Navy weighs renaming new carrier from USS Doris Miller to honor former president
U.S. officials say the Navy is considering changing the name of the still-under-construction Ford-class carrier, currently slated to be USS Doris Miller, to honor President Donald Trump.
The Navy is reportedly discussing a name change for the fourth Ford-class aircraft carrier that is under construction. The vessel was originally designated USS Doris Miller, recognizing an enlisted sailor who manned an anti-aircraft gun during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and became the first Black service member to receive the Navy Cross. Officials said the proposal to rename the ship after President Donald Trump has been under review for several months. Naming authority rests with the secretary of the Navy, though the defense secretary and acting navy secretary typically have significant input on carrier names. The carrier, which may be among the first to use the Trump-ordered steam catapult system, has not yet received an official comment from the Navy on the potential change.