USS Tarawa (LHA-1) Circle Ship's Crest Sweatshirt

USS Tarawa (LHA-1) was the lead ship of the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships, commissioned on 29 May 1976 and decommissioned on 31 March 2009. Named in honor of the Battle of Tarawa in November 1943 — one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history — she served as a flagship for amphibious ready groups across three decades of service. Homeported in San Diego, Tarawa participated in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Enduring Freedom. This sweatshirt features the official circle ship's crest for crew, veterans, and those who honor the men of Tarawa.