USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) 1986-87 Cruise Sweatshirt

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) deployed on the 1986-87 cruise into a world of sharply rising tensions. America struck Libya in April 1986 in response to state-sponsored terrorism. The Iran-Contra affair rocked Washington. In May 1987, an Iraqi Exocet missile struck the USS Stark in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 Americans. Carl Vinson's crew maintained their combat readiness and professional bearing through a period that tested the entire naval service. This sweatshirt honors the sailors of the 1986-87 cruise who answered the call.

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