USS Independence (CVA-62) 1962 Cruise Shirt

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USS Independence (CVA-62) 1962 Cruise ShirtIn 1962, USS Independence (CVA 62) deployed to the Mediterranean as the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Standing ready in the Atlantic Mediterranean theater as the standoff unfolded, Independence represented the forward presence that underwrote American commitments to NATO and demonstrated resolve during thirteen days of nuclear brinkmanship that defined the Cold War era.

Her crew met every challenge of the deployment with professionalism and resolve

America's air wing flew enforcement missions over a fractured Europe

This cruise sweatshirt honors the men and women who kept the ship ready through every watch of that demanding deployment

The year would prove consequential: the Iranian Revolution

The ship named America was at the front

unwavering in purpose — was there for it

She provided carrier strike group escort

This cruise shirt honors those who served aboard her during this pivotal era

The crew fought the fires with legendary heroism

and consequential operating conditions of the Cold War era

"Bull" Halsey Jr

Truman was still an early-career carrier establishing her place in the fleet during this formative cruise