USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) 1966 WESTPAC/VIETNAM Sweatshirt

USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) deployed on her 1966 WESTPAC/VIETNAM cruise as the Vietnam War reached its peak intensity. Operating as an anti-submarine warfare carrier, Kearsarge and her crew served at the forefront of the Pacific Fleet's response to the conflict. Her ASW squadrons conducted intensive patrols to counter the Soviet submarine presence while supporting broader fleet operations in the theater. This sweatshirt honors the men of Kearsarge who served during this demanding 1966 Vietnam-era deployment.