US Navy Jumper - NAM
Description
USN jumper used. On the shoulder is the U.S.S. Newport News arch. Hong Kong and Vietnam patches on sleeves. See photo for used condition. Functional zipper. Size approximately S.
The U.S.S. Newport News (CA-148) moved from Norfolk on 5 September 1967 for a six-month deployment to Southeast Asia. She arrived at Da Nang, South Vietnam, on 9 October 1967 and became the flagship of ComCruDesFlot 3. She participated in attacks against targets in North Vietnam as part of Operation Sea Dragon. U.S.S. Newport News subsequently became involved in combat in Vietnam in 1968 and 1972.