USS Dorie Miller

[Bestoutwest]

Here's an interesting video about the naming of the next aircraft carrier in the US Navy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPIHx_fik-0

 

[greybeard]

For many of us that were in the military (especially the US Navy) Doris Miller's story is very well known. The Navy Cross is the 2nd highest award in the Navy, 2nd only to the CMO.
Having a ship of the line carry his name for years to come is an honor for the ship and ship's company.