Rogers SSBN-659 American Flag Submarine Veteran T-Shirt

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Rogers SSBN-659 American Flag Submarine Veteran T-Shirt shows the USS Will Rogers and her hull number SSBN-659 in block lettering at the top, and the phrase "Been There Done That and Damn Proud of It" speaks to the pride that comes from serving on a nuclear ballistic missile submarine. You wear it because that service shaped who you are, and people who lived it will immediately recognize what you mean.

Artwork and lettering

The submarine rises from the ocean with a periscope and sail cutting through white-capped waves, rendered in realistic detail and color. Behind the boat, a brushstroke American flag sweeps across the design in red, white, and blue, its edges feathered and raw like a paint stroke rather than a clean graphic. The lettering at top and bottom is chunky and distressed, giving the whole design a worn, weathered look that matches the diesel and salt air of submarine life. Together, these elements tell the story of ballistic missile submarine operations and the men who crewed them.

Made for this crowd

Former USS Will Rogers sailors and other submarine veterans recognize this Rogers SSBN-659 American Flag Submarine Veteran design immediately. You might pull it on heading to a reunion, wearing it the way you'd wear a class ring. Other submariners nod at it because they know what those patrols demanded and what that particular boat meant to the Navy's deterrent mission. The design speaks directly to the people who lived it.

Great moments to wear it

Wear this shirt to Navy gatherings, submarine memorials, and veteran events where your service history matters. Pair it with jeans for a casual look that honors your background, or with shorts when the weather calls for it. It works whether you're with other former crew members who remember the same boat or standing alone with your pride fully visible.

FAQ

What does the "Been There Done That and Damn Proud of It" line mean?: It's the voice of someone who served aboard the USS Will Rogers and carried the responsibility of being part of the nation's submarine deterrent. The words capture both the weight of that service and the pride that comes from completing it. If you were there, you understand exactly what it took.
Who should wear the Rogers SSBN-659 American Flag Submarine Veteran shirt?: This design is for sailors who served aboard the USS Will Rogers, submariners from other boats who respect what SSBN operations meant, and anyone who wants to honor nuclear submarine service. Former crew members especially recognize the specific call-out to SSBN-659 and what she accomplished.
What occasions are right for this submarine veteran shirt?: Naval reunions, submarine veterans' gatherings, Navy events, and everyday wear when you want to represent your service visibly. You might wear it to meet up with old shipmates, at a Navy hospital ship benefit, or simply around town to show where your loyalty lies.

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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