USS America (CVA-66) 1965-66 Cruise Sweatshirt

USS America (CVA-66) was the most advanced conventionally powered aircraft carrier in the world when she departed Norfolk for her first deployment in 1965. Commissioned just months before on January 23, 1965, she carried the hopes of a nation and the pride of her builders at Newport News Shipbuilding. Operating in Cold War waters, her air wing proved the ship and the men who flew from her decks—demonstrating that America's newest attack carrier was more than ready for the challenge. For the crew of the 1965–66 cruise, they weren't just breaking in a new ship; they were establishing a legacy that would carry for the next 30 years.

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