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US Navy Patch Supercarrier USS AMERICA CV-66 "1978 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE 1979"

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This USN machine embroidered patch measures 3.2" by 3.2", used condition. A great find for any military collectible enthusiast.

USS America (CV-66) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier that served from 1965 until 1996. In 1978, the USS America embarked on a Mediterranean deployment, known as the 1978 Mediterranean Cruise, which extended into 1979.

During the deployment, the USS America served as a key component of the US Navy's Mediterranean fleet, which was responsible for supporting US and NATO interests in the region. The carrier's aircraft and crew conducted a variety of missions, including air patrols, reconnaissance flights, and strike missions against potential threats to US and NATO forces in the region.

The USS America's deployment was also notable for its involvement in several international crises. In November 1978, the carrier was involved in the response to the LaGuardia Airport bombing, providing air support and transport for FBI personnel involved in the investigation.

In 1979, the USS America was also involved in the Iranian hostage crisis, which began when a group of Iranian militants seized the US Embassy in Tehran. The carrier served as a key part of the US military's response to the crisis, providing air support and logistical support to US forces in the region.

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During the deployment, the USS America served as a key component of the US Navy's Mediterranean fleet, which was responsible for supporting US and NATO interests in the region. The carrier's aircraft and crew conducted a variety of missions, including air patrols, reconnaissance flights, and strike missions against potential threats to US and NATO forces in the region. The USS America's deployment was also notable for its involvement in several international crises. In November 1978, the carrier was involved in the response to the LaGuardia Airport bombing, providing air support and transport for FBI personnel involved in the investigation. In 1979, the USS America was also involved in the Iranian hostage crisis, which began when a group of Iranian militants seized the US Embassy in Tehran
Theme Militaria
Type Patch
Country/Region of Manufacture United States
Original/Reproduction Original