The USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) was an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1949. Named after the famous Benjamin Franklin quote, "I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it," the ship served during the Vietnam War and was part of several significant naval operations. The carrier was designed to support various aircraft, including the F-8 Crusader and A-4 Skyhawk. Decommissioned in 1971, the USS Bon Homme Richard played a vital role in naval aviation history and contributed to the U.S. military's capabilities during its service.