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USS Constellation (CV-64) 1980 Cruise Sweatshirt - Gonzo Station

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Color: Maroon
Size: S
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"Gonzo Station" — that was what sailors called sustained operations in the North Arabian Sea during the Iran hostage crisis. While America held its breath and 52 hostages waited in Tehran, USS Constellation (CV-64) and her battle group maintained watch in some of the most isolated, demanding, and consequential operating conditions of the Cold War era. Endless blue water, no port calls, and the weight of knowing that what came next might fall to them. The sailors who served at Gonzo Station in 1980 earned every stripe of that service. This piece is for them.

  • 50% cotton, 50% polyester
  • Pre-shrunk fabric
  • Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel
  • Double-needle stitching throughout
Ship USS Constellation
Hull CV-64
Class Kitty Hawk-class
Era Cold War
Deployment Start 1980
Region WestPac
Motto AMERICA'S FLAGSHIP
Material 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend
Print Method DTG (direct-to-garment)
Made In Printed in USA