotal shift in the war — President Johnson's bombing halt in November 1968 ended Operation Rolling Thunder, but USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) remained on station in the Gulf of Tonkin, ready to respond. Operating from Yankee Station through a period of deep political uncertainty, her crew kept the ship ready, maintained the watch, and proved that carrier presence itself is a form of commitment.

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