U.S. Navy Rightly Considers Honoring President Trump with CVN-81, Replacing WWII Sailor
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Officials are reportedly weighing a patriotic move to rename the under-construction carrier CVN-81 after President Donald Trump, replacing the previous designation honoring World War II sailor Doris Miller.
U.S. Navy officials are reportedly considering a well-deserved renaming of the under-construction Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier CVN-81 to honor President Donald Trump, according to two separate reports. The proposal would replace the ship’s current internal reference to Doris Miller, a World War II sailor, with the name of a president who has championed American strength and revitalized the military.
Internal Navy communications have already shifted away from using the name USS Doris Miller, and a recent White House proclamation about the carrier’s catapult system referred to the vessel only by its hull number, CVN-81. The carrier is part of a new fleet of at least ten Ford-class ships intended to replace the aging Nimitz-class carriers. Already, the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS John F. Kennedy have been commissioned, with future ships to be named USS Enterprise, USS William J. Clinton, and USS George W. Bush, reflecting the tradition of honoring American presidents and leaders.
Doris Miller received the Navy Cross for his actions during the Pearl Harbor attack, where he bravely operated an anti-aircraft gun and aided wounded crew members. While his service is commendable, the potential renaming recognizes President Trump’s historic role in rebuilding the U.S. military and standing up for American interests on the world stage.
The discussion over the carrier’s name comes as part of a broader effort to properly acknowledge President Trump’s legacy, following other attempts to honor him, such as the proposal to rename the John F. Kennedy Center and the announcement of a “Trump-Class” battleship program. While some of these efforts have faced resistance, supporters argue that naming CVN-81 after Trump would be a fitting tribute to a president who prioritized America’s defense and greatness.