USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) 1964 WESTPAC/VIETNAM Sweatshirt

USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) deployed on her 1964 WESTPAC/VIETNAM cruise as the United States began its escalating military commitment in Southeast Asia. Operating as an anti-submarine warfare carrier, Kearsarge's crew provided critical support to fleet operations as U.S. forces entered the early stages of the Vietnam War. Her ASW mission remained vital as the threat environment in the Western Pacific grew increasingly complex. This sweatshirt commemorates the service of Kearsarge's crew during this pivotal 1964 deployment.