USS Independence (CV-62) 1980-81 Cruise Sweatshirt

In 1980-81, USS Independence (CV-62) deployed to the Mediterranean as the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran continued and President Reagan's military buildup began reshaping defense posture. Operating in the heart of the Cold War's most contested theater, Independence demonstrated the continuing commitment of the United States to its allies and partners during a period of significant strategic change.