USS Nimitz (CVN-68) 2008 Cruise Sweatshirt

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) deployed on her 2008 cruise to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf, continuing sustained combat operations in support of coalition forces fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nimitz and her carrier air wing conducted thousands of sorties providing close air support and strike missions, while the carrier's battle group maintained the naval presence that secures the global commons. This deployment came as the surge strategy in Iraq was producing tangible security improvements across the country. This sweatshirt commemorates the 2008 cruise of USS Nimitz, honoring the Sailors and aviators who served with distinction during this critical deployment.