Where can you buy US Navy Cruise Jackets?

Answer 1

Most areas, such as Norfolk, VA, and San Diego, CA, where large numbers of ships and shore commands are stationed, always have local embroidery shops that specialize in new Cruise Jackets. However, it's important to note that only a Cruise which isn't classified can be denoted on any publicly worn civilian clothing. Though I went on many deployments during my Navy time that others could get jackets for, I cannot because those operations (most anyway) I participated in are still classified.

Most ships' Supply Officers are normally tasked with setting up and arranging for the purchase of Cruise Jackets for any ship that has been on a significant deployment. There's always at least one good artist attached to any afloat command unit, and they're tapped to come up with a design, or if the ship already has a good source, they can utilize custom designs based on established artwork conceived by the source.

For prior service CJs, they can be obtained online from many sources, though you have to search for the one you're looking for. Many Veterans get rid of their uniforms and other military related items once they leave, only to regret it years later. But this affords others who are looking for those items the opportunity to obtain them. Others are obtained through estate auctions and sales as well.