USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Challenge Coin - Carrier Shape for Sale

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Challenge Coin - Carrier Shape For Sale

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Challenge Coin - Carrier Shape:
$14.99

New USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) carrier-shaped challenge coin. The coin is 3" x .77" x .157" with diecast impressions on front and back. The coin is cast from the ship's blueprint and is to scale to include the flight deck layout.
The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is an aircraft carrier of the US Navy and the third ship in the Nimitz-class carriers. One of the largest warships in the world, she was commissioned on March 13, 1982, in Newport News, VA.
The ship was named in honor of Carl Vinson, a congressman from Georgia and avid supporter of the U.S. Navy. Congressman Vinson was a member of the House of Representatives for 50 years and was instrumental in the Two-Ocean Navy Act which provided for the monumental shipbuilding effort in World War II.In 2020, the USS Carl Vinson changed home port back to San Diego, CA. The ship has a proud history including launching the first airstrikes in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on 7 October 2001. For 72 days, the USS Carl Vinson launched over 4000 combat sorties in support of the Global War on Terrorism.