Classic T-Shirt
- Solid-colored t-shirts are 100% combed ringspun cotton, however, heathered colors could contain a cotton/polyester blend
- Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage
- Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems
Crewneck Sweatshirt
- 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Pill-resistant air jet yarn
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Set-in sleeves
- 1x1 ribbed collar, cuffs, and waistband with spandex
Hoodie
- A high-quality sweatshirt that is heavy enough to endure the cold as well as the years
- Front pouch pocket, matching drawstring, and rib cuffs
- Note: If you like your hoodies baggy instead of the perfect fit, go a size or 2 up
- 50% cotton and 50% polyester
- Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage
Long Sleeve
- 100% comfortable soft cotton
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Coverseamed neck with a lay flat collar
- Tag-free neck label
- Shoulder-to-shoulder tape
- Comfortable rib knit cuffs
Unit History
VA-52 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as U.S. Navy Reserve Fighter Squadron VF-884 on 1 November 1949, and called to active duty on 20 July 1950. It was redesignated VF-144 on 4 February 1953, and VA-52 on 23 February 1959. The squadron was nicknamed the Bitter Birds from about 1951–1953, and the Knightriders from about 1960 onward. Its insignia evolved through several versions and variations from 1951 to the 1980s.[1] VA-52 was decommissioned on 31 March 1995.