USS Peterson (DD-969) 1994-95 Cruise Sweatshirt

USS Peterson (DD-969) was a Spruance-class destroyer homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. During her 1994-95 cruise, Peterson deployed to the Mediterranean and Red Sea, operating in support of the complex post-Cold War security environment. The mid-1990s saw American naval forces engaged in a range of demanding missions, from enforcing no-fly zones and UN sanctions in the Adriatic during the Bosnia conflict to supporting humanitarian operations and responding to regional crises. Peterson's crew navigated this dynamic operational environment with steady professionalism. Decommissioned after more than twenty years of service, Peterson left a proud legacy in the Atlantic and Sixth Fleet areas. This sweatshirt honors all who served on the 1994-95 cruise.