Navy Veterans Buffalo T-Shirt with SSN 715 Badge

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Navy Veterans Buffalo T-Shirt displays the official submarine warfare insignia for the USS Buffalo SSN 715, printed in distressed vintage style across the chest. The designation and twin dolphin badge mark the boat and its crew with unmistakable pride, and anyone who served aboard knows exactly what this means. Wearing it is how submariners stay connected to their service and the men who went deep with them.

The story in the artwork

The submarine warfare badge sits front and center, a pair of dolphins curved around the submarine hull, flanking the vertical dive planes and periscope that define a boat's silhouette. The distressed texture gives the design the weight of history and the salt spray of actual service, making it look like it has traveled through patrol after patrol. Above and below, the lettering reads USS BUFFALO and SSN 715, marking the boat's name and hull number in the naval registry. This is the insignia earned by sailors who qualify to wear dolphins and stand watch in the tight quarters of an attack submarine, and it belongs to submariners who know the particular discipline and danger of that work.

People who wear it

Submariners and Navy attack submarine veterans reach for this shirt to wear the badge that defines their service. The Navy Veterans Buffalo T-Shirt speaks to anyone who spent months submerged, standing watch, maintaining systems, and trusting the boat and the crew around them. You might wear it to a submarine reunion, to meet other sailors from the boat, or simply to carry the memory of a crew that became family during years of silent running and deep patrol.

A small gift idea

If you know someone who served aboard the Buffalo, this design makes a straightforward way to mark that chapter of their life. Pair it with a hoodie or long sleeve for cooler months, or keep it simple as a classic tee to wear on casual Saturdays when the memories of submarine service feel close.

FAQ

What does the dolphin badge mean on a submarine shirt?: The twin dolphins insignia is the submarine warfare qualification badge, earned by sailors who complete rigorous training and qualify aboard a nuclear submarine. Wearing dolphins means you stood watch in the boat and earned membership in the submarine service brotherhood. It is one of the most selective qualifications in the Navy.
Who would wear a Navy Veterans Buffalo T-Shirt?: Anyone who served aboard the USS Buffalo SSN 715 or who qualified as a submariner will recognize this design immediately. Submarine veterans wear it to honor their service, at reunions, or simply to carry forward the mark of a boat and crew that shaped their years in the Navy.
When would someone wear this submarine veteran design?: Submariners wear this shirt to submarine reunions, casual outings, or any day when they want to acknowledge their service. It also makes a meaningful gift for shipmates on birthdays or anniversaries of significant patrols, celebrating the specific boat and the crew that served together.

Fabric

Classic T-Shirt: Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% Polyester
Dark Heather: 50% cotton, 50% Polyester
other colors: 100% cotton
Fabric weight: 180 g/m²
Classic fit, tubular (no side seams)
Hoodie: 50% cotton, 50% Polyester
Fabric weight: 271 g/m²
Classic fit, kangaroo pocket, double-lined hood
Long Sleeve T-Shirt: 100% cotton
Fabric weight: 203 g/m²
Classic fit, runs slightly small
Crewneck Sweatshirt: 50% cotton, 50% Polyester
Fabric weight: 271 g/m²
Classic fit, crew neck
V-Neck T-Shirt: 100% cotton
Fabric weight: 142 g/m²
Fitted cut with V-neck
Women's T-Shirt: Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% Polyester
Dark Heather: 65% cotton, 35% Polyester
other colors: 100% cotton
Fabric weight: 153 g/m²
Slightly tailored women's fit, shorter sleeves
Tank Top: Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% Polyester
other colors: 100% cotton
Fabric weight: 142 g/m²
Fitted cut

Size Chart – Classic T-Shirt

Classic T-Shirt
Size	Width (in)	Length (in)	Sleeve Length (in)
S	18	28	15
M	20	29	16.5
L	22	30	18
XL	24	31	19.5
2XL	26	32	21
3XL	28	33	22.5
4XL	30	34	23.75
5XL	32	35	25

Measurements in inches, taken flat. Tolerance ± 1.5 in

Width: armpit to armpit, measured flat.
Length: from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem.

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