PATCH USS KITTY HAWK CVA-63 WESTPAC 1972 US NAVY AIR WING 11

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THIS ITEM MEASURES 3.5 IN X 4 IN.
USS Kitty Hawk
sailed from San Diego on 19 October 1965, for Hawaii then to Subic Bay, Philippines, where she prepared for combat operations off the coast of Vietnam.
Kitty Hawk
was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for exceptionally meritorious service from 26 November 1965-14 May 1966 while participating in combat operations displayed undaunted spirit, courage, professionalism and dedication to maintain their ship as a fighting unit under the most arduous operating conditions to enable her pilots to destroy vital military targets in North Vietnam despite intense opposition and extremely adverse weather conditions.
Kitty Hawk
returned to San Diego in June 1966 for overhaul and training until 4 November 1966, when she again deployed to serve in waters of Southeast Asia.
Kitty Hawk
arrived at Yokosuka, Japan on 19 November to relieve
Constellation
as flagship for Rear Admiral David C. Richardson, Commander Task Force 77. On 26 November,
Kitty Hawk
departed Yokosuka for Yankee Station via Subic Bay, and on 5 December, aircraft from
Kitty Hawk
began their around-the-clock missions over North Vietnam. She remained in the Far East supporting the US in Southeast Asia until departing Subic Bay on 28 May 1967. On 12 October 1972 during the Vietnam War,
Kitty Hawk
was en route to her station in the Gulf of Tonkin when a racial riot involving more than 200 sailors broke out. According to crew members, the riot began over a grilled-cheese sandwich. Nearly 50 sailors were injured in this widely-publicized incident. This incident resulted in a Congressional inquiry into discipline in the Navy.
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