USS Ranger (CVA-61) 1970-71 Cruise Sweatshirt

During her 1970-71 deployment USS Ranger (CVA-61) operated in the Gulf of Tonkin as the pace of the air war shifted under Vietnamization policy. Ranger's air wing flew interdiction and close air support missions while American combat forces continued their drawdown from Southeast Asia. The cruise included operations throughout the South China Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin as Ranger maintained Seventh Fleet presence across the Western Pacific. Honor the 1970-71 combat cruise with this classic crew-neck sweatshirt featuring cruise artwork from the deployment. Pre-shrunk fleece construction, ribbed cuffs and waistband, and a comfortable relaxed fit.