USS Nimitz (CVN-68) 1979-80 Med/Indian Ocean Cruise Varsity Jacket

Honor the crew of USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on her historic 1979-80 Mediterranean and Indian Ocean deployment, which launched the aircraft for Operation Eagle Claw - the Iran hostage rescue attempt. This heavyweight varsity jacket features the official cruise design with port visits to Italy, Spain, Tunisia, and Egypt.

Extended on station in the Indian Ocean during the Iran hostage crisis, Nimitz and her crew answered the nation's call during one of the era's defining moments.