USS Independence (CV-62) 1993-94 Cruise Sweatshirt

In 1993-94, USS Independence (CV-62) deployed to the Western Pacific, operating as the forward-deployed carrier from Yokosuka, Japan. During a period of continued tension with North Korea over its nuclear program, Independence and her battle group sustained the deterrence and crisis-response mission that keeps the peace in the Pacific, a vital responsibility that USS Independence carried with distinction.