When the Gulf of Tonkin incident triggered America's escalating commitment to Vietnam in August 1964, USS Bonhomme Richard (CVS-31) was already in the Western Pacific — a steady presence in the waters that were about to become a generation's defining conflict. Her crew served through the deployment that bridged peacetime vigilance and open war, conducting antisubmarine warfare operations while the skies over the Gulf of Tonkin became a combat zone. These men answered the call before most of America knew the war had begun.
- 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Pre-shrunk fabric
- Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel
- Double-needle stitching throughout
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