U.S. Navy Considers Renaming Aircraft Carrier Originally Destined to Honor Doris Miller
The U.S. Navy is considering renaming a new aircraft carrier, originally intended to honor Black war hero Doris Miller, potentially to Donald Trump. This move follows internal discussions and a broader Pentagon effort to review military asset naming conventions, with…
Detroit, MI, August 21, 2026 —
The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering a change to the planned designation of a new aircraft carrier, CVN-81. The vessel was initially intended to honor Doris Miller, a Black Navy hero of World War II.
Recent internal discussions within the Navy have raised the possibility of renaming the carrier after former President Donald Trump. This potential shift is occurring amid a wider initiative at the Pentagon to review the conventions used for naming military assets.
Some proponents of the name change advocate for naming aircraft carriers after U.S. presidents. The carrier, officially designated CVN-81, is expected to have its keel-laying ceremony later this year.
Doris Miller, a mess attendant, gained recognition for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross. The decision to name the carrier in his honor was seen as a significant acknowledgment of his contributions.
The details surrounding the internal discussions and the extent of the review process for military asset naming conventions were not immediately available. The potential renaming of CVN-81 represents a notable development in how the Navy selects names for its capital ships.
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